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August 30 - September 5

Badin Road Drive-In

44 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Cost: $7 per adult, $5 per child age 6-11, free for kids ...

Hounds Drive-In Theater DOUBLE Feature Weekend

38 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday and Saturday (and now, Sunday!) nights Hound’s operates from March to November. It shows double features ...

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Animal Encounter: Opossums! at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Discover the natural history of the opossum, North America’s only marsupial! Ticket purchase includes: * Animal Encounter program * access to The Farm Children ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

– Farm Stand Open with all your favorite Windy Hill products – Music by: P.J. Brunson (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) – ...

The Schiele Museum of Natural History's Nature Trail is open daily!

Explore the outdoors on the Nature Trail! Please note that the museum and Outdoor Exhibits are closed. Check SchieleMuseum.org for ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

The Drive-In, Poetic Edition

We've started a hot trend in Charlotte! An urban, live arts drive-in. Come out on Sundays from 4-6 and enjoy ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Charlotte Art League 4100 Raleigh Street Charlotte, NC 28213
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grand Nights for Singing: Parking Lot Performance Series

Theatre Charlotte's new Grand Nights For Singing: Parking Lot Performances series will take place Fridays in July and August. These ...

Drive-in movies at Carolina Mall

Movie theaters remain closed in North Carolina, but one movie theater is just taking the movies outside. Southeast Cinemas, at ...

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Pink Lady apples are growing strong! They are our last variety of apple available for U-Pick mid to late October. ...

FREE ZOOM Music Classes by Music Together of Charlotte

Join us for a 25-30 minutes FREE class of family favorites, so you can see for yourself how Music Together ...

The Schiele Museum of Natural History's Nature Trail is open daily!

Explore the outdoors on the Nature Trail! Please note that the museum and Outdoor Exhibits are closed. Check SchieleMuseum.org for ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

FREE ZOOM Music Classes by Music Together of Charlotte

Join us for a 25-30 minutes FREE class of family favorites, so you can see for yourself how Music Together ...

Homeschool Circus Class

Come experience the joy of circus and movement arts at Circus University. We have home school circus arts classes every ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim has started for the season and we are ...

Listen and Move Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that build ...

Harrisburg Farmers Market

The Harrisburg Farmers Market runs May-September on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. at Harris Depot Park, 6960 Harris Depot Road. For more ...

Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks

The Arboretum is excited to welcome back the widely popular traveling exhibit, Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean ...

  • 8:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806
  • Website: www.ncarboretum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Pink Lady apples are growing strong! They are our last variety of apple available for U-Pick mid to late October. ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

FREE ZOOM Music Classes by Music Together of Charlotte

Join us for a 25-30 minutes FREE class of family favorites, so you can see for yourself how Music Together ...

Homeschool Circus Class

Come experience the joy of circus and movement arts at Circus University. We have home school circus arts classes every ...

Woodland Indians at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Dive into history when you visit the Catawba Indian Village to explore the fascinating ways earlier people found food, clothing, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Baby Storytime (Virtual)

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

CMLibrary Bilingual Family Storytimes / Cuentos Bilingües para la familia (virtual)

Hola, Hola, Hello, Hello! Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to present Bilingual Family Storytimes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 ...

Hike for Your Health

Get outside, get moving and get healthy! Enjoy fresh air, sunshine and beautiful surroundings with like-minded people. Must register at ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dockside Cinema Presents Talladega Nights at Papa Doc’s Shore Club

Dockside Cinema presents Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby on a massive 22-foot outdoor screen. Join us at Papa ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Papa Doc’s Shore Club, 3990 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie SC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Pink Lady apples are growing strong! They are our last variety of apple available for U-Pick mid to late October. ...

Growing "THE VINE" - Goundbreaking

We are excited to GROW THE VINE! Please join us virtually for the Downtown Greenway Groundbreaking.

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Rainbow of Color at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Explore the different properties of color on paper and in the sky in this vibrant demonstration. This programs is part of ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Listen and Move Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that build ...

Knight Drive-In

40 miles from Charlotte. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Concessions and restrooms ...

