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25+ Farms Offer Sweet Strawberry Picking: Charlotte, NC (2025)

Posted on by Maria Bassett |

Inside: A list of strawberry farms closest to Charlotte, NC, plus details on visiting each farm and tips and tricks for parents.

Are you looking for farms where you can go strawberry picking? Charlotte, NC is full of local you-pick strawberry farms, and there are even more just a short drive away.

Our list includes farms large and small, and some even offer playgrounds and opportunities to interact with animals, enjoy an ice cream cone, or get a delicious lunch! Finishing off this piece you’ll find our tried and true parent tips for strawberry picking with kids. So make your plans to enjoy strawberry season!

Strawberry Picking: Charlotte, NC

Keep getting that berry fix! After strawberry season is over, it’s time for blueberries! Here’s where to go to pick blueberries in Charlotte, NC!

Strawberry Farms Near Charlotte, NC

Strawberry Farms near Charlotte, NC map

Kicking off this list: the closest strawberry picking to Charlotte, NC. The 14 farms below are 1 hour away or less from Charlotte.

The second half of this list has farms near Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC and Western North Carolina, just a couple of hours away. Don’t skip those because they make the strawberry season last even longer. Columbia usually has strawberries earlier than we do, and the farms in Western North Carolina often have strawberries after our farms have finished their seasons.

Springs Farm, SC

Fort Mill, SC
This farm in For Mill offers both you-pick and pre-pick strawberries. You’ll want to watch their social media for updates on availability and hours they will be open for you-pick. In addition to strawberries, this farm offers a CSA program and a market that carries produce, jarred items, fresh-made ice cream, slushies, glass bottled soda and more.

1010 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC
Springs Farm Website
Springs Farm Instagram
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 25 minutes

Wise Acres Organic

Indian Trail, NC: 4701 Hartis Road
If you’re looking to pick your own organic strawberries, Wise Acres in Indian Trail, NC is the place to visit. They are a certified organic farm with u-pick strawberries in the spring by reservation only. That means you do have to plan ahead to visit this farm. However, if you just want to pick up some pre-picked berries you can do that without a reservation at The Green House store beside the farm. They also carry ice cream, snacks, local items, Wise Acres flowers, and sometimes even a food truck. You really could spend a whole afternoon at this farm!

U-pick strawberry reservations will open up very early April as plants get closer to producing berries, the farm typically opens for picking in mid-April.

4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail, NC
Wise Acres Website
Wise Acres Instagram
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 30 minutes

Lineberger’s Farm

Dallas, NC
Lineberger’s Farm in Dallas, NC is gearing up for strawberries. They’ll be offering strawberries April through June. Similar to other farms you’ll want to follow social media for picking availability. In addition to picking they also have a playground and chicken coop on site for kids to enjoy. There’s also a farm store where you can buy pre-picked produce, jams, jellies, and snacks.

906 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC
Linberger’s Website
Linberger’s Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 30 minutes

Hunter Farm

Weddington, NC
The Hunter Farm is a family-run farm in Weddington, North Carolina. In the spring they offer strawberry picking and fun wagon rides to their animal barn. NOTE: They will NOT be offering strawberry picking this year but will be back with their strawberry crops in 2026. You’ll want to stay tuned to their Facebook page for official opening information, but currently, they are targeting mid-April 2025 to open for the spring season! They will open reservation slots for picking, and sometimes they have professional photo sessions, food trucks, and more.

13624 Providence Road, Weddington, NC
Hunter Farm Website
Hunter Farm Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 30 minutes

Deer Run Farm of Midland

Midland, NC
Deer Run Farm plans to open for u-pick strawberries in the second week of April in 2025. One of the totally awesome things about this farm is that have 4 rows of strawberries that are wheelchair accessible! Check their Facebook page in April for more information on picking.

 5540 Hwy 24 27, Midland, NC 28107
Deer Run Farm Website
Deer Run Farm
Distance from Charlotte, NC: about 35 minutes

Carrigan Farms

Mooresville, NC
Strawberry picking is available at Carrigan Farms towards the end of April. In addition to strawberries, Carrigan Farms offers swimming in their quarry beginning in May. If you want to know about swimming there, check out our review of The Quarry at Carrigan Farms.

