Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Mecklenburg County, NC
188 upcoming family events and 36 places and programs in Mecklenburg County, NC. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Boo Fest at Northern Regional Recreation Center
Northern Regional Recreation Center
From $5Ages 2–11
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Carolina Renaissance Festival grounds
From $23.99
- Oct24SatSports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fall Family Target Takeover: Archery and Axe Throwing
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 10+
Oct24SatCookingSat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Parent + Child Halloween Baking
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen
From $155Ages 7–12
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24
Rural Hill Corn Maze
Historic Rural Hill
Paid
- Oct24SatTrick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Trunk or Treat Carnival at Marion Diehl Recreation Center
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
All Things Pumpkin! at McDowell Nature Center
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 5–11
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Davidson Presbyterian Church Fall Festival
Davidson Presbyterian Church
Free
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Death & Dying Seasonal Tour at the Polk Historic Site
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Fall STEM Family Days & Kids Go Free Weekend at NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR Hall of Fame
With admissionUp to 12
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Falloween Festival
Steele Creek Library
All ages
- Cooking
Through Jan 17
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life — Exhibition at Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Mending the Wild: Tina Alberni at Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science
With admission
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Perfect Pumpkin Craft & Story Time at Quest
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
Ages 3–6
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
The Guardian of Lost Hollow Reading at Park Road Books
Park Road Books
Free
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Party in the Park: The Mint Museum's 90th Birthday
Mint Museum Randolph
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Animal Ambassador Meet n' Greet at McDowell Nature Center
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Halloween in Huntersville
Huntersville Athletic Park
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PM
Family Nature Hour - Bat Exploration
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Free
Oct27TueArts & craftsTue, Oct 27 · 7:30 PM
Sonic Live In Concert at Ovens Auditorium
Ovens Auditorium
Paid
- Outdoors
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Bat Week - Night Hike
Latta Nature Preserve (meet at Gar Creek Parking Lot)
Ages 7+
- Trick-or-treat
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:15 PM
Trunk or Treat at David B. Waymer Recreation Center
David B. Waymer Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
Oct28WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM
Little Learners at the Whitewater Center
U.S. National Whitewater Center (Wildwoods)
From $5
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph
Mint Museum Randolph
FreeAges 4+
- Spooky and haunted
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Drop-in STEAM: Spooky Slime Bar
Independence Regional Library
- Spooky and haunted
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Fall Fest and Haunted Hallway at Knights View Recreation Center
Knights View Recreation Center
With admissionAges 5+
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Rookie Science: Bats
SouthPark Regional Library
Oct29ThuCostumes and paradesThu, Oct 29 · 11:30 AM
Children's Halloween Parade — North County Regional Library
North County Regional Library
All ages
- Oct29ThuTrick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Southview Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
Southview Baseball Complex (behind Southview Recreation Center)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:30 AM
Fall Festival at SouthPark Library
SouthPark Regional Library
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM
Fall Puppet Show: Room on the Broom — SouthPark Library
SouthPark Regional Library
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:15 PM
Haunted Hallway: Abandoned School at Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
Free
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
ImaginOn Fall Festival
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Up to 5
- Outdoors
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Old Growth Forest 50 Year Dedication Night Hike
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 12:00 PM
Spider Silk Science Talk with Dr. Sarah Stellwagen at Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science – Discovery Theatre (level 1)
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29
Tween & Teen Halloween Escape Room — SouthPark Library
SouthPark Regional Library
Ages 10–18
- Oct30FriCommunity
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Family Movie Night at Winget Recreation Center
Winget Recreation Center
Ages 3+
- Oct30FriOutdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM
Kids Hiking Club at McDowell Nature Preserve
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAges 8–13
- Oct30FriOutdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Little Critters Storytime at Quest Nature Center
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
FreeAges 3–6
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Ray's Haunted Tour and Halloween Carnival at Ray's Splash Planet
Ray's Splash Planet
All ages
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Fall Festival at Elon Recreation Center
Elon Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Library Pumpkin Patch
Myers Park Library
All ages
- Oct31SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Mysterious Mushroom Art Hike at McDowell
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 7+
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Opera Carolina presents: Cinderella / La Cenerentola
West Boulevard Library
Oct31SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Raptor Tales Storytime: Feed Me!
