Are you looking for things to do this spring in Charlotte, NC?
We have lots of family-friendly ideas to keep you and the kids busy and having fun together. Grab the camera, you’re going to be making some memories this spring.
We have lots of things to do this spring for you, including Easter Events, spring flowers, parks to explore, and lots more spring fun in Charlotte, NC
Easter in Charlotte, NC
If you’re looking for Easter Egg Hunts and other Easter activities, you’ll want to check out our Kidding Around Guide to Easter Egg Hunts in Charlotte, NC. It’s loaded with Easter Egg Hunts and events all over Charlotte and the surrounding areas. We even have some themed day trip ideas you won’t want to miss!
Don’t Miss Any of the Easter Fun
Spring Break
If you’re looking specifically for Spring Break things to do in Charlotte, NC, we have an entire guide for that! It’s full of adventures indoors and out so you can have fun together no matter the weather, plus day trip ideas and even some unique travel ideas.
Kidding Around’s Guide to Spring Break in Charlotte, NC
Spring Activities in Charlotte, NC
Pick Flowers!
Springtime means tulips and daffodils are blooming. What better way to enjoy them than an afternoon spent at a flower farm? There are several flower farms near Charlotte, and within an easy day trip drive, where you can visit and even pick your own flowers. Make a pretty spring bouquet for your home.
Here’s where to pick your own flowers near Charlotte, NC
Play Outdoors
Looking for a place to play outside? Here are a few parks we love!
Village Park in Kannapolis has an antique carousel and a small train in addition to their fun playground. With picnic spots, restrooms on site, and paved walking trails, you can spend the whole day here.
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in Belmont, NC is a great spot to enjoy spring by the river. There’s a newly constructed playground on site, plus picnic areas, picnic shelters, and restrooms. Perhaps the coolest part of this park is the beautiful dock with bench swings that extend out into the river. Have your own kayak? You can launch for free from this park!
Stream Park in Ballantyne is gorgeous! And, the playground space is hugely imaginative. Here’s our review of Stream Park!
Get all our favorite parks in the Kidding Around Charlotte Guide to Parks & Playgrounds!
Go for a Hike
We LOVE heading out on a hike to see a gorgeous waterfall. It’s really one of the best ways to enjoy spring weather that we can think of. If you agree, try one of these Waterfalls near Charlotte. For something really unique, head to Western North Carolina and try this Waterfall Driving Tour.
Or, check out Anne Springs Close Greenway. You’ll find beautiful trails, events and even places to dine at this park.
Visit Crowders Mount State Park for Hikes with Amazing Views of Charlotte!
Visit ZMAX Dragway for the April NHRA Event
The NHRA Four-Wide event returns to ZMAX April 24th-26th, 2026. We got to experience an NHRA Event at ZMAX last year and it was so much fun, especially for our kids. Every ticket is a pit pass at NHRA events which means you can get close to the cars, watch the teams work and even ask questions. Kids’ tickets are just $10!
Pick Strawberries!
Want to pick your own strawberries? There are lots of places near Charlotte where you can do just that. Plus there are even more that are an easy day trip away, which means your strawberry season just got a little longer. Check out these farms with strawberry picking in Charlotte, NC!
There are lots and lots more things to do in Charlotte!
Check out our HUGE Things to Do in Charlotte Guide.
Or, try this list of FREE Things to Do in Charlotte, NC
Free Things to Do This Spring
Make some free spring crafts at Home Depot Kids Workshops.
- March 7th, 2026: Leprechaun Trap
- April 4th, 2026: Farm Planter
- May 2th, 2026: Keepsake Box
Or, try these free spring projects at Lowes FREE Kids Workshops
- March 21, 2026: Lawnmower
- April 18th, 2026: Terrarium
- May 16th, 2026: Garden Basket
From the Kidding Around Calendar: Free Events This Spring
Teen Take & Makes: Shamrock Door Hanger
Come in any time this month to grab your take and make! This month you’ll get supplies to make your own shamrock door hanger, perfect for decorating for Saint Patrick’s Day!
Ages 12-18
Details on the Charlotte Library System Webpage
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Join us weekly at Pineville Branch Library!
https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69178c2861706d280022dac6
Preschoolers can enjoy an engaging weekly storytime where books come to life through interactive activities including math, science, games, music, dancing, and more. Each week features a new topic designed for children ages 3–5. No pre-registration is required; tickets are distributed at the children’s desk 15 minutes before the program begins.
