Family events in Toledo · September 2026
Everything family-friendly on the Toledo calendar for September 2026.
Delmarva Shorebirds vs Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Minor-league baseball: Delmarva Shorebirds vs Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
👶🏻 Toddler Time @ Get Air (Harrisburg)
Special early-morning trampoline time just for toddlers under 46 inches.
Discovery Club
Hands-on STEAM activities for elementary kids at Iredell County Public Library.
Brandi Carlile and The Head and the Heart
Brandi Carlile and The Head and the Heart live at Spectrum Center.
Senators Science Fair - Senators @ FNB Field (Harrisburg)
Senators game featuring hands-on science experiments and STEM activities.
Pre-K Play
Sensory-friendlyMonthly sensory play sessions for preschoolers with rotating themes at Iredell County Public Library.
⚾ ONE YEAR. ONE KIDNEY. ONE BIG CELEBRATION! 💚
Community celebration in Kannapolis—a special one-year anniversary event.
Little Learners
Early learning program for the youngest explorers at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine
Professional soccer match in Charlotte.
Wiggin' Out at the Ballpark - Senators @ FNB Field (Harrisburg)
Senators game celebrating wild wigs and creative hat fashion.
Free Wednesday Evenings
Free evening admission to Mint Museum galleries.
Preschool Storytime
Story time for preschoolers with early literacy & kindergarten-readiness skills at Iredell County Public Library.
Nerd Alliance
Fandom, escapes, button-making & geeky fun for kids & teens at Iredell County Public Library's Nerd Alliance.
Jack Harlow and James Savage
Rap/hip-hop concert at downtown Charlotte venue.
Baby Storytime
Early literacy storytime for babies and caregivers, ages 0–18 months.
Parents Night Out: Game Night (Ages 8+) @ Code Ninjas (Mechanicsburg)
Supervised game night for kids ages 8+ at Code Ninjas—safe fun while parents get a break.
The LeFevre Quartet in Dallas
Gospel quartet The LeFevre Quartet performs in Dallas.
River Jam: Miss Tess
River Jam music series at Whitewater Center with Miss Tess.
The Aquabats
Ska/punk band The Aquabats performs at Charlotte festival.
Bryson Tiller, Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, Austin Millz in Charlotte
Multi-artist hip-hop and R&B show in Charlotte.
The 4411
Indie band performance at intimate Charlotte venue.
Bryson Tiller at Truliant Amphitheater
R&B artist Bryson Tiller performs at outdoor pavilion.
September Nights
Community festival with live music and entertainment.
Yellowjackets
Jazz ensemble Yellowjackets at Middle C in Charlotte.
Toddler Storytime
Themed storytime for toddlers ages 18–36 months with dinos, music, and play.
Fresh Air Hour at Anne Springs Close Greenway
Outdoor nature hour at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Iredell County Agricultural Fair
County agricultural fair with rides, animals, food & farm exhibits.
The Dirty Guv'nahs
Live rock/alt band at Neighborhood Theatre.
Matthews Alive Festival
Town festival with entertainment, food & family activities.
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 OTS Celebration Event
Yu-Gi-Oh! card championship celebration—perfect for trading-card fans.
Rock the Park - Big 80s Tribute Band
Community festival with live 80s tribute band entertainment.
Late Night Glow @ Sky Zone (Harrisburg)
Laser-lit glow jump party at Sky Zone trampoline park after dark.
🆓 Chess Club ♟️ (Ages 5-13) @ Fredricksen Library (Camp Hill)
Free chess club with volunteer instructors for young players of all levels.
Live Music at the Greenway Canteen
Live music at the greenway—family-friendly lakeside concert.
Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock stars perform together on the Worlds Collide tour.
The Aquabats and Crazy and the Brains
The Aquabats and Crazy and the Brains live—fun, family-friendly band.
Roger Bostelman and SOULFIRE
Live music at The Barrel in Mooresville.
Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Community Concert & Celebration
Community concert & celebration with live music.
Story Time @ Union Road
Stories, songs, and participatory activities for children ages 3–6 at the library.
Arda Bagcioglu
Live music performance in Mint Hill.
Longleaf
Indie rock band Longleaf performs in Charlotte.
The Big 80s Tribute Band @ Mooresville Concert Series
Community concert series with 80s tribute band fun for all ages.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Delmarva Shorebirds
Minor-league baseball game—fun for the whole family.
Poetry Workshop with Frank Expression!
Poetry workshop with Frank Expression—creative community event.
Free Guided Docent Tour
Expert-led tour of botanical gardens with kids.
Boats, Brews, & Bands | MarineMax Lake Wylie
Waterfront festival with boats, music, and brews at Lake Wylie.
The Citadel Bulldogs vs Charlotte 49ers
College football: Citadel Bulldogs vs Charlotte 49ers.
NEEDTOBREATHE and Drew & Ellie Holcomb
NEEDTOBREATHE & Drew Holcomb live—uplifting concert for families.
Elon Phoenix vs Davidson Wildcats
College football game—family spectator sports.