1261 Oakridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, NC
Strawberries at Carrigan Farms Website
Carrigan Farms Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 40 minutes

The Ivy Place

Lancaster, SC
The Ivy Place offers both you-pick and pre-picked strawberries. They are open for the 2025 season! They also offer blackberries and blueberries later in the season, plus tomatoes, zucchini, and other produce in the summer.

8603 Van Wyck Road, Lancaster, SC
The Ivy Place Website
The Ivey Place Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 40 minutes

Hall Family Farm

Lancaster, SC
The Hall Family Farm offers u-pick strawberries- no reservation required and no admission fee. Follow their social media page for availability, but they are opening for the 2025 season on April 12th! Don’t miss visiting with the pigs, goats, and chickens, and pick up something yummy to eat at the bakery. Kids can play at a variety of play areas including two ropes courses! Pay per activity.

445 W Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC
Hall Family Farm Website
Hall Family Farm Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 40 minutes

Patterson Farm

Mount Ulla, NC
Patterson Farm is more than a strawberry-picking destination. They also offer a barn with animals and a playground area with admission, plus a farm store with pre-picked strawberries, kettle corn, and ice cream. There is no admission fee to access the store. You can access both the strawberry fields and the play area and barn with a single admission fee of $11 (paid online or $13 paid at the gate) per person. Tickets for only the strawberry field are just $1 when purchased in advance. Tickets for just the playspaces are also available. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance, as access to the strawberry fields at the gate depends on availability.

10390 Caldwell Road, Mt Ulla, NC
Patterson Farm Spring Strawberries Website
Patterson Farm Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 45 minutes

Beaver Farms

Statesville, NC
Pick strawberries at this mountain farm with no admission fee and no reservations required. They also have pre-picked berries for sale. They plan to open for 2025 strawberry picking at the end of April, 2025. Follow them on facebook for opening dates.

270 Beaver Farm Road, Statesville, NC
Beaver Farms Website
Beaver Farms Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 45 minutes

Bush-N-Vine

York, SC
A York, SC favorite, picking strawberries at Bush-N-Vine is a tradition for lots of Charlotte area families. They opened April 4th, 2025 for the strawberry picking season. No reservations are needed but you’ll want to follow their website and social media for field conditions and availability. In addition to strawberry picking, Bush-N-Vine has picnic areas and a Farm Cafe with ice cream, hot dogs, doughnuts, and lots more yummy options. They also offer additional fruits and vegetables for sale.

You can read more about our visit to Bush-N-Wine in our Guide to York County Things to Do.

1650 Filbert Highway, York, SC
Bush-N-Vine Website
Busn-N-Vine Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 50 minutes

Bush N Vine orchard in York, South Carolina

Black’s Peaches

York, SC
Strawberry picking starts mid-April at Black’s Peaches. You can expect it to run through mid-June and then peach picking starts! Black’s Peaches also offers a weekly produce basket, farm store, cafe, and bakery.

1800 Black Highway, York, SC
Black’s Peaches Website
Black’s Peaches Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 50 minutes

Cody Strawberry Farm

Ridgefield, NC
2025 Strawberries are ripening at Cody Strawberry Farm, they anticipate opening for u-pick strawberries as the weather warms and the fruit ripens. This family farms grows lots of different produce and typically offers u-pick strawberries in the spring.

44052 Pauls Crossing Road, Ridgefield, NC
Cody Strawberry Farm Website
Cody Strawberry Farm Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: 55 minutes

Cotton Hills Farm

Chester, SC
Cotton Hils Farm (The Market At Lowry’s) plans to open April 17th, 2025. U-pick is open as available throughout the season. In the summer you can also pick peaches at Cotton Hills. Their store has jar items and local produce, which you can also pick up at one of their two stand locations.

2575 Lowrys Highway, Lowrys, SC
Cotton Hills Farm Website
Cotton Hills Farm Facebook
Distance from Charlotte, NC: Just under 1 hour

Cottle Strawberry Farm

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Discover 20+ more places to pick strawberries within a couple of hours from Charlotte!

