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04October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Sunday Funday at Top Golf Southwest

$30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday when you book online. Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday when you book online.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville

Sensory-friendly hours are now monthly and will continue on the first Sunday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 ...

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

Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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 ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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

Disney on Ice presents Spotlight Magic at Bojangles Coliseum

Lights. Camera. Magic! Step into the spotlight as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy welcome you to a star-studded Disney ...

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 ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Kids bowl for FREE on Sundays

Kids can bowl for free on Sundays in the Charlotte area, most notably at Pins Mechanical Co. (South End) until ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: Kids Bowl For FREE ages 12 and under
  • Website: www.pinsbar.com
  • Category: Free

Mecktoberfest! at OMB Ballantyne

Get ready for double the fun and festivities at OMB’s 2026 Mecktoberfest! This year, we're spreading the excitement across FOUR ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 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

Mint Hill Car Show (Hot Rods on the Lawn)

Free monthly car show 1st Sunday of every month in the Chick fil-A parking lot of Mint Hill, NC. All ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Chick-fil-A Mint Hill: 7404 Matthews Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

SCNP: Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime Series

Hola, or Oi! This Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, let's read in 2 languages. Open to all ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center 15700 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.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 ...

Disney on Ice presents Spotlight Magic at Bojangles Coliseum

Lights. Camera. Magic! Step into the spotlight as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy welcome you to a star-studded Disney ...

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 ...

Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium

Come cheer on the Carolina Panthers vs. the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium!

05October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

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 ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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: Busy Beetles Bug Hunt

The bugs are coming out of hiding! Explore the busy world of bugs by searching for crawling, flying and jumping ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center 15700 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

SCNP: Busy Beetles Bug Hunt

The bugs are coming out of hiding! Explore the busy world of bugs by searching for crawling, flying and jumping ...

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Gaming Mondays at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Join us for an evening of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy board games, life-sized games and video games from ...

Gaming Mondays at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Join us for an evening of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy board games, life-sized games and video games from ...

Busker's Bash & Salisbury's

The 12th Annual Buskers’ Bash will take place on Friday, October 3. The public (aka “audience members”) can visit, eat, ...

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 ...

06October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

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 ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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 ...

Toddler Storytime at Hickory Grove Library

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 Storytimeat Matthews Library

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 ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

Tea Time at Chez Marie

The perfect tea party awaits at Chez Marie. Choose from a selection of 9 different French teas, expertly paired with ...

Tune in Tuesday at Catawba Science Center

Get ready to go behind the scenes like never before! Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month ...

Parent & Child Weekly Art Class at Kidcreate South Charlotte

The art of playing comes to life in this popular class! Dive into fun projects featuring all the things that ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Kidcreate South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $25/class
  • Website: keap.page
  • Category: Classes

Fraggle Rock at Belk Theater

Filled with music, laughter and imagination, this all-new musical stage adventure, based on the Emmy-winning Apple TV series, welcomes audiences ...

07October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

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 ...

Baby Storytime at Matthews Library

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

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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 ...

Ballnatyne Farmers Market & Pop-Up Market

Shop the farmers market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on the first Wednesdays this spring & fall. The market ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Preschool Storytimes at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

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

Stories in 2 Languages: Spanish & English at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

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

Baby Storytime: Baby & Toddler Storytime at Matthews Library

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

Mega Jump at Big Air

Get Three hours of Jump for only $25

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 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

Wednesday Night Live: Free admission at The Mint Uptown & Randolph

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 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 ...

08October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

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 ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

Teen Geek Club at University City Regional

Participate in discussion and activities about recent films, television shows, books, graphic novels, science fiction, fantasy, anime, manga, and gaming. ...

Manga Mashup at Davidson Library

Been reading any manga or watching any anime lately? Come share with us what you're reading and watching! We're not a ...

SCNP: Camping 101 (drop-in)

So, you want to go camping but you don't know where to start. Hammock or tent? Freeze dried food or ...

