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Charlotte Family Events Calendar

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May

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Preschool Storytime

Engage your preschoolers with books, activities, stories and songs that encourage language and pre-reading skill development in order to help ...

Tiny Tots Storytime

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

First Tuesday Presentation at DSBG: The Magic of the Slovenian Beehouses

Join Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and beekeeper Karin Stegall during May’s First Tuesday Presentation on Tuesday, May 1 at ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Cost: Free with general Garden admission. Admission for Garden members is free, $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors 60+, $6.95 for children 2-12 and free for children under the age of two.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Storytime at B&N Morris Place

Join us every Wednesday at 11am for Toddler Storytime.

Gathering Gourmet: An Introduction to Wild Edibles

Growing up on a farm, David Williams’ food often came from places far removed from the grocery store. But you ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Highway Pineville, NC 2813.
  • Cost: $30
  • Website: www.jameskpolk.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Billy Loves Bobby Sue

Show date's are Wednesday May 2 and Thursday May 3 with showings at 1pm and 6:30 on these date's. Set ...

Billy Loves Bobby Sue

Show date's are Wednesday May 2 and Thursday May 3 with showings at 1pm and 6:30 on these date's. Set ...

Billy Loves Bobby Sue

Show date's are Wednesday May 2 and Thursday May 3 with showings at 1pm and 6:30 on these date's. Set ...

Free Wheelin Fridays - Southend Breakfast and Bike Commute (Bike! Charlotte)

Join us for the Friday Commute! If you have never commuted before, why not try it out in a safe ...

Free Wheelin Fridays - Plaza Midwood Breakfast and Bike Commute (Bike! Charlotte)

Join us for the Friday Commute! If you have never commuted before, why not try it out in a safe ...

Free Wheelin Fridays - Monroe Road Breakfast and Bike Commute (Bike! Charlotte)

Join us for the Friday Commute! If you have never commuted before, why not try it out in a safe ...

Free Comic Book Day at Hickory Grove

Come by the Hickory Grove Branch Library on May 5th for our 1st Annual Free Comic Book Day. Pick up ...

MommyCon Charlotte

MommyCon is a nationwide convention series dedicated to creating and nurturing a community of parents and parents-to-be in celebration of ...

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 ...

Gate City Sun Run 5K at Lawndale Baptist Church

One of the most underrated events in Greensboro. The Gate City Sun Run 5K is a fantastically supported 5K with ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Lawndale Baptist Church 3505 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408.
  • 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

Capturing Hopes 5K

Capturing Hopes Photography Inc., an official program of Children’s Hope Network, is happy to announce our 3rd annual Capturing Hopes ...

Memories with Mom at American Girl

You and your girl can celebrate “Mom and me” time while savoring a delicious meal in our restaurant—plus, make new ...

Family Storytime

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

Family Storytime at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center

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

runCLTrun Club at Athleta South Park

ALL levels are welcome as we get ready for SUMMER! Come and join us for a 1.5, 3 or longer ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Athleta (Charlotte, NC) 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Baby Storytime

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

Toddler Storytime

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Family Storytime at Midwood Park

Join us at Midwood Park for stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. In the event of ...

Tiny Tots Storytime

Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Registration required.

Preschool Storytime: Listen & Move

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

Mother's Day Deal at Shoney's Restaurants

Don’t miss out! Head to shoneys.com/mothersdaygiftcard by May 11 and tell us your favorite story about your mom. You’ll be ...

Fit4mom Mother’s Day Celebration at Huntersville Parks & Recreation

This is our BIGGEST event of the year! We are celebrating all of the wonderful mamas out there! Did we ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Huntersville Parks & Recreation 11836 Verhoeff Drive Huntersville NC 28078.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother's Day Breakfast & Tour at Billy Graham Library

Mother’s Day Breakfast & Tour May 12 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. “Her children arise and call her blessed.” This Mother’s Day we ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Billy Graham Library, 4330 Westmont Drive Charlotte, NC 28217.
  • Cost: $20 per person; children 3 and under are free
  • Website: billygrahamlibrary.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Breakfast Truck at OTPH

Saturday's just got WAY better here at your neighborhood coffeehouse and pub! Join us ALL MONTH LONG during the month ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Old Town Public House 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031.
  • 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 ...

