Families with children in grades kindergarten through five are invited for pancakes and bingo. Register by Oct. 5.

Cost: Free

Where:
Levine Jewish Community Center
5007 Providence Road
, NC
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, this exhibit will look at the lives of Kings Mountain women in the past and present to explore the differences the women have made...

Cost: Free

Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
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Discover how easy it is to get around Charlotte by bike at Sustain Charlotte’s fifth annual Biketoberfest. Bike route includes stops at fun destinations and will culminate with an...

Cost: $25-$35, children younger than 18 free with registered adult

Where:
Triple C Brewing Co.
2900 Griffith St.
, NC
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Come shop the Artisan Market with different local craft vendors!

Cost: Free

Where:
Veteran's Park
Main Street and Maxwell Street
Huntersville, NC
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Enjoy music, food trucks and the scenery. Bands include David Holt and Josh Goforth, Darn and Brooke Aldridge, Stepside Deluxe, Chatham Rabbits, Provence of Thieves, and Tom Eure and Amelia...

Cost: $4-$8, children younger than 2 free, includes garden admission

Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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Learn 19th century cooking techniques while preparing an authentic meal in the Latta kitchen.. Registration is required.

Cost: $30

Where:
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory processing disorders are invited to the aquarium two hours before the public for a sensory friendly underwater journey. The...

Cost: Free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Celebrate fall the last three weekends in October on the Anne Springs Close Greenway with wagon rides, pumpkin patch, corn crib, haybale maze, pedal carts, horse rides, face painting, farm animals...

Cost: Chaperone passes $5, activity passes $15, children 3 and younger free, $5 for pa

Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-547-4575
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The Carolina Renaissance Festival is filled with charming cottages, castles, kitchens and pubs, all with simulated architecture of a 16th century European village. Oct. 5-6: Opening Weekend...

Cost: $15-$26

Where:
Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC
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Carowinds presents family-friendly Halloween attractions for young children, including a costume parade, hay bale maze, foam zone, pedal tractors and rides.

Cost: $48+, children ages 5 and younger free with Pre-K Pass

Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Check out gear from top brands in the outdoor industry. Then relax with craft beer, food and films. Schedule includes activities such as educational clinics, trail dogs, yoga and more. Bring a...

Cost: Free, $6 for parking

Where:
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
, NC
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Sponsor: U.S. National Whitewater Center
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Enjoy spooky fun at SEA LIFE Aquarium with activities that are included in aquarium admission. Tues.,12:30pm: SEA Monster Mash Dance Party Sat., 11:15am and 2:30pm: Underwater Pumpkin...

Cost: $13-$22, children 2 and younger free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
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On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.

Cost: Cost for games

Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
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Local crafters display wares on Main Street, while local musicians fill the streets with song. Don't miss the Grill’n and Chill’n BBQ Cook-Off. In addition, the Kids Zone...

Cost: Free

Where:
Main Street
Waxhaw, NC

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Vultures and humans will engage in a fun activity of the trainer's choice.  It could be painting, playground fun or taking a walk with a vulture.

Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail

Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC  28078
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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Our engaging team of raptor keepers will show you some of their favorite bird species. Check in the Visitor’s Center whiteboard to see who you can meet each day.

Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail

Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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Families with special needs can enjoy lessons and activities tailored for persons with disabilities. Children's class at 9:30 and 11am. Teen class at 9:30 and 11am. Young adult class at...

Cost: Free

Where:
Matthews United Methodist Church
801 S. Trade St.
Matthews, NC
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Sponsor: MUMC
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Fear rises when darkness falls when Carowinds is transformed from a “theme park” into a “scream park” during the annual haunt of SCarowinds. Experience the thrills of your...

Cost: $48+

Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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If you're feeling brave, check out The 13th Acre, a haunted trail open on Fridays and Saturdays. Enter Aw Shucks Farms on the right. The 13th Acre is at the back of the property. No...

Cost: $13

Where:
3718 Plyler Mill Road
Monroe, NC
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....

Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission

Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »

Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to...

Cost: $8-$11; children younger than 2 free

Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
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tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...

Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free

Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Never Abandon Imagination showcases nearly 100 original works, featuring illustrations from "Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering," and Tony DiTerlizzi’s many fantasy and...

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, carnival rides, food and shows. Monday-Thursday: 4pm-10pm Friday: 4-11pm Saturday: Noon-11pm Sunday: Noon-10pm

Cost: $5-$10, ages 5 and younger admitted free. Cash only.

Where:
Route 29 Pavilion
5650 Sandusky Blvd.
Concord, NC  28027
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Sponsor: Queen Charlotte Fair
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Richard Childress Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame will launch an exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing using artifacts, race cars, images and audio/video displays.

Cost: $12-$25, children 2 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Blvd
, NC
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The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Washington D.C. memorial to the 2.7 million men and women who served in Vietnam. It has been touring the country for over thirty years. The Town of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Veteran's Park
8850 Fairview Road
Mint Hill, NC
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Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building exhibit for children.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Fly to new heights in the Tony Award-winning musical that never gets old. Join Peter as he whisks the Darling children off to Neverland in a story filled with magic, delight and adventure. Show...

Cost: $15+

Where:
McColl Family Theatre
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-973-2828
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From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the girls soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. See website for...

Cost: $7.50-$15

Where:
Hadley Theater
2132 Radcliffe Ave.
, NC
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This new play by Tony Wright features a mysterious countess from Eastern Europe who moves outside London in the 1920s. The story parallels the undead themes of the classic ballet,...

