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
Get up close and personal with some of the Nature Center residents in this wild encounter! You might meet a snake, turtle or even something slimy.
Head to JC Penney for their monthly FREE Kids Zone craft!
Find Your Location! Local options include: Carolina Mall Concord, NC Pineville, NC
Rookie Science is a fun, hands-on adventure where curious kids explore the wonders of science! Through exciting videos, simple experiments, games, and stories, young scientists discover how the world works—one question at a time. From space and nature to everyday science, Rookie Science makes learning active, creative, and full of “WoW!” moments.
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
Join us at North County Regional Library to build your own LEGO creation! Learn mathematical concepts of sorting, building, and geometry while using LEGO building blocks. Families will be able to build at their own pace. This will be a self-directed event. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Must be between ages 5-12.
Join in on March 14th as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Luck of The Village, Huntersville’s favorite annual Irish celebration! Gather your lads, lassies, and little leprechauns for an unforgettable evening filled with live entertainment, festive fun, and plenty of Irish spirit.
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!
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
Pizza and snacks available while supplies last. First come, first served.
Recommended for ages 5 and up!
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.
Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome!
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
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Myers Park Library! Learn the history and basics of Irish Dance.
Absolutely no experience is necessary! For kids ages 8-12. Registration Required.
Free book reading/entertainment for kiddos and coffee for the caretakers.
1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte 28205
980-875-7828
FREE spectator admission, NO show registration or fees! From 8-11 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone will be transformed as car owners and enthusiasts gather to celebrate their shared passion for cars and showcase their prized classics, customs and hot rods. Start your weekend with us!
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
Lowe’s DIY-U Kids’ Workshops are free, monthly, in-store building events for ages 4+. Sessions run 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on select Saturdays and require advance registration.
Learn more about how to register here> The Next Lowe’s Kids Workshop is Right Here: FREE! (2026)
Dates:
1/17/26
2/21/26
3/21/26
4/18/26
5/16/26
6/13/26
7/11/26
7/25/26
8/15/26
9/12/26
10/17/26
11/14/26
12/12/26
The countdown is on! Join the Zetas of Charlotte Benevolent Foundation at West Charlotte High School for an egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt filled with fun activities, prizes, and plenty of eggs to discover.
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
Kids can take part in creative science and craft projects through a variety of hands-on STEAM activities and experiments. Each session invites participants to make something fun they can recreate at home or share with friends.
Always check for cancellations!
You must register
Learn more here>The Arts & Craft Lab | Events | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Suitable For:
• School Age (5–11)
• Preteens (10–12)
Category: STEAM
Language: English
Upcoming Dates (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM):
• Saturday, February 28, 2026
• Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Saturday, April 11, 2026
• Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Saturday, June 13, 2026
• Saturday, July 4, 2026
• Saturday, July 25, 2026
Vendor Market, Egg Hunts, Bounce Houses, and Face Painters for the surrounding community.
Enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with Easter Egg Hunts, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, and more—plus free hotdogs, chips, and drinks for everyone!
Egg hunts will be organized by age group:
- 2 years old and under
- 3–5 years old
- 6–9 years old
- 10–12 years old
Pre-registration is requested but not required. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors.
Celebrate World Water Day at McDowell Nature Preserve by participating in various water-related activities. This program will take place in the classroom at McDowell Nature Center. This is a drop-in program; you may come anytime during the program and leave when you are finished.
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
Hit the (paved) trail with your little one and experience what nature has to offer. This month we will focus on the stream that runs along Four seasons trail by taking a moment to get our hands wet and discover all the different critters that call the stream home. Join us to stretch your legs while you chat with other parents and a McDowell Naturalist in a casual, social setting. Stollers are welcome, we will stick to paved surfaces.
- No walk-ins accepted.
- Pre-registration required.
- Parent must register along with child to attend program.
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
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