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!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
Build your own play dough turkey in this sensory-friendly Thanksgiving-season craft at North County Regional Library. Supplies are provided, so bring your imagination. Register online to secure your spot.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog named Dumpling.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Kids
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
Take the kids to the 98th Concord Christmas Parade, one of the oldest continuously running Christmas parades in North Carolina! Wholesome family fun with floats, bands and holiday cheer along Church Street, Buffalo Avenue and Union Street.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Concord Christmas Parade Route, Church Street N & Lake Concord Road, Concord, NC
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One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
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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One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
The City of Monroe (formerly the Union County Christmas Parade) now runs this parade through historic downtown Monroe. New this year: a Sensory Area, a quieter stretch near E. Jefferson and N. Church Street for guests with sensory sensitivities.
📍 Location: Monroe Christmas Parade Route, Monroe, NC
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LEARN something new about mammals, PLAY a game with plants, or EXPLORE the watery work around you…all inside Quest Nature Center. Stop by the new Learn, Play, Explore station in our exhibit hall to satisfy your natural curiosity.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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🧒 Ages: All ages
This environmentally conscious, STEAM-focused program teaches teens about global and local environmental issues with fun crafts, activities and community service opportunities.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: Teens
Area first responders kick off the 82nd Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade at 3 pm with lights and sirens, and the rest of the parade follows around 3:30 pm along Main Street with floats, marching bands, the Grinch and Santa! Wear green for the Grinch or red for Santa.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Mooresville Christmas Parade Route, Main Street, Mooresville, NC
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Try your hand at making a stained glass picture in this hands-on science and art program for kids in grades K-6. Spots are limited to the first 12 children.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Mint Hill Library, 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
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🧒 Ages: Grades K-6
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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Unplug from screens and dive into tabletop gaming with board games suitable for families, from grandparents to preschoolers. Games build cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Hickory Grove Library, 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC
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🧒 Ages: All ages
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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One of the most fabulous parades of the year in Charlotte, the 80th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Parade is a spectacle of sight and sound through Uptown Charlotte that families have loved for generations.
📍 Location: Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
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Free book reading/entertainment for kiddos and coffee for the caretakers.
1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte 28205
980-875-7828
Shop local at Christmas Extravaganza, presented by Sunny Day Markets, with 200 indoor vendors, Santa, live music and more! Free parking.
🎟️ Cost: $10 admission; kids 12 & under free
📍 Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49 N, Concord, NC 28025
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Find out what makes up the menu for a raptor’s feast. You’ll spend the day after Thanksgiving getting close to the birds along the Raptor Trail. It’s a tasty bit of nature learning for the whole family.
📍 Location: Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
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One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
One-Act, approx. 75 min. of holiday magic
Your smile will grow three sizes or more!
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
For the first time ever, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte presents one of the most beloved holiday classics of all time. Featuring iconic characters like the curmudgeonly Grinch, Max the Dog, and Cindy Lou Who – plus beloved songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” – this whimsical, heart-warming musical is a festive celebration of community, kindness, and the hope that even the smallest heart can grow three sizes. Don’t miss this truly magical holiday experience that will leave your whole family glowing!
Shop local at Christmas Extravaganza, presented by Sunny Day Markets, with 200 indoor vendors, Santa, live music and more! Free parking.
🎟️ Cost: $10 admission; kids 12 & under free
📍 Location: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Hwy 49 N, Concord, NC 28025
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Step outside for a stroll on the trails at Latta Nature Preserve. After our family-friendly hike, we’ll enjoy a campfire on the Quest patio complete with s’mores! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult registration required.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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🧒 Ages: All ages