Events in Charlotte, NC: Don’t Miss a Thing
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- Theatre shows and sports
- Seasonal and holiday events
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events near Charlotte
- Family-friendly festivals
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Browse the market vendors at the Whitewater Center on a fall Sunday. It’s an easy outing for the whole family, and you can stay to explore the trails and grounds.
📍 Location: Whitewater, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214
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Celebrate the fifth anniversary of A Night of Artistic Renewal as the acclaimed multidisciplinary arts production returns to Booth Playhouse for the third time.
Each year,
A Night of Artistic Renewal brings artists and audiences together around a new theme exploring the power of creativity and human connection. This year, Hope, Healing & Triumph explores how we move through life’s challenges, find hope, experience healing, and rise in triumph through live music, dance, performance poetry, visual art, song, and storytelling.
Produced by award winning performance poet, author, and arts advocate Dionne Hunter, the production brings together a remarkable company of nationally acclaimed and celebrated artists with deep Charlotte roots. Recording artists Adayla Turner, Enacense, and Mason “Quill” Parker lend their voices to the stage, joined by saxophonist Bryan Patterson Jr., violinist Marcus R. Pyle, and ballroom dancers Robert Fitzgerald and Takeila Fox.
Ballet artists Raven Barkley and Maurice Mouzon Jr., appearing through the courtesy of Charlotte Ballet, bring movement and expression to the production, while visual artists Julianna O’Malley and Tajmah Allison add another dimension to the afternoon.
Powerful words and lived stories take center stage through an extraordinary company of performance poets. The lineup includes three time Emmy Award winner Boris “Bluz” Rogers, four time World Poetry Slam Champion Ed Mabrey, Charlotte’s Inaugural Poet Laureate and Individual World Poetry Slam Champion Junious “Jay” Ward, along with DS Will, Jaycee Cowan, Keith Allison, Linda Orji, Lisa Ann Markuson, producer and host Dionne Hunter, and cohost Laheelah Hunter.
What began as a Charlotte community arts experience has grown into a recognized platform reaching audiences through live stage performances, international film festivals, and national streaming platforms.
ASL interpretation will be provided for this performance.
Come experience an afternoon where music, movement, poetry, visual art, song, and storytelling meet on one stage, and leave inspired by the hope, healing, and triumph that can emerge when creativity brings us together.
Sunday, November 1, 2026. Presented for one performance only.
Reserve your seats now.
Location:
Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center
130 North Tryon Street, Charlotte North Carolina 28202
Drive through a haunted car wash tunnel at Tiger Xpress, with live actors, fog and effects, and a Tiger Shine wash included! Stay in your car the whole time. Runs until the last car in line is through. Heads up: flashing lights and intense scenes, so it may not suit little ones or anyone sensitive to them.
🎟️ Cost: $29 per car (pay in person, no presale)
📍 Location: Tiger Xpress Car Wash, 701 Beatty Dr, Mount Holly, NC 28120
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Share your writing, swap ideas and feedback, and meet other local writers. All experience levels are welcome.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Mountain Island Library, 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214
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🧒 Ages: Teens
A fun daytime class for kids and teens! Drop off only at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen: 4001 Yancey Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217
Ages 7-18
Tuesday, November 3rd for a 10:00am start until 2:00 pm
Ages 7-18, adults can sign up their child/teen to take a class on their own! Different than our regular parent + child/teen event… this event on May 1st is a drop-off only event just for the kids/teens. Set up will be similar to our Summer Camps, with kids/teens in groups of 8. Age minimum is 7 years old. Honor policy please!
Menu
Local Beef & Black Bean Chili
Steamed Rice
Cheesy Scallion Cornbread
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Notes: This menu cannot be made Gluten-Free or Vegetarian. It is Nut-Free
Homeschoolers ages 9-12 are invited to a bonus Pre-teen Homeschool Rally where they’ll learn the basics of American Sign Language with a guest from UNC Charlotte. No prior knowledge or fluency is needed.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: 9-12
Connect with other homeschooling families at this casual Homeschool Hangout, where kids play, explore and learn together through crafts, group games, STEM challenges and creative projects.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Steele Creek Library, 13620 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Homeschool families
Free book reading/entertainment for kiddos and coffee for the caretakers.
1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte 28205
980-875-7828
Combining early childhood education with outdoor exploration, preschool explorers will discover the wonders of the Nature Preserve with an experienced Naturalist. Activities may include crafts, games, stories, animal encounters, outdoor exploration and more!
🎟️ Cost: $6.00 (Mecklenburg County resident); $7.00 (non-resident)
📍 Location: McDowell Nature Center, 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Ages 4-6
Combining early childhood education with outdoor exploration, preschool explorers will discover the wonders of the Nature Preserve with an experienced Naturalist. Activities may include crafts, games, stories, animal encounters, outdoor exploration and more!
