Charlotte
  • Print
April 8 - 14

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

Pennzoil AutoFair

Car lovers rejoice! The worlds largest automotive extravaganza, the Pennzoil AutoFair presented by Advance Auto Parts, returns this spring on ...

Easter Eggstravaganza and Spring Break at Carowinds

Who's that hoppin' down the bunny trail? It's our own Eggward the Easter Bunny and Snoopy the Easter Beagle! Come ...

The Marvelous Mutts at Carowinds

The Marvelous Mutts, A Canine Spectacular, is a thrilling dog sport entertainment show that showcases some of the world’s finest ...

NC Science Festival: Eatsploration

EATsploration, a free day full of exploration into the science of food, encouraging you to "play with your meals" and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kidzu Children's Museum 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Harlem Globetrotters Experience at Carowinds

As the official juice drink of the Harlem Globetrotters, TUM-e YUMMIES is excited to bring you the ball handling wizardry, ...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Travel through the magical wardrobe to Narnia in this clever two-person adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ acclaimed tale. Lucy and ...

The Harlem Globetrotters Experience at Carowinds

As the official juice drink of the Harlem Globetrotters, TUM-e YUMMIES is excited to bring you the ball handling wizardry, ...

Arte Callejero-Street Art at Washworld

Join us for a workshop where participants work with Rosalia creating mixed-media artwork. Red Calaca Mobile Studio is bringing a ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Washworld 4412 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Category: Family Fun

CDF Youth Gala at Charlotte Dance Festival

Celebrate the future of dance! 2018 Participants ARMES Dance Caroline Calouche & Co. Youth Ensemble Charlotte Dance Alliance Dance Moves Youth Company Havilah Dance Company Jami Masters ...

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

NC Science Festival: Homeschool STEM Program: Amazing Metamorphosis

This program is geared towards children ages 5-12. Younger and older children may participate as well! The morning will be ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Port Discover 611 E Main St, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Preschool Fitness Hike at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Join hike lead Denise and her daughter Mary for an adventure on the trails! If you are looking for an ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 2593 Lake Haigler Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715.
  • Cost: Hikes are FREE for Greenway members, $5 entry fee for non-members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Jazz Festival

The Leon Levine Foundation presents Charlotte Jazz Festival, from April 17th, 2017, to April 23rd. It features Jazz at Lincoln ...

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

Boot Camp at Indian Trail Parks and Recreation

Are you ready for Boot Camp? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am at Chestut Square Park for classes ...

  • 7:00 am -  7:45 am 
  • Location: Indian Trail Parks and Recreation 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Art with Abrakadoodle

Join us for Art with Abrakadoodle Art! Each class will you explore new mediums as we travel the world to ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Indian Trail Town Hall 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blind and Visually Impaired Fishing Tournament

We are excited to offer our Second Annual BVIP (Blind and Visually Impaired) Fishing Tournament for people living with visual ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Rankin Lake Park 1750 Rankin Lake Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Jazz Festival

The Leon Levine Foundation presents Charlotte Jazz Festival, from April 17th, 2017, to April 23rd. It features Jazz at Lincoln ...

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's

Every time you enjoy a scoop of Ben & Jerry's, you're showing us how much you care. We love you ...

Spring HomeSchool Session: Nature Anatomy

"Back to school time means the beginning of a new home school session! This season we will continue to find ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215.
  • Cost: $34 includes textbook.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Science Festival: Black Holes, Time & Space with Dr. Clifford Johnson

Join us for the 2018 Douglass Hunt Lecture, where Dr. Clifford Johnson, professor of physics & astronomy at the University ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

Charlotte Jazz Festival

The Leon Levine Foundation presents Charlotte Jazz Festival, from April 17th, 2017, to April 23rd. It features Jazz at Lincoln ...

Grilled Cheese Night!

Did you know April 12th is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day?! We're celebrating by eating grilled cheese tonight at Kids Connection!

  • 6:15 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: Greater Life Kids 17025 Lancaster Hwy,, Charlotte, NC 28277.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

Boot Camp at Indian Trail Parks and Recreation

Are you ready for Boot Camp? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am at Chestut Square Park for classes ...

