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.

Sun, Aug 16

ART FIELD DAY | RECREATING A CHILDHOOD MEMORY

Art workshop celebrating childhood memories—create, play, and get messy with paint.

10:00 AM Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States of America, Charlotte

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sun, Aug 16

Los Tucanes De Tijuana

Latin music performance on South Tryon—lively, family-friendly celebration of regional sound.

8:00 PM South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States of America, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Aug 16

& Juliet at Belk Theater

& Juliet at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center—modern musical twist on Shakespeare.

1:00 PM Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theatre, Charlotte

10–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Aug 17

Members Appreciation Week

Members Appreciation Week at Mint Museum—explore art and exhibitions with family perks.

Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Aug 17

The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!

The Wiggles perform their Tree of Wisdom Spectacular at Ovens Auditorium—sing-along fun for little ones.

3:00 PM Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

2–8 yrsIndoor

Mon, Aug 17

The Wiggles at Ovens Auditorium

The Wiggles live at Ovens Auditorium—dancing, singing, and pure joy for preschoolers and early elementary kids.

6:00 PM Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

2–8 yrsIndoor

Wed, Aug 19

Free Wednesday Evenings

Free Wednesday evenings at Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph—explore art as a family.

5:00 PM Mint Museum Uptown & Randolph, Charlotte

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Aug 20

Lost Years Series: The Pirates of the Caribbean (2006 film)

Family-friendly film screening of Pirates of the Caribbean at The Carolina.

7:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Aug 20

River Jam: Mountain Walrus

River Jam: Mountain Walrus at Whitewater Center—outdoor live music concert.

7:00 PM Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214, United States of America, Charlotte

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

Mad Monster Party Con August

Mad Monster Party Con—collectible/horror convention fun for all ages.

5:00 PM Ashley Hill Court, Charlotte, NC 28262, United States of America, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

River Jam: Flow Tribe

Live music by Flow Tribe at the Charlotte Whitewater Center—outdoor concert fun.

7:00 PM Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214, United States of America, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

Gladys Knight

Soul and R&B legend Gladys Knight at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte.

8:30 PM Middle C Jazz, Charlotte

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Collect-A-Con

Collect-A-Con at Charlotte Convention Center—collectible cards, comics, and memorabilia for enthusiasts.

9:00 AM Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Greensboro Groove vs Charlotte Crown

Watch the Greensboro Groove take on Charlotte Crown at Bojangles' Coliseum.

4:00 PM Bojangles' Coliseum, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Pajamas All Day 5K - Sunset Run

Pajamas All Day 5K sunset run—fun, laid-back family race in Charlotte.

5:00 PM Blakeney Professional Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277, United States of America, Charlotte

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 22

12th Annual Sickle Cell Walk / Run!

Family-friendly 5K walk/run supporting sickle cell awareness on Baxter Street.

8:00 AM Baxter Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States of America, Charlotte

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 22

BIG3 - Charlotte

BIG3 pro basketball at Spectrum Center—entertaining league games.

12:30 PM Spectrum Center, Charlotte

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Magic Juan

Magic Juan performer at Premier Event Center—family entertainment.

8:00 PM Premier Event Center, Charlotte

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Community Concert ‘26: Getting Live with Southern Soul

Community Concert featuring Southern Soul at Grier Heights Community Center—live music for all ages.

1:00 PM Grier Heights Community Center, Charlotte

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Lost Years Series: Wall-E (2008 film)

Wall-E film screening at The Carolina—beloved Pixar movie for families.

7:00 PM The Carolina, Charlotte

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Aug 22

Eden Muñoz in Charlotte

Live music concert at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte.

8:00 PM Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte

5–18 yrsIndoor