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05January

Holiday on Ice at NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza

Whether you’re looking for a family friendly activity, a romantic night with a loved one, a unique experience or a ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

Winter Wonders at Discovery Place Science

‘Tis the season for science! Join us in KidScience to discover the Winter Wonder of the day. These specially designed ...

Amazing Polar Bears at Discovery Place Science

Ever wonder how polar bears stay warm in winter? Come find out in our Explore More Life lab. Plus, touch ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Cool Chemistry Winter Break at Discovery Place Science

As students all over the Charlotte region get a well-deserved respite from going to school, Discovery Place Science is celebrating ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Discovery Place Science 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

New Year, New Do

Bring your child to the Rec Center on January 5th, to get a free haircut for the new year! Haircuts ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Huntersville Recreation Center 11836 Verhoff Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chromatography Ornaments at Discovery Place Science

Chromatography is the laboratory technique used to separate a mixture. Join us to separate different pigments to create beautiful ornaments ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Holidays at the Garden 2019 (DSBG)

Delight in a stroll through the shimmering Mile of a Million Lights this holiday season! Along your journey, discover the ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Speedway Christmas

Speedway Christmas has returned to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The 10th edition of Charlotte’s ...

06January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

Family Storytime: 0-2 years

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Family Storytime: Love Yourself!

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Preschool Storytime: Listen & Move

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Makerspace Open Hours

The makerspace is open to ages 12 and up. A 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and a wood carver are available ...

Make at ImaginOn

Teen Makers will explore a STEM-based activity during this visit. Working individually or in small groups, they'll use creative problem-solving ...

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Family Storytime: Pajama Storytime

Bring your family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster ...

Pajama-Rama on the Plaza

Wear your Pjs and bring a cuddly friend to enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that support early literacy skill ...

07January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

Baby Storytime

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, ...

Toddler Tuesdays! Barnes & Nobles at The Arboretum

Don't miss our weekly Tuesday Storytime when we welcome toddlers to come and join in the fun! Come and hear ...

Mommy and Me: Toddler Time Tuesdays at Discovery Place Kids

Did you know your toddler is learning new things every day? Join us on the first and third Tuesday of ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Preschool Storytime

Engage your preschoolers with books, activities, stories and songs that encourage language and pre-reading skill development in order to help ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Preschool Storytime: Listen & Move

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Dakota & Friends: Reading, Riding and Roaring

Come out and meet "Real" Dinosaurs! Interact with Dakota, pet a baby T-Rex or maybe watch an egg being hatched. ...

Tiny Tots Storytime

Stories, music and movement for tiny tots. Storytime is designed to develop language, listening and coordination skills. [This program is ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Open Track Nights

Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run, on your own or with family & friends. We'll leave the ...

Come from Away. A new musical.

This new musical takes audiences into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small ...

08January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

Free child car seat checks at Matthews Police Station

Residents of Charlotte and surrounding communities can get their child car seats checked for free through the Safe Kids program. ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Homeschool Rally, Jr. Edition: Get Your Body Moving

Homeschooled children ages 5-11 will explore dance and gaming activities. This month, in honor of New Years’ Resolutions to get ...

Preschool Tinker Time

Join us in the Spangler Library for hands-on STEAM activities related to science and art for kids ages 2-5 and ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Water, Water Everywhere at Discovery Place Nature

Urban runoff pollutes waterways for people and wildlife alike. Get messy with us as we learn how pollution affects our ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

STEAM 101: Art Club

Join us for Art Club! We provide some supplies and you provide the creativity. This program promotes creativity, imagination and ...

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Come from Away. A new musical.

This new musical takes audiences into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small ...

09January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish

Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish that support early literacy skill development and expose ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Listen & Move Storytime

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which ...

Preschool Storytime: Listen and Move

Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Makerspace Open Hours

The makerspace is open to ages 12 and up. A 3D printer, vinyl cutter, and a wood carver are available ...

Into the Wild

Children will have fun engaging in the natural habitats of animals and earth science through outdoor exploration, fun experiements and ...

Measure Up! Teen Cooking Challenge

Learn how to read a cookbook and follow a recipe to become a successful cook! Join other teens for a ...

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Tween Time: Winter Slime

If you are between the ages of 7 and 12, grab your friends and join us to enjoy books, STEAM ...

Lego Club

Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while using Lego building blocks. Lego blocks, Lego books, and Lego Challenge ...

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Open Track Nights

Come enjoy a safe place to walk or run, on your own or with family & friends. We'll leave the ...

Come from Away. A new musical.

This new musical takes audiences into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small ...

WoTI: Nosh, Craft & Kibbitz Kippot Making

Relax with warm drinks, tasty nibbles and good friends. Come and enjoy an adult hot chocolate bar and desserts, while ...