Make strawberry season even longer! The season starts a bit earlier in Columbia, then use the Greenville list to find Western North Carolina strawberry patches picking later in the season.

We love the wheelchair-accessible strawberry picking at Lush Acres Farm in Clinton, SC. It’s about 2 hours from Charlotte, but so worth it for this unique option. They also have animals to visit and kids’ activities like a jumping pillow! Check out our full Kidding Around Review of Lush Acres Farm from our recent visit.

Accessible strawberry picking at Lush Acres Farm in Clinton, SC

6 Parent Tips for Picking Your Own Strawberries

Bringing the kids strawberry picking? We’ve done that A LOT. Learn from our experience in strawberry fields and patches with these tips to help you have the most fun with your kiddos!

Strawberry Picking Tip #1: There is little shade in a strawberry patch. To avoid the heat, pick in the early morning or early evening if possible. Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat and don’t forget water bottles!

Strawberry Picking Tip #2: Some farms do not have restrooms and others may have just a port-a-potty. Use the restroom before you leave the house, and if you’re driving a good distance to the farm, consider a stop at a restroom stop before you arrive.

Strawberry Picking Tip #3: Sandals are cute for photos, but they are not a good choice when picking strawberries. You may find mud, fire ant hills, and other insects. Wear closed-toed shoes or even rain boots. You may even want to toss in a plastic bag for dirty shoes so you don’t get mud all over the car.

Strawberry Picking Tip #4: Talk to the kids before you arrive about farm rules such as not stepping on plants and only picking what you plan to keep.

Strawberry Picking Tip #5: Call ahead. Picking is VERY dependent on field conditions, weather, how many visitors the farm hosted the day before, etc. Calling ahead is the best way to ensure you will be able to pick when ou arrive. Also follow the farm’s social media pages for updates.

Strawberry Picking Tip #6: Save your gallon baskets year to year. Most patches ask that you only use approved gallon baskets or buckets. Some farms will provide them for free, others will ask you to purchase the baskets. Usually you can reuse baskets from year to year from local patches and save a few dollars. Plan on spending a little extra money on purchasing approved baskets if you don’t already own some.

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The McGill Rose Garden is a Incredible Treat of Nature in the City

Posted on by Erin Gorges |

Inside: Parents visit the McGill Rose Garden with their children and share all the details of their visit, plus tips and tricks in this review.

This place is a gem! The McGill Rose Garden offers a stunning escape into a world of color, fragrance, and natural beauty with just an all-around great vibe. From the moment you enter through the iron gates (or through Rosie’s Coffee and Wine Garden if you choose), your senses are tickled with people laughing, the flowers in bloom, and a scavenger hunt of awesome sculptures.  Learn why we will absolutely be going back!

McGill Rose Garden in Charlotte, North Carolina

Quick Summary: McGill Rose Garden

Looking for a peaceful and totally charming outing close to Uptown Charlotte? 🌹
McGill Rose Garden is a hidden gem that’s full of beauty, art, and places for your kids to explore. We took our family and were wowed by the rose-lined paths, quirky sculptures, and creative touches everywhere.

Here’s what we loved:
🌼 Over 200 rose varieties (best viewed late spring!)
🎨 Sculptures, murals, bee houses & more
🍷 Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden on-site
🧺 Perfect spot for a family picnic
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
🎟️ Free to visit (donations accepted)

📍 McGill Rose Garden, 940 N Davidson Street, Charlotte

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The McGill Rose Garden is Full of Charm

I love gardens and nature in general, but I wasn’t sure what to expect from a small garden that is located off of busy North Davidson near downtown Charlotte. We took our 3-year-old and 6-year-old with us to check out the McGill Rose Garden and were blown away by the charm.

The garden is both an immersive experience and a sensory one! Who would have thought that such a lovely urban garden of well-maintained roses (over 200 varieties!), flowers, flowering trees, and nature sculptures would be less than a mile from the skyscrapers of the Queen City? 

