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06January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Outdoor Skating Rink at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Perfect for a date night, a family ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Ice Skating: $12 Ice Skating + Skate Rental: $16
  • Website: www.nascarhall.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Día de Reyes/Three Kings Day at Levine Museum of the New South

Come and celebrate Three Kings Day (Epiphany) at Levine Museum with music, dance and family activities! In Latin America and ...

Puppet Show: The Shadow Knows at Discovery Place Nature

Will we have an early spring? Is it time for spring to come or will we have six more weeks of ...

What's Glowing On at Discovery Place Science

Experience the worlds of hot light, cold light and things that glow in the dark! Test your knowledge in our ...

Seasonal Stargazing at Discovery Place Nature

Gaze up at the winter stars and constellations in this 15-minute guided tour of the night sky in the Discovery ...

Winter Family Wildlife Hike at Latta Plantation Nature Center

Explore the nature preserve during the winter to see what our wildlife friends are up to. Look for signs of ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Center 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Science at The Stage at Discovery Place Science

The only thing you can expect is to be amazed Gather for a smorgasbord of science experiments, demonstrations and hands-on experiences. ...

Holidays at The Garden DSBG

Holidays at the Garden is bigger and better than ever! You’ll discover new displays, more lights than ever before and ...

07January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

Baby Storytime: PlayPlay!

Join PlayPlay! for an interactive storytime! Using the senses, children and caregivers journey together to places both new and familiar. ...

Owlets Nature Play Dates at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center

Stomping in puddles, chasing after critters, singing songs through the forest are all wonderous parts of growing up in nature. ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Two Time Storytime (age 2)

TWO-YEAR OLDS. This age group will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. To ...

Story Time at Discovery Place Science

Join us at KidScience for a story!

What's Glowing On at Discovery Place Science

Experience the worlds of hot light, cold light and things that glow in the dark! Test your knowledge in our ...

Listen & Move Storytime

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

Puppet Show: The Shadow Knows at Discovery Place Nature

Will we have an early spring? Is it time for spring to come or will we have six more weeks of ...

Aboriginal Dot Art at Discovery Place Science

Celebrate Australia’s independence with aboriginal dot art painting. Learn more about this unique art form and then create a masterpiece ...

Science at The Stage at Discovery Place Science

The only thing you can expect is to be amazed Gather for a smorgasbord of science experiments, demonstrations and hands-on experiences. ...

Energy in Light at Discovery Place Science

Play with lights and lasers as you explore the photoelectric effect. Learn how glow in the dark works.

Aquarium Feeding Tour at Discovery Place Science

See what our fish friends are having for dinner Follow our live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some ...

Family Storytime at International House

Join us at International House to enjoy stories, songs and activities that support early literacy development.

Story Explorers

For kids ages 6-8. Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! ...

Alice in Wonderland Performances

Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated ...

Family Storytime: Pajama Storytime

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

08January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

Baby Storytime

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, ...

Toddler Tuesdays! Barnes & Nobles at The Arboretum

Don't miss our weekly Tuesday Storytime when we welcome toddlers to come and join in the fun! Come and hear ...

Backyard Wilderness at Discovery Place Science

Explore the unexpected wonder of nature that is right under our noses in Backyard Wilderness in IMAX. Backyard Wilderness displays a ...

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Explore the changing ...

Tuesday Tot Time! at Winter Wonderland SouthPark

We want to make sure everyone has a great time with us so we've made it a little easier! Parents, ...

Stories in Two Languages

Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish that support early literacy skill development and expose ...

Story Time at Discovery Place Science

Join us at KidScience for a story!

Backyard Wilderness at Discovery Place Science

Explore the unexpected wonder of nature that is right under our noses in Backyard Wilderness in IMAX. Backyard Wilderness displays a ...

Dakota & Friends

"Real" Dinosaurs! Meet and interact with Dakota, pet a baby T-Rex or maybe watch an egg being hatched. Participate in ...

Edible Experiments at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

It’s all about science we can see, touch, smell and taste. Join us for the reading of If You Give ...

Tiny Tots Storytime

Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. [This program is ...

