Reedy Creek Nature Center’s Hummingbird Week is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. It takes place from August 11 to 17, 2025.
Read on for a list of some of the events. Make sure to follow each link and register, if required.
Most of the events take place at Reedy Creek Nature Center, but other nature centers and recreation centers might also have Hummingbird Week events and activities.
There’s also an art contest. Participants ages 5 and up can submit their hummingbird artwork to the nature centers (Reedy Creek, Quest, McDowell, Stevens Creek, or the nature space at Eastway Regional Recreation Center).
Artwork must be original work featuring a hummingbird, may be no larger than 9×12 inches, and must be safe to hang for wall display. AI generated images will not be accepted.
Important Dates for the Art Contest:
- July 9-July 23: Submit your art to your local nature center
- August 9-17: In-person voting at Reedy Creek Nature Center
- August 17: Winners announced at 3 p.m.
We are listing some of the free events below, but to see all the events and activities, click here.
Reedy Creek Nature Center
3986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC
McDowell Nature Center
15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC
Stevens Creek Nature Center
15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC
Quest at Latta Nature Preserve
6345 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC
Eastway Regional Recreation Center
3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte, NC
Hummingbird Week — free events
Hummingbird Week: Nature Hike
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
9:30 to 11 a.m.
McDowell
Free (register at above link)
All ages
Enjoy an afternoon hike with the family at McDowell Nature Preserve. On this hike, explore hidden treasure hidden around the preserve. This hike will be on uneven terrain and will be approximately 2 miles. At some points, the group will be off trail. If bringing small children, strollers are not advised.
Hummingbird Week: Story Time
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Reedy Creek
Free (register at above link)
All ages
Come listen to an engaging story about hummingbirds as we continue to celebrate Hummingbird Week. Adult participation required if under 18.
Hummingbird Week: Hummingbird Challenge Drop-In
Thursday, August 14, 2025
9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
McDowell
Free (no registration required)
All ages
Drop-in to McDowell Nature Center anytime today between 9:15am-4:15pm to journey through the life of a hummingbird as a hummingbird during this challenge. Will you be able to get enough calories to survive? Can you escape predators?
Hummingbird Walk: Hummingbird Habitat Walk
Friday, August 15, 2025
9:30 to 11 a.m.
Reedy Creek
Free (register at link above)
Ages 10+
Starting in the Reedy Creek Gardens we will delight in our Hummingbird friends and talk about what type of habitat needs they have. We will then journey onto the trails and into the woods to explore a variety of habitats, how they are used and who they share them with. Must be able to walk up to 2 miles on uneven terrain. Adult participation required if under 18.
Hummingbird Week: Bird Banding with Susan Campbell
Saturday, August 16, 2025: Register
Sunday, August 17, 2025: Register
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reedy Creek
Free (register)
All ages
The best way to know how to help hummingbirds is by doing research and keeping a close eye on their health. Susan Campbell will be trapping, measuring, and tagging hummingbirds at Reedy Creek and you can witness her work up close. Adult participation required if under the age of 18.
Susan is a licensed hummingbird bander and lead hummingbird researcher in North Carolina. She has been working with hummingbirds for over 15 years as a research affiliate with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
When you enroll you will select a 45-minute slot that will start every hour on the hour from 8 am to 11 am.
Hummingbird Week: Favorite Flowers Papercraft
Saturday, August 16, 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Reedy Creek
Free (register at link above)
Ages 5+
Craft your own vibrant paper blossoms and discover the unique features that make flowers the perfect fuel source for a hummingbird’s fast-flying lifestyle. Fashion a majestic crown, bracelet, or moustache braid and become an irresistible hummingbird magnet.
This is a drop-in program, stop by any time and come make some flowers! All supplies will be provided. Adult participation required if under 18.
Hummingbird Week: Gardening for Hummingbirds
Sunday, August 17, 2025
10 to 11 a.m.
Reedy Creek
Free (register at link above)
Age 14+
Explore the Reedy Creek Native Plant Gardens and observe landscape features that create a successful hummingbird habitat. Discover practical tips to attract hummingbirds to your outdoor space and transform your garden or porch into a hummingbird haven. Adult participation required if under 18.
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Check out our full events calendar, where you can enter any date, or look at the events for the next few days here:Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve
2900 Rocky River Road
Charlotte, NC 980-314-1119
