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U.S. National Whitewater Center Memorial Day Celebration:

Start the weekend with a Saturday morning 3, 5 or 8 mile race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system. ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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

Spider Lily Kayak Tour

Enjoy a guided kayak tour among the spectacular blooms of the largest known stand of the rocky shoals spider lily. ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Landsford Canal State Park is located along the Catawba River near Rock Hill, South Carolina.
  • Cost: Admission Fees: Adults (16 years and older): $6 South Carolina Seniors: $3.75 Children (ages 6-15): $3.50 Children (ages 5 and under): Free For detailed directions and additional information, visit the Landsford Canal State Park website.
  • Website: www.aquaticadventuresclt.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Friday Live Music at OMB Brewery - LoSo and Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: MAY Friday May 1, 6-9 PM Ballantyne ...

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 ...

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

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 Knights Home Game

Come and cheer for the Charlotte Knights!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Truist Field, South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

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

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 ...

Charlotte Knights Home Game

Come and cheer for the Charlotte Knights!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Truist Field, South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

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 ...

Birkdale Buds at Birkdale Village

Adventure awaits your little one at our weekly Birkdale Buds featuring a variety of interactive events! Bring your pre-school aged little ...

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

SCNP: World Otter Day (drop-in)

Otters are some of the most intelligent and crafty mammals in our ecosystem - that's worthy of celebration! Drop in ...

SCNP: Careers in the Outdoors Panel and Social

Interested in a future career that gets you involved with the outdoors? Hear from and interact with professionals from a ...

  • 3:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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 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 ...

Charlotte Knights Home Game

Come and cheer for the Charlotte Knights!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Truist Field, South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas Kids Summer Movie Series

Kids Summer Movie Series See your favorite kids' movies at Cinergy this summer! Monday through Thursday mornings for only $3! May 25 - ...

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

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 ...

Tabletop Theatre with Dancing Hand Puppets at ImaginOn

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers partner with Dancing Hand Puppets on a special Tabletop Theatre workshop. Come view a performance ...

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

Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Rooted Rhythm Concert Series returns Thursday evenings, May through July! Enjoy live music in the great outdoors! Food and beverages will ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Comporium Amphitheater Dairy Barn Entrance 291 Dairy Barn Lane Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • Cost: Admission $17 per adult $8 per youth (ages 3-12) Free for Greenway members
  • Website: www.ascgreenway.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Get ready to spend your summer nights by the water! The River Jam concert series is back, bringing over 80 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Knights Home Game

Come and cheer for the Charlotte Knights!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Truist Field, South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Movie Night at Rea Farm

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

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 ...

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.

Summer Movie Camp at The GEM Theatre

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The $2 Gem Theatre Summer Matinees series returns with family-friendly entertainment ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Homeschool Day

Homeschool Day is back at the Charlotte Museum of History! Join us for a special day designed just for homeschool ...

Tabletop Theatre with Dancing Hand Puppets at ImaginOn

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers partner with Dancing Hand Puppets on a special Tabletop Theatre workshop. Come view a performance ...

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 ...

Beats ‘n Bites at Town of Matthews

The Town of Matthews is presenting Beats ‘n Bites, an outdoor concert series. They events will take place the last Friday ...

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 ...

Belmont’s Friday Night Live Concert Series

A group of civic-minded local business owners is to thank for the birth of the Friday Night Live concert series ...

Friday Live Music at OMB Brewery - LoSo and Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: MAY Friday May 1, 6-9 PM Ballantyne ...

Live Under The Oaks at Birkdale Village

Aug 21st: Paul Bradley Atkinson Band Aug 28th: Kids in America (last show of the 2026 season) No coolers are allowed on ...

Outdoor Movie Night at Urban District Market

May 22: "The Princess Diaries" May 29: "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" June 5: Asian Night ...

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Get ready to spend your summer nights by the water! The River Jam concert series is back, bringing over 80 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Knights Home Game

Come and cheer for the Charlotte Knights!

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Truist Field, South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Cost: Varies
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Cartoons and Coffee at Rea Farm

Join us for our monthly outdoor Cartoons and Coffee at Rea Park. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and grab ...

Caffeine And Chrome

You won’t want to miss the excitement of Caffeine and Chrome! Join Gateway Classic Cars at one of our 14 ...

Davidson Farmers Market

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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

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 ...

SCNP: Creek Crawl at Stevens Creek Nature Center

Dip your toes and a net in a cool creek this summer, searching for aquatic critters. Stevens Creek is home ...

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 ...

Learn to Ride

It’s never too early (or too late!) learn to ride a two-wheeler! Kids of all ages and grown-ups, too, can ...

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 ...

Pineville World Fest

Cultural performances representing traditions from around the world International cuisine from local vendors and food entrepreneurs Live music and dance ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Pineville Lake Park: 1000 Johnston Dr, Pineville, NC 28134
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

SCNP: Creek Crawl

Dip your toes and a net in a cool creek this summer, searching for aquatic critters. Stevens Creek is home ...

Youth Open Studio Art Classes

A creative and safe space for youth to create art, explore art materials, guided sensory play, and learn art techniques ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Hickory Grove Library (5935 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: artsandscience.org
  • Category: Classes, Free

Friday Live Music at OMB Brewery - LoSo and Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: MAY Friday May 1, 6-9 PM Ballantyne ...

Friday Live Music at OMB Brewery - LoSo and Ballantyne

Join us for live music in the biergartens! Upcoming schedule for Ballantyne and LoSo: MAY Friday May 1, 6-9 PM Ballantyne ...

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Get ready to spend your summer nights by the water! The River Jam concert series is back, bringing over 80 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fountain Green Music Series at Stonecrest at Piper Glen

Takes place every Friday and Saturday from May to July The concerts take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 7800 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: shopstonecrest.com
  • Category: Free

Full Moon Paddle

You check in about thirty minutes before the scheduled launch time, and the guide confirms the group size and distributes ...

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