Cost: $20

Where:
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
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The Queen Charlotte Fair is a major, semi-annual event hosted every spring and fall offering family-friendly entertainment, carnival rides and food. Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m.; Fri., 4-11 p.m.; Sat....

Cost: $5-$10, children 4 and younger free

Where:
Route 29 Pavilion
5650 Sandusky Blvd.
Concord, NC
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The cultural festival showcases diversity of Indian dance, food, art and music. Guests can enjoy yoga, henna tattoos and a kids' art corner. Sat., noon-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Cost: $7, children younger than 10 free

Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: India Association of Charlotte
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Come to NarroWay Productions for dinner and a show! With aerial artists, blacklight effects and sword-wielding angels and demons, this show is a physical representation of what happened spiritually...

Cost: $7-$35

Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
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Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Exhibit encompasses a multitude of women and their many roles, identities and experiences.

Cost: $7-$9, children 5 and younger free

Where:
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin bowling, kids play area, gem mining, corn hole, horseshoes, animal barn and more. September hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 1-6pm. October...

Cost: $8-$13, plus extra fees for certain activities, children 3 and younger free

Where:
3718 Plyler Mill Road
Monroe, NC

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The adventurous, young Madeline is very good at getting into trouble, but she's also fantastic in solving problems. The biggest problem comes up when Lord Covington decides to sell...

Cost: $12-$14

Where:
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell St.
Matthews, NC
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Sponsor: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
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Every weekend from September 28 through October 27, visitors can take a hayride, interact with animal ambassadors and attempt our apple chucking. Enjoy the corn maze and playground. Sept. 28-29:...

Cost: $7-$12, children younger than 2 free

Where:
Rescue Ranch
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC  28625
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Sponsor: Rescue Ranch
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The title, "Coined in the South," refers not only to The Mint Museum’s origins as the first branch of the United States Mint, but also to the acts of inventing and devising....

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Come for crafts, games and activities to ignite their passion for nature. Children will be able to build forts, create cardboard masterpieces, fly kites, make windsocks, play yard games, go on a...

Cost: $7-$10, one free adult per child

Where:
Rescue Ranch
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC
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Sponsor: Rescue Ranch
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, this exhibit will look at the lives of Kings Mountain women in the past and present to explore the differences the women have made...

Cost: Free

Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.

Cost: $11 for one hour

Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
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Play with your baby, make friends and learn about child development during this fun workshop series.

Cost: Free

Where:
Independence Regional Library
6000 Conference Drive
, NC
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From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see the new special display, and discover how God used Graham to reach...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Young children can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.

Cost: $7

Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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This class incorporates songs and movement and ends with a calming story. Please check schedule online for any updates or changes.

Cost: $15

Where:
Tiny Blooms Yoga
15905 Brookway Drive
Suite 4106
Huntersville, NC  28078
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Sponsor: Tiny Blooms Yoga
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Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.

Cost: $6, $8 on school holidays

Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...

Cost: $3-$5

Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
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Come play in the open gym. All students younger than 3 must have an adult present at all times. Some Mondays are closed due to holidays, so please call to verify playtime.

Cost: $5, cash only

Where:
Carolina Stars
1080 Maxwell Mill Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-548-3441
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La Leche League meetings help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, practical information and education. Babies and children are welcome too!

Cost: Free

Where:
Morningstar Lutheran Church
12509 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC
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Sponsor: La Leche League of North Carolina
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Visit a Lancaster County librarian at Jumpin Jax Fun Center of Lancaster for story time. Regular admission is applied for children who want to stay to play following the event.

Cost: Free story time

Where:
Jumpin Jax of Lancaster
2650 Charlotte Hwy.
Lancaster, SC
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This program is designed to engage young African American males in a variety of fun and educational activities to develop a positive sense of identity and improve character.

Cost: Free

Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
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Wear your pjs on the second Monday of each month for a family story time that is perfect for bedtime.

Cost: Free

Where:
Plaza Midwood Library
1623 Central Ave
, NC
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Telephone: 704-416-6200
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Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities, and wear pajamas! Milk and cookies will be served.

Cost: Free

Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »

Website »

Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....

Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission

Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »

Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »

Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to...

Cost: $8-$11; children younger than 2 free

Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
View map »

Website »

tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...

Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free

Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »

Website »

Richard Childress Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame will launch an exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing using artifacts, race cars, images and audio/video displays.

Cost: $12-$25, children 2 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Blvd
, NC
View map »

Website »

The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Washington D.C. memorial to the 2.7 million men and women who served in Vietnam. It has been touring the country for over thirty years. The Town of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Veteran's Park
8850 Fairview Road
Mint Hill, NC
View map »

Website »

Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building exhibit for children.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »

Website »

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, this exhibit will look at the lives of Kings Mountain women in the past and present to explore the differences the women have made...

Cost: Free

Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »

Enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, and adventures to the playground and gym!

Cost: $15

Where:
Berewick Recreation Center
5910 Dixie River Road
, NC
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Search for wildlife in fields, forests and streams to learn how each species makes its home in the nature preserve.

Cost: $4

Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Latta Nature Center
Website »

Explore the plants that make the nature preserve a beautiful and important habitat.

Cost: $4

Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Latta Nature Center
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Snap photos, draw pictures, take notes, and flex your inner scientist while creating a living record of the park as it changes throughout the year.

Cost: $4

Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Latta Nature Center
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Come discuss "Henri's scissors" by Jeanette Winter. New members welcome.

Cost: Free

Where:
Cornelius Library
21105 Catawba Ave.
Cornelius, NC
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Britax will offer free Car Seat 101 Sessions for expecting parents at its Americas Headquarters in Fort Mill. Session will feature Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians working...

