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.

Sat, Nov 14

The Stews

The Stews at Neighborhood Theatre Main Room

8:00 PM Neighborhood Theatre Main Room, Charlotte

12–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 14

Miracle on the Hudson Experience

Immersive experience exploring the famous Hudson River plane landing at an aviation museum.

10:45 AM Sullenberger Aviation Museum, Charlotte

$35+5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

UNC Charlotte 49ers Football vs. East Carolina Pirates Football

College football: UNC Charlotte 49ers take on East Carolina Pirates at Jerry Richardson Stadium.

1:00 PM Jerry Richardson Stadium, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Nov 15

National Geographic Live - Wild Cats Revealed

National Geographic Live presentation on wild cats at The Carolina.

7:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

6–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Joy Oladokun: The Heavy Things Tour

Joy Oladokun: The Heavy Things Tour at Neighborhood Theatre Main Room

8:00 PM Neighborhood Theatre Main Room, Charlotte

12–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Free Wednesday Evenings

Free evening hours at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph in Charlotte — explore art together.

5:00 PM Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph, Charlotte

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Palace - USA & Canada Tour 2026

Palace rocks The Fillmore Charlotte on their 2026 tour.

8:00 PM The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Carbon Leaf

Carbon Leaf at Neighborhood Theatre Main Room

8:00 PM Neighborhood Theatre Main Room, Charlotte

12–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock stars unite for a family-friendly concert tour.

7:00 PM Spectrum Center, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified

Rhythm & Roots: Soul Amplified at The Carolina

7:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

8–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

OneWorld Health - Private Event

OneWorld Health - Private Event at The Carolina

8:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

RUSH: Fifty Something

RUSH: Fifty Something at Spectrum Center

7:30 PM Spectrum Center, Charlotte

10–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

Phillip Phillips: Let's Go Far Tour

Folk-pop musician Phillip Phillips brings his Let's Go Far Tour to Neighborhood Theatre.

8:00 PM Neighborhood Theatre Main Room, Charlotte

10–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

THE STRAY CATS

The Stray Cats perform at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.

7:30 PM Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

10–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

bleood - Kill Your Idols Tour

bleood - Kill Your Idols Tour at The Underground

8:00 PM The Underground, Charlotte

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

84 - A Tribute to Van Halen

Rock tribute band celebrates Van Halen's greatest hits at Amos Southend.

8:30 PM Amos Southend, Charlotte

12–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience (18+ ONLY)

Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience (18+ ONLY) at The Fillmore Charlotte

10:00 PM The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte

13–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON at Ovens Auditorium

8:00 PM Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

13–18 yrs