# Things to do with kids in Spencer, NC

> 3 upcoming family events and 1 places and ongoing programs in Spencer, NC (Rowan County, NC), in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Legends by Lantern Tours at the N.C. Transportation Museum](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/legends-by-lantern-tours-at-the-n-c-transportation-museum--listing-4bfc0be6cf95f880d879e852) — Fri, Oct 30 (+1 more date) · N.C. Transportation Museum – Barber Junction Visitor's Center, Spencer · From $8 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 24. An after-dark lantern-light walking tour of the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer that traces railroad legends from North Carolina folklore. Starting at the Barber Junction…
- [THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at NC Transportation Museum](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/the-polar-express-train-ride-at-nc-transportation-museum--listing-45a7c49a122b79f92f66451a) — Fri, Nov 6 (+28 more dates) · N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer · Paid · checked Oct 14. Holiday train ride based on The Polar Express: two trains (A and B) run with the same performance, hot cocoa, a cookie, a silver sleigh bell and a golden ticket, and a North Pole…
- [Winter Train Rides at NC Transportation Museum](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/winter-train-rides-at-nc-transportation-museum--listing-5ae5fe0007000c616056976d) — Sat, Dec 26 (+5 more dates) · N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer · All ages · From $16 · checked Oct 14. Holiday-decorated train rides between Christmas and New Year's, with time to explore the museum exhibits and the Gift Station. Members ride free but are encouraged to reserve.

## Places and ongoing programs

- [North Carolina Transportation Museum](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/north-carolina-transportation-museum--listing-bb399e5c8c0c60c00fb702f4) — Museum hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m. (reduced hours on Polar… · N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 14. State historic site in Spencer on the former Spencer Shops railroad repair facility, with the Bob Julian Roundhouse and turntable, transportation exhibits and train rides. During…

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Rowan County, NC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/rowan-county-nc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/counties/rowan-county-nc.md)
- Other towns in Rowan County, NC: [Salisbury, NC](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/salisbury-nc) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/towns/salisbury-nc.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte.md)
- [This weekend in Charlotte](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/this-weekend.md)

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