Charlotte family events
Family-friendly events across the Charlotte NC-SC metro: festivals, kids activities, museums, theater, sports. One-time snapshot, Sep 25 to Oct 9, 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday, October 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.
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