Alligator Feeding at Discovery Place Nature

Ever wonder what an alligator eats? Discovery Place Nature is home to Louis, a juvenile American alligator. Join a Museum naturalist ...

Energy in Light at Discovery Place Science

Play with lights and lasers as you explore the photoelectric effect. Learn how glow in the dark works.

Aquarium Feeding Tour at Discovery Place Science

See what our fish friends are having for dinner Follow our live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some ...

American Girl Book Club

Join us for this very special event as the American Book Club meets at the Mint Hill Historical Society for ...

Lego Club

Drop in on Tuesday afternoons for Lego Club! We'll bring the Lego you bring the imagination! Lego idea books will ...

Story Explorers: STEAM

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! For children ages 5-7. ...

Preteen Scene: Comic Book Club (Plants vs Zombies)

If you are between the ages of 8 and 11, join us for books and literacy activities that help improve ...

Charlotte Children's Theater Satellite Classes

Charlotte Children's Theater offers creative drama classes with a playful introduction to performing, while learning theater concepts and terminology. There ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Huntersville Parks & Recreation PO Box 2879, 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28070.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Explore the changing ...

09January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

Free child car seat checks at Matthews Police Station

Residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities can get their child car seats checked for free through the Safe Kids program. ...

Creating with Books

Listen to stories and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities.

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Explore the changing ...

Story Time at Discovery Place Science

Join us at KidScience for a story!

Homeschool Rally Junior Edition: Forensics and the Five Senses

Homeschooled children ages 5-11 will explore STEAM activities. This month, in honor of Sherlock Holmes’ birthday on January 6, 1854 ...

Story Explorers: Homeschool Edition

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!This month, we're reading Ish ...

Kitchen (un)Confidential at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Dive into the deepest depths of our kitchen cabinets to use ingredients we have on hand to do some explosive ...

Alligator Feeding at Discovery Place Nature

Ever wonder what an alligator eats? Discovery Place Nature is home to Louis, a juvenile American alligator. Join a Museum naturalist ...

Story Explorers: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!

Energy in Light at Discovery Place Science

Play with lights and lasers as you explore the photoelectric effect. Learn how glow in the dark works.

Rookie Science:Backyard Birds

Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Learn about birds in your own backyard and ...

Aquarium Feeding Tour at Discovery Place Science

See what our fish friends are having for dinner Follow our live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some ...

Learn, Connect, Play: Dewey and Dragons

Participate in the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game that encourages cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking ...

Lenny Boy Trivia Night at Lenny Boy Brewing Co

Every Wednesday, we have trivia starting at 7:00PM hosted by Mindless Minutia Trivia. Grab your friends, a beer or Kombucha ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lenny Boy Brewing Co. 3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Live Trivia Wednesdays at Boardwalk Billy's UNCC

Join Mitch of Snapdragon Entertainment every Wednesday at Boardwalk Billy's UNCC for General Knowledge Trivia. Categories cover a wide variety ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Boardwalk Billy's UNCC 9005 J M Keynes Dr #2, Charlotte 28262
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
10January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Open Playtime & More Fun Happens at Romp n’ Roll

Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler ages 3 months through 5 years to Romp n’ Roll’s Open Playtime play sessions. ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

Warped Wall at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Northlake)

Think you can conquer the tricky curved incline of the Warped Wall? Featuring platforms of different heights, the Warped Wall ...

Toddler Time at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Pineville)

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the ...

Tiny Tots Storytime (ages 18-23 months)

AGES 18 to 23 MONTHS (younger toddlers). Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, ...

Family Storytime

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Explore the changing ...

Toddler Time at Big Air Charlotte

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your three year-old’s energy? Or maybe you just want to make sure that ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 2408 Sardis Road North, Charlotte, NC 28227.
  • Cost: $8 per jumper. That’s only $8 for 3 hours!
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Time at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Pineville)

Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the ...

Two Time Storytime (age 2)

TWO-YEAR OLDS. This age group will enjoy their own storytime experience to encourage language development, listening and social skills. To ...

Story Time at Discovery Place Science

Join us at KidScience for a story!