Carolina Raptor Center
With admission
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Safe Trick or Treat Zone at Revolution Park
Revolution Park Sports Academy (Revolution Park football field)
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Teen Loft Halloween Bash at ImaginOn
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center – Teen Loft
Ages 12–18
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Boo Bash! Halloween Storytime — Independence Library
Independence Regional Library
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Fall Festival at Arbor Glen Outreach Center
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
FreeAges 1+
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Fantasy Adventure Role-Play (Spooky Edition) at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 7+
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Maps and Things
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
FreeAges 7–10
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Hangar Tales Storytime at Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Plant Dyes Demonstration at the President James K. Polk Historic Site
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Pumpkin Splash at Eastway Regional Recreation Center
Eastway Regional Recreation Center
From $7
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Scary Brunch at Southview Recreation Center
Southview Recreation Center
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Spooky Crafternoon (drop-in)
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Trick or Treat at Birkdale Village
Birkdale Village – The Parkway
Free
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
Festival Día de Muertos 2026
Camp North End
FreeAll ages
- Nov1SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Turtle Encounters at Quest Nature Center
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
International Game Fair — University City Library
University City Regional Library
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1
Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science
With admissionAll ages
Nov2MonCommunityMon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Day of the Dead Celebration
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 2 · 12:00 PM
Bones and Beyond at McDowell Nature Center
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 2:00 PM
Diwali Scavenger Hunt — North County Regional Library
North County Regional Library
- Outdoors
Mon, Nov 2 · 11:00 AM
Fall Fun Family Hike
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAges 4+
- Nov3TueCooking
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM
Kids + Teens Fall Cooking Class (drop-off)
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen
From $80Ages 7–18
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
School Day Out: Handmade Harvest at Reedy Creek
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 7–12
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM
Puppet Show — South County Regional Library
South County Regional Library
Ages 3–9
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 AM
Expert Encounters: Wings to Water at Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 AM
Puppet Show at ImaginOn
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
- Nov6FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:30 AM
Preschool Explorers Series at McDowell Nature Center
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 4–6
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM
Friday Fire and S'mores at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Nov7SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Bison Day at McDowell Nature Center
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Nov7SatCommunity
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Diwali Festival at Elon Recreation Center
Elon Recreation Center
Paid
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Family First: Sewn Stories – A Textile Memory Garden
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
From $10
Nov7SatSports & playSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Pumpkin Carving Archery at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 10+
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Seasonal Sounds w/ Lake Norman Philharmonic
Cornelius Library
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
The Catawba Nation in the Revolution — Polk Historic Site Talk
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Family Beechwood Trail Exploration
Latta Nature Preserve (meet at Beechwood Trailhead Parking Area)
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Pumpkin Smash & Shoot
Fisher Farm Park Archery Range
- Nov11WedCooking
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Kids + Teens Homeschool and Veteran's Day Drop-Off Class: Fall Comfort Foods
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen
From $80
- Community
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM
Pajama Family Storytime
SouthPark Regional Library
Ages 0–5
- Nov13FriCooking
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Parent + Teen Pie Making Workshop
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen
From $155Ages 11–18
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM
Night Hike with S'mores at Northern Regional Recreation Center
Northern Regional Recreation Center
All ages
- Nov14SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Animal Meet and Greet at Stevens Creek Nature Center
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Nov14SatSports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Family Axes and Archery at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 10+
- Nov14SatCommunity
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival at Rural Hill
Historic Rural Hill
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Amelia Earhart — Children's Theatre of Charlotte
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Paid
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM
Archery 101 at McDowell Nature Preserve
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 10–13
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM
Clayworks Family Pottery Workshop — Hickory Grove Library
Hickory Grove Library
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Dilluminated! Pickle Day Workshop for Grades 6–8 at Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science
Paid
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 AM
Huntersville Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Veterans Park - Downtown Huntersville
