Are you waking up to some snow/ice? You might find yourself in a conundrum -- some snow, no sled. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a … [Read more...] about 17 ideas for DIY sleds (sled at your own risk!!!)
Kids
Charlotte Mini-Con rescheduled to Feb. 28
Charlotte Mini-Con, Charlotte's longest running comic book convention (since 1977!), takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., … [Read more...] about Charlotte Mini-Con rescheduled to Feb. 28
The Bayou Princess Bonanza: Free Mini Mardi Gras Meet and Greet at Cabarrus Brewing Co. Feb. 15
Rice Family Community Events is hosting The Bayou Princess Bonanza: Mini Mardi Gras Meet and Greet on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 … [Read more...] about The Bayou Princess Bonanza: Free Mini Mardi Gras Meet and Greet at Cabarrus Brewing Co. Feb. 15
Hop to Midtown — Free Easter Bunny Pictures (and more) at Metropolitan March 21
The Easter Bunny will be at Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At … [Read more...] about Hop to Midtown — Free Easter Bunny Pictures (and more) at Metropolitan March 21
Free glass blowing demo at Hot Glass Alley Feb. 20
Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte's first hot glass art studio. It's at 438 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It's north of Uptown, between Graham … [Read more...] about Free glass blowing demo at Hot Glass Alley Feb. 20
Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele: Meet the Schiele’s groundhog and watch him predict the weather Feb. 1
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, at 1500 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting a Groundhog Day Celebration, complete … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele: Meet the Schiele’s groundhog and watch him predict the weather Feb. 1
Admission to Wing Haven free for Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 13 and 16
The Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. It takes place all over the … [Read more...] about Admission to Wing Haven free for Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 13 and 16
HBCU College Fair Feb. 28
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Queen City Metropolitan Chapter and Communities in Schools are presenting HBCU College Fair on February … [Read more...] about HBCU College Fair Feb. 28
Free song creator workshop for tweens and teens Jan. 31 (registration required)
Young Icons and Charlotte Area Fund are offering a free music workshop for tweens and teens on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Free song creator workshop for tweens and teens Jan. 31 (registration required)
Pay Your Age Birthday Discount at Build-a-Workshop
If your child has a birthday coming up, treat them to the Birthday Treat Bear at Build-a-Bear Workshop. With the Pay Your Age discount, your child can … [Read more...] about Pay Your Age Birthday Discount at Build-a-Workshop
