Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia · NC / SC

Things to do with kids in Charlotte

81 family events in the next 30 days, plus 60 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-14). Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Upcoming family events

Through Dec 6 · 10:00 AMAnimal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE Charlotte-ConcordSEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord · All ages · Starting at $19 (included with aquarium admission; dynamic pricing).
Through Nov 1Lazy 5 Ranch 2026 Fall FestivalLazy 5 Ranch · All ages · Park admission Adult $15, Child (2-11) $11; pumpkins priced by size; pumpkin slingshot $2 or 3 for $5. Cash or NC check only.
Wed, Oct 14 · 4:00 PM100 Years in the Hundred Acre WoodGaston County Public Library - Belmont Branch · Not stated · Not stated on event page
Wed, Oct 14 · 5:00 PMDrop In Art at Mint Museum RandolphMint Museum Randolph · Best for artists age 4+ to adult · Free
Through Nov 21Fall Fun on the Farm and Corn Maze at Patterson FarmPatterson Farm Market & Tours · Admission required for everyone 2 and older; children under 2 free · Weekdays: Online $14.95 | Gate $17.95; Sept./Nov. Weekends: Online $16.95 | Gate $19.95; October Weekends: Online $19.95 | Gate $22.95
Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AMLittle Learners at the Whitewater CenterU.S. National Whitewater Center (Wildwoods) · Kids with a parent or caregiver (no age range printed) · $5 per child, no charge for adults; included for kids with an Annual Pass, Day Pass or Single Activity Pass. Parking $13 per vehicle.
Wed, Oct 14 · 11:00 AMWee Wednesday at Main Street Children's MuseumMain Street Children's Museum · Museum serves birth to six · Not stated separately; museum admission $10 children & adults, 12 months & under free.
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMChildren's Board Game NightMooresville Public Library - Main Library · Age Group: Children · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMDead Man's BrainsIredell County Public Library - Statesville (Main) · Babies and Toddlers (0-5), School-Age Children (6-11) · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 15 · 4:30 PMFamily Night: Alien Escape RoomTroutman Branch Library · School-Age Children (6-11) · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:00 PMPineville Fall FestJack D. Hughes Park · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PMPumpkin PaintingGaston County Public Library - Stanley Branch · Not stated · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMSpooky STEM NightGaston County Public Library - Main Branch · Designed for ages Pre-K to 5th grade · Not stated on event page
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PMHomeschool Hangout (RPL East)Rowan Public Library - RPL East · Homeschooled children and their families · Not stated on event listing
Fri, Oct 16Rural Hill Corn MazeHistoric Rural Hill · Families · Tickets via ticket vendors linked on page; price not printed
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:30 PMStage Makeup Workshop (youth session)Matthews Community Center (Matthews Playhouse) · Youth (Grades 3rd-8th); a separate 7:00-9:00 pm session is for Grades 9-12 & 18+ · Introductory Pricing $135 (includes professional makeup kit)
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMCharlotte Symphony Family Series: The Music of Harry PotterKnight Theater · Families of all ages · Not stated in page text.
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMFort Mill Fall FestivalFort Mill Amphitheater & Walter Y. Elisha Park · Costume contests for all ages · Admission is free.
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PMGastonia Fall FestivalRotary Centennial Pavilion and downtown Gastonia · Check age guidance · free KidsZone
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMHalloween HappeningsDowntown Monroe, Main Street · Trick-or-treaters of any age are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. · Free!