  • 8:45 pm 
  • Location: 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC
  • Cost: $6 per person. Or $20 for 4 people. Each additional person $5. Kids 4 and under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cool Globes. Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet is a free, outdoor, public art exhibit featuring more than 30 globes, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Now on display along N. Tryon from Trade to 11th street., Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.coolglobes.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Pink Lady apples are growing strong! They are our last variety of apple available for U-Pick mid to late October. ...

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Nature Exploration Stroll

Nature provides many lessons for our heads and our hearts. Discover the magical world around you as we stroll through ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homeschool Circus Class

Come experience the joy of circus and movement arts at Circus University. We have home school circus arts classes every ...

Rock Art at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Visit the Stone Age Heritage Site to compare pictographs and petroglyphs, plus make your own rock art to take home. **Kid ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

The Farm Stand is Open Every Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 ...

CMLibrary Bilingual Family Storytimes / Cuentos Bilingües para la familia (virtual)

Hola, Hola, Hello, Hello! Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to present Bilingual Family Storytimes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 ...

Nature PE

Need more time playing outdoors? Sign up for this Nature P.E. class that involves hikes and games, all following social ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: $8
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nature Play

Need more time playing outdoors? Sign up for this Nature P.E. class that involves hikes and games, all following social ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Park and Nature Center 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
  • Cost: $8
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Music at the Met

Join us every Thursday evening for live music by local singer-songwriters! July 17: Rayen Belchere July 23: 77th Street Revue July 30: ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Music on the Lawn at Anne Springs Close Greenway

The Greenway welcomes Music on the Lawn to our Signature Events. While similar to the popular Summer Concert Series, this ...

ArborEvenings

The Arboretum’s popular ArborEvenings summer after hours series will return this season with a special LEGO® twist! Held every Thursday, ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Badin Road Drive-In

44 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Cost: $7 per adult, $5 per child age 6-11, free for kids ...

Cool Globes. Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet is a free, outdoor, public art exhibit featuring more than 30 globes, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Now on display along N. Tryon from Trade to 11th street., Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.coolglobes.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hounds Drive-In Theater DOUBLE Feature Weekend

38 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday and Saturday (and now, Sunday!) nights Hound’s operates from March to November. It shows double features ...

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Labor Day Event at Circle L Farm

Circle L Farms is for the first time holding an event at their location on Labor Day Weekend. They will ...

Apple Festival at McConnell Farms

Visit our beautiful picturesque farm and views of the mountains. We will have pre-picked Apples, Apple Slushies, Fried Apple Pies, ...

Apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Pink Lady apples are growing strong! They are our last variety of apple available for U-Pick mid to late October. ...

Labor Day Fun at Creasman Farm

The Creasman Family are inviting you to visit their farm over the Labor Day Weekend. They will have U-pick Apples ...

Labor Day Fun at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard invites you to come out to their 100 acre farm over Labor Day Weekend and throughout apple ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Stepp Farm’s Hillcrest Orchard 170 Stepp Orchard Drive Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Website: steppapples.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Apple Window Display Contest

It is that time of year again for businesses to participate in the Apple Window Display Contest whish is sponsored ...

Gemstone Mining at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Investigate the fascinating world of rocks, gems, and minerals. Participants use identification and sorting techniques to find, examine, and classify ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Good Karma Ranch Alpacas Farm Tour

COVID-19 UPDATE: we will be limiting the tour to 20 people and we are highly encouraging masks and will be ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Good Karma Ranch Alpacas, 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station NC.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

The Farm Stand is Open Every Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 ...

CabCoFTF - September 4, 2020

Join us this Friday at Gibson Mill for everyone's favorite weekly event, #CacCoFTF! Here is this week's lineup: Plant 6 Provisions (starting ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Cabarrus County Food Truck Friday 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, North Carolina 28027
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

– Hard Cider Tastings at The Cider Bar – Hayrides at: 6:30 and 7:30 Hayride Info

ArborEvenings

The Arboretum’s popular ArborEvenings summer after hours series will return this season with a special LEGO® twist! Held every Thursday, ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Knight Drive-In

40 miles from Charlotte. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Concessions and restrooms ...

