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 31
9:30am
South ParkNinth annual Halloween morning race in South Park Charlotte, with a 5K at 9:30am ($39.99) and a Monster Mile at 10:15am ($24.99). Kids get face painting, games, and a costume contest, and proceeds benefit Carolina Breast Friends.
10am
PlantHouse - CharlotteA kid-focused Halloween twist on PlantHouse's popular terrarium class: families build spooky miniature terrariums together on Halloween morning, with costumes encouraged and all supplies included.
10 to 10:30amFree
Mountain Island LibraryA costume-friendly family storytime with stories, songs and movement, plus treats.
10am
PlantHouse - HuntersvilleSame Halloween terrarium class for kids at PlantHouse's Huntersville location: build a spooky mini terrarium on Halloween morning, with costumes encouraged and all supplies included.
10 to 10:30amFree
Pineville LibraryA fall-themed Saturday family storytime with stories, songs and movement. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the front desk 15 minutes before.
10:30 to 11:30amFree
Independence Regional LibraryA Halloween morning family storytime with stories and songs, then a mini trick-or-treat at stations around the library. Come in costume.
11am to 3pmFree
The Market at 7th StreetFree Halloween trick-or-treating through the market's shops with craft stations, giveaways, and kids and teens costume contests at 1 p.m.
11 to 11:30amFree
Hickory Grove LibraryA Halloween-themed family storytime with stories, songs, movement and a Halloween craft for babies through preschoolers.
12 to 1pmFree
Allegra Westbrooks Regional LibraryWear a costume to a Halloween-themed storytime that ends with a themed craft. Registration required.
3 to 5pmFree
Stumptown ParkFirst Baptist Matthews hosts a free community fall festival with free food, a candy treat trail, inflatables and games.
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