Cost: Free

Where:
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
4140 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Sponsor: Britax Child Safety
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Certified technicians will check and help families install car seats. No appointment necessary. Bring your vehicle, seat and if possible the child for the most assistance. 

Cost: Free

Where:
Matthews Police Department
1201 Crews Road
Matthews, NC
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A technician will help you learn how to install your seat correctly in your vehicle. Bring your child, seat, and vehicle and plan to spend at least 20 minutes. No appointment required.  

Cost: Free

Where:
Freedom Division office of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police
4150 Wilkinson Blvd.
, NC
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.

Cost: $11 for one hour

Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »

Website »

From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see the new special display, and discover how God used Graham to reach...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »

Website »

Young children can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.

Cost: $7

Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »

Website »

Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility. 

Cost: $8

Where:
BounceU Charlotte
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
View map »

Website »

Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.

Cost: $6, $8 on school holidays

Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
View map »

Website »

With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...

Cost: $3-$5

Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
View map »

Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »

Enjoy stories, movement with music and a seasonal craft..

Cost: $5-$8, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Little ones are invited to jump, roll and play in the Carolina Flipz gym!

Cost: $5

Where:
Carolina Flipz
11812 Carolina Place Pkwy.
Suite B
Pineville, NC
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Website »

Homeschool students receive discounted admission at Jumpin Jax Fun Center of Lancaster.

Cost: $8

Where:
Jumpin Jax of Lancaster
2650 Charlotte Hwy.
Lancaster, SC
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Come join story time with other families. 

Cost: Free

Where:
Barnes and Noble: Morrison Place
4020 Sharon Road
, NC
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Bring your seat , child and vehicle, and plan to spend at least 20 minutes with a technician. No appointment is necessary.

Cost: Free

Where:
Cornelius Fire Station
19729 S. Main St.
Cornelius, NC
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The museum will play the planetarium show "Spooky Space" every Tuesday through Saturday. "Spooky Space" explores the black holes, zombie stars and spectacular ghostly nebulae...

Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, included with admission

Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Explore the Mint Museum's exhibitions.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
View map »

Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »

Learn different basketball drills, basketball workouts, strength and conditioning and mentoring. Registration is required.

Cost: Free

Where:
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
440 Wesley Heights Way
, NC
View map »

Website »

Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
View map »

Website »

Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....

Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission

Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »

Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »

Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to...

Cost: $8-$11; children younger than 2 free

Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
View map »

Website »

tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...

Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free

Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
View map »

Website »

Never Abandon Imagination showcases nearly 100 original works, featuring illustrations from "Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering," and Tony DiTerlizzi’s many fantasy and...

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
View map »

Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »

Richard Childress Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame will launch an exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing using artifacts, race cars, images and audio/video displays.

Cost: $12-$25, children 2 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Blvd
, NC
View map »

Website »

Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building exhibit for children.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
View map »

Website »

From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the girls soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. See website for...

Cost: $7.50-$15

Where:
Hadley Theater
2132 Radcliffe Ave.
, NC
View map »

Website »

Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »

Website »

The title, "Coined in the South," refers not only to The Mint Museum’s origins as the first branch of the United States Mint, but also to the acts of inventing and devising....

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
View map »

Website »

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, this exhibit will look at the lives of Kings Mountain women in the past and present to explore the differences the women have made...

Cost: Free

Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
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At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial class, children of various ages and needs will explore, solve problems, communicate, collaborate and...

Cost: Free

Where:
Colonel Francis Beatty Park
4330 Weddington Road
Matthews, NC
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Sponsor: Tinkergarten
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Come for a Halloween party complete with snacks, crafts and a movie. Don't forget to wear your costume! Register online. Parent attendance is required.

Cost: Free

Where:
Cornelius Arts Center
19725 Oak St.
Cornelius, NC
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Engage your child with stories, songs and activities in English and Spanish.

Cost: Free

Where:
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
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See a puppet show with songs and activities that support early literacy and foster a love of books.

Cost: Free

Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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“Hoo” wants to learn about owls? Learn about these amazing birds through stories, video and games, then make a 3D owl picture complete with feathers!

Cost: Free

Where:
Concord Public Library
27 Union St.
Concord, NC
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Learn how to texturize and manipulate clay to create art. Registration is required.

Cost: Free

Where:
Scaleybark Library
101 Scaleybark Road
, NC
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The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy is coming to Charlotte. A self-conscious teen becomes a martial arts master under the tutelage of Bruce Lee's ghost.

Cost: $25+

Where:
Knight Theater
430 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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The Pennzoil AutoFair presented by Advance Auto Parts will feature more than 10,000 automotive vendor displays. In addition, kids can enjoy a play zone and eat fair food.

Cost: $13; children 13 and younger free with a paying adult

Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. South
Concord, NC
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.

Cost: $11 for one hour

Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
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Toddlers will participate in a fun, kid friendly workout.

Cost: Free

Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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Children express themselves creatively through art.

Cost: Free

Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see the new special display, and discover how God used Graham to reach...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.

Cost: $8

Where:
Sky Zone
10200 Centrum Pkwy.
Pineville, NC
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Young children can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.

Cost: $7

Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility. 

Cost: $8

Where:
BounceU Charlotte
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
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Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.

Cost: $6, $8 on school holidays

Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...

Cost: $3-$5

Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
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Toddlers will participate in a fun, kid friendly workout.

Cost: Free

Where:
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
4820 Tuckaseegee Road
, NC
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Little ones are invited to jump, roll and play in the Carolina Flipz gym!

