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Charlotte Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 Charlotte Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Charlotte area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit an Event

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May

Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.

Events and programs for families with kids with special needs.

Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.

Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Family friendly shows and concerts.

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions and casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18; and tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams.

One time classes open to kids and families.

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Holiday events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

UNION’S GOT TALENT

Lanti Performing Arts and the Town of Indian Trail Parks & Rec are thrilled to be hosting the 1st Annual ...

FBCIT Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale

First Baptist Church Indian Trail Preschool Ministry hosts their annual Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale. Friday, April 30, 9 a.m. - ...

Strawberry Picking at Carrigan Farms

The peak time for strawberry picking is from May 4th until May 12th. For the best picking, come between those ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

UNION’S GOT TALENT

Lanti Performing Arts and the Town of Indian Trail Parks & Rec are thrilled to be hosting the 1st Annual ...

May Front Porch Sundays - local shopping, beer, and more

It's time to get back to supporting our local businesses! Head out to Sycamore Brewing for a weekend filled with ice ...

UNION’S GOT TALENT

Lanti Performing Arts and the Town of Indian Trail Parks & Rec are thrilled to be hosting the 1st Annual ...

RCNP: Owlet Nature Play Date

Welcome all families! Get reconnected to nature, one another, and witness the wonder of child-led play and self-discovery. Every month ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

UNION’S GOT TALENT

Lanti Performing Arts and the Town of Indian Trail Parks & Rec are thrilled to be hosting the 1st Annual ...

Turtle Rescuer at at SEA LIFE

It’s your time to be a hero! Learn how to save the day for a sea turtle from May 1st ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

UNION’S GOT TALENT

Lanti Performing Arts and the Town of Indian Trail Parks & Rec are thrilled to be hosting the 1st Annual ...

Musical Theatre Classes

Students receive instruction in acting, singing, dancing and basic theatrical techniques in an experience that culminates with live performance of ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: NarroWay Theatre & Conference Center
  • Cost: $200.00
  • Website: narroway.net
  • Category: Classes

Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center

Looking for a highly interactive, educational, and fun experience? The Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center (MDC) addresses one of ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Charlotte Premium Outlets - 5404 New Fashion Way, Charlotte, NC 28278
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: globalwatercenter.org
  • Category: Free

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Music at the Met

Join Metropolitan every Thursday evening for live music on the patio by the the greenway! Guests are welcome to bring ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: www.eventvesta.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center

Looking for a highly interactive, educational, and fun experience? The Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center (MDC) addresses one of ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Charlotte Premium Outlets - 5404 New Fashion Way, Charlotte, NC 28278
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: globalwatercenter.org
  • Category: Free

Mother's Day Celebration! at Fit4Mom Lake Norman

It has been a long year, and we are so excited to get to celebrate Mother's Day in a BIG ...

Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center

Looking for a highly interactive, educational, and fun experience? The Global Water Center’s Mobile Discovery Center (MDC) addresses one of ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Charlotte Premium Outlets - 5404 New Fashion Way, Charlotte, NC 28278
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: globalwatercenter.org
  • Category: Free

AGOC: Learn to Ride and Helmet Give-Away

Come by Arbor Glen Outreach Center for a socially distanced Learn to Ride Event! Throughout the time period listed, you ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

SCNP world Migratory Bird Day Hike

Search high and low for spring migrants on World Migratory Bird Day. This year's theme is "Sing, Fly, Soar - ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Mother’s Day Tea at Flour Power

Join us for a very special English style Mother’s Day Tea at Flour Power! Dress up in your tea-party best ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: Charlotte Quail Corners 8438 Park Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
  • Website: www.flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mother's Day with Tupelo Honey

Your mom deserves a hand-crafted cocktail *almost* as beautiful as she is. Treat her to our "Peach Don't Kill My ...

Mother's Day with Tupelo Honey

Your mom deserves a hand-crafted cocktail *almost* as beautiful as she is. Treat her to our "Peach Don't Kill My ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Celebrate mom with Romano's Macaroni Grill

Show Mom the love this Mother's Day. Take 25% off all digital gift cards. Use code "TREATMOM" online. Visit http://bit.ly/macgiftcards ...

Owlet Nature Play Date

Welcome all families! Get reconnected to nature, one another, and witness the wonder of child-led play and self-discovery. Every month ...

Turtle Rescuer at at SEA LIFE

It’s your time to be a hero! Learn how to save the day for a sea turtle from May 1st ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Turtle Rescuer at at SEA LIFE

It’s your time to be a hero! Learn how to save the day for a sea turtle from May 1st ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

SCNP Snake Feeding

Have you ever seen a snake eat? Have ever wondered how they catch and consume prey without hands? Quench your ...

