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.

Fri, Oct 30

The Renaissance Orchestra

The Renaissance Orchestra at The Fillmore Charlotte

8:00 PM The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte

6–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 30

UNC Charlotte 49ers Football vs. Tulane Green Wave Football

UNC Charlotte 49ers take on Tulane Green Wave football at Jerry Richardson Stadium.

7:00 PM Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 30

Bruce Cockburn with Livingston Taylor

Bruce Cockburn with Livingston Taylor at The Carolina

8:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

10–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 30

Miracle on the Hudson Experience

Interactive aviation experience at Sullenberger Aviation Museum based on the famous Hudson River landing.

10:45 AM Sullenberger Aviation Museum, Charlotte

$35+5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 31

Hangar Tales

Aviation history talks and tours at Sullenberger Aviation Museum.

10:30 AM Sullenberger Aviation Museum, Charlotte

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 31

Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Spectrum Center — NBA basketball action.

6:00 PM Spectrum Center, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 31

Jackiem Joyner

Jackiem Joyner at Middle C Jazz

8:30 PM Middle C Jazz, Charlotte

8–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 31

Blue Monday Band

Blue Monday Band at Amos Southend

8:30 PM Amos Southend, Charlotte

10–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 31

Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC

Watch Charlotte FC take on Orlando City SC at Bank of America Stadium.

1:00 PM Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 31

Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt

Rock concert by Sammy Rae & The Friends at The Fillmore Charlotte.

8:00 PM The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte

12–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 1

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY

almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY at The Underground

8:00 PM The Underground, Charlotte

13–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 2

THE ARCADIAN WILD: Make It Out Alive Tour

THE ARCADIAN WILD: Make It Out Alive Tour at Neighborhood Theatre Tap Room

8:00 PM Neighborhood Theatre Tap Room, Charlotte

12–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 2

Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons

NBA action: Charlotte Hornets vs. Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.

7:30 PM Spectrum Center, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 3

THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026 at Neighborhood Theatre Tap Room

8:00 PM Neighborhood Theatre Tap Room, Charlotte

13–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 4

VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom

VOILÀ Presents: Moonbloom at The Fillmore Charlotte

7:00 PM The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte

5–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 4

Free Wednesday Evenings

Free Wednesday evenings at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph.

5:00 PM Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph, Charlotte

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 5

Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour

Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour at The Fillmore Charlotte

7:30 PM The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte

12–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 5

Victoria Monét - Frequency Of Love Tour

Victoria Monét - Frequency Of Love Tour at Ovens Auditorium

8:00 PM Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

0–18 yrs