Cost: $5

Where:
Carolina Flipz
11812 Carolina Place Pkwy.
Suite B
Pineville, NC
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The museum will play the planetarium show "Spooky Space" every Tuesday through Saturday. "Spooky Space" explores the black holes, zombie stars and spectacular ghostly nebulae...

Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, included with admission

Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Get your creative juices flowing as you create art.

Cost: Free

Where:
Southview Recreation Center
1720 Vilma St.
, NC
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Wind down after a busy day with bedtime stories and soothing songs. Come in your jammies, and bring your favorite stuffed animal.

Cost: Free

Where:
Kannapolis Library
850 Mountain St.
Kannapolis, NC
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Bring awareness to the mind, body and breath through yoga poses. All are welcome, from beginners to seasoned yogis!

Cost: $5 per person (free for members); $5 per car for parking

Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
291 Dairy Barn Ln.
Fort Mill, SC
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....

Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission

Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
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Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to...

Cost: $8-$11; children younger than 2 free

Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
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tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...

Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free

Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Never Abandon Imagination showcases nearly 100 original works, featuring illustrations from "Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering," and Tony DiTerlizzi’s many fantasy and...

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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Richard Childress Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame will launch an exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing using artifacts, race cars, images and audio/video displays.

Cost: $12-$25, children 2 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Blvd
, NC
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Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building exhibit for children.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the girls soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. See website for...

Cost: $7.50-$15

Where:
Hadley Theater
2132 Radcliffe Ave.
, NC
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Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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The title, "Coined in the South," refers not only to The Mint Museum’s origins as the first branch of the United States Mint, but also to the acts of inventing and devising....

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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The Queen City Tattoo and Arts Festival will feature live tattooing, contests, more than 250 artists, vendors, live music, face painting, 3-D pumpkin carving, magic acts, balloon animals, ...

Cost: $20-$45

Where:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
, NC
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Sponsor: United Ink Productions
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, this exhibit will look at the lives of Kings Mountain women in the past and present to explore the differences the women have made...

Cost: Free

Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
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Preschoolers participate in pumpkin science.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mooresville Public Library
304 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Homeschoolers are invited to a day of fun and science at Carolina Raptor Center. Students can enjoy a presentation, walk the Raptor Trail, trivia scavenger hunt and a raptor craft. The science...

Cost: $8-$12, $2 off for teachers and students

Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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Get your hands dirty while learning about nature and creating nature-inspired crafts.

Cost: $4

Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Latta Nature Center
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Enjoy a free comedy show, bounce house, face painting and yard games! Food, beer and wine will be available to purchase.

Cost: Free

Where:
Crossing Paths Park
120 Blythe Drive
Indian Trail, NC
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Enjoy the show's interactive magic and jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. See objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and more!

Cost: $18+

Where:
Knight Theater
550 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Sponsor: MOBB Productions, Inc.
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Drop off kids for games, relays, a craft and dinner. Participants must be potty trained.

Cost: $40

Where:
My Gym Ballantyne
9852 Rea Road
Suite A2
, NC
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There will be treats and games. End the evening with a free showing of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince on the 28-foot outdoor movie screen! Guests can reserve a firepit for $25.

Cost: Free

Where:
Hunter House and Gardens
412 S. Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC
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The Pennzoil AutoFair presented by Advance Auto Parts will feature more than 10,000 automotive vendor displays. In addition, kids can enjoy a play zone and eat fair food.

Cost: $13; children 13 and younger free with a paying adult

Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. South
Concord, NC
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Explore the nature preserve alongside a naturalist. Be prepared to hike 2-3 miles. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: Free

Where:
Latta Nature Center
6211 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Latta Nature Center
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Toddlers can enjoy a special jump session every weekday morning. With each child age 6 and younger, an adult may jump for free, not including DefyGravity socks for $3.

Cost: $11 for one hour

Where:
DefyGravity Trampoline Park
8116 University City Blvd.
, NC
View map »

Website »

From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see the new special display, and discover how God used Graham to reach...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
View map »

Website »

Young children can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.

Cost: $7

Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Website »

Preschoolers can bounce with their parents in a safe, climate-controlled facility. 

Cost: $8

Where:
BounceU Charlotte
10624 Metromont Pkwy.
, NC
View map »

Website »

Drop in for safe play on the equipment indoors.

Cost: $6, $8 on school holidays

Where:
Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St.
Suite C
, NC
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Website »

Young children can jump with other little ones. Parents and caregivers jump free! W8less socks required.

Cost: $10 per hour

Where:
W8Less LKN
10442-A Bailey Road
Cornelius, NC
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With parental guidance, toddlers can jump on the trampoline, play in the foam pit and craw through obstacles. Play time is for children just starting to walk through age 5 who are not yet in...

Cost: $3-$5

Where:
Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics and Cheerleading
11011 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
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Telephone: 704-246-8611
Website »

Visit a Lancaster County librarian at Jumpin Jax Fun Center of Lancaster for movement and yoga through stories. Regular admission is applied for children who want to stay to play following the...

Cost: Free story time

Where:
Jumpin Jax of Lancaster
2650 Charlotte Hwy.
Lancaster, SC
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The museum will play the planetarium show "Spooky Space" every Tuesday through Saturday. "Spooky Space" explores the black holes, zombie stars and spectacular ghostly nebulae...

Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, included with admission

Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Play basketball in a structured environment.

Cost: Free

Where:
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
1520 Clanton Road
, NC
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Starting in May and running through October, come out to Camp North End in the Boileryard on Friday nights for food and music. Children and leashed pets welcome!

Cost: Free

Where:
Boileryard at Camp North End
1824 Statesville Ave.
, NC
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Enjoy the relaxed sounds of local artists on the Gateway lawn. The Gateway Canteen will be open and offering a full menu as well as dinner specials. No outside food or alcohol allowed.

