May is busy in the Queen City—and I mean that in the best way! There's just something magical about this time of year in Charlotte. The patios are poppin', festivals are back-to-back, and the vibes are high all month long. If you're looking for fun things to do with your family (or for yourself, no judgment 😎), I've got you covered with this jam-packed May to-do list.
Let's dive into all the amazing things happening this month in our beautiful, buzzing city:
🎲 Family Fun & Outdoor Vibe
- May 7th - May 10th:
- Free Art Kits: Clay Lion at Mint Museum Randolph
- South Park After 5
- Music at the Met
- Monopoly Lifesized at Blumethal studios clt – Game night gets real!
- May 9:
- Matthews Summerfest – A sweet, small-town festival vibe.
- Movie Night At Rea Farm
- Friday Movie Night at Seoul Food Meat and Co. Mill District
- May 10:
- At Apex South Park Mother's Day Market
- Matthews Summerfest – A sweet, small-town festival vibe.
- May 11 - Mother's Day
- Birkdale Village NC Commons Market – Perfect weekend stroll + shopping.
- 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for FREE for MOMS
- Celebrate Mother's Day weekend in style at DSBG! All Moms Half Prize Admission
- Raptor Trail! FREE for Mothers
- Free Family Photos and Mother's Day Celebration at the Market
- FREE ADMISSION to ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK Mint Museum Uptown — for ALL on Mother's Day only!
- Mom plays FREE Mini-Golf ALL DAY at Mr. Putty's Fun Park
- Kids Bowl for FREE
🎉 Mid-May Madness: Festivals Galore
- May 17:
- ONE Fest – Yoga + mindfulness + community.
- DIY-U Kids' Workshop by Lowe's - Spinning Trinket Box
- Pineville Arts in the Park – Family-friendly and full of color.
- Charlotte Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (Cornelius) – Gorgeous setting, amazing food & performances.
- Youth Ride Program
- Final Home Game – Soccer fans, this is your night!
- Cars and Coffee Concord
- May 17–18:
- Open swim at Carrigans Farm
- May 18:
- Historic Spencer Shops Train Show
- Kids Bowl for FREE on Sunday
Memorial Day Weekend
📌 Stay in the loop all month long—visit www.fun4Charlottekids.com and follow @fun4charlottekids for more local gems!
See you out there, Charlotte fam! Let's make May unforgettable. 💃🌸