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Ivory/Baker Fall Festival
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Nov15SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Map & Compass at McDowell Nature Preserve
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 7+
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 16 · 10:00 AM
Family Homeschool Day: Science of Fall at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
STOMP at the Knight Theater
Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts
From $52.63All ages
Nov18WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center
Carolina Raptor Center
From $12
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
Family Food Art at Knights View Recreation Center
Knights View Recreation Center
Ages 5+
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM
Family RPG Night: Dungeons & Dragons — North County Regional Library
North County Regional Library
- Nov20FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30 AM
Opossum Party! at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 6+
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
Davidson Community Players Youth Ensemble fall showcase performances
Armour Street Theatre
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Turkey Trek
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAges 7+
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Sensory Saturday: Build a Play Dough Turkey
North County Regional Library
- Outdoor rinks
Through Jan 10
Birkdale on Ice — Outdoor Ice Rink in Huntersville
Birkdale Village – The Plaza
From $18
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Paid
- Public skating
Through Jan 10
Ice Skating at The Bowl — TD Amp Ballantyne
TD Amp Ballantyne (The Bowl at Ballantyne)
From $20
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Mint Hill Art Club
Mint Hill Library
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Opera Carolina Musical Storytime: La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
FreeAges 2–17
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
The Lighting of Birkdale Village (Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting)
Birkdale Village – The Plaza and Birkdale Commons Parkway
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
A Magical Cirque Christmas at the Belk Theater
Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts Center
From $40.13All ages
- Cooking
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Historical Hearth Cooks Demonstration: High on the Hog
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
With admissionAll ages
- Santa visits
Through Dec 24
Santa at Birkdale Village (Santa's Cottage)
Birkdale Village – Santa's Cottage
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Turkey Tales at Quest
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
FreeAges 4–12
- Cooking
Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM
Tween Rookie Science: Pumpkin Pie in a Cup at ImaginOn
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Ages 9–12
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:15 AM
Young Explorers: Turkey Adventures and Snowman Adventures at Quest
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
Ages 2–3
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 4:30 PM
Holiday Stained Glass — Mint Hill Library
Mint Hill Library
- Community
Through Nov 25
Stuffed Animal Sleepover — Pineville Library
Pineville Library
- Community
Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM
Family Trivia Afternoon — North County Regional Library
North County Regional Library
All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM
Levine JCC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot (5K or 1.5-mile fun run)
Poliakoff Pavilion, Levine Jewish Community Center
Nov27FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 27
Thanksgiving with the Raptors
Carolina Raptor Center
With admissionAll ages
Nov27FriMarkets and festivalsThrough Jan 3
WinterFest at Carowinds
Carowinds
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Clayworks Family Pottery Workshop — Pineville Library
Pineville Library
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Family Hike and Campfire
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM
Teddy Bear Toss at a Charlotte Checkers Game
Bojangles Coliseum
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28
The Nutcracker Ballet — Matthews Ballet and Dance
Fullwood Theater, Matthews Community Center
Paid
Dec1TueCrafts and cookiesThrough Dec 15
Family Gingerbread House Contest: Intergenerational Activity
North County Regional Library
All ages
- Santa visits
Through Dec 22
Letters to Santa at North County Regional Library
North County Regional Library
All ages
- Community
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Christmas in Davidson
Davidson Town Green (downtown Main Street)
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 13
Davidson Community Players: Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Cain Center for the Arts
From $20All ages
- Outdoors
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Owl Prowl at Carolina Raptor Center
Carolina Raptor Center
From $30Ages 10+
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 23
Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker
Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts Center
Paid
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Express Pajama Movie Night at Southview Recreation Center
Southview Recreation Center
Ages 5–12
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Huntersville Town Tree Lighting
Veterans Park - Downtown Huntersville
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Family First: Stitched Together – A Family Story Quilt Experience
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
From $10
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
YMCA Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K & Joan Bailey Kids' Obstacle Course
Harris YMCA
Paid
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Red Rocks Cafe — Birkdale Village
Red Rocks Cafe, Birkdale Village
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
Doggie on My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail — Children's Theatre of Charlotte
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Festive Nature Crafts at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Holidays in Huntersville
Veterans Park - Downtown Huntersville
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Seussical (Theatre at the J)
