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Charlotte Family Events Calendar

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Fresh Air Hour!

Breathe in the beauty of the Greenway during Fresh Air Hour! Join us at the Lake Haigler Entrance on the ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 2573 Lake Haigler Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • Cost: Fresh Air Hour is open to non-members at no cost
  • Website: www.ascgreenway.org
  • Category: Free

Free class with Charlotte Cirque & Dance: Partner Acrobatics

Berewick Recreation Center Steele Creek Area Tuesdays 6pm - 6:50pm: Juggling 101, Ages 6+ 7pm - 7:50pm: African Dance, Ages 8+ Thursdays 6pm - 6:50pm: ...

SCNP: Birding at Stevens Creek

Step out onto the trails as we explore the preserve and search the skies for our beloved winged friends. From ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Chess Programs at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Children will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics, and test their ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Whitewater Film Series

Whitewater is proud to host the Whitewater Film Series each Friday in April and October. Featuring outdoor lifestyle films from ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: US Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
  • Cost: No ticket or pass is required to access the Whitewater Center property, though the Whitewater Center charges a parking fee for guests who enter the facility by automobile. Daily Parking Fee: $12 per vehicle Oversized vehicles: $25
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Free

South End Farmers Market

Interested in the perfect Saturday morning at Atherton? Follow the sweet scent of fresh bread to the Rail Trail, where ...

First Friday Gallery Crawl

South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Multiple locations in the Charlotte Area
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

SCNP: Geocache Charlotte 2025 Wrap-Up Celebration

Were you part of Geocache Charlotte 2025? Did you discover a geocache during the challenge? Now that it’s over, it's ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Birkdale Buds

Adventure awaits your little one at our weekly Birkdale Buds featuring a variety of interactive events! Bring your pre-school aged little ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Website: birkdalevillage.com
  • Category: Free

Free Art Kits: Clay Lion at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph to pick up a free all-ages project to create at home. This month, use modeling clay ...

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 420 South Tryon Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.bechtler.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-337-2000
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Free Art Kits: Clay Lion at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph to pick up a free all-ages project to create at home. This month, use modeling clay ...

Chess Programs at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Children will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics, and test their ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Whitewater Film Series

Whitewater is proud to host the Whitewater Film Series each Friday in April and October. Featuring outdoor lifestyle films from ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: US Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
  • Cost: No ticket or pass is required to access the Whitewater Center property, though the Whitewater Center charges a parking fee for guests who enter the facility by automobile. Daily Parking Fee: $12 per vehicle Oversized vehicles: $25
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Free

South End Farmers Market

Interested in the perfect Saturday morning at Atherton? Follow the sweet scent of fresh bread to the Rail Trail, where ...

Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics

Charlotte Aquatics invites parents and caregivers with babies and preschoolers (ages 6 months to 5 years) to their free water ...

Free Art Kits: Clay Lion at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph to pick up a free all-ages project to create at home. This month, use modeling clay ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Free Saturday Morning Cartoons at Independent Picture House (plus free milk and cookies!)

Join us for free family cartoons on the 2nd Saturday of each month! The next showing is on May 10, ...

Kids Zone at JC Penny

FREE crafts for kids, extra savings for parents Kids get a FREE: Craft, ID badge & lanyard Collector's pin each month + Craft ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Various Locations in the Charlotte area
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.jcpenney.com
  • Category: Free

Free Art Kits: Clay Lion at Mint Museum Randolph

Visit Mint Museum Randolph to pick up a free all-ages project to create at home. This month, use modeling clay ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Duke Energy FREE Museum Admission at The Schiele

Thanks to the support of Duke Energy, museum admission is free for everyone on the second Tuesday of each month! There ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1500 EAST GARRISON BOULEVARD • GASTONIA, NC 28054
  • Cost: FREE Planetarium shows are available for $5 per person.
  • Website: www.schielemuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Birkdale Buds

Adventure awaits your little one at our weekly Birkdale Buds featuring a variety of interactive events! Bring your pre-school aged little ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Website: birkdalevillage.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.ganttcenter.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-337-2000
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 420 South Tryon Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.bechtler.org
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Chess Programs at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Children will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics, and test their ...

