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09August

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

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

South Carolina 2025 Tax Free Weekend

During the annual Tax Free Weekend (also known as the Sales Tax Holiday), a variety of purchases are exempt from ...

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

SCNP: Borrow a Boat at Col. Francis Beatty Park

Want to go kayaking but don't have your own? Have one but just don't want to haul it out today? ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Colonel Francis Beatty Park waterfront (4330 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28105)
  • Cost: Resident $10.00 Non-resident $14.00
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.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 ...

Lewis Family Gallery at The Mint Uptown

Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on ...

  • 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

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

Back to school celebration at Flywheel Centers ABA Therapy

Back to school celebration designed for families with autistic children to connect, play, and prepare for a successful school year! Come ...

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 ...

10August

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 ...

Family Storytime (Outdoor) at Davidson Library

Bring your whole family out to enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help ...

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 ...

Now Showing: Diary of a Wimpy Kid at ImaginOn

ImaginOn is proud to partner with Independent Picture House to present a family film series in Spangler Library this summer! ...

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 ...

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 ...

Star Wars Summer Movie Series

The Town of Davidson, in partnership with Ben & Jerry’s Davidson, is hosting a free, family-friendly Star Wars Summer Movie ...

11August

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Homeschool Open House

Homeschool Open House at Bach to Rock Huntersville Tuesday, August 11 | 12:00–2:00 PM Calling all homeschool families! Join us for a ...

Immersive Virtual Reality Powered by LBXR: Egypt, Natural History, Space

ON GOING EVENT // TUESDAY - SATURDAY // 12PM - 6PM ET ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS VR Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ ...

Movie Marathon at University City Regional

Join us for our 3-Day Movie Marathon, where we will watch an MCU Spider-Man film everyday leading up to the ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

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 ...

Cursive Handwriting at Davidson Library

You’ve mastered writing in print. Are you ready to learn cursive? Cursive writing is known to enhance fine motor skills, improves ...

Free Tuesday at The Schiel Museum

The second Tuesday of each month from 4-8 PM is FREE TUESDAY at The Schiele, thanks to the generosity of ...

12August

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Learning for Littles at Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

Immersive Virtual Reality Powered by LBXR: Egypt, Natural History, Space

ON GOING EVENT // TUESDAY - SATURDAY // 12PM - 6PM ET ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS VR Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ ...

Now Showing: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days at ImaginOn

ImaginOn is proud to partner with Independent Picture House to present a family film series in Spangler Library this summer! ...

Mega Jump at Big Air

Get Three hours of Jump for only $25

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Play at the Library at Allegra Westbrooks Regional

Come to the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library on Wednesday mornings before Storytime so your child can learn through play with ...

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

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 ...

Anime Fan Club - OCs and Fan Art! at Hickory Grove Library

Are you an Anime fan? Can’t get enough Manga? A Cosplayer extraordinaire or just starting out? Come to Anime Club ...

13August

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Baby Story Time at Davidson Library

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, ...

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 ...

Storytime Social at The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Step into the Explorer's Outpost at The Schiele Museum for mad science fun for little ones! Hear thrilling stories and ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am 
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cost: $3.00
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.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 ...

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 ...

Immersive Virtual Reality Powered by LBXR: Egypt, Natural History, Space

ON GOING EVENT // TUESDAY - SATURDAY // 12PM - 6PM ET ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS VR Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

Summer Reading Finale: Ice Cream Party! at Myers Park Library

Stop by the Myers Park Library to celebrate the end of our Summer Reading program! Enjoy a customizable ice cream ...

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

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 ...

14August

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

CLT Burger Week

Have you been waiting to take a bite out of the Queen City’s burger scene? Ever wondered where the best ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Cost: $8 SPECIALTY BURGERS FROM MORE THAN 20+ RESTAURANTS
  • Website: cltburgerweek.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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

Learning for Littles at Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our free, outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and ...

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 ...