Though we visited in early spring, before the peak of the rose season in late spring/ early summer, we still got to see some lovely flowers and blooming trees. The garden is still fantastic without all the rose buds!

The meticulously designed winding paths are great for a leisurely walk, and watching my daughters giggle and run through the paths with some newly made friends was the highlight of my day. The paths are made from fine gravel, so you could easily push a stroller throughout the garden while your older kids run ahead.

When the roses do come in bloom, you will be overtaken with vibrant colors, from deep reds and pinks to yellows and white, which are a visual feast! Gardeners have taken special care with the McGill Rose Garden to highlight their beauty while incorporating lots of native plants and pollinator structures. We had a great time talking to our kids about the bee houses on the outskirts of the garden, and why they are so important to the flowers. 

Walking long looking at the Lentin Roses at the McGill Rose Garden in Charlotte, NC.
A metal sculpture at the McGill Rose Garden in Charlotte

What to Explore at the Garden

The McGill Rose Garden is a fantastic spot for families looking to enjoy nature together while staying close to downtown. Aside from the lovely flowers and trees, the garden is a great spot for taking family photos or simply sitting on one of the many benches scattered around the garden, soaking up the beauty.

Bird sculpture at the McGill Rose Garden in Charlotte, NC
Metal kangaroo sculpture at the McGill Rose Garden in Charlotte, NC.

Murals and Sculptures

Some might see “rose garden” and think “stuffy” or “too posh”, but the designers of the McGill Rose Garden have taken into consideration people of all ages. There is a relaxed, artsy vibe throughout the space.

There are several really neat metal sculptures, including a kangaroo and some a gorgeous heron. Plus, if you head left when you first enter the garden, you will see an old train car and a very long mural featuring some of the world’s best artists throughout time. There are also several unique bee houses (which were my favorite), a shrub maze, and more.

Make it Educational! 

For those with an interest in gardening or horticulture, the garden serves as a wonderful learning opportunity. It’s an excellent place for parents to introduce their children to nature and gardening.

The variety of plants offers fascinating educational experiences about different types of flowers and their growth cycles. Maybe let your kids bring along their cameras and spend the afternoon taking photos of all the things that they see! 

Have a Picnic

The peaceful environment also provides a lovely backdrop for family picnics. Families can bring along snacks or lunch to enjoy under the shade trees, making the garden an ideal spot for a relaxing afternoon. The calm atmosphere also makes it a great place to read books or sketch the natural beauty around you.

There are a lot of places to sit, and even some group table areas if you have a larger group. Seating in the garden is first come first serve, and the weekends can get pretty busy, so you might not get table seating.

Bee house at McGill Rose Garden

Parking Near the McGill Rose Garden

Parking can be a little difficult to find, especially during the busier weekends. We found free parking down the block and walked up to the garden. However, if you are visiting during the week when the crowd is lighter, there is a small lot right beside Rosie’s that holds 10-15 cars. 

Know Before You Go

  • It is a garden, so be mindful if you or your children have allergies to bees or pollen!
  • The garden is an event space, so be sure to check if it is closed for special events before heading over.
  • Please advise your children before and during your visit to not climb on or harm the plants, especially in spring when new sprouts are popping up from the ground.
  • You can purchase food and drinks from Rosie’s and bring them into the garden.
  • There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted!
  • Dogs are allowed in the garden, but they must be leashed (and please, pick up after your pet)
  • The pathways are stroller-friendly (though it may be a little bumpy).
  • There is a restroom inside of Rosie’s. 
Child walking down the walking paths at the McGill Rose Garden

McGill Rose Garden
940 N Davidson Street Charlotte, NC
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
Friday – Saturday: 8 am – 11 pm
The garden may be closed for a wedding, check ahead of time

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Pick Your Own Flower Farms: Charlotte, NC

Posted on by Maria Bassett |

Would you like to visit a flower farm and pick your own flowers in Charlotte, NC? If you’re looking for u-pick flowers in Charlotte, NC, you’ve come to the right list. We have flower farms in Charlotte and flower farms within an easy day trip where you can pick everything from tulips to sunflowers.