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Whitewater Film Series

Whitewater is proud to host the Whitewater Film Series each Friday in April and October. Featuring outdoor lifestyle films from ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: US Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
  • Cost: No ticket or pass is required to access the Whitewater Center property, though the Whitewater Center charges a parking fee for guests who enter the facility by automobile. Daily Parking Fee: $12 per vehicle Oversized vehicles: $25
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Free

South End Farmers Market

Interested in the perfect Saturday morning at Atherton? Follow the sweet scent of fresh bread to the Rail Trail, where ...

Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics

Charlotte Aquatics invites parents and caregivers with babies and preschoolers (ages 6 months to 5 years) to their free water ...

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Cars and Coffee Concord

Get ready for some family fun with awesome cars! Charlotte Motor Speedway (5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord) is hosting a monthly ...

SCNP: Toddlers on the Trails (TOTs) Hike

Strap your little one to your body (or in an off-road stroller) and hit the trail to experience nature at ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

DIY-U Kids' Workshop by Lowe's - Spinning Trinket Box

Calling all Builders! DIY-U Kids' Workshop by Lowe's offers fun, hands-on projects that teach kids essential building skills. Register using your ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Participating Locations
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Build a LEGO® Ninjago® - Thunderfang and take it home with you!

LEGO® Ninjago® Thunderfang make and take event is intended for participants aged 6+ years. The LEGO® Ninjago® Thunderfang model will ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: LEGO Store South Park Mall: 4400 Sharon Road M05 Charlotte North Carolina 28211
  • Cost: FREE - A limited quantity will be available.
  • Website: www.lego.com
  • Category: Free

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Party in the Park at the Mint

Enjoy a festive afternoon with food trucks, live music, and a cash bar on the front terrace, plus free museum ...

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Mint Museum Randolph 2730 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Birkdale Buds

Adventure awaits your little one at our weekly Birkdale Buds featuring a variety of interactive events! Bring your pre-school aged little ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Website: birkdalevillage.com
  • Category: Free
  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 2245 Dave Lyle Blvd Rock Hill, SC 29730
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 420 South Tryon Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.bechtler.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-337-2000
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Free Toddler Music Class for Child & Adult

Free Toddler Music Fun at Coffee Republic (Denver, NC)! Join us for a FREE Parent & Toddler Music Class at Coffee ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Coffee Republic, 17 N Pilot Knob Rd Unit A, Denver, NC 28037
  • Cost: 0.00
  • Website: online.bachtorock.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Whitewater Film Series

Whitewater is proud to host the Whitewater Film Series each Friday in April and October. Featuring outdoor lifestyle films from ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: US Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
  • Cost: No ticket or pass is required to access the Whitewater Center property, though the Whitewater Center charges a parking fee for guests who enter the facility by automobile. Daily Parking Fee: $12 per vehicle Oversized vehicles: $25
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Free

South End Farmers Market

Interested in the perfect Saturday morning at Atherton? Follow the sweet scent of fresh bread to the Rail Trail, where ...

Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics

Charlotte Aquatics invites parents and caregivers with babies and preschoolers (ages 6 months to 5 years) to their free water ...

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

SCNP: World Turtle Day

Happy World Turtle Day! Have you ever wondered what secrets turtles are hiding within their shells? Well, wonder no more ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Center
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: parkandrec.com
  • Category: Free

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Birkdale Buds

Adventure awaits your little one at our weekly Birkdale Buds featuring a variety of interactive events! Bring your pre-school aged little ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Website: birkdalevillage.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.ganttcenter.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Levine Center for the Arts 500 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 704-337-2000
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.mintmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 420 South Tryon Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.bechtler.org
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Whitewater Film Series

Whitewater is proud to host the Whitewater Film Series each Friday in April and October. Featuring outdoor lifestyle films from ...

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: US Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
  • Cost: No ticket or pass is required to access the Whitewater Center property, though the Whitewater Center charges a parking fee for guests who enter the facility by automobile. Daily Parking Fee: $12 per vehicle Oversized vehicles: $25
  • Website: whitewater.org
  • Category: Free

South End Farmers Market

Interested in the perfect Saturday morning at Atherton? Follow the sweet scent of fresh bread to the Rail Trail, where ...

Free Weekly Water Playgroup for Babies & Preschoolers at Charlotte Aquatics

Charlotte Aquatics invites parents and caregivers with babies and preschoolers (ages 6 months to 5 years) to their free water ...

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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

Kids & Families Classes - Apple Southpark Mall

Hey Charlotte families! Get creative and learn something new at your local Apple Store in SouthPark! We offer engaging programs ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: www.apple.com
  • Category: Free
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