Levine Jewish Community Center
All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Star Wars Night and Toy Drive at a Charlotte Checkers Game
Bojangles Coliseum
Paid
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM
Winter Wonderlights — Matthews
Stumptown Park
All ages
- Hanukkah
Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM
Community Hanukkah Celebration — Davidson
Temple Kol Tikvah
- Tree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 4:30 PM
Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village with Chabad of Lake Norman
Birkdale Village – The Grove (across from Regal)
- Markets and festivals
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Puzzle Play: Winter Wonderland at University City Regional Library
University City Regional Library
- Dec10ThuCrafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM
Gingerbread House Decorating Party for Toddlers — Sugaw Creek
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
Ages 2–3
- Santa visits
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM
Santa's Village at American Legion Post 321 — Huntersville
American Legion Post 321 building (Veterans Park area, downtown Huntersville)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM
The Art of Screen Printing for Families (8+) — South Boulevard Library
South Boulevard Library
Ages 8+
Dec11FriArts & craftsThrough Dec 20
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Playhouse (Matthews Community Center)
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 11
Charlotte Symphony: Cirque de Noël
Knight Theater
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 20
Theatre Charlotte: A Christmas Carol
Theatre Charlotte
Paid
- Dec12SatSports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Family Archery, Campfire and S'mores at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 10+
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Mint 2 Move for Kids: Bilingual Latin Music and Stories
Mint Museum Randolph
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
A Sweet Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread Houses
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
From $15Ages 5+
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Nature Holiday Celebration
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Free
Dec13SunCommunitySun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM
Allegra Westbrooks Community Christmas Celebration
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec14MonNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 18
December Homeschool Theatre Intensive: Holiday Theatre
Matthews Community Center (Matthews Playhouse)
From $350
- Crafts and cookies
Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM
Christmas Crafts — Steele Creek Library
Steele Creek Library
Ages 3–11
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 15 · 2:00 PM
Preteen Homeschool Rally: Holiday Card Creations at ImaginOn
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Ages 9–12
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM
Arts Club: Origami Gingerbread Houses at South County Regional Library
South County Regional Library
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM
Cocoa and Coloring Drop-In at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Community
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Winter Pajama Jam at Knights View Recreation Center
Knights View Recreation Center
FreeAges 5+
Dec17ThuArts & craftsThu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM
Draw Holiday Kawaii Art — Mint Hill Library
Mint Hill Library
- Outdoors
Thu, Dec 17 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Trekkers: Birdseed Ornaments at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 2–6
- Dec18FriCommunity
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
An Ivory Christmas Celebration
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
Free
- Dec18FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Ovens Auditorium
Ovens Auditorium
Paid
Dec19SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Bilingual Holiday Concert / Concierto de Navidad Bilingüe
Pineville Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec19SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Celebra Christmas Show at Methodist Home Recreation Center
Methodist Home Recreation Center
FreeAges 1+
Dec19SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Harris YMCA 24th Annual Nutcracker Ballet
Dale F. Halton Theater, Central Piedmont Community College
From $18.19All ages
- Dec19SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:30 AM
Southview Winter Wonderland
Southview Recreation Center
FreeAges 2+
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Charlotte Symphony Family Series: Holiday Pops Family
Knight Theater
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Winter Crafting Drop-In at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wildlife Family Hike
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Family Game with the Charlotte Checkers
Bojangles Coliseum
Paid
Dec21MonCrafts and cookiesMon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Cookie Decorating — North County Regional Library
North County Regional Library
- Outdoors
Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
Family Nature Hour - Winter Solstice Celebration
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:30 PM
Solstice Crafty Campfire
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:30 PM
Winter Break PJ Party with the Animals at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 2–17
- Markets and festivals
Mon, Dec 21 · 11:30 AM
Winter Wonderland Family Hike at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAges 4+
- Markets and festivals
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:30 PM
Winter Wonderland Festival at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
Free
- Community
Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM
Generations at Play: Board Games — Hickory Grove Library
Hickory Grove Library
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 28 · 3:00 PM
Teen Crafternoon: Perler Bead Art on Canvas at South Boulevard Library
South Boulevard Library
Ages 10–18
- Dec31ThuLight displays
Thu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM
New Year's Eve Luminary Walk and Campfire at Stevens Creek
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
All ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Nature Celebration at Quest
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
