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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

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


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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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North End Farmers Market

Fresh local food comes to Charlotte, NC’s Camp North End every Wednesday evening. Farmers, ranchers, and food artisans, along with ...

  • 4:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Camp North End - 1701 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 20216
  • Cost: No cost to enter
  • Website: northendmarketclt.com
  • Category: Free

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

Stroll and Roll at Kate's Skate

Bring your trikes, skates, push toys, strollers, etc.. INCLUDES: Skate rental, Skate Mate, & Play Gym SNACK SPECIALS AVAILABLE MOM GROUPS ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 14500 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 and Kate's Skating Rink, 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cost: Admission $5
  • Website: www.katesonline.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

IKEA Charlotte Tent Sale

Charlotte Tent Sale - Up To 70% off Selected Items We're doing a little bit of spring cleaning- IKEA style! Join ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
  • Website: www.ikea.com
  • Category: Other

Jiggy with Piggy Festival

Jiggy with Piggy Festival We are celebrating 10 years of Jiggy with the Piggy! The festival returns in 2024 for ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe, 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.
  • Website: www.kannapolisnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

IKEA Charlotte Tent Sale

Charlotte Tent Sale - Up To 70% off Selected Items We're doing a little bit of spring cleaning- IKEA style! Join ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
  • Website: www.ikea.com
  • Category: Other

Jiggy with Piggy Festival

Jiggy with Piggy Festival We are celebrating 10 years of Jiggy with the Piggy! The festival returns in 2024 for ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe, 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.
  • Website: www.kannapolisnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Food Truck Friday at Sycamore Brewing

Head to Sycamore every Friday for a rotating line up of food trucks!

Jiggy with Piggy Festival

Jiggy with Piggy Festival We are celebrating 10 years of Jiggy with the Piggy! The festival returns in 2024 for ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe, 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.
  • Website: www.kannapolisnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

IKEA Charlotte Tent Sale

Charlotte Tent Sale - Up To 70% off Selected Items We're doing a little bit of spring cleaning- IKEA style! Join ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
  • Website: www.ikea.com
  • Category: Other

Free admission to Matthews Heritage Museum first Saturday of month

Many people know that Caleb Bradham, a pharmacist in New Bern invented Brad’s Drink in the late 1880s, later to ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 232 North Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105
  • Cost: FREE
  • Category: Family Fun

Free museum admission

Free museum admission first weekend of month for Bank of America and Merrill customers These are the museums that are participating. Mint ...

Jiggy with Piggy Festival

Jiggy with Piggy Festival We are celebrating 10 years of Jiggy with the Piggy! The festival returns in 2024 for ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: North Carolina Research Campus Horseshoe, 150 N Research Campus Drive, Kannapolis.
  • Website: www.kannapolisnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

IKEA Charlotte Tent Sale

Charlotte Tent Sale - Up To 70% off Selected Items We're doing a little bit of spring cleaning- IKEA style! Join ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
  • Website: www.ikea.com
  • Category: Other

UPTOWN FUNK || CENTER CITY TOUR

Join us for a 1 hour guided 1 mile walking loop through the heart of Charlotte! If new to the Queen ...

IKEA Charlotte Tent Sale

Charlotte Tent Sale - Up To 70% off Selected Items We're doing a little bit of spring cleaning- IKEA style! Join ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: IKEA Charlotte, 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
  • Website: www.ikea.com
  • Category: Other

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

Open Gym Ninja Nation

Open gym is a non-instructional time for anyone to practice whatever they would like; to be creative and have a ...

Half-Price Tuesday's at Topgolf

We’re showing Tuesday some serious love. Game play is now half price every Tuesday for a limited time at participating ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Top Golf has two locations: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr. Charlotte, NC / 9110 Drivers Way, Charlotte,NC
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

EXPLORING CREATIVE ARTS

Enrich your creative self with mindfulness. Integrating artistic genres to enhance your creative journey including intuitive movement, mindful doodles, automatic ...

  • 11:30 am
  • Location: Berewick Recreation Center (5910 Dixie River Road, Charlotte, NC 28278)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: artsandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

North End Farmers Market

Fresh local food comes to Charlotte, NC’s Camp North End every Wednesday evening. Farmers, ranchers, and food artisans, along with ...

