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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

The Prince of Egypt at Matthews Playhouse

​ The moving and epic tale of two brothers that will change the world based on the beloved, Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation ...

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

Ice Sculptures at Stowe

Step into a magical, frozen world as Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a wondrous winter wonderland! We’ve teamed up with ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
  • Cost: Adult: $16.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $14.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $9.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free | $120 – All adults and children living at the same address receive all core benefits and two digital membership cards
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

The Prince of Egypt at Matthews Playhouse

​ The moving and epic tale of two brothers that will change the world based on the beloved, Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation ...

Cars and Coffee Concord

Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts FREE monthly "cruise-in" style events presented by HendrickCars.com! From 8-11 a.m. on the third Saturday of ...

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

Above and Beyond

Embark on a fascinating journey through the skies and cosmos in the interactive aerospace exhibition Above and Beyond! Above and Beyond ...

MLK Jr. Holiday Parade

We look forward to welcoming all residents and visitors to the Queen City for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King ...

Lowe's Kids Club - Washing Machine

Start the new year with a spin! With Lowe’s Washing Machine Bank workshop, your kids will get to create a ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. P.E.A.C.E. Basketball Showcase presented by Back to the Basics Academy

Join us for the MLK Peace Showcase—celebrating unity, diversity, and love through the game of basketball in honor of Dr. ...

SCNP: MLK Trash Clean Up @ Cordelia Park

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to give back to your community. In honor of this worthy cause, ...

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

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 ...

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Birkdale Village, NC

Join us Saturdays at 11AM for Story Time in the kids' department!

Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Carolina Place Mall

Please join us every Saturday for a featured Storytime folowed by crafts and/or activities.

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.

SCNP: Super Mario Geocaching

It's a me, Mario! Let's go geocaching the Super Mario way! Help me and my brother, Luigi, defeat the evil ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

City of Lancaster's Sat, Jan 17 at 3 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony & Parade

Attend the "Mission Possible II" Parade and Ceremony celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements. The parade starts at 3:00 ...

Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears

Come root for the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Hershey Bears.

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Cost: from $24 per ticket. Does not included parking.
  • Website: www.gofevo.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Ice Sculptures at Stowe

Step into a magical, frozen world as Daniel Stowe Conservancy transforms into a wondrous winter wonderland! We’ve teamed up with ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012
  • Cost: Adult: $16.95 +tax Senior: (60+) : $14.95 +tax Child: (2-12) : $9.95 +tax Children Under 2: Free | $120 – All adults and children living at the same address receive all core benefits and two digital membership cards
  • Website: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

The Prince of Egypt at Matthews Playhouse

​ The moving and epic tale of two brothers that will change the world based on the beloved, Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation ...

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

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.

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Bridging Musical Worlds Concert

Friendship Missionary Conference Center A Sign of The Times invites you to our annual Bridging Musical Worlds Concert, a powerful ...

Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears

Come root for the Charlotte Checkers as they take on the Hershey Bears.

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Cost: from $24 per ticket. Does not included parking.
  • Website: www.gofevo.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy with the Gantt Center

MLK Day 2026: Instruments for Change celebrates the enduring connection between the arts and activism, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: fun4charlottekids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Town of Davidson's MLK Day Celebratio

2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Learn more about the King Center's 2026 King Holiday Observance Theme. Read Dr. Martin ...

MLK Day Family Day Celebration with Levine Museum of the New South

Join us with your family on January 19 for a celebration honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King ...

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 ...

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

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

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.

MLK Dream Day Parade in Kannapolis

Join us on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Dream Day at the Laureate Center. We’re kicking off with the parade ...

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

MLK Day Program and Mobile Museum

Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us for a special event at the David B. Waymer Recreation ...

Pajama Storytime at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

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

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

Baby Storytime at Pineville

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

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

Storytime Sprouts

Join us at Grow Café for Storytime Sprouts, our interactive early literacy experience designed just for little learners! Each session ...

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 ...

Allegra Westbrooks Regional: Listen and Move Storytime

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

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

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

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.

¡Hora del Cuento! Family Storytime en Español at South Boulevard Library

Este programa será presentado en español por el personal de la biblioteca de South Boulevard. Bríndele a su niño la ...

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

Minis Drive N Dine Party in the Drive Thru

Join us on Tuesday, January 20th 5:00pm-8:00pm Chickin-Minis will be available from 5-7pm in the Drive Thru ONLY

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2245 Dave Lyle Blvd Rock HIll, 29730
  • Cost: Free
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

SCNP: Squirrel Appreciation Day Hike

January 21st is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Celebrate these marvelous mini mammals by taking a walk through their forest home. ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Morrison Plac

Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for Toddler Storytime

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

Drop In During Free admission Mint museums

The Art Room is open! Drop by anytime between 5-8 PM on Wednesdays for self-directed, creative fun for children and ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to The Bechtler

Presented by Bank of America, Wednesday Night Live includes free admission to the Bechtler, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Wednesday Night Live connects you directly to your creative community. Presented by Bank of America, the Levine Center for the Arts ...

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission to Uptown Mint museums

Wednesday Night Live connects you directly to your creative community. Presented by Bank of America, the Levine Center for the Arts ...

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

The Prince of Egypt at Matthews Playhouse

​ The moving and epic tale of two brothers that will change the world based on the beloved, Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation ...

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

Topsy-Turvy Cinderella

The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. ...

Preschool Ballet Classes

Twirl, leap, and dance with joy! Our preschool ballet class introduces little dancers to the magic of movement through imaginative ...

Toddler Storytime at SouthPark Regional

Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and ...

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 ...

Family Storytime at ImaginOn

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

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.

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

Weekly Ping Pong Clu

Head down to our taproom every Thursday at 6pm for our Weekly Ping Pong Club! Plus, the last Thursday of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte: 340 W Tremont Ave, STE 140 Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: hiwirebrewing.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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
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