Charlotte family events
46 upcoming. Family-friendly events across the Charlotte NC-SC metro: festivals, kids activities, museums, theater, sports. One-time snapshot, Sep 25 to Oct 9, 2026.
TodaySaturday, October 17
10am to 9pm, through Oct 17Free
Jack D. Hughes ParkFree three-day fall festival with live music, craft vendors, carnival rides (paid), a chili cook-off and a children's stage.
10am to 1pmFree
West Boulevard LibraryDrop in any time from 10 to 1 to paint a pumpkin and take it home. All ages welcome, while supplies last.
11am to 10pm, through Oct 17Free
Mint Hill Veterans ParkMint Hill's free founding festival with concerts, a family carnival, craft fair, colonial reenactments and fireworks, plus a Children's Entrepreneur Market Saturday 11 to 3.
1:30 to 6:30pmFree
Veterans ParkFree family-friendly Festival of Lights celebration with cultural performances, food, music, shopping, a dance floor and photo booths. Bring chairs or blankets.
2 to 6pmFree
Walter Y. Elisha ParkFree town fall festival with food and craft vendors, live music, shows, costume contests for all ages, roving entertainers and a Touch-A-Truck.
2 to 6pmFree
OurBridge for KidsFree festival celebrating global cultures with world food, music and dance, pumpkin carving, soccer, bounce houses and horse rides for all ages.
ThursdayOctober 22
10 to 11am
Indian Trail Town HallWhile a cinnamon roll treat bakes, kids color and hear a story about it, in the town hall community room.
FridayOctober 23
10 to 11:30amFree
West Boulevard LibraryLevine Museum of the New South brings Halloween activities for little ones to the library: a costume parade, history-inspired mask making, mini pumpkin stamping and lantern crafts.
5 to 7pmFree
Charlotte Beyond Blue Neighborhood CenterFree Halloween storytime with face painting, pizza, a dance party and kid-friendly tooth care tips from the county health department. Registration requested.
SaturdayOctober 24
10:30am to 12pmFree
Steele Creek LibraryA fall and Halloween library festival with crafts, games and seasonal activities for the whole family. Costumes are welcome but optional.
11am to 6pmFree
Midwood ParkFree neighborhood fall festival starting with a kids and pups costume parade at 11, then a trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin painting, music and food trucks.
12 to 3pmFree
CommonwealthFree fall festival with a pumpkin patch, vendor market, photo spots, kids activities and live music.
2 to 7pmFree
Stowe ParkFree Halloween festival in downtown Belmont with free carnival rides, a kids costume contest at 3:30, trick-or-treating, Touch-a-Truck and vendors.
5pm
NoDa NeighborhoodCostume fun run through the historic NoDa neighborhood on Oct 24, starting at 5pm. Welcomes walkers, strollers, dogs, and kids, with best-costume prizes after the race. Register by Oct 15 for a shirt; proceeds fund NoDa community projects.
5:30 to 8pm$3
Bailey Road ParkCornelius' trick-or-treat trail for kids 12 and under, with candy from local businesses, hayrides, pumpkin chucking, games, crafts and a movie. Registration required; $3 for non-residents.
SundayOctober 25
4 to 7pmFree
Huntersville Athletic ParkFree town Halloween party with trick-or-treat booths, live music, a costume contest and activities for all ages, ending with a 300-drone show.
MondayOctober 26
10:30 to 11:30amFree
Independence Regional LibraryHalloween stories, spooky songs and trick-or-treat practice for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Costumes encouraged; no registration needed.
WednesdayOctober 28
9:30 to 10:30amFree
Lake ParkSouth County, Pineville and Steele Creek library staff host an outdoor puppet show, songs, crafts and fall activities. Bring a blanket; cancelled in bad weather.
10 to 11amFree
Myers Park LibraryA spooky storytime, Halloween party and costume parade for kids 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Registration is required.
ThursdayOctober 29
9:30am to 12pmFree
SouthPark Regional LibraryHalloween-themed toddler, family and baby storytimes plus trick-or-treat stations, face painting and a craft around the library. Costumes encouraged.
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