Little Explorers: Unwrapping Chocolate History

Join Levine Museum of the New South for an adventure, Dig In! Little Explorers is here to spark the curiosity ...

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

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 ...

Immersive Virtual Reality Powered by LBXR: Egypt, Natural History, Space

ON GOING EVENT // TUESDAY - SATURDAY // 12PM - 6PM ET ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS VR Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ ...

Mid Day Madness at Big Air

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-4PM for just $15! 3 hours for $15? *This deal is not available ...

Summer Bash: Learning Jungle South Point

Join us for an afternoon of summer fun with your Learning Jungle community! You’re invited to a fun-filled summer celebration at ...

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 ...

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Help your child launch into their future at Countdown to Kindergarten, a FREE family event dedicated to helping rising Kindergarteners ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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

Cosmic Night at Big Air

Every Friday & Saturday night we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Free Summer Concert Series at Field Day Park at Lake Wylie

Concerts will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on four Fridays between May and September 2026, with no concert ...

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 ...

15August

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

CLT Burger Week

Have you been waiting to take a bite out of the Queen City’s burger scene? Ever wondered where the best ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Cost: $8 SPECIALTY BURGERS FROM MORE THAN 20+ RESTAURANTS
  • Website: cltburgerweek.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

Davidson Farmers Market

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

Free Flag Girls Rugby Clinic

Join Girls Rugby for a FREE, high-energy introductory flag rugby clinic for girls in grades 1st–8th! Designed for girls looking ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Friendship Sportsplex – 2310 State Rd 2169, Charlotte, NC 28216
  • Cost: $0
  • Website: girlsrugby.org
  • Category: Free

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, ...

Saturday with Dad at Mountain Island Library

Calling all dads come out and spend time interacting with your children through various activities hosted by library staff 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 ...

Back To School Bash

Join us for our Carnival-Themed Back-to-School Bash! Enjoy a fun-filled day with exciting games, prizes, food, and family-friendly activities. We ...

Circular Saturdays at Innovation Barn

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

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 ...

Gospel According to Tennessee at NarroWay Productions

Inspired by a true family story. A fast-paced, fun dinner show set in East Tennessee Set in 1926 and inspired by a ...

Immersive Virtual Reality Powered by LBXR: Egypt, Natural History, Space

ON GOING EVENT // TUESDAY - SATURDAY // 12PM - 6PM ET ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS VR Blume Studios VR is Blumenthal Arts’ ...

Summer Saturday Movies at West Boulevard Library!

Enjoy family-friendly movies every Saturday at West Boulevard Library. Relax, watch great movies, and connect with your community! Snacks will ...

Back-to-School Bash at Charlotte Premium Outlets

Get ready for a dinosaur adventure full of education, entertainment and excitement at Charlotte Premium Outlets' Back to School Bash. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Charlotte Premium Outlets, 5404 New Fashion Way, Charlotte, NC 28278
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.premiumoutlets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Back to School Bash at KidsStreet Urgent Care Clinic

Get ready to kick off the school year with FUN! Join us for our Back to School Bash filled with ...

Gospel According to Tennessee at NarroWay Productions

Inspired by a true family story. A fast-paced, fun dinner show set in East Tennessee Set in 1926 and inspired by a ...

Cramerton Back to School Bass with Transit Vocal Band

No instruments? No problem! Get ready for a night where the voices are the band! Join us in Downtown Cramerton on ...

Mint Hill Family Fun Nights

Each summer, Mint Hill Events, Inc. hosts a series of Family Fun Nights which include a concert series at Mint ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.minthillevents.org
  • 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

Cosmic Night at Big Air

Every Friday & Saturday night we turn down the lights, turn up the music and fire up the lasers and ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Two locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: $25 for Three hours
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Movie night under the stars at Fourth Ward Park

Enjoy a Halloween movie night under the stars at Fourth Ward Park. The annual 4th Ward Movies series brings family ...

Charlotte FC Home Game at Bank of America Stadium

Come cheer on Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium!

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