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04October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

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: 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
05October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte North Carolina 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: southparkclt.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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.

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte North Carolina 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: southparkclt.org
  • Category: Free

Family Storytimeat Matthews Library

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

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 ...

07October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte North Carolina 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: southparkclt.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-337-2000
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • 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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 420 South Tryon Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.bechtler.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.ganttcenter.org
  • Category: Free
08October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte North Carolina 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: southparkclt.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free
09October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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 ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: 300 Main St E, Rock Hill, SC 29730
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC 2826
  • Cost: Free (pay for food)
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 10822 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: camp.nc
  • Category: Free

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

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 131 S Main St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: www.mtholly.us
  • Category: Free
10October

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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 ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade Street, Matthews
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.matthewsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 120 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Participating Locations
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.lowes.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 ...

  • 10:15 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: 7015 Carnegie Blvd Charlotte North Carolina 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: southparkclt.org
  • Category: Free

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Various Locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 10822 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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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