Tot Time at Carolina Flipz

Our TOT Time is specifically designed for young preschoolers and babies. Preschoolers under three and babies beginning at six months ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 11812 Carolina Place Parkway Suite B Pineville , NC 28134.
  • Cost: $5.00 Monthly Unlimited Access: $30.00 for Carolina Flipz members and $40.00 for Non Members
  • Website: carolinaflipz.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Edible Experiments at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

It’s all about science we can see, touch, smell and taste. Join us for the reading of If You Give ...

Listen and Move Storytime

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

Tot Time at Perfect Balance Training Center

Tot Time is non-instructional playtime in the gym. It is geared towards parents looking for a place to play indoors ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 8850 Monroe RD. Charlotte, NC 28212.
  • Cost: 1 Hour Availability - $5.00/Cash or $6.00/Credit per Visit per Walking Child or $25/Month Unlimited Visits 1st Child & $10/Month Each Additional Child
  • Website: perfectbalancecharlotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alligator Feeding at Discovery Place Nature

Ever wonder what an alligator eats? Discovery Place Nature is home to Louis, a juvenile American alligator. Join a Museum naturalist ...

Into the Wild

Children will have fun engaging in the natural habitats of animals and earth science through outdoor exploration, fun experiements and ...

Energy in Light at Discovery Place Science

Play with lights and lasers as you explore the photoelectric effect. Learn how glow in the dark works.

STEAM 101

Arts - Innovate, experiment, and explore the arts. This session will be creating with perler beads.

Aquarium Feeding Tour at Discovery Place Science

See what our fish friends are having for dinner Follow our live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some ...

Afternoon Adventures

Develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities.

Manga Mania! Teen Anime Club: Real or Fake Anime

Are you interested in anime, manga and Japanese culture? Join Scaleybark's Anime Club and meet other fans! Snacks provided. See ...

11January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

Warped Wall at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Northlake)

Think you can conquer the tricky curved incline of the Warped Wall? Featuring platforms of different heights, the Warped Wall ...

Creating with Books

Listen to stories and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities.This program is for children ages 3-5.

Backyard Wilderness at Discovery Place Science

Explore the unexpected wonder of nature that is right under our noses in Backyard Wilderness in IMAX. Backyard Wilderness displays a ...

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Explore the changing ...

Family Storytime

Bring your family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster ...

Story Time at Discovery Place Science

Join us at KidScience for a story!

Tot Time at Carolina Flipz

Our TOT Time is specifically designed for young preschoolers and babies. Preschoolers under three and babies beginning at six months ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 11812 Carolina Place Parkway Suite B Pineville , NC 28134.
  • Cost: $5.00 Monthly Unlimited Access: $30.00 for Carolina Flipz members and $40.00 for Non Members
  • Website: carolinaflipz.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A world apart at Discovery Place Science

Explore a one-of-a-kind environment Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home. Get acquainted with a variety ...

Kitchen (un)Confidential at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Dive into the deepest depths of our kitchen cabinets to use ingredients we have on hand to do some explosive ...

Tot Time at Perfect Balance Training Center

Tot Time is non-instructional playtime in the gym. It is geared towards parents looking for a place to play indoors ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 8850 Monroe RD. Charlotte, NC 28212.
  • Cost: 1 Hour Availability - $5.00/Cash or $6.00/Credit per Visit per Walking Child or $25/Month Unlimited Visits 1st Child & $10/Month Each Additional Child
  • Website: perfectbalancecharlotte.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aboriginal Dot Art at Discovery Place Science

Celebrate Australia’s independence with aboriginal dot art painting. Learn more about this unique art form and then create a masterpiece ...

Energy in Light at Discovery Place Science

Play with lights and lasers as you explore the photoelectric effect. Learn how glow in the dark works.

Aquarium Feeding Tour at Discovery Place Science

See what our fish friends are having for dinner Follow our live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some ...

Food Truck Friday - South End

South End Food Truck Friday takes place every Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins ...

Monster Jam at Spectrum Center

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ is an action-packed, points-based event that showcases athletes as they go head-to-head in six different ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
12January

Bug Lab at Discovery Place Science

For the first time in North America, see the world the bugs built at Discovery Place Science. Experience the immersive world ...

