Charlotte

Free Fun

This page lists free programs and activities for kids in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
Kids Charlotte: Free Fun - Fun 4 Charlotte Kids
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Airport Overlook

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

5130 Airport Overlook Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28208
Birkdale Spray Ground

Smack dab in the middle of Birkdale Village shops is a sprayground. Kids can suit up for fun in the ...

16805 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Blakeney Town Center Playground and Splash Pad

Hot days call for cool moves! Splash, play, and soak up the summer fun—see you at the splash pad! ...

Open Season: June - Labor Day
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277
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
Carolina Thread Trail

Carolina Thread Trail is this region’s developing connected network of over 1,600 planned miles of t ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
Clarks Creek Community Park

The 31-acre park is located across the street from Clarks Creek Nature Preserve. The following ...

5435 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269
Cordelia Park

This park features, 21 acres, full court basketball court, outdoor swimming pool, spray ground, play ...

600 E 24th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28205
First Ward Park

A refreshing green space in the heart of Charlotte, First Ward Park invites people to revel in the b ...

Playground Features
301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Geocaching

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

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
Gold Line Streetcar Stop

Welcome aboard the CityLYNX Gold Line. This service operates from French Street in Charlotte's Histo ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
Goodyear Arts

Goodyear Arts is an artist-led, nonprofit residency and multi-arts events program based on this trut ...

301 Camp Road, #200, Charlotte, NC, 28206
Green, The Splash Park - Uptown Charlotte

Located among the hustle and bustle of Charlotte's uptown is a green slice of haven known as The Gre ...

400 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Hope Park

Located on the grounds of the YMCA, Hope Park’s unique amenities make it one of the most popular par ...

170 Joe Knox Blvd., Mooresville, NC, 28117
Latta Park

Latta Park features a spray ground, basketball court, multi-purpose fields, tennis courts, volleybal ...

601 E Park Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Letterboxing

Letterboxing is an intriguing “treasure hunt” style outdoor activity. Letterboxers hide small, weath ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
Little Free Library

Little Free Library is a nonprofit that inspires readers, builds community, and expands book access ...

Multiple Locations, Charlotte, NC
Magic Carpet Murals

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

109 East Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Matthews Heritage Museum

Housed in the 1879 Massey-Clark House, one of the oldest buildings in downtown Matthews, the Matthew ...

232 N Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, 28105
Mint Hill Splash Pad

The splash pad promises to be a wonderful addition to the community, offering a refreshing and fun-f ...

11524 Bain School Road, MInt Hill, NC, 28227
Nevin Community Park

The park includes multipurpose fields, ball fields, a playground, sprayground, picnic shelters, disc ...

6000 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269
North Mecklenburg Park

Located on the north end of Huntersville on Old Statesville Road this community park offers two adul ...

16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Pineville Lake Park

Lake Park is a scenic and beautiful aspect for the Town of Pineville. There are countless things to ...

909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC, 28134
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
Romare Bearden Park

Romare Bearden Park is a unique 5.4 acre park in the middle of uptown Charlotte across from the Knig ...

Playground Features
300 S Church Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Rotary Square & Market

Open space in downtown areas provides a place for recreation, encourages economic development and en ...

Open Season: March - October
111 Union Street South, Concord, NC, 28025
Settlers’ Cemetery

This cemetery is often mistakenly thought to belong to First Presbyterian Church, which is across th ...

200 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Smithville Park

Located in the historic Smithville Community, Smithville Park encompasses almost nine acres near Cat ...

19710 South Ferry Street, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve

Stevens Creek Nature Center and Preserve offers public and private programs for individuals and grou ...

15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC, 28227
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

The Greenhouse and 10 acres of outdoor gardens offer the largest diversity of plants in one location ...

9090 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC, 28262
Veterans Park

This park features 19 acres, basketball court, sprayground, baseball field, softball field, 6 tennis ...

2136 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205
Waverly Shopping Center Splash Pad

BEAT THE HEAT! Our Splash Pad is open daily! Hours: 11:00AM – 4:00PM If the splash pad is inoper ...

Open Season: Summer
Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277
West Charlotte Park

Community venue with a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms, community center, splash pad, a bas ...

2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28216