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.
TuesdayDecember 1
5:30 to 10pm, through Dec 26Free
Downtown McAdenvilleThe famous town-wide display in Christmas Town USA: walk or drive through downtown McAdenville, lit in green, red, and white lights every night Dec 1 to 26. Lights switch on at 5:30pm nightly.
ThursdayDecember 10
5:30pmFree
Downtown McAdenvilleCommunity parade honoring a tradition running since 1949: the town welcomes the ceremonial Yule Log through downtown McAdenville, with community singing starting at 5:30pm.
ThursdayDecember 31
10am to 5pm$19.95
Discovery Place KidsDiscovery Place Kids rings in the new year twice with a dance party, festive activities, and a balloon drop before bedtime, in morning (10am to 1pm) and afternoon (2pm to 5pm) sessions. Museum admission covers the celebration.
10:30am to 12pm$10
Matthews Community CenterAn early countdown party for families at the Matthews Community Center, 10:30am to noon, with New Year's fun sized for kids who will not stay up for midnight.
11am to 12pm
The Schiele Museum of Natural HistoryMidday New Year's celebration for kids 11 and under at Gastonia's natural history museum, free with museum admission. Pairs well with the museum's Holidays Around the World planetarium program.
11:15am to 12pmFree
ImaginOn: The Joe and Joan Martin CenterFree midday New Year's Eve countdown at ImaginOn for kids 11 and under, with a live music performance followed by a balloon drop at noon. No registration needed, just show up.
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