Charlotte

Free Fun

This page lists free programs and activities for kids in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
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05/01 - 09/31 -  Kids Ride FREE at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad!

All aboard for family fun—Kids Ride Free is back! From May 1 through September 30, children can ride ...

05/17 - 08/23  - FREE community yoga class at Blakeney Shopping Center

Enjoy a morning of FREE community yoga led by Atha Yoga. Classes start at 10:30 AM every Saturday to ...

Blakeney’s plaza near the fountain
06/18 - Game Day with Dad at DSBG

Garden members and Dads are admitted free, general admission applies for non-members. Guests will ...

6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC, 28012
Airport Overlook

Every detail of the new Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overlook is designed to inspire and ...

4355 Airport Overlook Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28208
Art Kits - Mint Museum

The Free Art Kit program offers fun and engaging takeaway art projects for artists of all ages, insp ...

Bank of America members get FREE admission to Charlotte  museums the first weekend of every month

Present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and picture ID on the first full ...

Barnes and Nobles Toddler Time!

Barnes & Noble have weekly free storytimes, crafts and music hours for children. Check out their ...

Belmont Movies in the Park 2025

Get ready for some fantastic family nights under the stars! Stowe Park in Belmont (located at 24 S. ...

24 S. Main Street,, Belmont, NC
Carolina Place Mall Children's Play Area

The children's play area is specifically designed for children 48" tall and under. The jungle-gym th ...

11025 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC, 28134
Charlotte's Nights Baseball Stadium

The Knights baseball stadium is open to the public to tour at no cost.

2136 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's Playgrounds and Parks

kids outdoor playgrounds and recreational parks in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.

Cinergy Cinemas in Charlotte

Movies are meant to be enjoyed by everyone! One Saturday a month Cinergy will present a family ...

5336 Docia Crossing Rd |, Charlotte,, NC, 28269
CityLYNX Gold Line

The CityLYNX Gold Line is a 10-mile streetcar system that is an integral part of the 2030 Transit Pl ...

Disc Golf Courses in Charlotte

Charlotte has 12 FREE disc golf courses

Energy Explorium at McGuire Nuclear Station

Always free to visit, Energy Explorium at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville gives kids a chanc ...

Free Admission to The Bechtler Museum

It runs from 5 to 9 and is a great choice for parents with older kids or those who have a passion fo ...

420 South Tryon, Charlotte, NC
FREE Fishing Day in NC

July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. From 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carol ...

Free Wednesday Evenings at The Mint Museum locations

The Mint Museum is FREE from 5-9 PM on Wednesdays! For up to date hours, please visit our events ...

Mint Museum locations., Charlotte, NC
Geocaching

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equ ...

Gold Line Streetcar Stop

Gold Line Streetcar The Gold Line Streetcar opened for passenger service on Monday, August 30, 20 ...

Gold Rush Red Line

These rubber-wheel trolley cars, reminiscent of historic streetcars, connect passengers to Center Ci ...

Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways

These two creeks are prominent north and west of Charlotte, through the uptown Charlotte area where ...

215 North Sycamore Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Kids' Workshop at Home Depot

Offered the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. and noon at most stores, kids will learn to ...

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Officially dedicated Oct. 19, 2013, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge blooms on the historic 1925 Rocky ...

Open Season: The Bridge and Gardens are always open, and there’s no ...
3070 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC, 28746
Letterboxing

Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a c ...

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Over 17 miles of trail from Brevard St. in NoDa to the South Carolina State line. Little Sugar Creek ...

Magic Carpet Murals

The Magic Carpet Murals bring vibrancy and color to South End and Uptown. Artists Jessie and Katey ...

2161 Hawkins St,, Charlotte,, NC, 28203
Mallard Creek and Clark's Creek Greenways

This is our longest greenway, stretching more than 7 miles. It is used by joggers, walkers, bicyclis ...

210 East Mallard Creek Church Road, Charlotte, NC, 28262
McMullen Creek Greenway

7.3 miles through south Charlotte from Hwy 51 to Johnston Rd. and Rea Rd. This trail network include ...

8135 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC, 28226
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Nature Centers (Free)

Mecklenburg County manages over 8,300-acres of nature preserves throughout the county. We offer four ...

Mecklenburg County Vietnam Veterans Memoria

During the Vietnam War thousands of men and women from Mecklenburg County served our country and 105 ...

1129 East Third Street, Charlotte, NC
Metalmorphosis at Whitehall Corporate Center

Metalmorphosis was conceived by Count Riprand Arco, Founder and Chairman of American Asset Corporati ...

3700 Arco Corporate Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28273
Movies in the Park Sounthend

On August 17, September 21, and October 19, residents, visitors, and families are invited to grab yo ...

1711 S Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
New interactive play area at Concord Mills

Concord Mills has recently made some interior enhancements, including a redesigned and updated Dinin ...

Concord Mills, Charlotte, NC
Picnic at The park

Pack a lunch, grab some blankets, and head out to one of Charlotte’s parks to enjoy a nice picnic f ...

Pre-K Passes Now Available 2025

The Carowinds Pre-K Pass is back for 2025! It’s FREE for kids three-years-old to five-years-old and ...

300 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, 28273
Reed Gold Mine

Just a short drive away in Midland, is a great outing for kids. It’s free to tour the mine. Pay just ...

9621 Reed Mine Rd., Midland, NC, 28107
Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve

Reedy Creek Park is a 146-acre park located in North Charlotte near Concord with an abundance of act ...

2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC, 28215
Scholastic Summer Reading Program

The Scholastic Summer Reading program offers kids an exciting, free, and safe summer reading experi ...

Settlers’ Cemetery

This was the town cemetery from 1776 to 1867. Those laid to rest here include town founder Thomas Po ...

200 W Trade St,, Charlotte,, NC, 28202
Skull sculpture in uptown Charlotte

Take the kids to see Skull in downtown Charlotte NC - this as part of our mosaic art unit Explore ...

435 S Tryon St,, Charlotte,, NC, 28202
South Prong Rocky River Greenway

This 6-mile greenway connects downtown Davidson with neighborhoods to the southeast along the South ...

SouthPark Eats

The ONLY food truck gathering in SouthPark! Short on time? Need to grab a quick bite to eat clos ...

5960 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC
Story Time at The Library

Each branch of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg library has dozens of local programs, including weekly stor ...

Summer Break™ program (Mecklenburg Library)

Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, the Charlotte Hornets and the Grant Williams Family Foundation a ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Charlotte, NC
The Green

The Green is a one and a half acre park at 400 South Tryon Street in uptown Charlotte, North Carolin ...

400 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
The Square at Trade and Tryon - Uptown

The four bronze statues at Independence Square were given to the City of Charlotte by The Queens Tab ...

Trade and Tryon, Charlotte, NC
Torrence Creek Greenway

Torrence Creek Greenway runs 1.4 miles through woods and behind neighborhoods off Gilead Road in Hun ...

13121 Bradford Hill Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28078
UNCC Botanical Gardens

UNCC Botanical Gardens include two outdoor gardens to explore, and a greenhouse. Kids love the butte ...

9090 Craver Rd., Charlotte, NC