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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Check the Meklenburg County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

FREE Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family Starting Sunday, Nov. 2, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a FREE 4×6 studio-quality ...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Based on the animated television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the ...

Festival of Trees

Step into a winter wonderland each December during the enchanting Festival of Trees display in the heart of Downtown Belmont! ...

Light the Knights Festival

The 6th Annual Light the Knights Festival, together with Truist, is coming soon at Truist Field. Enjoy ice skating, snow ...

University City Food Truck Friday

Mark your calendars! Every Friday night from now to December 19th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, we’re bringing the best ...

OMB’s Christmas Market Ballantyne and LOSO

OMB’s Annual Christmas Market is back and more festive than ever. Celebrate four holiday-filled weekends at both brewery locations, complete ...

South End Farmers Market

Interested in the perfect Saturday morning at Atherton? Follow the sweet scent of fresh bread to the Rail Trail, where ...

Wintersville at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

At Wintersville, children and families step into a frosty world filled with playful, hands-on activities and winter-themed adventures. Glide across ...

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

Friday Fire and S’mores at Stevens Creek

Friday Fire and S’mores Feel the marshmallow magic and ask for s’more! No registration needed, just drop by the fire pit ...

Storytime at ImagineON

Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and ...

TOT TIME Carolina Flips

Our TOT Time is specifically designed for young preschoolers and babies ages 6 months - 5 years. Preschoolers under three and ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 10160 Pineville Distribution St, Ste B Pineville, NC 28134
  • Cost: $10
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Tot Time at Perfect Balance

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: Ongoing Programs

IHOP's Kids Eat Free

IHOP's Kids Eat Free promotion is a delightful offer for families, allowing children 12 and under to enjoy a meal ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Participating Locations
  • Cost: Kids Eat Free with with each full-priced adult entrée purchase.
  • Website: www.ihop.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Outdoor ice skating at Birkdale Village

Tis’ the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Birkdale on Ice! For the second ...

  • 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville,, NC, 28078
  • Cost: Tickets for Birkdale on Ice General admission: $18 (plus tax) per person. Includes skates. Children (ages 12 and under): $14 (plus tax) per person. Includes skates.
  • Website: www.birkdalevillage.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Puzzle Party!

Drop in for a Puzzle Party! Challenge yourself to mindbending puzzles every Friday through the end of the year beginning ...

Zen Zone Friday at ImagineON

Join us in the Teen Loft every Friday from 3-5pm to enjoy the Zen Zone! Take this time to pause ...

Ice Skating at Camp North End

Join us as we transform a corner of Camp North End into Camp North Pole for the holiday season with ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Ford Factory at Camp North End 400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC, 28206
  • Cost: General Admission: $18 per person. Ages 10 and under: $15 per person. Skate rentals are included in the price. Guests are welcome to use their skates at no discounted fee.
  • Website: camp.nc
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Christmas at the Library

Live Nativity See a real life representation of the birth of Jesus, including shepherds, a camel, donkey, lambs, and other animals. ...

South End Food Truck Friday

Food Truck Fridays in South End is back! Brought to you by none other than the team at CLTBucketlist, hosted ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Hi-Wire Brewing: 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular

The Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular returns to Ballantyne’s Backyard November 28–December 30, 2025. Now in its fourth year, the event ...

A Kannapolis Christmas

A Kannapolis Christmas will officially kick off at Village Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Celebration of Lights ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28214
  • Cost: NO PASS REQUIRED - $12 Parking
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fridays Outdoor Movie Night - Seoul Food Meat Co. Mill District

Join us at the Seoul Food - Mill District courtyard for an outdoor movie! Fridays Movie Line-up: The screens are outside in the ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Mill District, 421 E 26th Street, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: Free! Open to all ages
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Scrooge The Musical!

This holiday season, Matthews Playhouse invites families and friends to come together and experience a heartwarming tale filled with uplifting ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts 100 East McDowell Street Matthews, NC 28105
  • Cost: $20.00
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other
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