Learn more here> Story Explorers for preschoolers | Events | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Free book reading/entertainment for kiddos and coffee for the caretakers.
1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte 28205
980-875-7828
Visit Mint Museum Randolph to pick up a free all-ages project to create at home. This month, use colorful beads and chenille stems to construct a work of art inspired by Katrina Sánchez’s tembleque sculptures in Interventions: Weaving Joy, Woven Resistance.
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
Teen Take & Makes: Shamrock Door Hanger
Come in any time this month to grab your take and make! This month you’ll get supplies to make your own shamrock door hanger, perfect for decorating for Saint Patrick’s Day!
Ages 12-18
Details on the Charlotte Library System Webpage
Join us every Saturday for LEGO Lounge @ 2pm. Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while using Lego building blocks. This is a drop-in program for Elementary school grades K-5
Saunter: walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort. Every first Saturday of the month we will enjoy an afternoon saunter on the trails and through the woods at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. This naturalist led saunter is family friendly and will foster an appreciation for the treasures of nature. Must be able to walk up to 2 miles on uneven terrain. Adult participation required if under 18.
Join in for a fun-filled Holi celebration with music, color play, food, shopping, and dance for the whole family!
Meet some of the nature center’s resident turtles up close during one of these live animal shows.
Meet some of the nature center’s resident turtles up close during one of these live animal shows.
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.
Join us weekly at Pineville Branch Library!
https://cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/69178c2861706d280022dac6
Preschoolers can enjoy an engaging weekly storytime where books come to life through interactive activities including math, science, games, music, dancing, and more. Each week features a new topic designed for children ages 3–5. No pre-registration is required; tickets are distributed at the children’s desk 15 minutes before the program begins.
Learn more here> Story Explorers for preschoolers | Events | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Come watch the Royal Academy of Irish Dance, also know as “The Queen City’s Irish Dance Studio”. They will be performing an Irish dance at the South County Regional Library in honor of Irish American Heritage Month and to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day.
Royal Academy of Irish Dance incorporates the traditional art form, and modern performance styles to teach Irish Dance education.
How do animals and insects help flowers grow? Dive into the amazing lives of pollinators and the important role they play in nature. 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.
Free 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 then get hands on with a craft, game, or maybe even a live animal encounter!
Ages 3 to 6 w/ adult – FREE
Explore the natural world through stories and exciting activities! Listen to a fun story about nature then get hands on with a craft, game, or maybe even a live animal encounter!
Ages 3 to 6 w/ adult – FREE
Vultures, commonly nicknamed “buzzards”, are celebrated internationally this week! Dubbed “natures clean-up crew”, these critically important animals help keep our environment clean and minimize spread of disease. Enjoy fun crafts and interactive activities that will help you appreciate these feathered friends.
Turn your luck around and have some fun on one of the spookiest days of the year! We will haunt a trail at dusk, then group up for scary stories around the fire. This program is intended for ages 12 and up. Adult participation is required if under 18.
Kick-off the spring season with Green River Revival. Watch as the Whitewater Center’s resident leprechaun transforms the river green for St Patrick’s Day. Start the day with the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run before rafting down the river and listening to live music.
Color Me Green 5K Run (Competitive Division) 9:00 am
1/2 Mile Kid’s Run 9:00 am
Slow Flow Yoga 9:30 am
Color Me Green 5K Run (Recreational Division) 10:30 am
Open Flow Yoga 11:30 am
Wildwoods Event Begins 12:00 pm
River Turns Green 1:00 pm
Live Music 1:00 pm
Open Flow Yoga 2:00 pm
Live Music: Magnolia Boulevard 1:00 pm
Live Music: Surfing for Daisy 3:00 pm
Wildwoods Event Ends 4:00 pm
Live Music: Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels 5:00 pm
Fun Flow Yoga 5:00 pm
Put your natural knowledge to the test – follow the Leprechaun’s clues to find the hidden treasure. Choose the short version to stay close to the center, or challenge yourself with the longer version on the trails. This self-guided activity requires only your brain and a sense of adventure. Start at the Nature Center to grab the clues and may the luck of the Irish be with you!
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