HAVE A SUNDAY FUNDAY AT PINS MECHANICAL Sip cocktails and local brews while the kids play duckpin bowling, ping-pong, pinball, and foosball. There’s no kitchen on site, but Bang Bang Burger and Benny Ferrovia’s are steps away if your crew…
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival May 20 More than 60 beer, 40 bourbon, and countless barbecue purveyors descend upon Ballantyne's Backyard for this 16th annual affair. All participants receive a souvenir glass, plus access to seminars with brew masters, master…
VISIT THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOUNCE HOUSE The Big Bounce America 2023 tour arrives in Charlotte Saturday, May 6 through Sunday, May 7 and Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14 at Route 29 Pavilion. Experience The World’s Largest Bounce House,…
From festivals to hikes and other sustainable activities, here's your guide to celebrating Earth Day in Charlotte. Plus, a few Arbor Day events. Earth Day Events April 15 Earth Day Celebration at First Ward Park First Ward Park 10 a.m.-3…
VISIT CHARLOTTE SHOUT! This multi-week festival has returned to uptown and runs through April 16. See more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations. Nearly all the events are outdoors, free, and open to the public. charlotteshout.com SEE ALADDIN ONSTAGE…
From events on church lawns to community-wide eggstravaganzas, there are plenty of sites to hunt for Easter eggs this spring. Many of them also include visits from the Easter Bunny. So get hoppin', and don't forget your Easter basket! March…
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BUILD A PINBALL GAME Bring your little builders to Home Depot on Saturday, March 4 between 9 a.m. and noon for their monthly Kids Workshop. March’s project is a pinball game, and all kids in attendance receive a kid-sized Home…
SEE THE RAIL TRAIL LIGHTS The popular Rail Trail Lights return to South End February 3-19. See six public light art installations by local artists along the .7-mile stretch of the Rail Trail between Bland Street and Atherton Mill. Artwork…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929. Inspired by the teachings of Gandhi in seminary school, he later took up the same pulpit as his father and grandfather before him at Ebenezer Baptist Church…
Your kids may be too young to watch the R-rated 1987 movie “Bull Durham” before a visit to Bull City, but they’ll still appreciate the sights and sounds of Durham. Restaurants, markets, and shops are within walking distance of the…
SKATE AT CAMP NORTH END Come to Camp North End on Saturday, November 5 and take a spin on the 2,400-square-foot skating rink inside the Ford Building at 400 Camp Road. The experience includes artwork by local artists, a concession…
CELEBRATE HOWL-O-WEEN AT GREAT WOLF LODGE Great Wolf Lodge Concord’s annual Howl-O-Ween celebration kicks off October 1 and runs through Halloween. This year’s festivities include a Trick-or-Treat Trail, Monster Bash Dance Party, Halloween-themed yoga, arts and crafts, and more. The…
CREATE A STARRY CONSTELLATION Drop by the Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday, September 7 through Saturday, September 10 during museum hours and pick up a Mini Art Kit. This month’s kit includes out-of-this-world drawing materials to create a starry constellation at…
Here’s a guide to fall activities for parents and children—heck, grandparents and grandchildren, too—that comes close to what you might have encountered in 2019, the last time we could bob for apples without the embarrassment of having failed to take…
Fall festivals feed your need for fried dough, live music and family fun.
Summer may already be in full swing, but that doesn't mean it’s too late to plan some family fun. We’ve got a roundup of outdoor adventures and weekend getaways you can still add to your calendar. *See approximate driving time from Charlotte listed…
Charlotte City Brew Tour Send a group of beer-loving dads on a guided tour of Charlotte’s craft breweries. Choose the Original tour, or an abbreviated 3.5-hour version. In either tour, guests make at least three stops and sample more than…
HAVE A FAMILY DANCE PARTY Bring the whole family to Symphony Park on Saturday, June 11 for a Family Dance Party. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. and includes games, music, and a $500 dance contest, which consists…
CATCH SLEEPING BEAUTY ONSTAGE See the show that was shut down just hours before it was set to open in March 2020. Sleeping Beauty: A Fairy-Tailored Classic takes the stage at the Knight Theater through May 8. This family-friendly production…
Myrtle Beach, also known as the Grand Strand, stretches 60 miles along the South Carolina coast and encompasses 14 different communities, each with their own identity and attractions. Kids can enjoy mini golf, pirate shows, and the beach boardwalk, while…
CATCH AN OUTDOOR LIGHT DISPLAY Visit the Rail Trail from March 4 - 20 and experience I Heart Rail Trail: Lights, an interactive light installation that returns to South End for the third consecutive year. For 16 days, the stretch…
TOYS, GAMES, AND TRAINS EXHIBIT Take a day trip to the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and check out the 19th annual Toys, Games and Trains exhibit. See model train displays assembled by local “S” gaugers, railroad memorabilia, antique toys, and…
There’s nothing quite like cozying up in a mountain lodge at the height of the holiday season. At just over two hours from Charlotte, Chetola Resort is a magical weekend getaway in Blowing Rock, a Rockwell-esque town off the Blue…