🎟️ Cost: $6.00 (Mecklenburg County resident); $7.00 (non-resident)
📍 Location: McDowell Nature Center, 15222 York Rd, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Ages 4-6
Home Depot Kids Workshops happen on the first Saturday of every month from 9 AM–12 PM, offering free, hands-on building projects for kids with all supplies included (kit, tools, paint, apron, and instructions). Each month features a new themed project kids can build and take home, plus they’ll earn a collectible pin and certificate.
Find this event at your local Home Depot👉Learn more about the upcoming Home Depot Kids Workshops
As autumn turns to winter, explore the beauty of bare vines, seed pods, and dried botanicals. Discover how to weave your own vine wreath and decorate it with what the season has to offer. If the weather permits, we will go for a short hike for inspiration. For ages 12 and up.
🎟️ Cost: $5.00 (Mecklenburg County resident); $6.00 (non-resident)
📍 Location: Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2986 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Ages 12+
Bring your school-aged child for a 30-minute reading buddy session. A volunteer may read aloud to your child, or your child may read to them. It’s a warm, low-pressure way to build reading confidence.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Myers Park Library, 1361 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
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🧒 Ages: School-age
Get up close and personal with some of the Nature Center residents in this wild encounter! You might meet a snake, turtle or even something slimy.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Celebrate Polar Bear Week at Museum of York County! Learn all about these majestic animals, their struggles in the harshest environments on Earth, and the migration of polar bears in the North.
📍 Location: Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
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Every child has a story, and this Saturday series helps kids write theirs. It is one of five Saturdays of dreaming big, with a publisher’s party planned for December 19 once the books are printed.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Sugar Creek Library, 4045 North Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Kids
Grab your friends, grab your chairs or blanket, and head down to Stowe Park for a fun movie night under the stars!
Aurora Star Lit Cinema will be featuring a jumbo outdoor screen & epic immersive sound.
Plus FREE arcade games and cornhole to enjoy!
Popcorn, candy, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Location: Stowe Park Pavilion – 24 South Main Street Belmont, NC
The movies are FREE to attend! Bring your own blanket or chair.
Learn more here!
- May 23rd | Homeward Bound | 8:30 PM
- June 6th | Back to the Future | 8:30 PM
- June 27th | The Incredibles | 8:30 PM
- July 11th | Beauty and the Beast | 8:30 PM
- July 25th | Super Mario Galaxy | 8:30 PM
- August 8th | The Emperor’s New Groove | 8:30 PM
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Discover nature with your little one through stories, crafts and activities related to the topic.
🎟️ Cost: $5.00 (Mecklenburg County resident); $6.00 (non-resident)
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
👉 Register here
🧒 Ages: Ages 2-3
Become a nature detective as we explore the amazing world around us through stories, crafts and activities related to the topic. -This is a drop-off program
🎟️ Cost: $6.00 (Mecklenburg County resident); $7.00 (non-resident)
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
👉 Register here
🧒 Ages: Ages 4-6
Sticky, perfectly moldable, or sandy! Get hands-on with different types of soils and turn them into mud. Discover why some feel gritty while others are smooth and silky. Prepare to get messy. All ages welcome! Adult participation required if under 18. Please register both adults and children.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2986 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Ages 1+
Enjoy an interactive story time, create something after reading, and take home a free, forever book to add to your family’s library.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Sugar Creek Library, 4045 North Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Families with young children
A fun daytime learning class! Drop off only at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen: 4001 Yancey Rd. Charlotte NC 28217
Ages 7-18
Wednesday, November 11th for a 10:00 am start until 2:00 pm
(please note, this class is an hour longer than our usual homeschool class)
Ages 7-18, kids and teens drop off class. This class is designed to develop cooking skills and build understanding of techniques in the kitchen. Kids will learn about sauce making, bread baking, balancing flavors, knife skills and kitchen sanitation.
Menu
Roast Turkey Grilled Cheese
Homemade Sliced White Bread
Classic Tomato Soup
Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Notes: This menu cannot be made Gluten-Free or Dairy-Free. It can be made Vegetarian. It is Nut-Free.
Snack will be provided, water bottles and to-go boxes are required. Kids will eat a full meal at the end.
Join the Town of Davidson to commemorate Veterans Day with a community program in the Town Hall auditorium, honoring all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Price: Free
📍 Location: Davidson Town Hall and Community Center, 251 South Street, Davidson, NC 28036
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Explore the birds along Reedy Creek Greenway during this monthly birding walk. We will discover the tools and techniques of birding while also peeking into the lives of our birding population. Binoculars and guide are included.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Reedy Creek Nature Center, 2986 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Ages 10+