Tommy Thunder's Heavy Metal Lightning Show at Discovery Place Science

Tommy Thunder’s Heavy Metal Lightning Show was written by New York based actor/musician P.J. Griffith, who won the 2017 Jon ...

Warped Wall at Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Northlake)

Think you can conquer the tricky curved incline of the Warped Wall? Featuring platforms of different heights, the Warped Wall ...

Backyard Wilderness at Discovery Place Science

Explore the unexpected wonder of nature that is right under our noses in Backyard Wilderness in IMAX. Backyard Wilderness displays a ...

Family Sensory Storytime

Join us for a fun Saturday Sensory Storytime with hot chocolate science and stories,songs and dance. For ages 4-8 years ...

Lars the Little Polar Bear at Discovery Place Nature

What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? Explore the changing ...

Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish!

Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish that support early literacy skill development and expose ...

A world apart at Discovery Place Science

Explore a one-of-a-kind environment Learn about the tropical rainforest ecosystem and the species that call it home. Get acquainted with a variety ...

Bug Bar: Meet Laurie Reid Dukes at Discovery Place Science

Come meet Laurie Reid Dukes, an expert arborist from the City of Charlotte, as she discusses common bugs found in ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Invertebrates of the Life Lab at Discovery Place Science

Learn more about some of the many invertebrates that call the lab home.

Musical Petting Zoo

Explore rhythms and rhymes, and make your own music at the Musical Petting Zoo, presented by the Symphony Guild of ...

STEM 101 (Ages 8 to 15)

Participate in a variety of hands-on science experiments, engineering projects, or Math puzzles. Registration is required. Ages 8 to 15.

Storytime and Activities Featuring Love, Z at Barnes & Noble

A robot named Z discovers a message signed "Love, Beatrice," and decides to find out what "love" means. They embark ...

DNA Origami at Discovery Place Science

Create your own double helix DNA model and learn about the way DNA gets its shape.

Howl at the Moon

Howl with the wolves for January’s Wolf Moon! Learn about wolves, coyotes, foxes, and their canid ancestors at this family-friendly ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
  • Cost: Schiele Members: Free/ Non-Members: Included with museum admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours

New Year Kick Off & Mr. Nigel's Music 15th Birthday Celebration

The Edutainment Group is inviting all families to participate in the fun and excitement as we kick off the new ...

The Gospel According to Tennessee Dinner Show

Based on a true family story... Set in 1926, this fast-paced musical dinner show takes you to East Tennessee where ...

Ophelia the Opossum at Discovery Place Nature

Join a Discovery Place Nature educator and get nose-to-nose with Ophelia, our opossum.

Envirocaching at Charlotte Nature Museum

Join our naturalists every second Saturday of the month where GPS exploration and scavenger hunt meet! You’ll use a GPS ...

Monster Jam at Spectrum Center

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ is an action-packed, points-based event that showcases athletes as they go head-to-head in six different ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Aboriginal Dot Art at Discovery Place Science

Celebrate Australia’s independence with aboriginal dot art painting. Learn more about this unique art form and then create a masterpiece ...

Alligator Feeding at Discovery Place Nature

Ever wonder what an alligator eats? Discovery Place Nature is home to Louis, a juvenile American alligator. Join a Museum naturalist ...

Story Explorers

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more!

Teen Music Club

Are you interested in learning more about music creation as an art and for future career opportunities? Join us for ...

Energy in Light at Discovery Place Science

Play with lights and lasers as you explore the photoelectric effect. Learn how glow in the dark works.

Story Explorers: LEGO Challenge!

Explore stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This month, come see if you ...

Aquarium Feeding Tour at Discovery Place Science

See what our fish friends are having for dinner Follow our live care specialists through World Alive as they feed some ...

The Gospel According to Tennessee Dinner Show

Based on a true family story... Set in 1926, this fast-paced musical dinner show takes you to East Tennessee where ...

Monster Jam at Spectrum Center

Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ is an action-packed, points-based event that showcases athletes as they go head-to-head in six different ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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