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:00 PMIntro to 3D Printing (parent-and-child class)Camp Mindy, Levine Jewish Community Center · parent-and-child class (no age range published) · Fee not shown on event page; register via Amilia
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMOwl-o-ween at Carolina Raptor CenterCarolina Raptor Center · Families; all ages · Included in admission
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMSensory Friendly Morning at Main Street Children's MuseumMain Street Children's Museum · Guests with sensory sensitivities · FREE
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PMFamily Event: Monster SlimeGaston County Public Library - Union Road Branch · Families · Not stated on event page
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PMAges 11 to 17: Tabletop Roleplaying GameRowan Public Library - RPL Headquarters · Teens ages 11 to 17 · Not stated on event listing
Through Oct 21 · 10:00 AMStuffed Animal SleepoverGaston County Public Library - Main Branch · For Pre-K to 5th Graders · Not stated on event page
Tue, Oct 20 · 10:00 AMTiny Trekkers - Halloween Scavenger Hunt (10/20)Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Age at least 2 yrs but less than 7 yrs · Fee shown as 'View fee details' in the registration system; amount not captured
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PMFamily Ghost StoriesGaston County Public Library - TECH@Lowell Branch (Makerspace) · For all ages · Not stated on event page
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PMTeen Craft: Haunted Terrariums (West)Mooresville Public Library - West Branch · This event is for registrants age 13 to 18 · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PMInto the Night StorytimeRowan Public Library - RPL Headquarters · Children; ages 8 and under with caregiver 16+ · Not stated on event listing
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMLEGO ClubMooresville Public Library - Main Library · Children of all ages · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMSTEAM 101: Fruit Bat SmoothiesDavidson Library · Recommended for teens and preteens ages 9 to 18 · Not stated on event page (library program)
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMTeens & Tweens: Bubbling CauldronsHarmony Branch Library · teens ages 11-17 · Not stated on event page
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PMBOO!seum at The Schiele MuseumThe Schiele Museum of Natural History · Open to all ages · Advance tickets: $12 Museum Members, $15 General Public; Day of event: $18 per person.
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PMHalloweekend: Halloween March and Pumpkin CarvingDavidson Public Safety Building (march line-up) and Town Green · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AMHalloween Family Storytime in Centennial ParkCentennial Park (Bessemer City; offsite program of BC@BC Branch) · Young children and their caregivers · Not stated on event page
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PMLANO's Slightly Haunted HikeLake Norman State Park – Lakeshore Trailhead · Families (no age stated) · Not stated
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AMLittle Explorers: Costumes & Curiosity (Levine Museum)West Boulevard Library · Little ones aged 0-5 · Not stated; page says 'Sign up now'.
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PMMini Design StudioIredell County Public Library - Statesville (Main) · kids ages 6-11 · Not stated on event page
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMParent + Teen Halloween BakingChef Alyssa's Kitchen · Ages 11-18 (with parent) · $155.00 per ticket (1 ticket for 2 people; part of a table of 4)
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PMPumpkin Piddle PaddleRiver Street Park · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMSpooktacular (Indian Trail)Chestnut Square Park · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM18th Century Living History Saturdays at Historic BrattonsvilleHistoric Brattonsville · All ages · Event page does not state a separate fee; site admission Adults $12, Seniors $10, Youth (4-17) $8, children 3 & younger free.
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AMFall STEM Family Days & Kids Go Free Weekend at NASCAR Hall of FameNASCAR Hall of Fame · Kids Go Free: ages 12 & under · Adult general admission ($29) required; up to two complimentary youth tickets (12 & under) per paid adult, box office only, not online.
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AMFalloween FestivalSteele Creek Library · Babies, toddlers, preschool, school age, preteens; whole family · Not stated on event page (library program)
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PMHalloween Treat TrailBailey Road Park · Treat Trail is only available for children 2-12 · Free for residents, $3 for non-residents
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMLet's DiscoverMooresville Public Library - Main Library · Age Group: Everyone · Not stated on event page
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AMParent + Child Halloween BakingChef Alyssa's Kitchen · Ages 7-12 (with parent) · $155.00 per ticket (1 ticket for 2 people; part of a table of 4)
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMPickleball for All at Dickerson ParkDickerson Park / Dickerson Community Center · People of all ages and abilities · Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PMStalloweenStallings Municipal Park · Costume contest divisions: Ages 2 & Under, Ages 3–6, Ages 7–12, Ages 13–17, Group/Family · FREE admission!
Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PMFamily Nature Hour - Bat ExplorationReedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Age at least 1 yr but less than 100 yrs · Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PMBat Week - Night HikeLatta Nature Preserve (meet at Gar Creek Parking Lot) · 7 yrs + · Fee shown as 'View fee details' in the registration system; amount not captured
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PMDrop-in STEAM: Spooky Slime BarIndependence Regional Library · School age (5-11), preteens (10-12) · Not stated on event page (library program)
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PMRookie Science: BatsSouthPark Regional Library · Grades K-5 · Not stated on event page (library program)
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AMFall Fun DayMooresville Public Library - Main Library · Age Group: Children · Not stated on event page
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AMImaginOn Fall FestivalImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center · Recommended for ages 5 and under · Not stated on event page (library program)
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PMOld Growth Forest 50 Year Dedication Night HikeMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PMHalloween Fun FestBell Tower Green and Downtown Salisbury · Open to all ages. · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHalloween Maps and ThingsQuest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve · Age at least 7 yrs but less than 11 yrs · Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHappy Hauntings at Main Street Children's MuseumMain Street Children's Museum · Museum serves birth to six · Not stated separately; museum admission $10 children & adults.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMLibrary Pumpkin PatchMyers Park Library · All ages · Not stated on event page (library program)
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AMOpera Carolina presents: Cinderella / La CenerentolaWest Boulevard Library · Best for ages 3-8 · Not stated on event page (library program)
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AMRaptor Tales Storytime: Feed Me!Carolina Raptor Center · Recommended for ages 1 to 5 · Included with admission
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMSpooky Crafternoon (drop-in)Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · Drop-in; no pre-registration (listing fee column says 'View Registration Info')
Through Dec 2ChristmasVille Gingerbread House ContestCenter for the Arts · All Ages Welcome; prize categories Children (5-12), Teens (13-19), Adult (20+) · Entry Fee: $10
Through Dec 2ChristmasVille LEGO Build ContestCenter for the Arts · All Ages Welcome · Entry Fee: $10
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PMFestival Día de Muertos 2026Camp North End · All ages; activities for children · Free, with a suggested donation of $5 encouraged.
Sun, Nov 1Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place ScienceDiscovery Place Science · All ages · Not stated on the page text read.
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PMDay of the Dead CelebrationAllegra Westbrooks Regional Library · School age, teens, parents/caregivers · Not stated on event page (library program)
Mon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AMFall Fun Family HikeStevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve · 4 yrs + · Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AMKids + Teens Fall Cooking Class (drop-off)Chef Alyssa's Kitchen · Ages 7-18 (drop off only) · $80.00 per child (1 ticket for 1 person)
Fri, Nov 6THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at NC Transportation MuseumN.C. Transportation Museum · Everyone age 2 and up requires a ticket; one free lap infant under 2 per paying adult · Prices vary by class and date (peak pricing); price table loads dynamically and was not readable. Prices include ticket fees; NC sales tax added.
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PMFamily First: Sewn Stories – A Textile Memory GardenHarvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture · Children and their caregivers · Cost: $10 (plus fees)
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PMLife in the Waxhaws Lantern TourAndrew Jackson State Park · Designed for all ages · $5 for adults; $2 for students; Free for children under 5
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PMSeasonal Sounds w/ Lake Norman PhilharmonicCornelius Library · School age, preteens, teens, adults · Not stated on event page (library program)
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PMFamily Beechwood Trail ExplorationLatta Nature Preserve (meet at Beechwood Trailhead Parking Area) · All ages · Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PMPumpkin Smash & ShootFisher Farm Park Archery Range · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PMDuke Energy Free Tuesdays at The Schiele MuseumThe Schiele Museum of Natural History · Everyone · Free museum admission with reserved timed ticket; planetarium shows $6 per person.
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AMFort Mill Veterans Day CelebrationVeterans Memorial · Check age guidance · Free event
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AMKids + Teens Homeschool and Veteran's Day Drop-Off Class: Fall Comfort FoodsChef Alyssa's Kitchen · Title says Ages 7-14; ticket SKU and class note say Ages 7-18 · $80.00 per child (1 ticket for 1 person)
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PMPajama Family StorytimeSouthPark Regional Library · Families with children ages birth to 5 · Not stated on event page (library program)

Places and ongoing programs

Visit on your scheduleAndrew Jackson State ParkAndrew Jackson State Park · All ages; age 5 & younger free · $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
Visit on your scheduleAnne Springs Close GreenwayAnne Springs Close Greenway · All ages; ages 2 and under free · Adult $17 per person; Youth (ages 3-12) $8 per person; Ages 2 and under FREE; Members $0; 65+ free on first and third Wednesdays
Recurring / by appointmentArt in the Afternoon (RPL South)Rowan Public Library - RPL South · School-aged children · Not stated on event listing
Recurring / by appointmentBaby Storytime (North County Regional)North County Regional Library · 0-24 months · Not stated on event page (library program)
Recurring / by appointmentBasic Skills learn-to-skate (Basic 1-6)Extreme Ice Center · Open to skaters ages 6 & up · Session fee on registration page; $25 price increase after early bird deadline; Learn to Skate USA membership required
Visit on your scheduleBechtler Museum of Modern ArtBechtler Museum of Modern Art · All ages; children 10 & under free · Adults $10; Senior (65+), College Students (with ID), Educators $7.50; Youth (11–18) $5; Children (10 & under), Military, Members free.