Cost: $5 for parking

Where:
Greenway Gateway
2573 Lake Haigler Drive
, NC
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Enjoy food, music and laid-back environment. Children and pets on a leash welcome.

Cost: Free.

Where:
Camp Northend
1824 Statesville Ave.
Charlotte, NC
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Food Truck Friday at Fountain Park in Old Town Rock Hill will feature food trucks, local restaurants, local beers, wine, children's activities and live music.

Cost: Free admission

Where:
Fountain Park, Old Town Rock Hill
300 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Register online for a night of gaming!

Cost: $35

Where:
Commandpost Gaming
8700 Pineville-Matthews Road
Pineville, NC
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Sponsor: Commandpost Gaming
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Fear rises when darkness falls when Carowinds is transformed from a “theme park” into a “scream park” during the annual haunt of SCarowinds. Experience the thrills of your...

Cost: $48+

Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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It's safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost train. Advance tickets are required.

Cost: $38-$44 for adults, ages 2 and younger free

Where:
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC
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Stravinsky's "Firebird" follows the spellbinding story of a prince and princesses caught in a struggle with an ogre, and the fantastic Firebird who saves them.

Cost: $28+

Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-972-2000
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....

Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission

Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
Website »

Come enjoy food, music, rides, arts, crafts and a chili cook off. Stop by the family stage on Saturday for kid-friendly performances.

Cost: Free, additional cost for rides

Where:
Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC
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Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to...

Cost: $8-$11; children younger than 2 free

Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
View map »

Website »

tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...

Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free

Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Website »

Never Abandon Imagination showcases nearly 100 original works, featuring illustrations from "Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering," and Tony DiTerlizzi’s many fantasy and...

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
Website »

Richard Childress Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame will launch an exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing using artifacts, race cars, images and audio/video displays.

Cost: $12-$25, children 2 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Blvd
, NC
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Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building exhibit for children.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Fly to new heights in the Tony Award-winning musical that never gets old. Join Peter as he whisks the Darling children off to Neverland in a story filled with magic, delight and adventure. Show...

Cost: $15+

Where:
McColl Family Theatre
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-973-2828
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From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the girls soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. See website for...

Cost: $7.50-$15

Where:
Hadley Theater
2132 Radcliffe Ave.
, NC
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This new play by Tony Wright features a mysterious countess from Eastern Europe who moves outside London in the 1920s. The story parallels the undead themes of the classic ballet,...

Cost: $20

Where:
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
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Bring your cameras, lawn chairs, and blankets to experience a family-friendly festival featuring more than 50 hot air balloons, live music, food, wine and craft beer, kids' zone, and artisan...

Cost: $10-$35; children 12 and under free

Where:
Statesville Regional Airport
260 Hangar Drive
Statesville, NC
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Come to NarroWay Productions for dinner and a show! With aerial artists, blacklight effects and sword-wielding angels and demons, this show is a physical representation of what happened spiritually...

Cost: $7-$35

Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
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Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin bowling, kids play area, gem mining, corn hole, horseshoes, animal barn and more. September hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 1-6pm. October...

Cost: $8-$13, plus extra fees for certain activities, children 3 and younger free

Where:
3718 Plyler Mill Road
Monroe, NC

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The title, "Coined in the South," refers not only to The Mint Museum’s origins as the first branch of the United States Mint, but also to the acts of inventing and devising....

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Website »

The Queen City Tattoo and Arts Festival will feature live tattooing, contests, more than 250 artists, vendors, live music, face painting, 3-D pumpkin carving, magic acts, balloon animals, ...

Cost: $20-$45

Where:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
, NC
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Sponsor: United Ink Productions
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Festival attracts more than 60,000 visitors each year to enjoy crafts, food, entertainment, kids’ attractions and plenty of apples.

Cost: Free

Where:
Downtown Lincoln
115 W. Main St.
Lincolnton, NC
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Happy Howl-i-days! Receive a 15-minute, holiday-themed pet portrait session in exchange for a donation of $25 or an in-kind donation of items on HSC’s Amazon Wish List. 100% of the...

Cost: $25

Where:
Reflections by Rhiannon Portrait Boutique
9741 Southern Pine Blvd.
Suite J
, NC
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Gaston Outside has teamed up with TechWorks Gaston and Code.org to present two interactive coding sessions. Children can pick their favorite songs and create a program to make characters dance...

Cost: Free

Where:
TechWorks Gaston
52A Ervin St.
Suite 203
Belmont, NC
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Sponsor: Gaston Outside, TechWorks Gaston
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In this special story time, come share donuts and stories with your dad, grandpa, uncle or caregiver.

Cost: Free

Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Bring gift-filled shoe boxes for children in need to the Billy Graham Library for a day of fellowship, music, food, giveaways and more to benefit Operation Christmas Child. For information on...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Celebrate fall by harvesting seasonal vegetables, preparing the beds for a winter crop, creating seasonal crafts an exploring the garden for creepy crawlies. Festive refreshments will be...

Cost: $15-$20

Where:
Wing Haven Gardens
260 Ridgewood Ave.
, NC
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Don't miss the Apple Harvest Festival at Windy Hill Orchard. See the livestock and enjoy a hayride. Shop for goods at the farm stand, and try some of the delicious apple cider.

Cost: $10-$12

Where:
Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill
1860 Black Hwy.
York, SC
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage, this exhibit will look at the lives of Kings Mountain women in the past and present to explore the differences the women have made...