  • 4:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Camp North End - 1701 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 20216
  • Cost: No cost to enter
  • Website: northendmarketclt.com
  • Category: Free

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

Stroll and Roll at Kate's Skate

Bring your trikes, skates, push toys, strollers, etc.. INCLUDES: Skate rental, Skate Mate, & Play Gym SNACK SPECIALS AVAILABLE MOM GROUPS ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 14500 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 and Kate's Skating Rink, 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cost: Admission $5
  • Website: www.katesonline.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

Playtime!

Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to ...

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

UPTOWN FUNK || CENTER CITY TOUR

Join us for a 1 hour guided 1 mile walking loop through the heart of Charlotte! If new to the Queen ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Food Truck Friday at Sycamore Brewing

Head to Sycamore every Friday for a rotating line up of food trucks!

Family Storytime (Outdoor) - SouthPark Regional Library

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

Family Storytime (Outdoor) - Imaginon

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

Spring Horse Show at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Horse Shows at the Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ provide entertainment and enrichment for equestrian students and the community! Held in both ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Greenway Stables 1046 Horse Road Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • Cost: A parking fee of $5 per car applies for members and participant families. Parking for non-members and spectators who do not have family participating in the show is $15 per car.
  • Website: www.ascgreenway.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

South End Market at Atherton Mill

Buy your groceries, or discover something new, at the South End Farmer’s Market, happening every Saturday at Atherton Mill from ...

Saturday Cartoons! Free for families!

Every month – on the 2nd Saturday – we will be doing FREE cartoons for families in the morning. Free milk ...

BeachFest Matthews

BFest logo 2019 No Pets or Outside Alcohol Allowed at Special Events per Town Ordinance Join us for our 16th Annual - ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

UPTOWN FUNK || CENTER CITY TOUR

Join us for a 1 hour guided 1 mile walking loop through the heart of Charlotte! If new to the Queen ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Cost: Cost: Included with visit to DSBG, Moms FREE
  • Website: dsbg.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

Open Gym Ninja Nation

Open gym is a non-instructional time for anyone to practice whatever they would like; to be creative and have a ...

Half-Price Tuesday's at Topgolf

We’re showing Tuesday some serious love. Game play is now half price every Tuesday for a limited time at participating ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Top Golf has two locations: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr. Charlotte, NC / 9110 Drivers Way, Charlotte,NC
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

North End Farmers Market

Fresh local food comes to Charlotte, NC’s Camp North End every Wednesday evening. Farmers, ranchers, and food artisans, along with ...

  • 4:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Camp North End - 1701 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 20216
  • Cost: No cost to enter
  • Website: northendmarketclt.com
  • Category: Free

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

Stroll and Roll at Kate's Skate

Bring your trikes, skates, push toys, strollers, etc.. INCLUDES: Skate rental, Skate Mate, & Play Gym SNACK SPECIALS AVAILABLE MOM GROUPS ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 14500 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 and Kate's Skating Rink, 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cost: Admission $5
  • Website: www.katesonline.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Playtime!

Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to ...

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Food Truck Friday at Sycamore Brewing

Head to Sycamore every Friday for a rotating line up of food trucks!

Family Storytime (Outdoor) - SouthPark Regional Library

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

Family Storytime (Outdoor) - Imaginon

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

Krispy Kreme Show us your “All Dolly'd Up”- Dress like Dolly Parton, or sing a Dolly song, for a free doughnut

This Saturday, May 18th at all participating Krispy Kreme retail locations, we’re inviting guests to get All Dolly’d Up for ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

South End Market at Atherton Mill

Buy your groceries, or discover something new, at the South End Farmer’s Market, happening every Saturday at Atherton Mill from ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Cars and Coffee Concord

Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts FREE monthly "cruise-in" style events! From 8-11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month, the ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Historic Spencer Shops Train Show

Fun for the Whole Family! The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train ...

UPTOWN FUNK || CENTER CITY TOUR

Join us for a 1 hour guided 1 mile walking loop through the heart of Charlotte! If new to the Queen ...

Table & Twine Delivers Chef-Prepared, Ready-to-Heat Memorial Day Dishes

Table & Twine's Memorial Day menu is the perfect solution for your holiday weekend: build your own package to serve ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

The Quarry. Open Swim at Carrigan Farms

Open Swim begins May 18th! Dates through June 2nd are bookable now with more dates coming soon. Swimming in a deep, ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, NC.
  • Cost: $25.00 per person. Cash Only
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Half-Price Tuesday's at Topgolf

We’re showing Tuesday some serious love. Game play is now half price every Tuesday for a limited time at participating ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Top Golf has two locations: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr. Charlotte, NC / 9110 Drivers Way, Charlotte,NC
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

North End Farmers Market

Fresh local food comes to Charlotte, NC’s Camp North End every Wednesday evening. Farmers, ranchers, and food artisans, along with ...

