Charlotte, NC
Find family-friendly Charlotte activities, kids events, storytimes, festivals, parks, and weekend plans.
Listings last updated Nov 1, 2026
Check the suggested age, start time, and likely length before choosing. A short morning program may fit toddlers better, while older kids may prefer a workshop, show, or active outing.
Popular programs can fill quickly, and some activities have age ranges or adult-participation requirements. Outdoor events may also change for heat, rain, or field conditions.
Turn frosting and candy into a festive masterpiece! The annual Gingerbread House Contest invites bakers and builders of all ages to create sweet holiday showpieces to be...
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Brick by brick, bring your holiday imagination to life! The LEGO Build Contest is a ChristmasVille favorite, open to LEGO lovers of all ages. From snow-covered scenes to...
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Teens: Unbox your next read at Myers Park Library! Enjoy a box of books hand-picked just for you! Each box contains two library books, one book to keep, and fun fillers...
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Receive a mystery bag that contains two books and a few surprise goodies! Return the books to the library when you're finished and keep everything else! Registration and...
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Renovated outdoor basketball courts at an official Mecklenburg County public park, with walking loop, green space, and lighting listed on the facility page.
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Half and full outdoor basketball courts at Fred Alexander Park, plus a paved loop, outdoor workout equipment, playground, and picnic shelter.
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A public neighborhood park with a community garden, paved walking and biking loop, playground, outdoor workout equipment, basketball courts, and a picnic shelter.
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A public soccer field at Clanton Park, alongside Irwin Creek greenway access, basketball and pickleball courts, restrooms, and public Wi-Fi.
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A 70-acre public park with a traffic garden, easy access to Irwin Creek Greenway, covered playground, restrooms, public Wi-Fi, and court amenities.
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Charlotte Independence home match against FC Naples.
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Long-running year-round neighborhood market on Harding Place listed by Mecklenburg County Public Health.
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Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver. Bring your children to get hands...
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