Cost: Free

Where:
Kings Mountain Historical Museum
100 E. Mountain St.
Kings Mountain, NC
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Sponsor: Kings Mountain Historical Museum
Website »

Bring your bikes for a morning of fun learning to ride your bike without training wheels. Toss off the training wheels, learn to glide and balance, peddle, pump and ride.

Cost: Free

Where:
Clanton Park
1520 Clanton Road
, NC
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Period dressed interpreters will lead a living history event that centers on farm-related fall activities. Fun fall activities will include bobbing for apples, corn pit and relay races. Hear...

Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, included with admission

Where:
Historic Brattonsville
144 Brattonsville Road
McConnells, SC
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From face-painting, stilt-walkers, book talks, poetry slam and food, there is something for everyone! RSVP online.

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Downtown York
27 North Congress St.
York, SC  29745
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Sponsor: York Economic Development Council
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Experience and savor Turkish food and coffee, performances and cultural demonstrations.

Cost: $5

Where:
Oasis Shriners
604 Doug Mayes Pl.
, NC
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Sometimes radar can detect more than weather. Discover the strangest things found on radar.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by learning dance moves and some basic Spanish.

Cost: Free

Where:
Ferguson Branch Library
913 N. Pryor St.
Gastonia, NC
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Dress your pet for a costume parade around the outside of the Library.  Bring a can of dog or cat food to donate.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mooresville Public Library
304 S. Main St.
Mooresville, NC
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Engage your child with stories, songs and activities in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.

Cost: Free

Where:
Myers Park Library
1361 Queens Road
, NC
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Opera Xpress presents a musical story designed for students grades K-5. This version of "The Ugly Duckling" goes a bit further than the classic tale. The duckling, more awkward than ugly,...

Cost: Free

Where:
Caldwell Presbyterian Church
1609 East 5th St.
, NC
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Explore stories in creative ways with a building theme.

Cost: Free

Where:
University City Regional Library
301 East W.T. Harris Blvd.
, NC
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Learn how to make a unique project out of clay. Projects will be taken back to Clayworks to be fired and glazed before being returned to Grier Heights Community Center for pickup.

Cost: Free

Where:
Greer Heights Community Center
3100 Leroy St.
, NC
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Taste some of the best grilled cheeses in town with unlimited grilled cheese samples. Festival also features live music, games, beer, bloody marys and mimosas, vendors and free samples of...

Cost: $20-$45

Where:
Southend Station
1441 S Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC  28203
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Stallings Fest is a community fall festival that has amusements, craft and food vendors, live entertainment, fireworks and more!

Cost: Free

Where:
Stallings Municipal Park
324 Stallings Road
Stallings, NC
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Create your own art at our Creation Stations throughout The Galleries.

Cost: Free

Where:
Cabarrus Arts Council
65 Union Street S.
Concord, NC
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Ghouls and their mummies are invited to Center Court at the SouthPark mall dressed in costume to receive a sweet treat, while supplies last. Take part in a Boo Box craft and pose for a photo...

Cost: Free

Where:
American Girl Southpark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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Sponsor: American Girl
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Enjoy live music, food and fun for the whole family! Musical guests include Tootie Hogan, David Childers and The Continental Divide.

Cost: Free

Where:
Tuckaseege Park
165 Broome St.
Mount Holly, NC
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Sponsor: City of Mount Holly
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Event will feature activities inspired by some of Disney Junior's most popular television series including Vampirina, Puppy Dog Pals and T.O.T.S. This event does not include live character...

Cost: Free

Where:
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Road
, NC
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 TechWorks Gaston and Code.org are offering a coding course. Learn to program a simple maze game using the Scratch programming language. No coding experience is required.

Cost: Free

Where:
TechWorks Gaston, Belmont
52A Ervin St.
Suite 203
Belmont, NC
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Sponsor: Gaston Outside, TechWorks Gaston
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Do a series of arts and craft projects with yarn.

Cost: Free

Where:
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Start out from the Adventure Center and look for signs that winter is approaching.

Cost: Free, $5 for parking

Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
194 Adventure Road
Fort Mill, SC
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Arts+ teaching artists will lead participants through various art projects. Live music will accompany the workshop.

Cost: Free

Where:
Independence Regional Library
6000 Conference Drive
, NC
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Come out in your Halloween costume for pumpkin decorating, face painting, games and lots of candy!

Cost: Free

Where:
The Arboretum Shopping Center
8008 Providence Road
, NC
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Enjoy music performances, German cuisine, a kids' play zone, wiener dog races and beer for guests ages 21 and older.

Cost: Free

Where:
Fountain Park
300 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC
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Kids will delight in Halloween activites, including balloon twisters, airbrush tattoos, bounce houses, vendors, Dracula dodgeball, balling with the boogieman, arts and crafts, a maize, a costume...

Cost: Free

Where:
Huntersville Recreation Center
11836 Verhoeff Drive
Huntersville, NC
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Trick-or-treat with the merchants Saturday from 5-6:30 p.m. Stick around to watch the outdoor movie, "Hocus Pocus." The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 7 p.m. on the Green....

Cost: Free

Where:
The Green at Promenade on Providence
corner of Providence Road and Interstate 485
, NC
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The evening will include live animals, crafts, night hikes, hayrides, hot dog meal, s'mores and storytelling. Register online for this rain-or-shine event.

Cost: $7, children younger than 2 free

Where:
McDowell Nature Center
15222 York Road
, NC
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Volunteer guides will lead tours through the neighborhood and share scary tales and history about the mill village known as NoDa. Tours leave every 15 minutes and run approximately one hour. Stop...

