Things to do with kids in Charlotte — December 2026

Through Dec 6

Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

From $19All ages

Through Dec 2

Cardboard Ornament Contest

Center for the Arts

Through Dec 23

Christmas at the Billy Graham Library

Billy Graham Library

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 2

ChristmasVille LEGO Build Contest

Center for the Arts

From $10All ages

Through Jan 3

Mending the Wild: Tina Alberni at Discovery Place Science

Discovery Place Science

With admission

Through Jan 3

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway

From $46All ages

Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM

Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph

Mint Museum Randolph

FreeAges 4+

Wed, Dec 2 · 11:00 AM

Holidays Heard 'Round the World at Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM

Christmas in Davidson

Davidson Town Green (downtown Main Street)

Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 AM

ChristmasVille Preschool Day

Freedom Center (Freedom Temple Gymnasium)

Free

Through Dec 13

Davidson Community Players: Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Cain Center for the Arts

From $20All ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 AM

Expert Encounters: Wings to Water at Sullenberger Aviation Museum

Sullenberger Aviation Museum

With admission

Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM

Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit at Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Daniel Stowe Conservancy (The Gardens)

PaidAll ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 AM

Puppet Show at ImaginOn

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

Deck the Hall

The Grand Hall

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM

Friday Fire and S'mores at Stevens Creek

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

All ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

Holiday Express Pajama Movie Night at Southview Recreation Center

Southview Recreation Center

Ages 5–12

Through Dec 13

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play — Lee Street Theatre

Lee Street Theatre

Paid

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

18th Century Living History Saturdays at Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

From $8All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM

Christmas in the Park (Stallings)

Stallings Municipal Park

Free

Sat, 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

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Festive Nature Crafts at Stevens Creek

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Gnome for the Holidays at Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Gnome Home at ChristmasVille

Rinehart Realty

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Gnome on the Roam Scavenger Hunt at ChristmasVille

Gnome on the Roam activity station, Main Street

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Grant the Gnome's Grand Playland at ChristmasVille

Old Town Rock Hill (near Fountain Park)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM

Holidays in Huntersville

Veterans Park - Downtown Huntersville

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at ChristmasVille

Old Town Rock Hill (boarding across from Fountain Park)

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Live Ice Sculpture Demonstrations at ChristmasVille

Main Street, Old Town Rock Hill

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

Seussical (Theatre at the J)

Levine Jewish Community Center

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Whimsical Character Breakfast at ChristmasVille

The Gathering Space

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM

Winter Wonderlights — Matthews

Stumptown Park

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

XRVR's Winter VR Arena at ChristmasVille

Caldwell Street, Old Town Rock Hill

With admission

Sun, Dec 6 · 4:30 PM

Christmas in the City (Gastonia)

Rotary Pavilion

Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30 AM

Very Important Gnome (VIG) Club at ChristmasVille

Main Street Children's Museum

PaidAges 2–10

Mon, Dec 7 · 2:00 PM

Family Nature Hour: Charcoal Creation at Reedy Creek

Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

FreeAll ages

Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM

Duke Energy Free Tuesdays at The Schiele Museum

The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Free

Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM

The Art of Screen Printing for Families (8+) — South Boulevard Library

South Boulevard Library

Ages 8+

Fri, Dec 11

Charlotte Symphony: Cirque de Noël

Knight Theater

Paid

Through Dec 20

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — Matthews Playhouse

Matthews Playhouse (Matthews Community Center)

PaidAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Christmas at the Farm at Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain State Park – Living History Farm

With admission

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:30 PM

Clayworks Family Pottery Workshop — Hickory Grove Library

Hickory Grove Library

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Family Archery, Campfire and S'mores at Stevens Creek

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

Ages 10+

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Mint 2 Move for Kids: Bilingual Latin Music and Stories

Mint Museum Randolph

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Nature Holiday Celebration

Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Pokémon Club

Troutman Branch Library

Ages 6–17

Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM

Allegra Westbrooks Community Christmas Celebration

Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM

Cocoa and Coloring Drop-In at Stevens Creek

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM

Winter Pajama Jam at Knights View Recreation Center

Knights View Recreation Center

FreeAges 5+

Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM

Draw Holiday Kawaii Art — Mint Hill Library

Mint Hill Library

Thu, Dec 17 · 5:30 PM

Flashlight Candy Cane Dash

Legion Park

Thu, Dec 17 · 10:00 AM

Tiny Trekkers: Birdseed Ornaments at Stevens Creek

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

Ages 2–6

Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM

An Ivory Christmas Celebration

Ivory/Baker Recreation Center

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Family Folktales at Reedy Creek Nature Center

Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

FreeAges 7+

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM

Winter Crafting Drop-In at Stevens Creek

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

All ages

Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM

Winter Wildlife Family Hike

Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve

FreeAll ages

Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM

Family Nature Hour - Winter Solstice Celebration

Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

Free

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 AM

First Day of Winter Bird Count at Lake Norman State Park

Lake Norman State Park

All ages

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

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

Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM

Generations at Play: Board Games — Hickory Grove Library

Hickory Grove Library

Sat, Dec 26

Winter Train Rides at NC Transportation Museum

N.C. Transportation Museum

From $16All ages