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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour

All aboard for a rockin’ good time! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town. ...

  • 8:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, 28159
  • Cost: Tickets start at $28.46 (ages 1+)
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Find the Whimsies at Big Rock Nature Preserve

Have you heard about the tiny Whimsies hiding throughout Big Rock Nature Preserve? Six little dolls are tucked away in the ...

Town of Matthews Beats ‘n Bites

A variety of food trucks will roll into downtown Matthews this spring and summer! Beats 'n Bites will be held on ...

Caffeine And Chrome

You won’t want to miss the excitement of Caffeine and Chrome! Join Gateway Classic Cars at one of our 14 ...

Davidson Farmers Market

Open every Saturday (April-Nov) 9AM-12PM.

Dino Days at The Schiele Museum

Celebrate the grand opening of the Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs during an unforgettable weekend of prehistoric adventure! Explore ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  • Cost: Advance tickets: $7 Museum Members / $19 General Public Day of event: $21 per person
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hodges Family Farm Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the magic of autumn at our annual Pumpkin Patch! Wander through fields of vibrant orange pumpkins to find the ...

Touch-a-Truck at Compost Central

Attention parents (and big kids at heart): our annual Touch-a-Truck event returns September 26! Here’s what you need to know: -There will ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Day Out With Thomas™ at the North Carolina Transportation Museum

All aboard for a rockin’ good time! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town. ...

  • 9:15 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Dr. Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: Tickets are $30.60 ($25 plus $5.60 in fees and tax) on Fridays, $32.74 ($27 plus $5.74 in fees and tax) on weekends, ages 1 and up. Members receive a $2 discount per Day Out with Thomas event ticket
  • Website: www.ticketweb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Catawba Fest at Catawba Park

The City of Tega Cay is rolling out the welcome mat for Catawba Fest on Saturday, September 26 from 10 ...

Deputy of Diversion at Innovation Barn

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at the Innovation Barn where you'll learn to Recycle Right! Looking for a fun, ...

Festival in the Park

Ring in the fall with your family and friends at the 62nd Annual Festival in the Park - a true ...

HGA’s Pumpkin Palooza

Spooky season is almost upon us here at HGA! And there’s no better way to celebrate the fall than with ...

Kids Market Tega Cay

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

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Catawba Park: 2351 New Gray Rock Rd Tega Cay, South Carolina 29708
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pints, Pups & Heroes Festival

Celebrate first responders with live music, food, vendors, family fun, dogs, community resources & more at Bojangles Coliseum! Join us for ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Bojangles Coliseum Parking Lot - 2700 E. Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Family Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

2nd Annual Give Back Block Party! at Zepeddie’s Pizzeria

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Give Back Block Party! We're teaming up with Lower Left Brewing Company and our ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4516 Nations Crossing Road, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

A Year with Frog and Toad

A Year with Frog and Toad Music by ROBERT REALE | Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE | Based on the ...

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

Circular Saturdays at the Innovation Barn - Come learn about the circular economy, local waste diversion efforts, and ways you ...

Gem Discovery Experience at Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Big News! A New Family-Friendly Experience Is Coming This August! We’re excited to announce that the Elements By Talia Gem Discovery ...

ImaginOn Super Saturday

Once a month, Children's Theatre of Charlotte and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library celebrate our partnership by offering a free Super ...

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and ...

  • 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

Meet a Raptor at Carolina Raptor Center

What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors ...

The Festival of Lebanon at St. Matthews Catholic Church

The Festival of Lebanon is the best Lebanese festival in Charlotte and the surrounding areas. With food, music, culture, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 8015 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PKWY, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE Admission
  • Website: www.ststephenclt.org
  • 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 ...

Tricks and Treats at Carowinds

Saturdays & Sundays, September 12 – November 1, 2026 Halloween for Everyone! Experience Carowinds like never before at Tricks and Treats, our ...

Hands & Earth Workshop Series - Back-to-School Sustainability

Turn old t-shirts into reusable tote bags just in time for the school year. Give old t-shirts a fresh start by ...

The Odd Couple at Matthews Playhouse

Two suddenly single pals—one a carefree sportswriter and the other an uptight news writer—strain the limits of friendship by turning ...

A Year with Frog and Toad

A Year with Frog and Toad Music by ROBERT REALE | Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE | Based on the ...

Bugs Bunny and the whole Looney Tunes Crew at Belk Theater

Experience the timeless hilarity of Bugs Bunny and the whole Looney Tunes crew as these beloved animated classics spring to ...

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 ...

Music on the Green at Promenade

There’s nothing better than live music and good company to close out the week. Join us on The Green at ...

Dinos After Dark at The Schiele Museum

Sip, stroll, and discover the prehistoric world after hours! Explore the museum's newest permanent exhibit at a relaxed pace. Enjoy ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
  • Cost: $12 Museum Members / $15 General Public
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at The Plant House Huntersville

Craft a nautical wonder! Use air plants, urchins, starfish, and more to create your own jellyfish terrarium.

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 16641 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Suite 210, Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Cost: Choice of terrarium size: `3"x9" Cylinder: $30 5"x10" Cylinder: $40
  • Website: workshops.planthouse.us
  • Category: Classes

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop! at The Plant House Charlotte

Dive into creativity at the Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop! Create your own underwater-inspired terrarium using rocks, sand, air plants, and decorative pieces. ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2452 Park Rd Unit D, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: Choose your terrarium: • 3" x 9" Cylinder — $30 • 5" x 10" Cylinder — $40
  • Website: workshops.planthouse.us
  • Category: Classes

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

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 ...

Charlotte FC Home Game at Bank of America Stadium Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire FC

Come cheer on Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium! Giveaway Night Join us for "Por La Cultura Night" The first fans ...

The Odd Couple at Matthews Playhouse

Two suddenly single pals—one a carefree sportswriter and the other an uptight news writer—strain the limits of friendship by turning ...

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