Cost: Free

Where:
NoDa Charlotte
, NC

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Come for fun games, awesome prizes, delicious candy and cakewalks. Unlimited game play wristbands are $5. Enjoy food vendors, a costume contest, a bounce house and the judging of the carved...

Cost: Free

Where:
100 Center St.
Cramerton, NC
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The Pennzoil AutoFair presented by Advance Auto Parts will feature more than 10,000 automotive vendor displays. In addition, kids can enjoy a play zone and eat fair food.

Cost: $13; children 13 and younger free with a paying adult

Where:
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy. South
Concord, NC
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Come play with your kids at My Gym! Parent participation is required. Parents wear socks; children go barefoot.

Cost: $10 per child

Where:
My Gym Southpark
5110 Park Road
2D
, NC
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Little ones bounce under the supervision of their parents and without interference from bigger kids. Jumpers need Sky Socks, which are available for purchase, and a signed waiver.

Cost: $8

Where:
Sky Zone (Pineville and Charlotte locations)
10200 Centrum Pkwy., Pineville
7325 Smith Corners Blvd., Charlotte
, NC
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Register for 90 minutes of hands-on Lego Robotics with a certified K-8 public educator. Each week, scholars will build a robot with new features. No prior experience is required. Locations...

Cost: $35

Where:
Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne
13139 Ballantyne Corporate Pl.
, NC
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Sponsor: Digi-Bridge
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Young children can jump at a discounted rate, and for an additional $2, parents can jump too. All jumpers need to purchase Altitude Trampoline Socks for $2.

Cost: $7

Where:
Altitude Trampoline Park
3490 E. Franklin Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Join this family-friendly open art session where your little Picasso can shine! Each week will be different activities including easel painting, sensory stations and themed art projects.

Cost: $10

Where:
Noah's Art of Southpark
5110 Park Road
2C
, NC
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Sponsor: Noah's Art of Southpark
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From the earliest days of Billy Graham’s ministry, he had a special place in his heart for teens and young adults. Come see the new special display, and discover how God used Graham to reach...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Billy Graham Library
4330 Westmont Drive
, NC
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Celebrate fall the last three weekends in October on the Anne Springs Close Greenway with wagon rides, pumpkin patch, corn crib, haybale maze, pedal carts, horse rides, face painting, farm animals...

Cost: Chaperone passes $5, activity passes $15, children 3 and younger free, $5 for pa

Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC
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Telephone: 803-547-4575
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Repticon Charlotte features vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars and free raffles for coveted prizes. See website for times and...

Cost: $5-$10, free for children younger than 5

Where:
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
4751 Highway 49 N.
Concord, NC  28025
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Sponsor: Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Expos
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Beginners and seasoned yogis are invited to practice. Please bring a mat and water bottle.

Cost: $5, additional $5 for parking

Where:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
291 Dairy Barn Lane
Fort Mill, SC
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The Carolina Renaissance Festival is filled with charming cottages, castles, kitchens and pubs, all with simulated architecture of a 16th century European village. Oct. 5-6: Opening Weekend...

Cost: $15-$26

Where:
Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC
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Carowinds presents family-friendly Halloween attractions for young children, including a costume parade, hay bale maze, foam zone, pedal tractors and rides.

Cost: $48+, children ages 5 and younger free with Pre-K Pass

Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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Enjoy spooky fun at SEA LIFE Aquarium with activities that are included in aquarium admission. Tues.,12:30pm: SEA Monster Mash Dance Party Sat., 11:15am and 2:30pm: Underwater Pumpkin...

Cost: $13-$22, children 2 and younger free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Sponsor: SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
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Create a natural fairy house in Lost Hollow that will remain at the Garden for all to enjoy. Listen to fairy stories, and create your own fairy wand.

Cost: $8-$15

Where:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
6500 S. New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
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On Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm, the arcade bar opens to all ages with a parent or guardian present.

Cost: Cost for games

Where:
Abari Game Bar
1721 N. Davidson St.
, NC
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Telephone: 980-430-4587
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Learn about vultures found at Carolina Raptor Center.

Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail

Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Vultures and humans will engage in a fun activity of the trainer's choice.  It could be painting, playground fun or taking a walk with a vulture.

Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail

Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC  28078
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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Our engaging team of raptor keepers will show you some of their favorite bird species. Check in the Visitor’s Center whiteboard to see who you can meet each day.

Cost: $8-$12, children 3 and younger free, included with admission to Raptor Trail

Where:
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC
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Sponsor: Carolina Raptor Center
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The museum will play the planetarium show "Spooky Space" every Tuesday through Saturday. "Spooky Space" explores the black holes, zombie stars and spectacular ghostly nebulae...

Cost: $5-$8, free for children younger than 3, included with admission

Where:
Museum of York County
4621 Mt. Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC
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Come watch a movie outdoors in the pumpkin patch.

Cost: Free

Where:
Greater Life Pumpkin Patch
17025 Lancaster Hwy.
, NC
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Sponsor: Greater Life Baptist Church
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Come watch the Charlotte Independence soccer team kick it at the Sportsplex at Matthews.

Cost: $15+

Where:
Sportsplex at Matthews
1505 Tank Town
Matthews, NC
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Fear rises when darkness falls when Carowinds is transformed from a “theme park” into a “scream park” during the annual haunt of SCarowinds. Experience the thrills of your...

Cost: $48+

Where:
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Blvd.
, NC
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It's safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost train. Advance tickets are required.