  • 4:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Camp North End - 1701 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 20216
  • Cost: No cost to enter
  • Website: northendmarketclt.com
  • Category: Free

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Stroll and Roll at Kate's Skate

Bring your trikes, skates, push toys, strollers, etc.. INCLUDES: Skate rental, Skate Mate, & Play Gym SNACK SPECIALS AVAILABLE MOM GROUPS ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 14500 E Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 and Kate's Skating Rink, 1151 Skating Rink Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cost: Admission $5
  • Website: www.katesonline.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Playtime!

Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to ...

Birkdale Big Screen

Enjoy games, series, tournaments and more on our big screen! Screenings are free for all visitors and seating is ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Carowinds: Free admission for military members

Carowinds Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel During Memorial Day Weekend

Hendrick Homecoming

Hendrick Motorsports is excited to announce it will host "Hendrick Homecoming" on May 24-25, 2024. The free 40th anniversary fan ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Food Truck Friday at Sycamore Brewing

Head to Sycamore every Friday for a rotating line up of food trucks!

Suds & Salutes Memorial Day BBQ

Suds & Salutes Memorial Day Weekend BBQ with FREE Hot Dogs at Sugar Creek Brewing, more

Carowinds: Free admission for military members

Carowinds Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel During Memorial Day Weekend

Hendrick Homecoming

Hendrick Motorsports is excited to announce it will host "Hendrick Homecoming" on May 24-25, 2024. The free 40th anniversary fan ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Carowinds: Free admission for military members

Carowinds Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel During Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Celebration Whitewater Center

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

  • 8:00 am
  • Location: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Cost: FREE admission | parking is $12
  • Website: center.whitewater.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Sensory Friendly Movie Screening: Minions: A Bug's Life

Another sensory friendly showing! This time, we will be showing Ratatouille at Ayrsley Grand Cinemas all are welcome to this ...

Carowinds: Free admission for military members

Carowinds Offers Free Admission to Military Personnel During Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day program at Cornelius

Each Memorial Day, the Town and American Legion Post 86 invite everyone to honor our nation’s servicemen and women who ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cain Center for the Arts (21348 Catawba Ave)
  • Category: Holiday Events

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Memorial Day ceremony - Waxhaw

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. ...

Half-Price Tuesday's at Topgolf

We’re showing Tuesday some serious love. Game play is now half price every Tuesday for a limited time at participating ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Top Golf has two locations: 8024 Savoy Corporate Dr. Charlotte, NC / 9110 Drivers Way, Charlotte,NC
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Lil' Bit Fit Time

Lil' Bit Fit Time is a Parent-led open play time in our facility for you and your Lil' Bit (Toddler). ...

Pigs is Pigs

Cuteness is on overload in this humorous story where guinea pigs steal the show. When a package arrives at a ...

North End Farmers Market

Fresh local food comes to Charlotte, NC’s Camp North End every Wednesday evening. Farmers, ranchers, and food artisans, along with ...

  • 4:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Camp North End - 1701 North Graham Street Charlotte, NC 20216
  • Cost: No cost to enter
  • Website: northendmarketclt.com
  • Category: Free

FREE PIANO LESSONS

Presented by B Music Youth When: Wednesdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm (Ages 13-18) / Thursdays 5:30pm (Ages 5-12) & 6:30pm ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Pigs is Pigs

Cuteness is on overload in this humorous story where guinea pigs steal the show. When a package arrives at a ...

Playtime!

Drop into the Spangler Library for self-directed fun with educational toys and manipulatives. Enjoy this dedicated time and space to ...

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Pigs is Pigs

Cuteness is on overload in this humorous story where guinea pigs steal the show. When a package arrives at a ...

Food Truck Friday at Sycamore Brewing

Head to Sycamore every Friday for a rotating line up of food trucks!

Big League Fun Baseball Exhibit

BLF is an engaging exhibit experience that emphasizes the science and math behind baseball! Get ready for fun collaborations with ...

Family Storytime (Outdoor) - Imaginon

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