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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Four of Eric Carle's stories come to life with 75 magical puppets! A little egg lay on a leaf ... ...

Ice Skating at The Whitewater Center

Every November, the upper pond of the Whitewater River converts into a 24,000 sq ft ice skating center, the largest ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: $25 for a single activity included oon Day Pass or Annual Pass + $12 fpr Parking
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Shrek The Musical Jr.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the Broadway musical, Shrek The Musical Jr. reminds us that beauty is ...

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

NC's fresh & locally grown...from produce to plants, shops, arts & crafts...year-round at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1801 Yorkmont Road Charlotte, NC 28217
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • 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

Mini, Me and Tea at Matthews Community Center

Grab your mini and join us for tea, crumpets, and a fun craft in the Matthews Community Center on Friday, ...

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 ...

Sprouts at Stowe Series: Snowmen + Snowflakes

We’re thrilled to welcome toddlers ages 2-5 and their parents/guardians to Sprouts at Stowe, a monthly series inside the Gardens ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
  • Cost: *$5 ticket per toddler for members and non-members. Non-member adults must pay Garden admission to attend.
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

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

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 ...

SCNP: Friday Fire and S'mores (drop-in)

Feel the marshmallow magic and ask for s'more! No registration needed, just drop by the fire pit most* Fridays this ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at ImagineON

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

DIY Workshop at Planthouse Charlotte

Our DIY workshop is open daily for terrarium building, candle making and more! Sign up to reserve your time slot.

Free Art Kits: Pastel Landscape at The Mint

Free Art Kits offer fun and engaging takeaway projects for curious artists of all ages, inspired by The Mint Museum ...

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

Playtime at ImaginOn

Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to ...

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 ...

First Friday Gallery Crawl

South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the ...

Pineville First Fridays

Join the fun in downtown Pineville on the first Friday of each month where artisan vendors, live music, and food ...

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

Shrek the Musical, Jr at Davidson Community Players’

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the Broadway musical, Shrek The Musical Jr. reminds us that beauty is ...

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