  • 7:00 am -  7:45 am 
  • Location: Indian Trail Parks and Recreation 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Jazz Festival

The Leon Levine Foundation presents Charlotte Jazz Festival, from April 17th, 2017, to April 23rd. It features Jazz at Lincoln ...

University Spring Concert Series: Minutes and Years.

Come and enjoy the Spring Concert Series! Band Schedule: 4/5 - Straight Fire. 4/12 - Minutes and Years. 4/19 - Too Much Sylvia. 4/26 - ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Shoppes at University Place 8929 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262.
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Come-See-Me Parade (Come-See-Me Festival)

Ever wish you could “Turn Back Time” and relive the glory days? Join Glen and Glenda at this year’s Come-See-Me ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Agape International Ministries 135 S Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC, 29730.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DNow 2018 at First Baptist Church of Huntersville

Save money by registering your student early for the 2018 DNow Experience. This year’s DNow has grown to include area ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Huntersville 119 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

East Coast Aerial & Acrobatic Festival at Aerial CLT

Join us for a wonderful weekend intensive April 13-15, 2018 in Charlotte, NC with 5 all star coaches. We will ...

Tractors and Trains Festival at N.C. Transportation Museum

This railroading historic site hosts antique farm equipment, modern tractors, music, games and more for kids and adults. This is ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: pin N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Boulevard, Spencer, NC 28159.
  • Cost: Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and military, and $4 for children 3-12. Ages 2 and under are free. Admission + Train Ride is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, and $8 for children 3-12. Ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Jazz Festival

The Leon Levine Foundation presents Charlotte Jazz Festival, from April 17th, 2017, to April 23rd. It features Jazz at Lincoln ...

Free Burritos All Day at Moe's Southwest Grill

Come out tomorrow for the grand opening of Moe's Southwest Grill next to Cabela's in Fort Mill! Free burritos all ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Moe's Carowinds, 917 Cabelas Drive, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fun Fridays at Noah's Art

Have your kiddos end the week with a fun friday! Our new themes every week will capture your child's attention ...

  • 3:45 pm -  5:45 pm 
  • Location: Noah's Art SouthPark, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Members: $30, Non Members: $25, Siblings: $5 off.
  • Website: www.noahs-art.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chalk on Main (Come-See-Me Festival)

At Chalk on Main, the art you will create and experience isn’t in a gallery—it’s on the pavement! Help us ...

Musical Mania (Come-See-Me Festival)

Come out and enjoy Rock Hill’s beautiful Fountain Park while experiencing an assortment of live music! You will even get ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Agape International Ministries 135 S Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC, 29730.
  • Website: www.comeseeme.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Matthews Food Truck Fridays

Matthews Food Truck Fridays & Concert Series! Back for another great year in Stumptown Park! A variety of food and dessert trucks ...

Adventure Seekers Kids Night Out with Anne Springs Close Greenway

Adventure Seekers Kids Night Out continues the outdoor adventures offered during camp and adds on fun new activities you can ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Adventure Center, 835 Springfield Parkway, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: $25 (Complex or Greenway members will receive a $5 discount).
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Beach Bash (Come-See-Me Festival)

Join us for the annual Beach Bash. Bring the family and enjoy your favorite beach hits and dance music from ...

April Showers at Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios

April showers may bring May flowers. . but they also bring delicious spring comfort food! Join us tonight for fresh ...

Doll Hair Salon Spectacular at American Girl

Your girl can learn new tricks to style her doll’s tresses at our Doll Hair Salon Spectacular! Girls will learn ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: American Girl 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211.
  • Cost: $25 per person.
  • Website: www.americangirl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

FreeMoreWest 5K on the Greenway

FreeMoreWest Partners invites you to enjoy a nice Spring evening of running, eating and drinking in one of Charlotte’s hottest ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Yoga for Life & Centered Wellness 1410 W Morehead St, Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28208.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Science Festival: Food in the Final Frontier

Have you ever wondered what the Milky Way smells like? Or the flavor of a galaxy cloud? On Friday, April ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute 1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC 28772.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Youth Magic the Gathering at Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games

3 round event open to anyone 17 and under. Learn to play, compete and win booster packs. Everyone entered receives a ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games 21500 Catawba Ave, Ste A, Cornelius, NC 28031.
  • Cost: $4.00
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Doll Hair Salon Spectacular at American Girl

Your girl can learn new tricks to style her doll’s tresses at our Doll Hair Salon Spectacular! Girls will learn ...

