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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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Pineville’s Music on Main outdoor concert series

Don't miss the free Pineville’s Music on Main outdoor concert series, held every Thursday from April 3 to May 8, ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Waterfront Wonders: Insects

Drop by the Waterfront any time between 9:30am-11:30am to discover the wonders of nature! Interact with an engaging educational station ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

University City Food Truck Friday

Mark your calendars! Every Friday night from now to December 19th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, we’re bringing the best ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

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 ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Breakfast with the Birds

Join us for Breakfast with the Birds, a special program at the Carolina Raptor Center on April 15th, May 3rd, ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER: 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Cost: Tickets are available for $35 for adults and $25 for children aged 12 and under. CRC members receive a $5 discount on each ticket.
  • Website: carolinaraptorcenter.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Come Together

Come Together is a fun, energetic, and interactive show that explores conflict and what happens when we choose to come ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Marion Diehl Recreation Center (2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: artsandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Donkey Meet & Greet

Come meet and learn about the donkeys who live in our donkey pasture! To reach the donkey pasture from Dairy Barn ...

Sunday Funday at Top Golf

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TOPGOLF Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the last day of the week into your new favorite. ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Front Poch Sunday

It’s a block party and a shop-local extravaganza. Front Porch Sundays bring a whole new meaning to Sunday Funday. Shop ...

15TH ANNUAL “KINGS DRIVE ART WALK

Since the fall of 1964, Festival in the Park has brought Charlotteans from all walks of life together to enjoy ...

Somethings Brewing: A Fusion Jam Session

We’re kicking off Somethings Brewing, a fusion jam session presented by the insanely talented folks behind Oof!

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28208
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Half Day at Top Golf

ALL THE GOLF. HALF THE COST. EVERY TUESDAY. We got a soft spot for the humble Tuesday. Not quite hump day, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: half-off game play every Tuesday at Topgolf.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Piano Lessons

Free Piano Lessons

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Cornelius Location (Northern Regional Center) Tuesdays (5:30pm & 6:30pm)
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: artsandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Ballantyne Farmers Market at Brixham Park

Free Fresh Market Check out the Ballantyne Farmers Market at Brixham Park on the first Wednesday of each month, April - ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 15810 Ballantyne Medical Place, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Website: www.goballantyne.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Pineville’s Music on Main outdoor concert series

Don't miss the free Pineville’s Music on Main outdoor concert series, held every Thursday from April 3 to May 8, ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

University City Food Truck Friday

Mark your calendars! Every Friday night from now to December 19th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, we’re bringing the best ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

FlutterBy Grand Opening

The beloved FlutterBy Butterfly Habitat is returning to Catawba Science Center on May 10th! Every three years, this exhibit sees ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Matthews Summerfest

Join us for our 17th annual intro to summer! MATTHEWS SUMMERFEST, presented by Novant Health - Matthews Medical Center! Friday, May 9th ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Stumptown Park: 120 S.Trade Street Matthews NC 28105
  • Cost: Friday Night: Get a $30 wristband for All-You-Can-Ride Night in the Carnival!! *Back in 2025! Craft beer vendors (Seaboard Brewing, Southern Range, and Edge City) will be selling beer on site. Beer is to be purchased and consumed within the event footpri
  • Website: matthewsnc.municipalone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Clay Matters Spring 2025 Pottery Festival

Spring is almost here… which means we’re getting ready for the Carolina Clay Matters Spring Pottery Festival! ✨ Come experience the ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: THE FORD BUILDING 400 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC 28206
  • Cost: FREE admission
  • Website: camp.nc
  • Category: Family Fun

Sunday Funday at Top Golf

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TOPGOLF Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the last day of the week into your new favorite. ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Birkdale Village Commons Market

Discover the best of local shopping at the Birkdale Village Commons Market, happening every second Sunday from March through October! Curated ...

Somethings Brewing: A Fusion Jam Session

We’re kicking off Somethings Brewing, a fusion jam session presented by the insanely talented folks behind Oof!

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28208
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Half Day at Top Golf

ALL THE GOLF. HALF THE COST. EVERY TUESDAY. We got a soft spot for the humble Tuesday. Not quite hump day, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: half-off game play every Tuesday at Topgolf.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Free Workshop Series

Refresh and recharge by participating in Ballantyne Breaks, a drop-in-style monthly event that aims to inspire, engage, and motivate. Held ...

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 15810 Ballantyne Medical Place, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.goballantyne.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Italian Festival

Our patron, Saint Philip Neri, known as the “Apostle of Joy,” set an example for us as we show and ...