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

Moms save up to $50 on Mother's Day Weekend at the Biltmore

Moms enjoy $25 admission on either Saturday, May 12 or Sunday, May 13 with the purchase of one adult or ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC, 28803.
  • Cost: $25 admission.
  • Website: www.biltmore.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother's day at The Capital Grille - Charlotte

You are cordially invited to be wined, dined, and dazzled at The Capital Grille. Enjoy nationally renowned steaks — dry ...

Free Frozen Yogurt for Mom at TCBY

TCBY is giving moms up to 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free on Mother’s Day. See store for details.

Celebrate Mother's Day with Shoneys®

This Mother’s Day, show Mom why she’s the best! Bring your mom to Shoney’s Sunday, May 13, for our special holiday ...

  • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8531 North Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262.
  • Cost: Free strawberry pie for mom!
  • Website: www.shoneys.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moms save up to $50 on Mother's Day Weekend at the Biltmore

Moms enjoy $25 admission on either Saturday, May 12 or Sunday, May 13 with the purchase of one adult or ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC, 28803.
  • Cost: $25 admission.
  • Website: www.biltmore.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Joyride with mom (Bike! Charlotte)

Come ride with JoyRideCLT - we're taking you and your mom on a FUN, social paced, 10-15 mile ride around ...

Family Storytime at Steele Creek

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

Small Stalks Mondays at DSBG

Bring your child(ren) ages two to five to explore nature in a safe, nurturing environment. Activities may include stories, songs, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd Belmont, NC 28012.
  • Cost: $10/One Parent + One Child; $6/Additional Participant.
  • Website: www.dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center

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

Budding Adventures at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center

Kids. Parents. Discover the adventures to be had so close by. Start off by exploring various nature topics in the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 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

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

runCLTrun Club at Athleta South Park

ALL levels are welcome as we get ready for SUMMER! Come and join us for a 1.5, 3 or longer ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Athleta (Charlotte, NC) 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime at Midwood Park

Join us at Midwood Park for stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. In the event of ...

Storytime in the Secret Garden

Join Rutherford Rabbit to enjoy a seasonally themed story and craft activity in the Children’s Garden. Children can water our ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Wing Haven Gardens - Children's Garden 260 Ridgewood Ave.
  • Cost: The cost is per family (not per child): free for members and $10/non-member family.
  • Website: winghavengardens.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Tiny Tots Storytime

Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. Ages 18 - ...

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Thursdays on Main- Lunch: Sound Barrier at Veteran's Park

The Thursday on Main lunch series will feature free performances by various musicians ranging from bluegrass to classical to country ...

  • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Veteran's Park 119 North Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

LKN Daily Elementary Playground Fun - Cornelius

Daily Playground Fun for Elementary Kids at local playgrounds around LKN area from Mooresville to Huntersville. Fridays: Bailey Road Park ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Asian Festival & Dragon Boat Race

The festival celebrates Asian cultures, diversity, ethnicity, roots and history. Explore the cultural heritage showcase, retail vendors, live music and ...

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 ...

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

Savage Race - 5-7 Mile Endurance/Obstacle Run

GET SAVAGE IN CHARLOTTE! Savage Race is an intense 5-7 mile obstacle run with 25 world class obstacles, mud, fire, and ...

  • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Hodges Family Farm and Pumpkin Patch 3900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

2nd Annual Lake Norman Festival of the Arts with Craft Marketplace

The Lake Norman Festival of the Arts at Birkdale Village is a must-do experience for fans of fine art. Nestled ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Birkdale Village Huntersville, North Carolina 28078.
  • Cost: Free admission.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mec Dec Day at OMB

OMB also celebrates Captain Jack every May 20th (or Mec Dec Day). We wrap our bottles of Captain Jack in ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery 4150 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Children's Picture Books from China

The Confucius Institute at UNC Charlotte presents its 2018 Spring Signature Program: Children’s Picture Books from China.Families are cordially invited ...

Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center

This quarterly event focuses on creating a science based experience for homeschoolers and their teachers. 11 am Meet the Raptors ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Road Huntersville, NC 28078.
  • Cost: $10-$25, Admission Details: $2 off homeschoolers and their teachers.
  • Website: www.carolinaraptorcenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center

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

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Children's Picture Books from China

The Confucius Institute at UNC Charlotte presents its 2018 Spring Signature Program: Children’s Picture Books from China.Families are cordially invited ...

runCLTrun Club at Athleta South Park

ALL levels are welcome as we get ready for SUMMER! Come and join us for a 1.5, 3 or longer ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Athleta (Charlotte, NC) 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center

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

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Children's Picture Books from China

The Confucius Institute at UNC Charlotte presents its 2018 Spring Signature Program: Children’s Picture Books from China.Families are cordially invited ...

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Children's Picture Books from China

The Confucius Institute at UNC Charlotte presents its 2018 Spring Signature Program: Children’s Picture Books from China.Families are cordially invited ...

Preschool Storytime: Listen & Move

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

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

LKN Daily Elementary Playground Fun - Cornelius

Daily Playground Fun for Elementary Kids at local playgrounds around LKN area from Mooresville to Huntersville. Fridays: Bailey Road Park ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Bailey Road Park 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola

Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola will be rocking the streets of Charlotte May 24-26 with live entertainment, access ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: Tickets are only $15 to enjoy Friday and Saturday night headliners. All other activities are free.
  • Website: 600festival.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

The Breakfast Truck at OTPH

Saturday's just got WAY better here at your neighborhood coffeehouse and pub! Join us ALL MONTH LONG during the month ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Old Town Public House 21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031.
  • 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 ...

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

Memorial Day Celebration at USNWC

Spend your holiday weekend with friends and family at the USNWC for the Memorial Day Celebration. The festivities include 5 ...

  • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Flashback Cinemas at Stone Theatres: Grease!

Flashback Cinemas...every Sunday and Wednesday! Don't miss these classic films back on the big screen.

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Memorial Day Celebration at USNWC

Spend your holiday weekend with friends and family at the USNWC for the Memorial Day Celebration. The festivities include 5 ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fiddler’s Grove 95th Ole Time Fiddler’s & Bluegrass Festival (Memorial Day Weekend)

We're excited to announce details on the 95th Ole Time Fiddler’s & Bluegrass Festival, May 25-27th, 2018! The 2018 Program ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1819 W. Memorial Highway, Union Grove, NC, 28689.
  • Cost: Adults: Advanced Online Tickets at a discounted rate: Full Weekend: $20/ At the gate: Full weekend $25, Friday evening $10, Saturday morning and evening $15, Sunday $5/ Children: 12 and under always FREE.
  • Website: www.fiddlersgrove.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Memorial Day Fun at The Speedpark at Concord Mills

Open every Day on Spring Break. Go Karting, Mini Golf, Bungee Jump, and more...

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Children's Picture Books from China

The Confucius Institute at UNC Charlotte presents its 2018 Spring Signature Program: Children’s Picture Books from China.Families are cordially invited ...

runCLTrun Club at Athleta South Park

ALL levels are welcome as we get ready for SUMMER! Come and join us for a 1.5, 3 or longer ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Athleta (Charlotte, NC) 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Baby Storytime at Independence Regional

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

Flashback Cinemas at Stone Theatres: Grease!

Flashback Cinemas...every Sunday and Wednesday! Don't miss these classic films back on the big screen.

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books ...

Bowl Free All Summer at Spare Time Entertainment

Summer Fun Bowlers receive 2 free games per day, All Summer Long! That's a $1000 value! Minimum 12 week league.

Storytime in the Park at Squirrel Lake Park

Bring your whole family out to Squirrel Lake Park to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities. You will be supporting ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:45 am
  • Location: Squirrel Lake Park 1631 Pleasant Plains Rd, Matthews, NC 28105.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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