  • 7:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: American Girl 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211.
  • Cost: $25 per person.
  • Website: www.americangirl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins ...

DNow 2018 at First Baptist Church of Huntersville

Save money by registering your student early for the 2018 DNow Experience. This year’s DNow has grown to include area ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: First Baptist Church of Huntersville 119 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensoria

The festival includes film, culinary arts, history and culture, literature, music, and visual and performing arts. Most of the events ...

Road Races (Come-See-Me Festival)

Join the fun by participating in the Come-See-Me Road Races on April 14, 2018! This year’s races will begin and ...

Harrisburg 5k/10k, Fun Run and Health Expo

Harrisburg YMCA, Harrisburg Parks & Recreation and the Southwest Cabarrus Rotary are partnering to present the 11th Annual Harrisburg 5K/10K, ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Veteran's Park, 4100 Main St., Harrisburg, NC 28075.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Old Town Farmers Market at Legal Remedy Brewing

Join us for our first annual Spring market at Legal Remedy Brewing! Every Saturday morning from 8am to 12pm you ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Old Town Rock Hill, SC 157 Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Strawberry Saturdays at Bush-N-Vine Farm (BBQ Shack Food Truck)

Come join us on Saturday's during the months of April and May for our strawberry Saturdays. We plan to have ...

Mountain Bike Level 1 Clinict with Anne Springs Close Greenway

Taught by a Certified Mountain Bike Instructor, this Level 1 program is perfect if you: •Just got your first mountain bike! • ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 104 Adventure Road, Fort Mill, SC, 29715.
  • Cost: $50 members. $5 entry fee for non-Greenway members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Science Festival: 2018 STEMville Science Symposium

STEMville Science Symposium is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore different types of STEM careers! This is a half-day science ...

  • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

4th annual Strides for Stroke 5K (Run Kannapolis 5K Race Series)

Everyone knows of someone that has been affected by stroke. Help us bring awareness and support our local stroke survivors ...

Belews Lake Triathlon

An early season favorite, this event is the season kick-off for many local triathletes. The lake is beautiful and clear, ...

East Coast Aerial & Acrobatic Festival at Aerial CLT

Join us for a wonderful weekend intensive April 13-15, 2018 in Charlotte, NC with 5 all star coaches. We will ...

NC Science Festival: Nature Scavenger Hunt

A North Carolina Science Festival event! Visit the park on Saturday, April 14th for a one-of-a-kind “Nature Scavenger Hunt” free ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Sylvan Heights Bird Park 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2nd Saturday at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Come to the NASCAR Hall of Fame to explore the exciting elements of racing with a new topic and interactive ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Cost: Cost is FREE with general admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Backyard Gardening Workshop

Ever wonder, how does your garden grow? Join gardeners at Wing Haven’s Children’s Garden for a fun and educational class ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Wing Haven 248 Ridgewood Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209.
  • Cost: The cost is per family. Cost is $15/member family and $20 per non-member family.
  • Website: winghavengardens.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Earth Day on the Greenway with Kids In Nature Day

Come out to the Four Mile Creek Greenway behind the Matthews Community Center to celebrate Earth Day with Kids In ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Four Mile Creek Greenway, behind Matthews Community Center, Matthews NC.
  • Website: matthewsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Cabin Experience

Come visit the Greenway's two historic cabins; the Faires-Coltharp and Graham cabins! A volunteer Cabin Docent will be on site ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 288 Dairy Barn Ln, NC.
  • Cost: This experience is free for Greenway members. $5 entry fee for non-members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Science Festival: March for Science Triad

March for Science Triad is hosting rallies and a march to Celebrate Science for the Common Good!

