Kids

How to Find Free Summer Meals for Kids in 2026

Free, nutritious meals are available to children up to age 18 this summer, through August, 2026. These programs, most of which are funded by the USDA, … [Read more...] about How to Find Free Summer Meals for Kids in 2026

Pascuales' Farm, at 11237 Plaza Road Ext., Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Night Market on Thursdays, through June 25, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Night Market at Pascuales’ Farm on Thursdays, including vendors, Latin dance class, more…

Monday Night Garden Co., at 2217 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating its 3rd birthday with a Backyard Birthday Bash on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Monday Night Garden Brewing Co.’s 3rd Backyard Birthday Bash June 21

Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Huntersville, is presenting Light, Camera, Birkdale, a free outdoor movie series on select Saturdays. The … [Read more...] about Lights, Camera, Birkdale — Free Outdoor Movie Series: RV on June 20

Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple … [Read more...] about Kids can make a mini toy box at Lowe’s on June 13 (registration required)

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Summer Break program encourages kids, teens and adults to read and stay active over the summer. Participants can earn … [Read more...] about Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Summer Break Kickoff Events

Birkdale Buds is a series of fun, interactive events for preschool-aged kids. It takes place every Wednesday morning, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., from … [Read more...] about Birkdale Buds — free activities for kids

Rowan County Parks & Recreation is presenting Amerifest 250, a birthday celebration for America, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9:30 … [Read more...] about Amerifest 250 at Dan Nicholas Park June 13

Heroes Convention, or HeroesCon, was founded by Heroes Aren't Hard to Find's Shelton Drum in 1982, and today is a big draw for comic book fans from … [Read more...] about Kids get into Heroes Convention for free June 12-14

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LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Duck model for free and bring it home with you on June 11