Visit on your scheduleCarolina Raptor Center – Raptor TrailCarolina Raptor Center · All ages (Infant under age 3 free) · Adult (23-64) $16.00; Student (13-22) $14.00; Child (3-12) $12.00; Infant under 3 FREE; Seniors/Military/Teachers $14.00; does not include NC sales tax or online fees. Museums for All: SNAP/WIC cardholders free general admission for up to four.
Visit on your scheduleCarrigan Farms Pumpkin Patch HayridesCarrigan Farms · Families · Not printed on pages read
Recurring / by appointmentCharlotte Ballet Academy Preparatory Division (Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet & Tap, Beginning Ballet & Tap)Charlotte Ballet – Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance · appropriate for students ages 3-9 (age as of September 15, 2026) · Tuition not printed on the division page
Visit on your scheduleCharlotte Museum of History and 1774 Rock HouseCharlotte Museum of History · All ages; children 0-3 free · Adults $15 + tax; Seniors (62+), Children (4-17), and Students $12 + tax; Veterans $10 + tax; Children (0-3) free; Members free. Histopad add-on $5 + tax.
Recurring / by appointmentCode Ninjas Concord: CREATE and JR coding programsCode Ninjas Concord · CREATE ages 8–14; JR ages 5–7 · Rates are set by locally owned centers; contact center for pricing
Recurring / by appointmentCode Ninjas Indian Trail: CREATE and JR coding programsCode Ninjas Indian Trail · CREATE ages 8–14; JR ages 5–7 · Rates are set by locally owned centers; contact center for pricing
Visit on your scheduleCrowders Mountain State ParkCrowders Mountain State Park – Sparrow Springs Access and Visitor Center · All ages · No fees for day use
Visit on your scheduleDan Nicholas ParkDan Nicholas Park · All ages · Admission to the park is free; fees for some attractions and fishing
Visit on your scheduleDEFY CharlotteDEFY Charlotte · All ages welcome; children under the age of 13 must attend with parent or guardian supervision · Single-Day Ticket 120-MIN $24.99; Buy 2 Get 2 FREE $49.98; Extra Play Monthly $19.99 /Month + one-time $10 activation fee
Recurring / by appointmentDiscovery Club STEAM (Statesville)Iredell County Public Library - Statesville (Main) · Children ages 6-11 · Not stated on event page
Visit on your scheduleDiscovery Place Kids–HuntersvilleDiscovery Place Kids–Huntersville · Young children and families · Admission prices not shown in the page text read.
Visit on your scheduleDiscovery Place Science & IMAX DomeDiscovery Place Science · All ages; play zone for ages 0–7 · Admission prices are not shown in the page text (ticketing is loaded dynamically); IMAX shows are separate tickets. October 31 only: 45% off admission with code DPS45.
Recurring / by appointmentFamily Storytime (Mount Holly)Gaston County Public Library - Mount Holly Branch · Toddlers, preschoolers, and their adults · Not stated on event page
Visit on your scheduleHarvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + CultureHarvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture · All ages · Free admission until March 28 (per site banner). Ticketed events and special exhibitions priced separately.
Visit on your scheduleHistoric BrattonsvilleHistoric Brattonsville · All ages; children 3 & younger free · Adults (18-59) $12; Seniors (60+) $10; Youth (4-17) $8; Members and Children 3 & younger free.
Visit on your scheduleHistoric Rosedale PlantationHistoric Rosedale · Check age guidance · Grounds admission and guided house tour tickets are sold; prices not shown on the homepage read (tours page returned 403).