  • 4:45 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center 15700 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

Cinderella at The Knight Theater

Step into a magical world where dreams come true. Cinderella is a breathtaking Broadway-style ballet production filled with romance, elegance, ...

09October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Movies in the Park at Fountain Park

Bring the family out to enjoy Movies in the Park at Fountain Park! Every second Friday during the months of June ...

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: danielstoweconservancy.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Informational & Tours, Free

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 ...

Betty Bookworms Story Time + Coffee at Moxie Mercantile

Betty Bookworms, a free storytime and music event for children. While kids enjoy the activity, their caregivers can sip ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

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

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

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

Mecktoberfest! at OMB Ballantyne

Get ready for double the fun and festivities at OMB’s 2026 Mecktoberfest! This year, we're spreading the excitement across FOUR ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

SCNP: Fall Colors Crafternoon (drop-in)

Drop in for fall-themed nature crafts to celebrate the changing of the season. Bring your creativity, we'll provide natural and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center 15700 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

Fiesta Friday at Urban District Market

Let’s have a fiesta! We’re partnering with great Charlotte groups to bring Latin Vibes, food and drinks, dancing, music, and ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Closest light rail station is at 25th Street.
  • Cost: Cost: Free! Open to all ages.
  • Website: www.udmmilldistrict.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co

A brand new year, a whole new season of Friday night magic. Pull up to Armored Cow every week for ...

Food Truck Friday at Resident Culture Brewing Company

OUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!!! FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY IS HERE! Come eat, drink, and dance with us. Taproom opens at 3 PM Food ...

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 ...

Live Friday Nights at Camp

Join us for live music, food, shopping, local art, and new surprises! This year’s programming is scheduled from 6 to ...

Monroe's Car Cruise-Ins

Cruise-In season is pulling into Downtown Monroe. From April through October, the second Friday of each month brings a new ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 S Main St Monroe, NC 28112
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Mount Holly Nights

(Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute), with opener Ken Middler Food Trucks, Beer Tent and more

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 ...

Outdoor Movie Night at Rea Park

Join us for our weekly outdoor movie at Rea Park. Bring your lawnchairs and blankets, and grab some takeout from ...

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 ...

Seoul Food Meat Company - Mill District for our Outdoor Movie Night

Here's our October line-up! See you at Seoul Food Meat Company - Mill District for our Outdoor Movie Night, every ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC. Free parking on-site or on streets nearby. Closest light rail station is at 25th St., Char
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events
10October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Build Your Own Boat at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Build Your Own Boat crashes back on Saturday, October 10. Come see if your hand-crafted vessel can tackle the class ...

  • 12:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC, 28214
  • Cost: $12 for parking
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest

Join our annual scarecrow contest and see if you can create the best scarecrow featured in the Town of Mint ...

Ghosty Globes Workshop

This program will take place every 30 minutes. ( 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.) Discover the excitement ...

  • 1:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 133 E. Main Street,, Rock Hill,, SC, 29730
  • Cost: Pre-registration Required | $5 per Member & $15 per Non-member
  • Website: chmuseums.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Davidson Farmers Market

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

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 ...

Carolina Renaissance Festival

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! Take an autumn stroll through the wooded Village of Fairhaven where history ...

Autumn Treasures at Downtown Waxhaw

12478.png Stroll the streets of downtown Waxhaw during our Autumn Treasures. Our biggest festival of the year, Autumn Treasures offers a ...

Fall for Matthews

Join us for "Fall for Matthews" on October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM! We are excited to ...

Kids Market Monroe

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: Downtown Monroe : 101 N Main St Monroe, North Carolina 28112 Market Flyer
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshop: Firefighting Plane

Soar into hero mode with the Firefighting Plane workshop, sponsored by First Alert! Kids will build and decorate a rescue ...