  • 8:45 pm 
  • Location: 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC
  • Cost: $6 per person. Or $20 for 4 people. Each additional person $5. Kids 4 and under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Badin Road Drive-In

44 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Cost: $7 per adult, $5 per child age 6-11, free for kids ...

Cool Globes. Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet

Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet is a free, outdoor, public art exhibit featuring more than 30 globes, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Now on display along N. Tryon from Trade to 11th street., Charlotte NC.
  • Website: www.coolglobes.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hounds Drive-In Theater DOUBLE Feature Weekend

38 miles from Charlotte Shows Friday and Saturday (and now, Sunday!) nights Hound’s operates from March to November. It shows double features ...

Labor Day Event at Circle L Farm

Circle L Farms is for the first time holding an event at their location on Labor Day Weekend. They will ...

A Sense of Place at Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve

Spend time getting to know an urban preserve through the seasons through observation and exploration. This will be a phenological ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve, 4601 Nevin Rd, Charlotte NC.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apple Festival at McConnell Farms

Visit our beautiful picturesque farm and views of the mountains. We will have pre-picked Apples, Apple Slushies, Fried Apple Pies, ...

Apple picking at Apple Hill Orchard & Cider Mill

Pink Lady apples are growing strong! They are our last variety of apple available for U-Pick mid to late October. ...

Habitual YOGA -Freedom PARK

This is not your typical yoga class . The intention of this class is to create a space where we ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:50 am 
  • Location: Freedom Park, 1409 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Labor Day Fun at Creasman Farm

The Creasman Family are inviting you to visit their farm over the Labor Day Weekend. They will have U-pick Apples ...

Labor Day Fun at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard invites you to come out to their 100 acre farm over Labor Day Weekend and throughout apple ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Stepp Farm’s Hillcrest Orchard 170 Stepp Orchard Drive Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Website: steppapples.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ride The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

All aboard!!! We are open and operating. Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Family Fun in Western North Carolina! Read ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 45 Mitchell St. Bryson City, NC 28713.
  • Website: www.gsmr.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Join us for a LIVE storytime from the comfort of your home! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support ...

Oakhurst Mess Market - goods and good times

COVID-19 put a lot of businesses in a bind. With most of our markets out of commission, we start the ...

Apple Window Display Contest

It is that time of year again for businesses to participate in the Apple Window Display Contest whish is sponsored ...

International Vulture Awareness Day

Celebrate all things vulture and learn why they are key to a healthy environment during International Vulture Awareness Day on ...

President James K. Polk State Historic Site Garden Talk

Join our Assistant Site Manager, Kate Moore, to learn what a "kitchen garden" is, what plants were grown in these ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: President James K. Polk State Historic Site 12031 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, North Carolina 28134
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

The Farm Stand is Open Every Thursday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 ...

Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill Farm Stand

– Farm Stand Open with all your favorite Windy Hill products – Music by: Dan Ihle & Friends (1:00 p.m. ...

Labor Day Low Country BBQ at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

Join us at Gallery for a Labor Day lunch to remember! Lunch guests may enjoy a half-rack of mouthwatering spicy Carolina ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

2020 Queen City Back To School Festival

The 2020 Queen City Back To School Festival is action packed with FUN! There will be food, bounce house, kid ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Funtasticks Charlotte 10400 Cadillac Street Pineville, NC 28134
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ArborEvenings

The Arboretum’s popular ArborEvenings summer after hours series will return this season with a special LEGO® twist! Held every Thursday, ...

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way Asheville, NC 28806
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drive-In Movie in Old Town Cornelius

Ready, set... ACTION! Get Excited LKN! Drive-In Movie in Old Town Cornelius is THE event of the summer season! We ...

  • 8:15 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Norman YMCA 21300 Davidson St Cornelius, NC 28031
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Princess Bride-DRIVE IN MOVIE

DescriptionA fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a ...

Knight Drive-In

40 miles from Charlotte. Shows Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Gates open at 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Concessions and restrooms ...

  • 8:45 pm 
  • Location: 1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC
  • Cost: $6 per person. Or $20 for 4 people. Each additional person $5. Kids 4 and under free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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