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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Carolina BalloonFest

The Carolina Balloon Fest is proud to announce this year’s official festival on​ October 16-18, 2026! Join us for a three-day ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Statesville Regional Airport 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville,, NC, 28677
  • Cost: Starting at $16.95
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Birding Walks

Led by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher, Gail Ice, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
  • Cost: FREE - Note: Participants without memberships who wish to explore the Garden’s interior after the Birding Walk will need to purchase tickets for Garden admission.
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free

Betty Bookworms Story Time + Coffe at Moxie Mercantile

Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2026!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Scarecrow Hollow exhibit for 2025! In autumn, our Lost Hollow Children’s Garden transforms ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Lost Hollow Children’s Garden: 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC
  • Cost: Adult: $18.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $16.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $10.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events. Garden Members: Free
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: Included with general admission
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

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 ...

Kids Market Mint Hill

Imagine your child surrounded by smiles, encouragement, and new friends cheering them on! Our market brings families together in the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mint Hill Memorial Veteran’s Park: 8850 Fairview Rd Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

27th Annual Pineville Fall Fest

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend from Thursday, October 16 through Saturday, October 18, with festivities running in the ...

Beats ‘n Bites at Town of Matthews

The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series. They events will take place the last Friday ...

Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co

Food Truck Friday is BACK for 2026! A brand new year, a whole new season of Friday night magic. Pull up ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC 2826
  • Cost: Free (pay for food)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing Company

OUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!!! FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS HERE! Come eat, drink, and dance with us. Taproom opens at 3 PM Food ...

Live Friday Nights at Camp

Get ready for Friday Nights at Camp North End: Season 10! Join us for live music, food, shopping, local art, and ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: camp.nc
  • Category: Family Fun

Gospel According to Tennessee at NarroWay Productions

Inspired by a true family story. A fast-paced, fun dinner show set in East Tennessee Set in 1926 and inspired by a ...

Outdoor movie at Rea Park

Join us for our weekly outdoor movie at Rea Park. Bring your lawnchairs and blankets, and grab some takeout from ...

Cosmic Night at Big Air

Every Friday & Saturday night we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail

For years, when October settles over Waxhaw and darkness begins to fall a little earlier, something stirs along the wooded ...

The 13th Acre Haunted Attraction

Just east of Charlotte, NC in Monroe, an eerily silent haunted trail captures the attention of many. Unknown creatures create ...

Seoul Food Meat Company - Mill District for our Outdoor Movie Night

Here's our October line-up! See you at Seoul Food Meat Company - Mill District for our Outdoor Movie Night, every ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC. Free parking on-site or on streets nearby. Closest light rail station is at 25th St., Char
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
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