Up to 9
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31
Noon Year's Eve Party — Matthews
Fullwood Theater, Matthews Community Center
Paid
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Sprouts PLAY - New Year Celebration
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
FreeAges 3–6
Jan4MonSports & playMon, Jan 4 · 6:00 PM
Tween Winter Silent Disco (Swans and Snow)
North County Regional Library
Ages 9–12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Jan 9 · 11:00 AM
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie — Children's Theatre of Charlotte
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Paid
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Baby Storytime (North County Regional)
North County Regional Library
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Carolina Raptor Center – Raptor Trail
Carolina Raptor Center
From $12All ages
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Charlotte Museum of History and 1774 Rock House
Charlotte Museum of History
From $12All ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Discovery Place Kids–Huntersville
Discovery Place Kids–Huntersville
Paid
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Historic Rosedale Plantation
Historic Rosedale
Paid
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Ice Skating at Winter at Whitewater
U.S. National Whitewater Center
From $25All ages
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Kids Empire Charlotte (Northlake Mall)
Kids Empire Charlotte
From $22.90Ages 1–12
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
KidStrong Cotswold weekly development classes
KidStrong Cotswold
With admission
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Lewis Family Gallery at Mint Museum Uptown
Mint Museum Uptown
With admissionAll ages
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Mint Museum Randolph
Mint Museum Randolph
With admissionAll ages
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Mint Museum Uptown
Mint Museum Uptown
With admissionAll ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Quest at Latta Nature Preserve
Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve
All ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoverySession in progress
Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids–Huntersville
Discovery Place Kids–Huntersville
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Urban Air Adventure Park Mint Hill
Urban Air Adventure Park Mint Hill
From $29.99All ages
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Wildwoods at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Charlotte Ballet Academy Preparatory Division (Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet & Tap, Beginning Ballet & Tap)
Charlotte Ballet – Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance
Ages 3–9
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
DEFY Charlotte
DEFY Charlotte
From $24.99All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Discovery Place Science & IMAX Dome
Discovery Place Science
PaidAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
JTOTS: A Toddler Playschool
Levine Jewish Community Center
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
LEGO Lounge (Hickory Grove)
Hickory Grove Library
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field (ice skating and snow tubing)
Truist Field
From $14.37
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Little Leapers at Sky Zone Northlake
Sky Zone Northlake (North Charlotte)
From $13Up to 7
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Little Leapers at Sky Zone Pineville
Sky Zone Pineville (South Charlotte)
From $13Up to 7
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR Hall of Fame
From $22All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Playtime at ImaginOn's Spangler Library
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center – Spangler Library
Ages 0–5
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public skating at Pineville Ice House
Pineville Ice House
From $18All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Romp n' Roll Northwest Charlotte Nc Baby, Toddler and Preschool Classes
Romp n' Roll Northwest Charlotte Nc
PaidUp to 5
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock Charlotte: Little Wing, Rock 101 and Performance programs
School of Rock Charlotte
Ages 4–18
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
From $19All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
The Little Gym of Charlotte on Providence: parent-child, gymnastics and dance classes
The Little Gym of Charlotte on Providence
From $104
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Storytime (Hickory Grove)
Hickory Grove Library
Recently ended
- Oct23FriSpooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Eastway Spooktacular Fest
Eastway Regional Recreation Center / Eastway Park
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Family Movie Night at Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
Ages 3+
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Halloweekend: Halloween March and Pumpkin Carving
Davidson Public Safety Building (march line-up) and Town Green
- Oct23FriCooking
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Parent + Teen Halloween Baking
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen
From $155Ages 11–18
- Cooking
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 4:00 PM
STEAM 101: Fruit Bat Smoothies
Davidson Library
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 10:00 AM
Fall Festival at David B. Waymer Recreation Center
David B. Waymer Recreation Center
Ages 1+
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Trekkers - Halloween Scavenger Hunt (10/20)
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve
Ages 2–6
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:30 PM
Autumn ComicFest 2026 at Allegra Westbrooks Library
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Charlotte Symphony Family Series: The Music of Harry Potter
Knight Theater
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 3:00 PM
Intro to 3D Printing (parent-and-child class)
Camp Mindy, Levine Jewish Community Center
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
Nature at Night Festival at McDowell Nature Center
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
From $7All ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Owl-o-ween at Carolina Raptor Center
Carolina Raptor Center
With admissionAll ages
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