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December 13 - 19

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss | Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON | ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • 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

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss | Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON | ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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 ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, 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 ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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 ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, 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 Matthews Library

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

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 ...

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 ...

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

Special Santa Sightings: Christmas Tales at Bass Pro Shops

Christmas Tales Every Tuesday at 5P.M. Starting November 10 Reservations are required for this special event. Registrations available 7 days in ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

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, ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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 ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, 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 ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

Toddler Storytime at Barnes & Noble - Morrison Place

Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for Toddler Storytime

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, ...

Teen Vs. Food at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Join other teens for a step-by-step cooking demonstration with staff as we make delicious food! This program will be provided by ...

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 ...

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

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

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 ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

Family Support Group at Matthews UMC

This is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Matthew’s United Methodist Church; 801 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105 – Room 152
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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 ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, 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 ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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. ...

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

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

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 ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

Johnston YMCA Kids Night Out

Enjoy an evening on the town, reconnect with other adults, or just relax with Kids’ Night Out, which provides fee-based, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Johnston YMCA 3025 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Cost: $30-$40 see website
  • Website: www.ymcacharlotte.org
  • Category: Other

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...

Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker

Brimming with beauty, enchantment, and holiday joy, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s Nutcracker is a celebration of how imagination can transform the ordinary ...

Free Picture with Santa at Bass Pro Shop

Fun for the Whole Family! Starting Sunday, Nov. 8, families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a Free 4×6 studio-quality ...

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 Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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

Deputy of Diversion at Innovation Barn

Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at the Innovation Barn where you'll learn to Recycle Right! Looking for a fun, ...

Parent & Child Workshop:Saturday Family Fun at Kidcreate

Join us for Saturday Family Fun, a special parent-and-child art experience for families with kids ages 5–12! From clay creations 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 ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Charlotte Symphony: Holiday POPS Family

The spirit of the holiday season comes alive with the timeless magic of traditional carols and festive cheer -- including ...

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

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

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss | Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON | ...

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

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 ...

Storytime at Barnes & Noble - Birkdale Village

Story Time in the kids' department Saturdays at 11AM

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

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

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss | Book and Lyrics by TIMOTHY MASON | ...

Pirates Christmas at High Seas Miniature Golf

PIRATES CHRISTMAS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE!!! Opening weekend begins November 6th Christmas is coming earlier than usual to our course. Beat ...

Speedway Christmas & Christmas Village at Charlotte Motor Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show features more than 5 million lights on a four-mile course circling the iconic ...

Winter Trail at Whitewater Center

Play in the woods surrounding the Canyon following an illuminated trail featuring suspension bridges and activities for all ages.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Matthews Playhouse

A beloved holiday tradition comes alive on our stage as local families bring you a story about grace, community, and ...

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