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Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas

In The Heart of Plaza Midwood Each year, The Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas celebrates the end of slavery, and the ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Summer Pops series at Symphony Park

Fill your summer with the sounds of the Charlotte Symphony! Our Summer Pops series at Symphony Park, presented by Novant ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: Adults: $15 in advance / $20 at the gate Youth (ages 13-18): $5 in advance / $7 at the gate Children: Free (ticket required)
  • Website: www.charlottesymphony.org
  • 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.

SCNP: Creek Crawl

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

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 ...

SCNP: Creek Crawl

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at ImagineON

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

AMC Summer Movie Camp

families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 per ticket. Ticket price may vary by location. ...

Regal’s Summer $1 Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

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 FC Home Game at Bank of America Stadium

Come cheer on Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium!

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

Paws to Read

This program will be provided by Myers Park Paws to Read volunteers. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud ...

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

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 ...

SCNP: Creek Crawl

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

¡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 ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

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

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

Kid's Class: Carnivorous Plants at Pike Nursery

Kids will explore the wild world of carnivorous plants and discover how these fascinating plants trap insects, survive in unique ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Youth and Family Programs

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

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark

Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is nearly here so get your tickets now! Bring the kids and enjoy exciting, family-friendly ...

  • 9:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cinemark Bistro Charlotte: 9630 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 28270
  • Cost: $1.75* per ticket
  • Website: www.cinemark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

SCNP: Creek Crawl

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at ImagineON

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

AMC Summer Movie Camp

families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 per ticket. Ticket price may vary by location. ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

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 ...

Wild Wednesday at The Mint Museum

Drop by Mint Museum Randolph to celebrate nature and participate in creative art activities. Families can also meet a native ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road Charlotte North Carolina
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.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

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

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 ...

SCNP: Creek Crawl

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Regal’s Summer $1 Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

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 ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

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

Rock’n & Reel’n Summer Concert and Movie Series

The Pineville Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its beloved Rock’n & Reel’n Summer Concert and Movie Series from ...

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Pineville and Fireworks

The Charlotte Symphony returns to Pineville this summer with a patriotic program for the Rock’N & Reel’N concert series. The ...

Crossroads Cinema at Camp North End

Starting Thursday, June 4th, join Camp North End every Thursday at 8:30pm through August for their complimentary outdoor movie series ...

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

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

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 ...

SCNP: Creek Crawl

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

Fire & Ice Science Show at the Schiele Museum

Experience the extremes of science this summer during an interactive science show for all ages! Watch as hot and cold ...

  • 1:00 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1500 E Garrison Blvd
  • Cost: $3.00
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Classes

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 ...

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 ...

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

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the Charlotte Symphony!

Arrive early and enjoy food trucks or a picnic along the banks of Lake Norman. Free admission and parking No pets, please Bring ...

Summer Lovin' Movie Series at Midwood Park

Grab your lawn chairs, your favorite people, and come spend the summer with us under the stars at Midwood Park. ...

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

Summer Reading Book & Adventure Bag

Enjoy a bag of library books hand-picked just for you! Each bag contains two library books, one book to keep, ...

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.

Llama Trek at The Schiele Museum

Take a woodland hike on The Schiele Museum's Nature Trail with a llama or alpaca friend. An experienced handler will ...

Savvy Succulents at Pike Nursery

Free In-Store Class on the fascinating world of Succulents.

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, ...

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

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

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

Blume Studios VR

Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ immersive virtual reality initiative, bringing internationally acclaimed free-roaming experiences to audiences in Charlotte. Through ...

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

Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops at N.C. Transportation Museum

Enjoy a night of family fun at the N.C. Transportation Museum for Fireworks Over Historic Spencer Shops on Saturday, June ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:15 pm 
  • Location: N.C. Transportation Museum : 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC, 28159
  • Cost: FREE
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Cramerton Independence Day Celebration

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating America’s independence with live music, fireworks, food, and family fun! This is the ...

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 Symphony Orchestra in Kannapolis (Fireworks display)

Join the Charlotte Symphony for its annual summer concert at Village Park in Kannapolis. Bring a blanket or lawn chair ...

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

Town of Denton -Sounds of Summer - Concert Series

Get ready for summer evenings filled with great music and community spirit! The Town of Denton Parks & Recreation invites ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Harrison Park, 52 W. Salisbury Street, Denton, NC 27239
  • Cost: Free – Admission to Concert is Free
  • Website: www.townofdenton.com
  • Category: Free

Movies under the stars!

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

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