Cost: $38-$44 for adults, ages 2 and younger free

Where:
Tweetsie Railroad
300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane
Blowing Rock, NC
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Stravinsky's "Firebird" follows the spellbinding story of a prince and princesses caught in a struggle with an ogre, and the fantastic Firebird who saves them.

Cost: $28+

Where:
Belk Theater
130 N. Tryon St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-972-2000
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If you're feeling brave, check out The 13th Acre, a haunted trail open on Fridays and Saturdays. Enter Aw Shucks Farms on the right. The 13th Acre is at the back of the property. No...

Cost: $13

Where:
3718 Plyler Mill Road
Monroe, NC
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Come out for a night of fun watching some classic films on the big screen and under the stars. Movies begin at dusk. May 11: "Top Gun" (parents' night) June 1: "Jurassic...

Cost: Free

Where:
Midwood Park Amphitheater
2100 Wilhelmina Ave.
, NC
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Dive into these crustacean's habitats, learn crazy crabby facts, and face off with Crabzilla, the Japanese Spider Crab whose legs can span up to 15 feet.

Cost: $11-$20, includes museum admission, children younger than 2 free

Where:
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium
8111 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders....

Cost: $6-$7, includes museum admission

Where:
Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Telephone: 704-866-6908
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Come enjoy food, music, rides, arts, crafts and a chili cook off. Stop by the family stage on Saturday for kid-friendly performances.

Cost: Free, additional cost for rides

Where:
Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive
Pineville, NC
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Try the pumpkin slingshot, and let children play in the giant corn box and the straw castle. Visit the pumpkin patch, and for an additional cost, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride through the farm to...

Cost: $8-$11; children younger than 2 free

Where:
Lazy 5 Ranch
15100 Mooresville Road
Mooresville, NC
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tapestries and rugs designed by artists usually associated with painting, sculpture, and architecture. Examples of the more familiar media will be installed alongside the textiles. The Bechtler...

Cost: $5-$9, Children younger than 10 free

Where:
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 South Tryon St.
, NC
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Never Abandon Imagination showcases nearly 100 original works, featuring illustrations from "Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering," and Tony DiTerlizzi’s many fantasy and...

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Road
, NC
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Telephone: 704-337-2000
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Richard Childress Racing and the NASCAR Hall of Fame will launch an exhibit to honor the 50th anniversary of Richard Childress Racing using artifacts, race cars, images and audio/video displays.

Cost: $12-$25, children 2 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
NASCAR Hall of Fame
400 East Martin Luther King Blvd
, NC
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Kids can get creative in Block Party, the new interactive building exhibit for children.

Cost: $6-$7, children 3 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
The Schiele Museum
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC
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Fly to new heights in the Tony Award-winning musical that never gets old. Join Peter as he whisks the Darling children off to Neverland in a story filled with magic, delight and adventure. Show...

Cost: $15+

Where:
McColl Family Theatre
300 E. 7th St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-973-2828
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From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the girls soccer team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. See website for...

Cost: $7.50-$15

Where:
Hadley Theater
2132 Radcliffe Ave.
, NC
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This new play by Tony Wright features a mysterious countess from Eastern Europe who moves outside London in the 1920s. The story parallels the undead themes of the classic ballet,...

Cost: $20

Where:
Duke Energy Theater at Spirit Square
345 N. College St.
, NC
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Telephone: 704-372-1000
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Bring your cameras, lawn chairs, and blankets to experience a family-friendly festival featuring more than 50 hot air balloons, live music, food, wine and craft beer, kids' zone, and artisan...

Cost: $10-$35; children 12 and under free

Where:
Statesville Regional Airport
260 Hangar Drive
Statesville, NC
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The adventurous, young Madeline is very good at getting into trouble, but she's also fantastic in solving problems. The biggest problem comes up when Lord Covington decides to sell...

Cost: $12-$14

Where:
Matthews Playhouse
100 McDowell Street E.
Matthews, NC
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Come to NarroWay Productions for dinner and a show! With aerial artists, blacklight effects and sword-wielding angels and demons, this show is a physical representation of what happened spiritually...

Cost: $7-$35

Where:
NarroWay Theatre
3327 Hwy. 51 N.
Fort Mill, SC
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Sponsor: NarroWay Productions
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Studio Drift, founded by Dutch artists Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, creates breathtaking sculptures that explore the relationship between humanity, nature and technology

Cost: $6-$15, children 4 and younger free, included with admission

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin bowling, kids play area, gem mining, corn hole, horseshoes, animal barn and more. September hours: Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 1-6pm. October...

Cost: $8-$13, plus extra fees for certain activities, children 3 and younger free

Where:
3718 Plyler Mill Road
Monroe, NC

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Come for tractor displays, farm demonstrations, food vendors, a lawnmower pull on Friday and a tractor pull on Saturday.

Cost: $5, free for children 13 and younger

Where:
Hodges Family Farm
3900 Rocky River Road
, NC
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Every weekend from September 28 through October 27, visitors can take a hayride, interact with animal ambassadors and attempt our apple chucking. Enjoy the corn maze and playground. Sept. 28-29:...

Cost: $7-$12, children younger than 2 free

Where:
Rescue Ranch
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC  28625
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Sponsor: Rescue Ranch
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The title, "Coined in the South," refers not only to The Mint Museum’s origins as the first branch of the United States Mint, but also to the acts of inventing and devising....

Where:
Mint Museum Uptown
500 S. Tryon St.
, NC
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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting free, family-friendly Halloween events. Activities include free crafts and games for kids, a Halloween costume parade, trick-or-treating and a free 4x6...

Cost: Free

Where:
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's locations
8181 Concord Mills Blvd.
Concord, NC
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