# Carolina Raptor Center: Autumn Raptor Trail Family Walk (Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville) > Event for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 - Ages: All ages welcome; shaded crushed-gravel trail accommodates jogging strollers and wagons - Price: $12 adults; $8 children (ages 3–12); free for children under 3; includes access to the 3/4-mile outdoor Raptor Trail and educational presentations - Organizer: Carolina Raptor Center - Official page: https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/events - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/carolina-raptor-center-autumn-raptor-trail-family-walk-latta-nature-pr--listing-a5e980e46efd8a307092df39 ## About Nestled within the 1,400-acre Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville on the shores of Mountain Island Lake, the Carolina Raptor Center is a world-renowned avian conservation sanctuary dedicated to eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures. Thanksgiving weekend offers crisp fall breezes along the shaded 3/4-mile walking trail where families observe more than 30 raptor species in spacious natural habitats and attend engaging meet-a-raptor keeper chats. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Raptor Trail is composed of smooth, crushed gravel with wooden boardwalk sections; all-terrain strollers and sturdy wagons handle the trail with ease. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered pavilions with picnic tables and wooden trail benches are placed every 100 yards; the visitor center features indoor restrooms with changing tables. • Age Suitability: Captivating for toddlers through grandparents; kids marvel at the massive wingspan of bald eagles and the curious expressions of barn owls. • Sensory Tips: Natural, peaceful outdoor woodland ambiance; signs instruct guests to use gentle voices near bird aviaries, making it a soothing environment for children on the autism spectrum. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [U.S. National Whitewater Center: Thanksgiving Trail Trot & Outdoor Adventure (Catawba River)](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/u-s-national-whitewater-center-thanksgiving-trail-trot-and-outdoor-adv--listing-0bf9459bb2f0d9559e2c9e50) — Nov 26 – Nov 28 · 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · U.S. National Whitewater Center · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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