Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival May 16
Kids
Ramsey Creek Beach’s opening delayed due to drought — learn where to swim and splash in the Charlotte area
Cool off with this list of places to swim and splash in the Charlotte area summer of 2026. Read on to learn about indoor and outdoor places to swim … [Read more...] about Ramsey Creek Beach’s opening delayed due to drought — learn where to swim and splash in the Charlotte area
Art in Bloom at TAOH Outdoor Gallery with Charlotte Family Housing: FREE make-n-take bouquets, community mural, more, on May 14
Art in Bloom is a free community celebration hosted by Charlotte Family Housing in honor of Mother's Day to honor single moms in Charlotte & the … [Read more...] about Art in Bloom at TAOH Outdoor Gallery with Charlotte Family Housing: FREE make-n-take bouquets, community mural, more, on May 14
Stories Under the Stars — free summer series for kids in Kannapolis
Stories Under the Stars is part of the City of Kannapolis' FREE Summer Entertainment Series in 2026. Each of these children's programs take place … [Read more...] about Stories Under the Stars — free summer series for kids in Kannapolis
Free “Learn to Ride” event on May 16: get kids started with bike riding
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation holds several "Learn to Ride" events at recreation centers throughout the year. At these free events, you'll … [Read more...] about Free “Learn to Ride” event on May 16: get kids started with bike riding
Amerifest 250 at Dan Nicholas Park June 13
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
Just Kidding Around in Huntersville — free family entertainment this summer
The Town of Huntersville is hosting Just Kidding Around, three FREE programs for families in the summer of 2026. These events all take place at … [Read more...] about Just Kidding Around in Huntersville — free family entertainment this summer
Fifth Annual Queen City Juneteenth Festival June 13
Queen City Juneteenth Festival takes place June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Elevation Church University City, 8105 IBM Drive, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about Fifth Annual Queen City Juneteenth Festival June 13
Schiele Museum: free admission May 12 after 4 p.m.
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, the excellent museum at 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina, is probably familiar to many kids, … [Read more...] about Schiele Museum: free admission May 12 after 4 p.m.
Sunset Farm Open House June 6: garden-to-go workshop, farm-to-table demo, more…
The Park CDC's free quarterly Sunset Farm Open House events are designed to help build awareness about the organization's work in the food access and … [Read more...] about Sunset Farm Open House June 6: garden-to-go workshop, farm-to-table demo, more…
