# Things to do with kids at Carolina Raptor Center

> 4 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078, in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Raptor Tales Storytime: Feed Me!](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/raptor-tales-storytime-feed-me--listing-635dbf2390d538878632a6be) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville · With admission · checked Oct 14. Raptor Tales: Storytime at Carolina Raptor Center introduces young children to wildlife with a picture book reading that encourages early literacy and connection to nature. On…
- [Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/homeschool-day-at-carolina-raptor-center--listing-fafb127b6c7f1f3d9d20eb06) — Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville · From $12 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 24. Carolina Raptor Center opens the Raptor Trail at Latta Nature Preserve to homeschool families, groups and co-ops with discounted pricing on Wednesday, November 18. A $14 Private…
- [Thanksgiving with the Raptors](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/thanksgiving-with-the-raptors--listing-1c47ca89181769bb462dd748) — Fri, Nov 27 · Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. Keepers discuss raptor diets and how they build meals for the avian ambassadors, prepare food, and let visitors watch the resident birds enjoy a feast. Gift shop runs Black…
- [Owl Prowl at Carolina Raptor Center](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/owl-prowl-at-carolina-raptor-center--listing-992e48de7085f714f82a29b8) — Thu, Dec 3 (+3 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville · Ages 10+ · From $30 · checked Oct 24. An after-dark visit to the Raptor Trail at the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, built around owls. Each Owl Prowl opens with a program and a close look at one of the…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Carolina Raptor Center – Raptor Trail](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/carolina-raptor-center-raptor-trail--listing-02937e62fdba46ddd86db9df) — Open 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Upcoming closures: Nov 2, 3, 7, 16, 17 and 26… · Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville · All ages · From $12 · checked Oct 14. The Raptor Trail is a zoo highlighting birds of prey, nestled in Latta Nature Preserve. Visitors walk the 3/4-mile trail and meet more than 30 avian ambassadors from around the…

## Recently ended

- [Owl-o-ween at Carolina Raptor Center](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/owl-o-ween-at-carolina-raptor-center--listing-2669c7ab6b45cca34c43d7fb) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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