Visit on your scheduleIce Skating at Winter at WhitewaterU.S. National Whitewater Center · All ages (guest must be able to walk) · Ice Skating $25 (single activity pass, skates included); parking $13 per vehicle
Recurring / by appointmentJTOTS: A Toddler PlayschoolLevine Jewish Community Center · children must be 12 months + and walking and children cannot turn 2 before August 31, 2026 · Tuition not published on page
Visit on your scheduleKids Empire Charlotte (Northlake Mall)Kids Empire Charlotte · play zones designed for children ages 1–12; toddler zone ages 1–3; infants under 1 free with a paying sibling · General admission $22.90 per child; 2 adults included free per child admission; $5 per additional adult; $159 / 10 admissions
Recurring / by appointmentKidStrong Cotswold weekly development classesKidStrong Cotswold · crawling age through 11 years old (walking to 2 years; 2 to 4 years; 4 to 7 years; 7 to 11 years) · Membership pricing not published on page
Visit on your scheduleKings Mountain State ParkKings Mountain State Park · All ages; age 5 & younger free · $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
Visit on your scheduleLake Norman State ParkLake Norman State Park · All ages · No fees for day use, except boat rentals and swim passes
Visit on your scheduleLandsford Canal State ParkLandsford Canal State Park · All ages; ages 5 & under free · $6/adult 16 years and older; $3.75/S.C. senior; $3.50/child ages 6-15; ages 5 & under free
Visit on your scheduleLazy 5 Ranch Drive-Thru Animal ParkLazy 5 Ranch · Fun for kids ages 1 to 100 · Adult (12-59) $15; Children (2-11) $11; Senior (60+) $11; feed bucket $3. With wagon ride: Adult $21, Child/Senior $15 (reservations required Mon–Fri). New pricing effective January 1, 2027: Adult $18, Child/Senior $14; with wagon $24/$18. Cash or NC check only.
Recurring / by appointmentLEGO Lounge (Hickory Grove)Hickory Grove Library · Elementary school grades K-5 · Not stated on event page (library program)
Recurring / by appointmentLewis Family Gallery at Mint Museum UptownMint Museum Uptown · Visitors of all ages · Included with general admission (Adults $15; youths 18 and younger free; free for all Wednesdays 5–9 PM).
Recurring / by appointmentLittle Leapers at Sky Zone NorthlakeSky Zone Northlake (North Charlotte) · ages 7 years & younger (with parent) · $13 Little Leapers - Kids Program; Sky Zone socks required
Recurring / by appointmentLittle Leapers at Sky Zone PinevilleSky Zone Pineville (South Charlotte) · ages 7 years & younger (with parent) · $13 Little Leapers jump pass; Sky Zone socks required
Visit on your scheduleMain Street Children's MuseumMain Street Children's Museum · Birth to six · General admission, children & adults $10; children 12 months & under free; members free.
Visit on your scheduleMcDowell Nature Center and PreserveMcDowell Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · No admission fee is listed on the facility page; some programs charge fees
Visit on your scheduleMint Museum RandolphMint Museum Randolph · All ages; youths 18 and younger free · Adults $15*; College Students, Teachers, and Seniors (65+) with ID $10*; Youths ages 18 and younger FREE; Members FREE. *Plus admission tax. Free for everyone Wednesdays 5–9 PM.
Visit on your scheduleMint Museum UptownMint Museum Uptown · All ages; youths 18 and younger free · Adults $15*; College Students, Teachers, and Seniors (65+) with ID $10*; Youths ages 18 and younger FREE; Members FREE. *Plus admission tax. Free for everyone Wednesdays 5–9 PM.
Visit on your scheduleMuseum of York CountyMuseum of York County · All ages; children 3 & younger free · Adults (18-59) $12; Seniors (60+) $10; Youth (4-17) $8; Members and Children 3 & younger free. Prices subject to change.
Visit on your scheduleNASCAR Hall of FameNASCAR Hall of Fame · All ages; under 4 free · Adults $29; Seniors (65+) $26; Youth (4-12) $22; Under 4 FREE; members free. $2 discount per ticket online; service fees apply.