You can’t beat a fully blooming flower field when it comes to beauty, and many of these farms invite you to come and enjoy the fields, pick your flowers, and even hang around for a picnic. Go enjoy a beautiful spring day in a field of flowers. Try one of these u-pick flower farms near Charlotte, NC.

Pick your own flowers in Charlotte NC

Dewberry Farm: Pick Your Own Tulips & Sunflowers

Dewberry Farm is ready for its 7th annual U-pick Tulip, springtime farm events. They anticipate opening for tulip picking on March 22nd, 2025. They also offer U-pick Sunflowers in the summertime. Both options are ticketed events, so you’ll need to get those u-pick tickets in advance. Adult tickets are $13 each and include 3 tulips, Children over 2 are $5 and their ticket does not come with tulips. All additional tulips are $1.25 per stem. You can also follow the Dewberry Farm Facebook page for updates and current picking conditions.

  • Kernersville, NC (About 1 hour and 20 minutes from Charlotte, NC)
  • Spring and Summer Flowers
  • Dewberry Farm Website
  • Purchase tickets in advance

McLawland Farms: Sunflowers & Dahlias

McLawland Farms offers pick-your-own flowers in the summer by appointment. They offer sunflowers and dahlias as well as blackberries, blueberries, and figs when available. Look for summer flowers to be ready in June and July and fall flowers in October. The McLawland Farms Facebook page is a good place to check for field updates.

Aurora Flora: Pick Summer Blooms

Aurora Flora offers a quarter-acre garden of blooms you can pick yourself at their u-pick events on Saturdays which typically begin in May for the summer season. You’ll need to make a reservation before you visit to ensure the garden doesn’t get too crowded. Cut flower prices are $25 for a cup of 20-25 flowers, or $75 for a bulk bucket that holds 60-75 stems.

Curiosity Farm: Pick Tulips, Daffodils, Dahlias, and More

Located in Concord, NC, Curiosity Farm offers spring, summer, and fall you-pick options including tulips, anemones, daffodils in the spring, and dahlias in the summer and fall. This farm also offers cut bouquets and gardening classes at venues in the community. Follow Curiosity Farm on Facebook to see when they will begin their 2025 U-Pick Events, look for tulips, anemones, and daffodils starting in March! Prices vary by season, but in 2023 were $15-20 per jar of picked flowers in the spring.

Blackberry Ridge: Cut Your Own Flowers

Blackberry Ridge offers cut flower subscriptions as well as pick-your-own events in the spring and summer. In 2023 they offered tulips, snapdragons, sunflowers, dahlias, and more. Follow Blackberry Ridge on Facebook to see when they will open their field for you-pick.

Wise Acres Organic

In addition to you-pick berries, Wise Acres Organic Farm offers pick your own flowers by reservation. However, if you just want to pick up some pre-picked flowers (or berries) you can do that without a reservation at The Green House store beside the farm. They also carry ice cream, snacks, local items, Wise Acres flowers, and sometimes even a food truck. You really could spend a whole afternoon at this farm!

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard: Spring Tulips

The apple farm you know and love also offers tulips in the spring!
Season: Opened March 28th, 2025
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard is open in March for u-pick tulips. Be sure to follow Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard so you do not miss up-to-date info. They will also have special events including flower arranging workshops, water color workshops, and farmer-led wagon tours.

Visit the Stepp’s Orchard Ticket page to purchase tickets to the tuilip fields and any workshops you are interested in.
2025 hours are Monday and Thursday from 1 pm – 4 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm. General admission tickets are $10-$12.50 for ages 4 and older (it is cheaper to purchase online). You can purchase tickets ahead of time. Workshop tickets are $30 to $75, depending on your workshop choice, and that includes admission to the tulip fields.

