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!
Cozy up around the campfire at Quest! Spend the afternoon enjoying the sounds of nature and crackling logs. We’ll have marshmallows available for roasting, while supplies last!
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Teens can settle in for a cozy holiday film with a steaming cup of hot apple cider. Teens vote on the film in early November.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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🧒 Ages: Teens 12-18
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!
Cornelius’ annual tree lighting! Enjoy community performances, children’s activities, kids games and inflatables, a model train display, food and drink, cookie decorating and a visit from Santa (arrives 4:30 pm). Tree lighting at 6:30 pm.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
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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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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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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!
To survive the winter, many animals collect and store their own food. Discover more about the many different birds and mammals that stash food. Get wild and play a game as a food caching animal. 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+
Belmont’s Christmas Parade marches through historic downtown with festive floats, vintage cars, area school marching bands and Santa Claus himself, starting on S. Main Street, along Catawba Street to Dwight Frady Fields.
📍 Location: Main & Catawba Street, Belmont, NC
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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
Davidson’s signature holiday festival returns for three nights! Opening night (Thu, Dec 3 at 6 pm) brings Santa’s arrival and the tree lighting on the Town Green, plus a holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, an artisan village and a children’s craft area.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission (per submission; not stated on town page)
📍 Location: Davidson Town Green, Davidson, NC
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Kick off Christmas in Davidson with Santa Claus’s arrival and the annual tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green. The festival continues Friday and Saturday (Dec 4-5) from 6 to 9 p.m. with a holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, an artisan village, and a children’s craft area.
📍 Location: Davidson Town Green, Davidson, NC
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Davidson Community Players bring the beloved holiday musical to the Cain Center, featuring “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano” and the title song — an uplifting show for audiences of all ages.
🎟️ Cost: $20–$50 plus taxes and fees
📍 Location: Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
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🧒 Ages: All ages
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
👉 Register here
🧒 Ages: Ages 4-6
Kick off the holiday season with a free kids’ movie! Catch Elf at NCG Cinema Monroe’s Holiday Free Film Fest. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole who heads to New York City to find his family. Rated PG, 97 min.
🎟️ Cost: Free (reserve tickets in advance)
📍 Location: NCG Cinema Monroe, 1911 Dickerson Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110
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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! Registration and adult participation required.
🎟️ Cost: Free
📍 Location: Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
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🧒 Ages: Ages 3-6
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
👉 Register here
🧒 Ages: Ages 4-6
Davidson’s signature holiday festival returns for three nights! Opening night (Thu, Dec 3) brings Santa’s arrival and the tree lighting; the festival features a holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, an artisan village, and a children’s craft area.
🎟️ Cost: Free admission (per submission; not stated on town page)
📍 Location: Davidson Town Green, Davidson, NC
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Kick off Christmas in Davidson with Santa Claus’s arrival and the annual tree lighting ceremony on the Town Green. The festival continues Friday and Saturday (Dec 4-5) from 6 to 9 p.m. with a holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scenes, bubble snowflakes, an artisan village, and a children’s craft area.
📍 Location: Davidson Town Green, Davidson, NC
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Hop aboard the Holiday Trackless Train for a choo-choo Christmas ride up and down Tram Road, surrounded by more than a million twinkling lights at Holidays at the Garden.
🎟️ Cost: Included with Holidays at the Garden admission: Adults $28, Children (2–12) $25, under 2 free; Any Night $33 (members 15% off)
📍 Location: Daniel Stowe Conservancy, 6500 S New Hope Rd
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🧒 Ages: All ages
Join Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Sweets! Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker is set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Show time this day: 7:30 PM.
🎟️ Cost: $35–$200 (per submitter)
📍 Location: Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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🧒 Ages: All audiences
Davidson Community Players bring the beloved holiday musical to the Cain Center, featuring “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano” and the title song — an uplifting show for audiences of all ages.
🎟️ Cost: $20–$50 plus taxes and fees
📍 Location: Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
👉 Read more
🧒 Ages: All ages