Visit on your scheduleNorth Carolina Transportation MuseumN.C. Transportation Museum · All ages; children under 3 free · Admission only: $10 Adults (13-64); $9 Seniors (65+)/Military; $8 Children 3-12; free for members & children under 3. Admission + train ride: $20 / $18 / $16. NC sales tax added.
Recurring / by appointmentPre-School/Ice Explorers learn-to-skateExtreme Ice Center · Recommended for children 3-4 years old · Cost: $99 per 5-week session, includes skate rental (plus Learn to Skate USA membership fee)
Recurring / by appointmentPreschool Storytime (Statesville)Iredell County Public Library - Statesville (Main) · children ages 36 to 60 months · Not stated on event page
Visit on your schedulePublic skating at Extreme Ice CenterExtreme Ice Center · all ages; scooters for kids 8 and under · Admission per session $20 inc. skate rental; Day Pass $26 inc. skate rental; Special Events $25
Visit on your schedulePublic skating at Pineville Ice HousePineville Ice House · all ages and skill levels · $20 pay in person / $18 online single session, same for all ages, includes rental skates; 10 Pass $16 per session
Visit on your scheduleQuest at Latta Nature PreserveQuest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve · All ages · No admission fee is listed on the facility page; some programs charge fees
Visit on your scheduleReed Gold Mine State Historic SiteReed Gold Mine · All ages · Admission is free. Guided mine tours $5 adults, $4 seniors & military, $1 children 3-17. Gold panning $5.00 per person (plus tax).
Visit on your scheduleReedy Creek Nature Center and PreserveReedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · No admission fee is listed on the facility page; some programs charge fees
Recurring / by appointmentSchool of Rock Charlotte: Little Wing, Rock 101 and Performance programsSchool of Rock Charlotte · Little Wing Ages 4-5; Rock 101 Ages 8-13; Performance Ages 8-18; Songwriting Age 12 and over · Tuition not published
Visit on your scheduleSEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord AquariumSEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord · All ages · Tickets from $19; pricing varies by date and time, book online in advance for the best rate. On-site sales are card only. Annual passes from $19.
Session in progressSensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids–HuntersvilleDiscovery Place Kids–Huntersville · Families · Not stated on the page text read.
Visit on your scheduleStevens Creek Nature Center and PreserveStevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · No admission fee is listed on the facility page; some programs charge fees
Visit on your scheduleSullenberger Aviation MuseumSullenberger Aviation Museum · All ages; children under 5 free · Adults (18+) $25; Seniors (65+) $21; Children (5-17) $19; Children (under 5) FREE; Military/Veterans/Educators/Aviation Professionals $21; EBT/WIC Welcome Program $3/person (up to six).
Recurring / by appointmentThe Little Gym of Charlotte on Providence: parent-child, gymnastics and dance classesThe Little Gym of Charlotte on Providence · children ages 4 months to 12 years (class bands include 10 - 19 months, 19 - 35 months, 3 - 6 years, 6 - 12 years) · 12-Month Membership $104*/mo. (1 class per week); Monthly Membership $115*/mo.; Premium Monthly $196*/mo. (2 classes per week)
Visit on your scheduleThe Schiele Museum of Natural HistoryThe Schiele Museum of Natural History · All ages; children 2 and younger free · Adults $12; Seniors (65+) $10; Youth (3-18) $10; Children (2 and younger) free. Planetarium shows $6 per person. Special event days vary.
Recurring / by appointmentTime for Tots (Main Library)Mooresville Public Library - Main Library · ages 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers · Not stated on event page
Recurring / by appointmentToddler Storytime (Hickory Grove)Hickory Grove Library · Ages: 19-36 months · Not stated on event page (library program)
Recurring / by appointmentToddler Time (RPL Headquarters)Rowan Public Library - RPL Headquarters · 12 to 35 months old · Not stated on event listing
Visit on your scheduleUrban Air Adventure Park Mint HillUrban Air Adventure Park Mint Hill · attractions for all ages; Shorty ticket for children 40″ & under · Unlimited Play $29.99; Parent Ticket $14.99 (with a child ticket); Urban Air Socks required $4.49
Visit on your scheduleWildwoods at the U.S. National Whitewater CenterU.S. National Whitewater Center · Designed for younger ages · Wildwoods Activity Pass required for play areas (price not printed on page); no ticket needed to enter the property; daily parking $13 per vehicle