  • Hendersonville, NC (1 hour 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC)
  • 170 Stepp Orchard Drive Hendersonville, NC
  • Spring tulips
  • Stepp’s Orchard Website
Stepp's tulips

Jeter Mountain Farm: Pick Your Own Summer Blooms

Jeter Mountain Farm is an apple orchard, but they also offer u-pick zinnias in July and sunflowers in early August. That means if you time it right, you can pick your flowers, get apples, and enjoy a coffee on the farm, in one fabulous day trip. Don’t miss their fun (free) indoor play area! We love the wagon rides that bring you around the farm. The views are totally amazing as you approach the flower fields!

Jeter Mountain Farm

Thompson Family Farms

Thompson Family Farms offers cut-your-own tulips in early spring and sunflowers in summer. Follow the Thompson Family Farms Facebook page for updates. We got to experience picking flowers at Thompson Family Farm and we had such a lovely time. Here’s our review of Thompson Family Farms.

Check out our visit to Thompson Family Farm

Things to Do in Charlotte, NC

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Spring Break in Charlotte, NC: 20+ Camps & Things to Do

Posted on by Maria Bassett |

Are you hoping to keep the kids busy during spring break in Charlotte, NC? Spring break for Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools starts April 14th and goes through April 21st, 2025. What will your family be doing for spring break? No ideas, no problem. We have spring break camps in Charlotte, NC plus things to do during spring break, and even some travel ideas.

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2025 Spring Break Camps: Charlotte, NC

Spring break camps are a great way to explore something fun, learn something new, and even one way to make sure your childcare needs are covered while school is out. Here are some local places offering spring break camps in Charlotte.

NASCAR Hall of Fame Spring Break Camp

Dates: April 14th -17th, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm (extended day available from 8 am to 5 pm)
Explore NASCAR with STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math). Camp will include games, challenges, craft, and creative exploration.
Cost: $300 for non-members, $250 for members. One-day options are also available.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Spring Break Camp

YMCA of Greater Charlotte

Dates: Available in March and April 2025
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte offers quite a variety of spring break camp options. Sign up for a single day or the entire week. There are art and equestrian camps available as well as standard spring day camp.
Cost: Depends on the choice of camp and location. A single day of camp starts at $26 for members and $40 for non-members.
Find more information about all the Spring Break Camps at YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Perfect Balance Training Center: Spring Has Sprung

Dates: April 14th through the 18th, 2025- single day option available
Perfect Balance offers a week-long spring break camp with single-day options for kids ages 5 to 12.
Cost: Begins at $125 to $390 depending on options selected. Register in advance for the best price.
Perfect Balance Spring Break Camp

The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Dates: March and April dates available 2025- single day option available
Bundle the week for the best deal, or choose your day of camp based on fun themes at the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte for kids K-3rd grades. For kids in 4th and 5th grades, the theater is offering a week-long Create an Escape Room camp.
Cost: Varies based on options- starting at $85 per day.
Mini-Camps at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Mission Grit Spring Break Camp

Dates: April 14th through April 21st, 2025
Campers ages 6-13 will enjoy obstacle courses, teamwork challenges, engineering, construction, and more.
Cost: $90 per day
Mission Grit Spring Break Camp

Camp Nature Tales Spring Break Camp

Dates: April 14th through April 17th, 2025, 9 am to 12:30 pm
This nature and outdoor spring camp is for the kids ages 3 to 5. It’s located at the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden, 260 Ridgewood Avenue in Charlotte, and hosted by Wing Haven. Camp includes hikes, games and arts.
Cost: $185-225
Camp Nature Tales

Charlotte Football Club Youth Spring Camp

Dates: TBD for 2025
Players ages 7 to 18 can improve their skills at spring break camp. Atrium Health Performance Park – 8600 McAlpine Park Drive, Charlotte
Cost: $50 per day
Charlotte Football Club Spring Break Camp

Noah’s Art

Dates: April 14th through the 18th, 2025
Lots of camp options at Noah’s Art, including an AM and PM session and a combo session with MY Gym. Camp is available for kids ages 3 to 10.
Cost: $45 to $59
Noah’s Art Spring Break Camp

Ninja Nation

Dates: April 14th through the 18th, 2025
Camps at Ninja Nation are for ages 5 to 12. They include lunch, snacks, and games, activities, and skill sessions.
Cost: $90 per day
Ninja Nation Camps

