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April 26 - May 2

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

CLT Taco week

Have you been waiting to take a bite out of the Queen City’s taco scene? Ever wonder where the BEST TACO ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Participationg Locations
  • Cost: $4 SPECIALTY TACOS FROM MORE THAN 25+ RESTAURANTS Doesn’t include sides, taxes and/or gratuity. @
  • Website: clttacoweek.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical

Join Elsa, Anna, and friends in the live musical spectacle based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film. In the beautiful ...

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

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

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

Spring Craft and Garden Fair at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Join us at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market for our Spring Craft and Garden Fair on Sunday, April 26th, from ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Birkdale Village Commons Market

Discover the best of local shopping at the Birkdale Village Commons Market, happening every second Sunday from March through October! Curated ...

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 ...

Kannapolis’ Village Park Carousel and the Rotary Express Train

Enjoy a unique and affordable, kid-friendly attractions. Village Park’s Carousel and the Rotary Express Train open for the season . April ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 700 West C Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina,
  • Cost: $1.50 Each Ride
  • Website: www.kannapolisnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $15.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wands & Wings: A Fairytale in the Park

Join us at Beaty Park on April 26, 2026 from 1:30-4:00 for a magical afternoon outside creating family memories with ...

A Velveteen Rabbit Tea Party! at Matthews Playhouse

Come enjoy a Tea Party with some of your favorite rabbit characters! "Tea" (sweet tea, lemonade, etc) and finger foods ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

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 ...

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $12.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

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 ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

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 ...

FREE Creative Movement - Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills

Join us as we host free theatre classes for ages 2-5. All classes take place from 10-11 AM on the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: David B. Waymer Recreation Center: 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $12.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

¡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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

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 ...

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $12.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

Kids Improv Comedy Show! Family Friendly! primary image Kids Improv Comedy Show! Family Friendly!

Family Friendly Comedy with for the whole family featuring students and performance team from AOS Improv. Family-Friendly Comedy with AOS Improv! Get ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

SouthPark After 5

Free concert series this spring SouthPark After 5 will return every Thursday from April 16 - May 21, 2026. Stay ...

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

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 ...

FREE Creative Drama - Children's Theatre of Charlotte: Life Skills Through Theatre Skills

Join us as we host free theatre classes for ages 2-5. All classes take place from 10-11 AM on the ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: David B. Waymer Recreation Center: 14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $12.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

The Velveteen Rabbit at Matthews Playhouse

Adapted from the classic story by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of the unconditional love between a ...

SCNP: May Flowers Hike

Walk the first loop of our nature trails with a passionate nature educator to find the beautiful blooms of spring! ...

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

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

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 ...

Free Fun Fridays at Johnston YMCA

Select Fridays this Spring, Yscholars presents “Fun Fridays at Johnston YMCA.” Join us for a free morning of creativity and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3025 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $12.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

Asian Night Market at Urban District Market and Seoul Food

Try something new! This monthly celebration will feature authentic cuisine, outdoor dining, local vendors, and karaoke. Hosted by Urban District ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Closest light rail station is at 25th Street.
  • Cost: Free! Open to all ages.
  • Website: www.udmmilldistrict.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Gallery Crawl

South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the ...

Food Truck Friday at Armored Cow Brewing Co

Food Truck Friday is BACK for 2026! A brand new year, a whole new season of Friday night magic. Pull up ...

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

Pineville First Fridays

Join the fun in downtown Pineville on the first Friday of each month where artisan vendors, live music, and food ...

Handyman Hal

Handyman Hal is rolling into town on his “awesome tool vehicle” for a fun-filled adventure! Join Hal for songs, surprises, and ...

Live Music at OMB Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: APRIL Saturday April 18, 1-4 PM Ballantyne (SpringFest) ...

Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop!

You’ll design a glass bowl terrarium using live houseplants, styled with fairy garden elements like mushrooms, butterflies, and woodland creatures. ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America/Merrill customers

The first full weekend of each month, customers of Bank of America and Merrill can enjoy free admission to select ...

Bentley's Buds Flower Truck at The Bowl

From March 21 through June 13, Bentley's Buds Flower Truck will be bringing fresh, seasonal blooms to The Bowl every ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: thebowlnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bicycle Breakdowns

Bicycle Breakdowns are back! On the first Saturday of the month, the Charlotte Re-Cyclery (community bike shop program of Trips ...

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

Cotswold Farmers Market

The opening of the Cotswold Farmers Market was an important addition to the Cotswold neighborhood. The vendors with their local ...

Matthews Community Farmers' Market

We are the largest, most diverse producer-only farmers' market in the greater Charlotte area. All market products, except fish, are ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 188 N. Trade St. (next to Renfrows) Matthews, NC 28105
  • Cost: FREE admissionMatthews Community Farmers' Market
  • Website: www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Velveteen Rabbit

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to present the next mainstage production in our 30th Season lineup, The ...

Cars + Coffee at The Gardens at Stowe

All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off ...

Davidson Farmers Market

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

Bowl Street Pop-Up Market at The Bowl

Join us for the Bowl Street Pop-Up Market on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: varies
  • Website: thebowlnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kannapolis’ Village Park Carousel and the Rotary Express Train

Enjoy a unique and affordable, kid-friendly attractions. Village Park’s Carousel and the Rotary Express Train open for the season . April ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 700 West C Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina,
  • Cost: $1.50 Each Ride
  • Website: www.kannapolisnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Yoga on the Lawn At Mint Museum Randolph

Participate in a one-hour yoga class with Dancing Lotus Yoga + Art on select Saturdays on the front lawn, or ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte
  • Cost: Classes are free for Mint members and $10 for nonmembers
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

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

Front Porch CLT

Front Porch is back for Season 12 with a new name, a new day, and a brand new home! Join us ...

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 ...

Open Play at Superior Play

When you bring your kids to an indoor playground at a Superior Play location, they’ll enjoy a variety of fun ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 11415 Granite St Suite C Charlotte NC 28273
  • Cost: $15.00 – For all day play
  • Website: superiorplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

May the Fourth - Nerdy Market at Urban District Market

Let’s support local! Maker’s Market CLT will host themed pop-up markets at Urban District Market throughout the year - hosted ...

Live Music at OMB Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: APRIL Saturday April 18, 1-4 PM Ballantyne (SpringFest) ...

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