Kayak Rentals
Rent kayaks and paddleboards at scenic Lake Haigler for family water adventures.
MLS - Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo
MLS soccer: Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo at Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte Soul Fest 2026
Soul music festival with live performances for all ages.
The American Ride -Toby Tribute @ Matthews Alive Festival
Toby Keith tribute band at Matthews Alive Festival.
Fireworks & Boardwalk Bash - Senators @ FNB Field (Harrisburg)
Watch the Harrisburg Senators play with post-game fireworks and boardwalk entertainment.
Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day festival with live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
River Jam: Empire Strikes Brass
Live brass band performance at the Whitewater Center.
Fan Appreciation Day - Senators @ FNB Field (Harrisburg)
End-of-season celebration with giveaways at a Senators game.
Buffalo Bisons vs Charlotte Knights
Minor-league baseball: Buffalo Bisons vs Charlotte Knights at Truist Field.
Buffalo Bisons at Charlotte Knights
Buffalo Bisons at Charlotte Knights at Truist Field
Learning for Littles
Early-learning activities for young explorers at the botanical garden.
Bookworm Bunch
Monthly book club for young readers ages 5–8 with stories, discussion, and themed recipes.
Music on Main
Family-friendly live music series at Pineville Town Hall.
DnD For Beginners
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition with teen gamers at Statesville Library.
Kayaking Clinic
Learn kayaking skills at Lake Haigler with Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Butterfly Walk
Guided nature walk at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to spot butterflies and wildflowers.
Lewis Family Gallery
Lewis Family Gallery at Mint Museum Uptown
Garden Photography Walk
Guided nature walk at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden—perfect for budding photographers.
Pickin’ on the Porch
Live music on the porch at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden—casual family entertainment.
Get to Know the Greenway Van Tour
Explore the greenway on a guided van tour at Greenway Gateway.
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers
Watch the Chicago Bears take on the Carolina Panthers.
Friends Meeting
Friends Meeting at 304 South Main Street
Little Explorers 10:30-11:30am
Little Explorers nature program at Lake Haigler (10:30–11:30am).
Little Explorers 9-10am
Little Explorers nature program at Lake Haigler (9–10am).
Trope Bookshop presents BURN OF THE EVERFLAME by Penn Cole
Author Penn Cole reads from BURN OF THE EVERFLAME at Station West.
Homeschool Hangout
STEM/STEAM afternoon program: hands-on green-screen photography for homeschoolers.
DnD for Adults
DnD for Adults at Statesville Library Meeting Room
Crochet Club
Crochet Club at Youth Services Program Room
Sound Bath Series
Sound Bath Series at Mint Museum Uptown
Yoga at the Mint
Yoga at the Mint at Mint Museum Uptown
Spanish Immersion
Spanish Immersion at Youth Services Program Room
Let the Music Play: Steinway Residency Series
Let the Music Play: Steinway Residency Series at Mint Museum Uptown
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday at Statesville Library Meeting Room
Free Community Night
Free evening at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden—explore gardens and nature as a family.
Birding Walks
Guided birding walks at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden—spot birds and learn from experts.
FoodieLand Food Festival - Charlotte | September 18-20, 2026
Food festival with vendor booths and live entertainment for the whole family.
Pineville 4 Miler
Pineville 4 Miler at Lake Park
“Making a Way” Panel Discussion with Corey Pemberton
“Making a Way” Panel Discussion with Corey Pemberton at Mint Museum Uptown
September Campout
Family camping experience at Anne Springs Close Greenway's Lake Haigler.
Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
Mint 2 Move for Kids
Movement and art activities designed for kids at the Mint Museum.
Flow Fest
Festival with live music and whitewater activities at U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Yoga on the Lawn
Yoga on the Lawn at Mint Museum Randolph
Dynomite Bouldering Competition
Dynomite Bouldering Competition
The Art of Reading: “Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay”
Explore contemporary art inspired by regional heritage at the Mint Museum Randolph.
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Closed Sundays
Closed Sundays
Coffee and Crafts: Natural Grapevine Wreaths
Craft workshop making natural grapevine wreaths at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Morbidly Curious Book Club
Morbidly Curious Book Club at Statesville Library Meeting Room
ArtBreak
ArtBreak at Mint Museum Randolph
Bookworm Bunch
Monthly book club for early readers with discussion & creative recipe activities.
Free Nature Photography Walk
Learn nature photography tips on a guided walk at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
River Jam Run Club
River Jam Run Club
Artist Talk with Virgil Ortiz
Artist Talk with Virgil Ortiz at Mint Museum Randolph
Fishing Clinic
Learn fishing basics at Lake Haigler with expert instruction.
Fall Community Yard Sale
Browse treasures at Pineville's fall yard sale at Lake Park.
Gear Sale
Gear Sale
Potters Market at the Mint
Shop handmade pottery from local artists at Mint Museum Randolph's market.
Party in the Park: Artist Market
Free artist market in the park at Mint Museum Randolph with local vendors.