NC Science Festival: NC Piedmont Gold

In collaboration with the North Carolina Science Festival, the High Point Museum presents NC Piedmont Gold. Join us to learn ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: pin High Point Museum 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tractors and Trains Festival at N.C. Transportation Museum

This railroading historic site hosts antique farm equipment, modern tractors, music, games and more for kids and adults. This is ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: pin N.C. Transportation Museum 1 Samuel Spencer Boulevard, Spencer, NC 28159.
  • Cost: Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and military, and $4 for children 3-12. Ages 2 and under are free. Admission + Train Ride is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, and $8 for children 3-12. Ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Earth Day Learning Event at Lakeshore Learning

Celebrate Earth Day with fun crafts and activities!

EarthFest at DSBG

Celebrate an early Earth Day at the Garden and enjoy crafts, lawn games, live music, guided hikes, horse-drawn carriage rides ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gourmet Gardens (Come-See-Me Festival)

Ever wish you could “Turn Back Time” and relive the glory days? Join Glen and Glenda at this year’s Come-See-Me ...

Listen & Move Storytime

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins ...

My Earth Day Promise at Lakeshore Learning

This inspiring Earth Day craft puts the world in kids' hands!

NC Science Festival: UNC Science Expo

The UNC Science Expo is a free day of science fun for all ages! Stop by Cameron Ave for science ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
  • Cost: Admission is FREE, no registration required!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pig the Star Storytime at Barnes & Noble Store

Pig does everything he can to be the star of a photo shoot. When the photographer starts to favor his ...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Travel through the magical wardrobe to Narnia in this clever two-person adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ acclaimed tale. Lucy and ...

Día 2018: Chinese Dance

Dia is Diversity in Action. Engage in a literacy experience that honors all children, books and cultures. Join us for ...

Mayor's Frog Jump (Come-See-Me Festival)

On your mark, get set, JUMP THOSE FROGS!! The Mayor’s Frog Jump is one TOADally exciting event you do not ...

Open Studio Saturday at McColl Center for Art + Innovation

Bring your friends and family to Open Studio Saturday and experience what makes McColl Center for Art + Innovation a ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: McColl Center for Art + Innovation 721 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Girl Scout Badge Day - Spring at Wing Haven

Just off the Greenway and nestled in an urban neighborhood of Charlotte, come spend time individually or as a troop ...

  • 12:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Children's Garden at Wing Haven 260 Ridgewood Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209.
  • Cost: $15.00
  • Website: winghavengardens.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Saturdays 2017-18 at ImaginOn (Walk in the Woods)

Back again this Fall! Join us on the second Saturday of every month for our Super Saturdays at ImaginOn. We ...

'Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival

The Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival is your all-access pass to discovering the area's premiere talent! Join us for ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Oak Street Mill 19725 Oak St, Cornelius, NC, 28031.
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Paint Session – “Birds of a Feather” at Cajun Canvas

Bringing the whole family flock together to paint “Birds of a Feather” Each person will have their own 5×7 inch canvas ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Cajun Canvas, 11116-B South Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28273.
  • Cost: $12
  • Website: cajuncanvas.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Healthy Kids Zone (Come-See-Me Festival)

Bring the whole family to enjoy tons of fun outdoor activities for kids. Tricycle and bike races around the Velodrome, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Giordana Velodrome at Rock Hill Outdoor Center 1000 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC, 29730.
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins ...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Travel through the magical wardrobe to Narnia in this clever two-person adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ acclaimed tale. Lucy and ...

2nd Annual Pop-Up Picnic

Join Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail for the 2nd annual Pop-Up Picnic in Freedom Park! Enjoy an evening ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Freedom Park (Charlotte, North Carolina) 1900 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Music Yard's Spring Concert Series with Supatight

Come check out Charlotte’s newest live music venue - and your new favorite place to eat, drink and jam. The ...

  • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The Music Yard 2433 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
April 8 - 14
x
Plan Your Family Fun Weekend Today