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.
✨Our Calendar Includes:
- 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!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and hand out treats to their shelter animals! KONA Ice will be here at 3pm to make waiting for the door to open a little bit sweeter! Bring an unopened bag of bite-sized treats to hand out to the shelter dogs, and bring a small bag to collect treats for yourself!
🎟️ Cost: Free.
📍 Location: Iredell County Animal Services, 430 Bristol Dr, Statesville, NC 28677
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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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Bring the whole family to a pet-friendly trunk-or-treat benefiting the Humane Society of Charlotte and its Pet Food Bank! Kids can grab candy, pups get treats, and families can visit 12+ local businesses and vendors, enter raffles supporting the Humane Society, and meet the Matthews Police Department K9 Unit and Matthews Fire & EMS. Plantation Animal Clinic is also collecting pet food donations — bring a bag or a few cans to help local families feed their pets.
📍 Location: Plantation Animal Clinic, 135 W. John Street, Matthews, NC 28105
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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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Join us on our nature trail for tricks and treats. Learn about the plants and creatures you can find on our museum trail and collect treats along the way. Everyone is welcome to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes.
Looking for FREE family-friendly Halloween fun near Charlotte? Bring the whole family to China Grove A.M.E. Zion Church’s Harvest Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Pineville, NC!
This free community celebration offers a fun, welcoming environment where children, parents, grandparents, and neighbors can enjoy an afternoon together.
What families can enjoy:
- Trunk-or-Treat with creatively decorated vehicles and candy
- Family-friendly games and activities
- Prizes and giveaways
- FREE hot dogs, chips, and drinks
- Music and entertainment
- Fall photo opportunities
- Community fellowship
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: China Grove A.M.E. Zion Church
Address: 9401 China Grove Church Road, Pineville, NC 28134
Admission: Completely FREE!
All planned activities, food, and refreshments are free. No tickets, purchases, or advance registration are required for families attending the festival.
The event is open to the public and welcomes guests of all ages. Families are welcome to wear family-friendly costumes.
Want to participate? China Grove is also welcoming volunteers, decorated trunk participants, and donations of individually wrapped candy. Registration and candy donations close Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For more information, visit https://chinagroveamezion.org/harvest-festival
We look forward to welcoming families from Pineville, Charlotte, and surrounding communities for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and connection!
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
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
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.
See the story of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart come to life on stage. It’s a good pick for a family outing at ImaginOn.
📍 Location: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte at ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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★ FeaturedGet ready to dance! DJ Raphi brings his high-energy Hype Tour USA 2.0 to The Underground in Charlotte for an all-ages dance party packed with crowd-pleasing beats. It’s a general admission, standing-room-only show, so wear comfy shoes and come ready to move.
When: Thursday, November 19, 2026. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., show starts at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Underground, Charlotte, NC
Ages: All ages welcome
GIVEAWAY: Enter to win tickets here
Tickets: General admission only, with a limit of 8 tickets per order. Prices go up on the day of the show, so buy early. Service fees apply at all points of purchase.
Accessibility: Guests needing accessible accommodations should purchase a general admission ticket and will be accommodated at the venue.
Dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
Join a monthly last-Tuesday science adventure built around curiosity. Each month brings a new topic to explore.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
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Drop in on a Wednesday afternoon and build your own LEGO creation. Along the way you’ll practice sorting, building and geometry.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Plaza Midwood Library, 1623 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Read aloud to a volunteer therapy dog and build your reading confidence. Sign up for a 15-minute session.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Independence Regional Library, 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212
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