Family events & things to do with kids in Charlotte
50+ upcoming family-friendly events in Charlotte, NC, gathered from local museums, libraries, parks, zoos, and venues and updated hourly.
Home of the U.S. National Whitewater Center
Charlotte's Whitewater Center runs race series, river festivals, and outdoor programs on the Catawba River all season, alongside pro sports and family events across the city.
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Free
Free car washes for teachers and school staff all August
Tue, Aug 11
The RipTide Car Wash
MuseumFree
Summer Exhibit: Building Buddies
Tue, Aug 25
ImaginOn
LibraryFree
Teen BINGO
Tue, Aug 25 at 2:30 PM
Independence Regional
LibraryFree
Board Game Hangout
Tue, Aug 25 at 11 AM
Coulwood Community Clubhouse
LibraryFree
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10:15 AM
SouthPark Regional
LibraryFree
Preschool Creating with Books @ The Hut
Tue, Aug 25 at 2 PM
Pineville
LibraryFree
Welcome Back-to-School Party!
Tue, Aug 25 at 4:15 PM
Steele Creek
Live EntertainmentFree
Peter Pan's Neverland Adventure
Tue, Aug 25 at 9:30 AM
ImaginOn
LibraryFree
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 9:30 AM
SouthPark Regional
LibraryFree
Gardening Club
Tue, Aug 25 at 4 PM
Sugar Creek
LibraryFree
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10:15 AM
Mint Hill
LibraryFree
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10:30 AM
ImaginOn
LibraryFree
¡Hora del Cuento! Family Storytime en Español
Tue, Aug 25 at 11:30 AM
South Boulevard
LibraryFree
Tales for Tots: Baby and Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10:30 AM
Sugar Creek
LibraryFree
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10:15 AM
Matthews
OutdoorFree
ASC: Photography Class: Seeing the Light
Tue, Aug 25 at 4:30 PM
University City Regional
LibraryFree
ASL Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 6 PM
Mountain Island
LibraryFree
Allegra Westbrooks Regional: Listen and Move Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 11 AM
Allegra Westbrooks Regional
LibraryFree
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10:30 AM
Independence Regional
LibraryFree
Preschool Storytime: Marvelous Math
Tue, Aug 25 at 2 PM
Matthews
LibraryFree
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 25 at 10 AM
Hickory Grove
LibraryFree
Preschool Storytime: Listen and Move
Tue, Aug 25 at 11:30 AM
ImaginOn
LibraryFree
Teen Debate Club
Tue, Aug 25 at 6:30 PM
Matthews
LibraryFree
Paws to Read
Tue, Aug 25 at 3 PM
North County Regional
LibraryFree
Board Games
Tue, Aug 25 at 4 PM
Mountain Island
LibraryFree
Getting Started with Canva
Tue, Aug 25 at 11 AM
Charlotte Library — Online
LibraryFree
Baby Sensory Playtime
Tue, Aug 25 at 9:30 AM
North County Regional
OutdoorFree
Paws to Read
Tue, Aug 25 at 4 PM
Myers Park
LibraryFree
Getting Started with Gmail
Tue, Aug 25 at 6 PM
South Boulevard
LibraryFree
Loft Leaders Academy - Fall 2026 Application
Tue, Aug 25
Charlotte Library
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Arts & CraftsFree
Queer Art Night: Perler Bead Frames
Tue, Aug 25 at 6 PM
University City Regional
Live Entertainment
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
Tue, Aug 25 at 6:55 PM
Regal Starlight - Charlotte
LibraryFree
Caring for Honeybees
Tue, Aug 25 at 6 PM
South County Regional
LibraryFree
Inkspill! Teen Writing Group
Tue, Aug 25 at 3:30 PM
University City Regional
Food
Hours of Operation
Tue, Aug 25 at 12 AM
U.S. National Whitewater Center
LibraryFree
Pop-up Photography: 1st Day of School Photoshoot
Tue, Aug 25 at 3 PM
ImaginOn
Live Entertainment
Castle in the Sky 40th Anniversary – Studio Ghibli Fest 2026
Tue, Aug 25 at 7 PM
Cinemark Bistro Charlotte
LibraryFree
Preteen Pop-In
Tue, Aug 25 at 3:30 PM
University City Regional
Sports
Charlotte Knights vs. Memphis Redbirds
Tue, Aug 25 at 6:35 PM
Truist Field
LibraryFree
Children's Arabic Tutoring
Wed, Aug 26 at 2 PM
Charlotte Library — Online
LibraryFree
Kitchen Chemistry: The Science Behind Ice Cream
Wed, Aug 26 at 2:30 PM
Independence Regional
Outdoor
Josh Groban: Stage, Screen and Symphony MOVED TO BELK THEATER
Wed, Aug 26 at 8 PM
Truliant Amphitheater
Arts & CraftsFree
Morning Makers: A Family Art Class
Wed, Aug 26 at 10 AM
North County Regional
Arts & CraftsFree
Birkdale Buds -- free children's activities
Wed, Aug 26 at 10:30 AM
Birkdale Village
OutdoorFree
Nature Crochet and Crafts
Wed, Aug 26 at 2:30 PM
McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
LibraryFree
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
Wed, Aug 26 at 11 AM
Cornelius
LibraryFree
Free Play at the Library
Wed, Aug 26 at 10:15 AM
Allegra Westbrooks Regional
LibraryFree
Baby Storytime: Baby & Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 26 at 11:15 AM
Matthews
LibraryFree
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 26 at 11:15 AM
Mint Hill
LibraryFree
Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 26 at 9:15 AM
Matthews
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