Saturday Mess Makers at Kidcreate South Charlotte

Join us for Saturday Mess Makers, a creative art class designed especially for little artists ages 2–4! Each class brings a ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Kidcreate South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: $25/class
  • Website: www.kidcreate.com
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

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 ...

Charlotte BookPalooza

BIG BOOK ENERGY IS COMING TO CHARLOTTE! Charlotte BookPalooza is back for its 3rd year, and this time we are bringing ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Truist Field, Home of the Charlotte Knights
  • Cost: Pre-order Festival Pass: $5 for adults 18+ Kids & teens under 18: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

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

Dino Day at Lakeshore Learning

Roar into the weekend with a free in-store event packed with prehistoric fun! From crafts like creating their own dino-inspired ...

Fantastical Fun at Lake Shore Learning - Castle Creation

Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ Dino Day Featuring Lakeshore Exclusives October 10 Castle Creation October 24 Stained Glass Art

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 - ImaginOn's Birth-YAY!

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

Kids Zone at JC Penny

FREE crafts for kids, extra savings for parents Kids get a FREE: Craft, ID badge & lanyard Collector's pin each month + Craft ...

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

Mecktoberfest! at OMB Ballantyne

Get ready for double the fun and festivities at OMB’s 2026 Mecktoberfest! This year, we're spreading the excitement across FOUR ...

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 ...

Monroe’s Fall Fest

Join us on Saturday, October 10th for Monroe’s Fall Fest 2026 in Historic Downtown Monroe. Main St will be closed to ...

Nurturing Parenthood at NoDa Brewing Company

Spend a fall Saturday outdoors with our team at NoDa Brewing Company to learn more about the incredible resources and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: NoDa Brewing Company, 150 W 32nd St, Charlotte, NC 28206
  • Cost: FREE to the public
  • Website: www.mindbodybabync.org
  • Category: Classes

Second Saturdays Market in SouthPark

Presented by Shop Local QC, this vibrant market brings 30+ local shops & makers to the green beside Legion Brewing ...

Shop Local QC

The @shoplocalqc Second Saturdays Market is back! Every second Saturday of the month from April through November, expect a new ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 5622 Carnegie Blvd
  • Cost: Free - Plus, spend $50+ at the market and get a FREE pint or $7 off food @legionbrewingsouthpark
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Spooky Saturdays: Night Hunters

Owls, bats, and big cats rule the darkness with adaptations that make them silent, efficient, and a bit scary. Learn ...

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 ...

Public Pottery Event: Jack-o-lantern Tea Light at The Little Studio

Get into the Halloween spirit with us at The Little Studio for an afternoon of clay making and... HORROR! This ...

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 ...

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 ...

Laketoberfest

This annual community event features live music, local beer and wine, food trucks, and a KidsZone with crafts & games. There ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bailey Road Park: 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: cornelius.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Public Pottery Event: Jack-o-lantern Tea Light at The Little Studio

Get into the Halloween spirit with us at The Little Studio for an afternoon of clay making and... HORROR! This ...

Evening at Stars Hollow

Are you a fan of the most iconic mom/daughter duo of all time? Are you team Dean, Jesse or Logan? ...

Charlotte Youth Movie Night

Enjoy two movies for only $10, delicious concessions, fun and games before the show, and a safe, family-friendly atmosphere! Bring your ...

Drop-in Art At Mint Museum Randolph

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

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 ...

Music in The Park: Tega Cay Concert Series

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:30 PM - Kids Amusements Begin 7 PM -"Queen Nation" ~ Queen Tribute ROCK ROYALTY DESCENDS ON CATAWBA PARK! The ...

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 FC Dallas

Come cheer on Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium! Giveaway Night The first fans to arrive will receive the limited-edition Hooded ...

Movies under the stars at Stowe Park Pavilion

Get ready for another season of movies under the stars! @aurorastarlitcinema will turn Stowe Park into a FREE outdoor movie ...

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