Things to do in Charlotte
Charlotte is the vibrant heart of Mecklenburg County, home to Discovery Place Science, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, and Freedom Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ART FIELD DAY | RECREATING A CHILDHOOD MEMORY
Art workshop celebrating childhood memories—create, play, and get messy with paint.
Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Latin music performance on South Tryon—lively, family-friendly celebration of regional sound.
& Juliet at Belk Theater
& Juliet at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center—modern musical twist on Shakespeare.
Members Appreciation Week
Members Appreciation Week at Mint Museum—explore art and exhibitions with family perks.
The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
The Wiggles perform their Tree of Wisdom Spectacular at Ovens Auditorium—sing-along fun for little ones.
The Wiggles at Ovens Auditorium
The Wiggles live at Ovens Auditorium—dancing, singing, and pure joy for preschoolers and early elementary kids.
Free Wednesday Evenings
Free Wednesday evenings at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph—explore art as a family.
Lost Years Series: The Pirates of the Caribbean (2006 film)
Family-friendly film screening of Pirates of the Caribbean at The Carolina.
River Jam: Mountain Walrus
River Jam: Mountain Walrus at Whitewater Center—outdoor live music concert.
Mad Monster Party Con August
Mad Monster Party Con—collectible/horror convention fun for all ages.
River Jam: Flow Tribe
Live music by Flow Tribe at the Charlotte Whitewater Center—outdoor concert fun.
Gladys Knight
Soul and R&B legend Gladys Knight at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte.
Collect-A-Con
Collect-A-Con at Charlotte Convention Center—collectible cards, comics, and memorabilia for enthusiasts.
Greensboro Groove vs Charlotte Crown
Watch the Greensboro Groove take on Charlotte Crown at Bojangles' Coliseum.
Pajamas All Day 5K - Sunset Run
Pajamas All Day 5K sunset run—fun, laid-back family race in Charlotte.
12th Annual Sickle Cell Walk / Run!
Family-friendly 5K walk/run supporting sickle cell awareness on Baxter Street.
BIG3 - Charlotte
BIG3 pro basketball at Spectrum Center—entertaining league games.
Magic Juan
Magic Juan performer at Premier Event Center—family entertainment.
Community Concert ‘26: Getting Live with Southern Soul
Community Concert featuring Southern Soul at Grier Heights Community Center—live music for all ages.
Lost Years Series: Wall-E (2008 film)
Wall-E film screening at The Carolina—beloved Pixar movie for families.
Eden Muñoz in Charlotte
Live music concert at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.