University City Food Truck Friday

Mark your calendars! Every Friday night from now to December 19th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, we’re bringing the best ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Italian Festival

Our patron, Saint Philip Neri, known as the “Apostle of Joy,” set an example for us as we show and ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

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 ...

Bike Through History and Nation

Let’s bike and learn about the history and nature around us. Join us for a scenic bike ride across the ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Location President James K. Polk State Historic Site 12031 Lancaster Highway
  • Cost: FREE - Suggested donation $2 - $5
  • Website: www.jameskpolk.net
  • Category: Family Fun

Charlotte Asian Festival and Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival

The Charlotte Asian Festival and Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival are Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Ramsey Creek Park on Lake ...

Sunday Funday at Top Golf

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TOPGOLF Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the last day of the week into your new favorite. ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Open swim at Carrigans Farm

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry is the perfect way to cool off in the summer. Located about thirty ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Cost: Reserve your tickets now by paying a $5 per person deposit. The balance of admission, an additional $25 per person, is due on arrival. Only CASH is accepted for the balance of admission: No credit / no debit / no ATM. Check website to see the daily rate.
  • Website: www.carriganfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Half Day at Top Golf

ALL THE GOLF. HALF THE COST. EVERY TUESDAY. We got a soft spot for the humble Tuesday. Not quite hump day, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: half-off game play every Tuesday at Topgolf.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

IKEA Movie Night

Join us on April 11, for IKEA movie night! We will be showing a kid-friendly movie in honor of Earth ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.ikea.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

SouthPark After 5

Thursdays in SouthPark just got better. Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming to Symphony ...

University City Food Truck Friday

Mark your calendars! Every Friday night from now to December 19th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, we’re bringing the best ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Meklenburg Parks and Recreation- Splash Pads & Pools Opening Weekend

Splash parks open for the season! Find all the local parks to stay cool this summer!

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Open swim at Carrigans Farm

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry is the perfect way to cool off in the summer. Located about thirty ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Cost: Reserve your tickets now by paying a $5 per person deposit. The balance of admission, an additional $25 per person, is due on arrival. Only CASH is accepted for the balance of admission: No credit / no debit / no ATM. Check website to see the daily rate.
  • Website: www.carriganfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sunday Funday at Top Golf

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TOPGOLF Sunday = Funday at Topgolf. We’re turning the last day of the week into your new favorite. ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: $30 per hour, per bay, all day, every Sunday.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Camden Commons

Enjoy great vibes, good tunes, and local eats in South End. Camden Commons isn’t your typical neighborhood hang out. We are ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Open swim at Carrigans Farm

Swimming in a deep, refreshing natural quarry is the perfect way to cool off in the summer. Located about thirty ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115
  • Cost: Reserve your tickets now by paying a $5 per person deposit. The balance of admission, an additional $25 per person, is due on arrival. Only CASH is accepted for the balance of admission: No credit / no debit / no ATM. Check website to see the daily rate.
  • Website: www.carriganfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Half Day at Top Golf

ALL THE GOLF. HALF THE COST. EVERY TUESDAY. We got a soft spot for the humble Tuesday. Not quite hump day, ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Two Locations in The Charlotte Area
  • Cost: half-off game play every Tuesday at Topgolf.
  • Website: topgolf.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Storytime at ImagineON

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

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Hare & Tortoise at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s fable. Hare & Tortoise is a story about racing, opposites, ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte - 300 E 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Storytime at ImagineON

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

University City Food Truck Friday

Mark your calendars! Every Friday night from now to December 19th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, we’re bringing the best ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Hare & Tortoise at Children's Theatre of Charlotte

Meet two competing friends in this fantastic adaptation of Aesop’s fable. Hare & Tortoise is a story about racing, opposites, ...

  • 9:30 am
  • Location: Children's Theatre of Charlotte - 300 E 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: ctcharlotte.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Alpaca Hug Tour - 3 years of age are free

Serenity Alpacas offers a unique 1-hour interactive "alpaca hugs" experience, where you will have personal encounters throughout your tour with ...

Tianyu Lights Festival

From April 18 to June 22, experience a glowing night with the Tianyu Lights Festival at Concord Mills in Charlotte ...

Caffeine and Chrome

You won't want to miss Caffeine and Chrome! Join Gateway Classic Cars in one of our 20 showrooms for our ...

FREE Soccer Festival – Hosted by CRFC

Join us for a day of fun, games, and community at our annual CRFC Soccer Festival! All youth players, families, and ...

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