Musical Theatre Classes

Students receive instruction in acting, singing, dancing and basic theatrical techniques in an experience that culminates with live performance of ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: NarroWay Theatre & Conference Center
  • Cost: $200.00
  • Website: narroway.net
  • Category: Classes

Turtle Rescuer at at SEA LIFE

It’s your time to be a hero! Learn how to save the day for a sea turtle from May 1st ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Music at the Met

Join Metropolitan every Thursday evening for live music on the patio by the the greenway! Guests are welcome to bring ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: www.eventvesta.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Uptown Farmers Market

Shop from over 40 vendors selling fresh fruits and veggies, meat and poultry, and artisan foods and baked goods. 8am ...

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Motor Speedway special STEAM event at zMAX DRAGWAY

CALLING ALL Cabarrus County Schools! Don't miss our special STEAM event at zMAX DRAGWAY on May 14. Learn more at ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Messy Ones Art Classes, Ages 2-4

Come express yourself and get messy with us at Messy Ones Art Classes, Ages 2-4! Every Saturday beginning May 15, ...

MCRC: Learn to Ride and Helmet Give-Away

Come by Mallard Creek Recreation Center for a socially distanced Learn to Ride Event! Throughout the time period listed, you ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Cartoons & Coffee: Doc McStuffins with PJ Mask

Bring your kids out to Rea Park on the third Saturday of April, May, June, July and August from 9:00–11:00 ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Sunday Movie at The Percantile and Creamery

All day every Sunday, The Perc is featuring two movies for your enjoyment. Starting at 10:00 AM, we are playing, ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Monthly Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center - Carolina Raptor Center

JANUARY EVENT UPDATE: Because of renewed COVID concerns in Charlotte and statewide, and in compliance with Mecklenburg County Health Department's ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Carolina Raptor Center 6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Monthly Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center

Join us for our monthly Homeschool Days, EVERY 3rd Tuesday, to celebrate learning outdoors and experience fun, educational activities for ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Musical Theatre Classes

Students receive instruction in acting, singing, dancing and basic theatrical techniques in an experience that culminates with live performance of ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: NarroWay Theatre & Conference Center
  • Cost: $200.00
  • Website: narroway.net
  • Category: Classes

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

RIVER JAM

Live music takes place throughout the year at a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in the middle of the world’s largest man-made ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Music at the Met

Join Metropolitan every Thursday evening for live music on the patio by the the greenway! Guests are welcome to bring ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: www.eventvesta.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Carowinds' Park Opening Day

May 22 is Carowinds Reopening Day! Come on Home for Safe, Outdoor Fun! Y’all, we sure have missed you. It’s been ...

HGRC: Learn to Ride and Helmet Give-Away

Come by Hickory Grove Recreation Center for a socially distanced Learn to Ride Event! Throughout the time period listed, you ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Primitive Skills Workshop: Primitive Tattooing

Tattoos have a long and culturally-rich history throughout the world. Participants in this workshop will explore primitive tattoos worldwide, from ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Historic Spencer Shops Train Show

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, ...

Paddle, bike, run. Ortho Carolina (4-mile Mountain Bike Group Ride | featuring Dr. Bryan Saltzman)

There's nothing quite like breaking a sweat in the great outdoors. With the stunning Catawba River right in our own ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Early Explorers: T is for Turtle

Early Explorer programs are at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM and is especially for kids ages 2 - 5 years! ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

The farm at The Schiele Museum

Meet our alpacas & explore the living history and science of agriculture with outdoor exhibits, gardens and live animals. Ticket purchase ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Swim 2021

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are required ...

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse

Celebrate National Barbecue Month at Midwood Smokehouse with the following specials… Weeks 1 & 3 (May 3-9 & May 17-23) ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Music at the Met

Join Metropolitan every Thursday evening for live music on the patio by the the greenway! Guests are welcome to bring ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: METROPOLITAN 1111 Metropolitan Avenue Suite 300, Charlotte, NC.
  • Cost: 0
  • Website: www.eventvesta.com
  • Category: Other, Free

NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

It's a high-speed, truck-tangling extravaganza! The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend at America's Home for ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, North Carolina 28012
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Memorial Day Trail Race

Ease into Memorial Day weekend with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system. Gather your friends and ...

Memorial Day celebration at Whitewater Center

Start the holiday with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system to go with pass activities and ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, North Carolina 28214
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Open Air Market

Welcome to Charlotte Open Air market page. We are located at Eastland Mall in Charlotte, Nc. We strive to provide ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Memorial Day Celebration at USNWC 2021

Start the holiday with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system to go with pass activities and ...

Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim: Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are ...

Open Swim 2021

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry, also known as Open Swim will begin on May 15th. Reservations are required ...

Memorial Day Ceremony at Waxhaw

Memorial Day Ceremony.

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