Whitewater Center

Dates: April 14th through the 18th, 2025 and April 21st through the 25th, 2025
The Whitewater Center Spring Break Camp includes water activities, hiking, ziplining, STEAM activities, arts and crafts, and more. Ages 4-13. Camp is from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with early drop off available.
Cost: $395
Whitewater Center Spring Break Camps

Things to Do: Spring Break in Charlotte

Go Hiking

You can hike for free at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Just pay the $10 parking fee. While you’re there you can enjoy the grounds and watch those brave enough to take on the rapids, climb, zipine, and more. Of course, you could always purchase an activity pass and participate if you’re so inclined.

Visit Reedy Creek Park & Nature Preserve. It’s FREE and has playgrounds, hiking trails, and a nature center!

Reedy Creek Park Nature Preserve playground

Chase Waterfalls

Check out these waterfalls near Charlotte. Pick one and pack a picnic. Your day is about to get a little more magical.

Visit the Farm

Try Bush N’ Vine in York County, SC. The kids can play on the playground and get an ice cream cone. You can grab some tasty groceries and you might even be able to pick your own strawberries! Keep an eye on the Bush N’ Vine Facebook page to see what they are offering.

If you’re heading that way, check out more things to do in York County, SC.

Bush N Vine orchard in York, South Carolina

Play Indoors

Sometimes the spring weather doesn’t cooperate. In that case, bring the kids to play indoors! We have an indoor guide to Charlotte to help you out.

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Looking for more budget-friendly ideas? Check out FREE Things to Do in Charlotte, NC.

Pick Flowers!

Pick Your Own Flowers in Charlotte, NC

Visit one of these flower farms for a u-pick flower experience!

Charlotte SHOUT!

Charlotte SHOUT! runs during spring break from April 4th through April 20th, 2025. It’s a free opportunity to listen to music, enjoy dance, explore art, and lots more. Find all the information at the Charlotte SHOUT! website.

Visit Carowinds

Did you know that preschoolers can get a free pass to Carowinds with the purchase of a Gold or Prestige pass? Find out how, plus all our best tips for a trip to Carowinds.

Carowinds Free preschool passes

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Visit a Park

There are some really awesome parks and playgrounds in the Charlotte area! Our Park Guide to Charlotte has a list of our favorites with pictures and descriptions!

Or, enjoy a beautiful garden walk. Here are some Gardens in Charlotte you can explore! (Many of them are FREE!)

Travel for Spring Break

For spring break travel, check out these spring break destinations near the Carolinas.

Stay at Pilot Cove and explore Asheville, NC.

Stay in either a decommissioned caboose or a luxury cabin with a hot tub and game room – all on a buffalo ranch. Visit Buffalo Creek Vacations.

Caboose rental at Buffalo Creek Vacations

banning mills georgia

Stay in a treehouse and ride the world’s longest zip line! Visit Historic Banning Mills.

Head to Columbia, SC and go kayaking at Congaree National Park.

Congaree National Park

Fripp Island

For a quiet beach trip, try Fripp Island. Think biking, kayaking, and beach walks.

Spring in Charlotte, NC: Activities & Things to Do

Posted on by Maria Bassett |

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.

Spring in Charlotte, NC

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!

Easter Egg Hunt: Charlotte NC

Don’t Miss Any of the Easter Fun

Easter Egg Hunts in Charlotte, NC.

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.

Spring Break Guide to Charlotte, NC

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.

Pick Your Own Flowers in Charlotte, NC

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.

Carousel at Village Green Park

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

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.

Little Bradley Falls
Little Bradley Falls
High Falls in DuPont Forest

Or, check out Anne Springs Close Greenway. You’ll find beautiful trails, events and even places to dine at this park.

Crowders Mountain State 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 25th-27th, 2025. 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!

ZMAX Funny Car being towed

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!

Things to Do 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.

  • April 5th, 2025: Globe Planter
  • May 3rd, 2025: Bird Buffet bird feeder

Or, try these free spring projects at Lowes FREE Kids Workshops

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