Events in Charlotte, NC: Don’t Miss a Thing
Looking for fun, kid-friendly events in Charlotte, NC? We’ve got them! Our Kidding Around Charlotte Events Page is where you’ll find fun family events in Charlotte, NC, any day, this weekend, and beyond! If you want to feature your event, contact us about advertising opportunities.
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- Theatre shows and sports
- Seasonal and holiday events
- Events for all ages
- Weekend events near Charlotte
- Family-friendly festivals
We do our best to keep details accurate, but always check the event’s website for current pricing, times, and weather-related updates. Details may change!
FREE Community Halloween Celebration at Naomi Drenan Recreation Center! Families are invited to wear costumes and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun featuring games, a cake walk, spooky challenges, treats, music, and our mini haunted walk through.
Have you ever noticed spiky gumballs on the ground? What about acorns? Or pinecones? Discover where these seeds come from and why they end up on the forest floor. Bring your child to our Sprouts EXPLORE program for nature-focused activities along with outdoor time to explore what we have discovered. Adult participation required if under 18.
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development. This seasonal storytime kicks off our Fall Festival! Come for this 30-minute program, then stay afterwards for craft, game and candy stations throughout ImaginOn from 11-12. We’ll also have a sensory-friendly area, complete with crafts and treats, set up in The Round. Best for ages 5 and under. Family-friendly costumes are welcome!
📍 Location: ImaginOn, 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
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🧒 Ages: 0-5
October 29th
King Canary Brewing in Mooresville, NCFree book reading/entertainment for kiddos and coffee for the caretakers.
1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte 28205
980-875-7828
Explore the natural world through stories and exciting activities! Listen to a fun story about nature and then get hands on with a game, craft, or maybe even a live animal encounter!
Explore the natural world through stories and exciting activities! Listen to a fun story about nature and then get hands on with a game, craft, or maybe even a live animal encounter!
Downtown Concord’s Candy Crawl is BACK and sweeter than ever! Bring the kiddos downtown on Friday, October 30, from 3–5 PM for a fun, family friendly afternoon.
Trick-or-treat at local shops, fill your candy bags, and enjoy a spooktacular time together!
It won’t change any traditional trick-or-treating plans for Saturday, October 31. This event doesn’t replace Halloween.Candy Crawl + Monster Market 2026 at Urban District Market — vendors, music, games, kids activities, and trick-or-treating! Costumes highly encouraged.
📍 Location: Urban District Market, 2315 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC
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Come join us for a fun-filled day of candy hunting and shopping for spooky goodies at the Candy Crawl + Monster Market 2026!
Join us at Tricks-N-Treats at The Arboretum from 4PM-6PM! 
Get ready for an evening of spooktacular fun! We’ll have free pumpkins, tons of candy, and exciting Halloween activities that the whole family can enjoy!
FREE pumpkins (while supplies last)
Plenty of candy for the trick-or-treaters
Halloween costume fun—don’t forget to dress up!
Spooky activities for kids and families!
This event is free and open to everyone, so grab your friends and family, put on your best costumes, and join us for a spooktacular evening!
Come enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun in a welcoming environment where kids can participate in the way that feels best for them. Families can expect trunk-or-treating, games and activities, a food truck, quiet/sensory break areas, local community resources and organizations, and treats and more! Element’s clinical team will each be hosting a trunk, alongside community partners and organizations from across the Charlotte area.
📍 Location: SouthPark Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 6650 Park South, Charlotte, NC
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Freeland Park Loso hosts a Trunk or Treat Fun Night in the parking lot at Skyland Restaurant on South Boulevard.
📍 Location: Skyland Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
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Get ready for a night full of spooky fun, music, dancing, delicious food, and more at Gatito Night Market!
TRICK OR TREAT WITH VENDORS! Bring the family dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating with our amazing vendors!
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Bachata in the Park
Show us your SPOOKY dance moves! 
8:00 PM | La Muerte CLT
Get ready for a special spooky appearance from La Muerte CLT! 
9:00 PM | BEST COSTUME CONTEST
MONSTER TRUCK COMPETITION! 
Got a truck with a killer look? Register your ride and compete for BEST MONSTER TRUCK! 
Join the Historic Paradise Foundation (HPF) for Trunk or Treat in Paradise! We welcome everyone to participate.
🎃 HPF Trunk or Treat in Paradise — Volunteer Registration
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 5:15 PM–6:00 PM
Location: 600 Steele Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Event Description
Join the Historic Paradise Foundation (HPF) for Trunk or Treat in Paradise! We welcome students, community members, families, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and other community partners to help create a safe, fun, and memorable Halloween experience for our youth.
Grammy Award-Winning Family Hip Hop + Trunk-or-Treat
Last year’s event drew more than 2,500 people — and we’re doing it again.
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo delivers high-energy, family-friendly hip hop that gets kids and parents moving together. The evening begins with our Trunk-or-Treat celebration, followed by a live concert the whole family can enjoy.
Movie Begins: 6:30 PM
The Johnston YMCA
FREE Admission + FREE Food + FREE Parking
Join us for our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat, a fun event for everybody! We will have decorated trunks with candy, games, and food. Participants will vote for their favorite trunk.
If you register to host a trunk or to volunteer in another area, Tracy will contact you with more information.
Kick back, relax & enjoy movie night in The Plaza!
Film classics will take over our jumbo screen on select Saturdays.
Event Details: Seating is first come, first serve. Attendees are encouraged to bring additional blankets & chairs. No outside food or beverage is permitted, but takeout from our onsite restaurants is encouraged. Click here for options & hours! Coolers are prohibited. Events are subject to cancellation pending weather conditions.
Parking is available in all parking decks and surface lots. Valet is also available.
*Food will be available
*Car clubs are welcome
*Costumes are encouraged
*DJ playing music
*Visitors can ride the trolley to visit AutoBarn Classic Cars
*No fee to enter
*Prize drawings
*Costume contest
*Prize for best trunk or treat decorated car
*50/50 drawing to benefit a local non-profit
All makes and models are welcome (and encouraged!) to meet up at the Garden Pavilion parking lot to show off their rides and chat with fellow enthusiasts. This is a family-friendly meet, and we encourage you to decorate your vehicle “trunk-or-treat” style and bring candy to pass to trick-or-treaters.
If you dare, join Birkdale Village for a SPOOK-tacular Halloween celebration for the little goblins! Come dressed in your costumes and trick or treat at Birkdale Village’s participating retailers and restaurants. Please note that candy is while supplies last at all Village participating businesses.
Join us for a spooktacular day at our trick-or-treating event. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of free trick-or-treating, where little ghouls and goblins can collect candy at candy stations around The Market.
🎁 Giveaways: Don’t miss your chance to snag some exciting giveaways throughout the day!
Crafts: Get crafty at one of our craft stations!
🛍️ Spooky Specials: Explore the shops at The Market for hauntingly good deals and themed food, drink, and retail specials!
👻 Costume Contest: Show off your best costumes! The contest kicks off at 1 PM with two rounds—one for children and one for teens. Prizes await the most creative outfits!
Join us for a day of fun, fright, and fantastic festivities! We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us at Tricks-N-Treats at The Arboretum from 11AM-1PM! 🎉👻
Get ready for an evening of spooktacular fun! We’ll have free pumpkins, tons of candy, and exciting Halloween activities that the whole family can enjoy!
FREE pumpkins (while supplies last)
Plenty of candy for the trick-or-treaters
Halloween costume fun—don’t forget to dress up!
Spooky activities for kids and families!
This event is free and open to everyone, so grab your friends and family, put on your best costumes, and join us for a spooktacular evening!