Next 7 days
Story times, kids' classes and movie nights in Charlotte this week.
Tomorrow · 9:30 AM · Family
Huntersville's Renaissance festival runs weekends through Nov 22, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, with jousting, shows, artisans and turkey legs.
Tomorrow · 11 AM · Family
Free Veterans Day festival at Romare Bearden Park on Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–3 PM, with live music, family activities and free lunch for registrants.
Tomorrow · 6 PM · Family
The Charlotte Checkers host Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for Hockey Fights Cancer Night at Bojangles Coliseum on Sat Nov 7 at 6 PM.
Sunday · 9:30 AM · Family
Huntersville's Renaissance festival runs weekends through Nov 22, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, with jousting, shows, artisans and turkey legs.
Sunday · 3 PM · Family
College basketball doubleheader at Spectrum Center on Sun Nov 8: Kentucky vs. NC State, then North Carolina vs. South Carolina.
Monday · 9 AM · Family
Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver.
Monday · 10:15 AM · Family
Monday and Thursday morning family storytime, 10:15–10:45 AM, at University City Regional Library, for ages 0–5.
Monday · 10:30 AM · Family
Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver.
Tuesday · 10:30 AM · Family
Half-hour family storytime most mornings (Mon–Sat) at 10:30 AM at ImaginOn's Spangler Library in Uptown, for ages 0–5.
Wednesday · 1 PM · Family
A live bird-of-prey program at 1 PM, Wednesday through Saturday, included with admission.
Wednesday · 5 PM · Family
A free, self-directed art room for kids and adults on Wednesday evenings, with a museum educator on hand. Best for ages 4 and up.
Thursday · 9:30 AM · Family
Little Explorers is a 6-week program for children at least 2-3 years old* to experience nature-based learning alongside their caregiver.
Thursday · 10:15 AM · Family
Monday and Thursday morning family storytime, 10:15–10:45 AM, at University City Regional Library, for ages 0–5.
Thursday · 10:30 AM · Family
Half-hour family storytime most mornings (Mon–Sat) at 10:30 AM at ImaginOn's Spangler Library in Uptown, for ages 0–5.
Thursday · 1 PM · Family
A live bird-of-prey program at 1 PM, Wednesday through Saturday, included with admission.
Museum · Family
Museum of NASCAR history with exhibits including Glory Road and the Hall of Honor. It stays open during renovations expected to finish in summer 2027, using a temporary entrance off S Caldwell St.
400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · Uptown
Youth library and theatre · Family
Youth center run by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children's Theatre of Charlotte, with two theatres, a library for kids 11 and under, a teen-only library and a media production studio.
300 E 7th St · Uptown
Science museum · Family
Nonprofit hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, an IMAX Dome theatre, live experiments and animal encounters.
168 W 6th St · Uptown
Indoor water park · Family
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation indoor water park on the Irwin Creek Academic Center campus, with a three-story slide and lazy river, plus swim lessons and birthday parties.
215 N. Sycamore St. · Uptown
Indoor go-kart track · Family
Indoor go-kart racing facility that also has Gasoline Alley Bowling and the Pit Road Bar & Grill.
2330 Tipton Dr. Ste. 100 · North End
Indoor play center · Family
Indoor play space where children play at purposeful-play stations while parents relax in a seating area.
4841 Shopton Rd, Suite 108 · Steele Creek
Kids play cafe · Family
Play cafe where children have Montessori-inspired open play while parents use a full cafe menu.
5342 Docia Crossing Road, Suite B · Mallard Creek
Escape room · Family
Escape room company with seven themed 60-minute games for players ages 10 and up, also hosting team-building events and birthday parties.
130 Southside Dr · LoSo
Escape room · Family
Escape experience with three 60-minute rooms using real locks and props, with a host monitoring each game.
6604 East W.T. Harris Blvd · East Charlotte
Escape room · Family
Adventure-style escape rooms, including Quest for the Temple of Light, Defenders of the Sunken Realm and System Overlord, with an outdoor lounge and private events.
125 W. Woodlawn Rd · Woodlawn
Bowling and games venue · Family
Bowling lanes, arcade games and a restaurant and bar; guests must be 21 and up after 8pm Thursday through Saturday.
4125 Yancey Road · LoSo
Card and game shop with play space · Family
Card shop carrying Magic, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana with a play space that has no table fees. Runs weekly tournaments, learn-to-play nights and open tables during business hours.
1224 Commercial Ave · Belmont
Cooking school · Family
Cooking school with hands-on adult classes for ages 21 and up, monthly adult-and-child and adult-and-teen classes, and kids' drop-off classes. Also hosts private and team-building events.
4001-C Yancey Rd #100 · Lower South End
Paint-your-own pottery studio · Family
Walk-in pottery painting studio for all ages that has operated for 25 years. Groups smaller than six do not need a reservation; the studio fee covers paints, glazing and firing.
7828 Rea Rd · Ballantyne
Splatter painting studio · Family
Paint-splatter studio where guests mix colors and throw paint at a canvas, with no experience needed. Finished pieces are delivered once they dry.
715 North Carolina Music Factory Boulevard · AvidXchange Music Factory
Challenge rooms and laser tag · Family
Entertainment venue with The Grid, a 30-room challenge arena, and Bordertown tactical laser tag. AllSorts serves homemade pizza and self-pour beer, wine and cider.
1526-B Alleghany St · Ashley Park
Laser tag arena · Family
Laser tag venue with a 7,000-square-foot arena and game modes including team, free-for-all and zombies. Also has an arcade and offers birthday and group packages.
10403 Park Rd · Park Road (South Charlotte)
Immersive escape room · Family
Narrative puzzle experiences that combine immersive theatre, escape room puzzles and interactive storytelling. Players' choices carry across its Paradox Cycle shows and branch the story.
933 Louise Ave, Unit 103 · Belmont (Sugar Mill)
Public library · Family
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch with storytime and branch events, computer access, free Wi-Fi and technology tutors.
1623 Central Avenue · Plaza Midwood
Public library · Family
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library regional branch with storytime and branch events, private study areas, meeting rooms and outdoor seating.
7015 Carnegie Boulevard · SouthPark
Public library · Family
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library regional branch with storytime, technology tutoring, branch events and reservable study rooms.
5528 Waters Edge Village Drive · University City
Public library · Family
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branch on Queens Road with storytime, technology tutoring, research help and outdoor seating.
1361 Queens Road · Myers Park
Public library · Family
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library regional branch with storytime and branch events, private study areas and outdoor seating.
5801 Rea Road · Rea Road (South Charlotte)
Public library · Family
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library regional branch with storytime, technology tutors, reservable rooms and computer access.
6000 Conference Drive · East Charlotte
11 family & kids listings this week, including Carolina Renaissance Festival, Carolinas Veterans Day Festival, Hockey Fights Cancer Night: Checkers vs. WBS Penguins.
Yes. Free this week: Carolinas Veterans Day Festival, Drop In Art at Mint Museum Randolph.