10January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Family Storytime

Bring your family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time at Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading

This is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil’ Bit (Toddler). With your guidance, ...

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Music with Holly

Join us for a one of a kind music and movement program that is a fusion of learning and listening ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Messy by Nature

Are you a "hands-on" kind of kid? Do you like to learn by getting messy? Do you have a unique ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: $4
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Exploring STEM at Therapeutic Recreation - Meck County

Exploring STEM is a 6 week program where kids can engage in hands - on activities and experiments to understand ...

Full Moon Hike and Fire at Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center

Immerse yourself in the magic of a Full Moon in the Nature Preserve. We will open ourselves to this energy ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Music and Movement at Albemarle Road Recreation Center

Get up and move with your friends at this program! Enjoy interactive activities that will get your feet stomping!

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 North Idlewild Road Charlotte NC 28227.
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: www.mecknc.gov
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Monster Jam Triple Threat Series

Monster Jam Triple Threat Series® offers the ultimate mix of action and excitement in six different competitions. World-class athletes tear ...

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to ...

Come from Away. A new musical.

This new musical takes audiences into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small ...

11January

Literacy Scavenger Hunt: Arctic Animals

Grow your vocabulary and learn about cold climate wild life by completing this month's literacy scavenger hunt. Explore the library ...

Winter Wonderland at Southpark

Winter Wonderland is Coming Back This November! It's time to sharpen those skates and get ready for outdoor ice skating in ...

Aquarium Yoga with SEA LIFE 1/11

Join SweatNET and Sea Life for an incredible morning of yoga surrounded by beautiful sea creatures. Flow alongside the jellyfish ...

Makerspace *Family Time*

The Makerspace is open to teens and preteens ages 10-18 and their parent(s) or caregiver(s) working on a project together. ...

Family Storytime

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

New Year Adventures of Masha and The Bear

Have you ever heard of a mischievous and a quick-witted girl named Masha and her best friend the retired circus ...

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition

The Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibition is a celebration of 50 Years, 50 Works, and 50 Reasons. This exhibition spotlights 50 ...

Turn Up the Heat: Winter Trail Run and Bonfire

Turn up the heat this winter with a trail run at Latta Nature Preserve. Enjoy well-marked route for a 3 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta Plantation Nature Preserve 6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Williams Sonoma Junior Chef

Do you love dumplings? Then, this is the class for you! Join us to learn how to make dumplings from scratch. SATURDAY, ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 6401 Morrison BlvdSpaces 14 and 15, Charlotte,NC
  • Cost: $30 Per Child includes a Frozen II Cookie Set
  • Website: www.williams-sonoma.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cloud Demo at Discovery Place Science

The water cycle plays an important role in our environment as one of our main provisioning services. Visit the lab ...

Family Storytime: Meet Ruben

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

Ice Skating at US National Whitewater Center

Skate on an ice trail or free skate on 17,000 sq. ft of ice. Located in the Upper Pond of ...

Eco-bridge Build at Discovery Place Nature

Why did the box turtle cross the road? To get to the other side, of course! Meet one of our ...

Envirocaching at Charlotte Nature Museum

Join our naturalists every second Saturday of the month where GPS exploration and scavenger hunt meet! You’ll use a GPS ...

Family Day at Cabarrus Arts Council

Sponsored by Corning Incorporated! Make crafts at our Creation Stations throughout The Galleries. Go on an arts scavenger hunt with ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus Arts Council 65 Union St S, Concord, North Carolina 28025
  • Cost: All amazing and all free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Monster Jam Triple Threat Series

Monster Jam Triple Threat Series® offers the ultimate mix of action and excitement in six different competitions. World-class athletes tear ...

Super Saturday: Professor Whizzpop

ImaginOn's favorite magician is back! Professor Whizzpop will delight audiences with his show that features jokes, tricks and magic, LOTS ...

Bird Bingo

Want to learn the calls of a handful of birds? In this game of BINGO you will hear a bird ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Come from Away. A new musical.

This new musical takes audiences into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small ...

Story Explorers: Fractured Fairytales

Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! Fairytales aren’t just for ...

Family Show: The Ugly Duckling at Cabarrus Arts Council

Life on the farm is simple and normal – just the way all the animals like it. When a new ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus Arts Council 65 Union St S, Concord, North Carolina 28025
  • Cost: All amazing and all free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Squishy Circuits at Discovery Place Science

Build your own electrical circuit using play dough!

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to ...

Lights at US National Whitewater Center

Lights is a half-mile walking trail that leads viewers through a series of immersive light installations featuring  honeycombs, vines, crystals, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: usnwc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Cirque du Soleil: OVO

Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm All dates, acts, & ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to ...

Come from Away. A new musical.

This new musical takes audiences into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small ...

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