March 10, 2026, is Mario Day or MAR10 Day. Someone had to explain it to me. But if you scrunch the month and day together, you get MAR10…which looks like “Mario,” of video game fame. Anyway…
Charlotte Mecklenburg is hosting several Mario Day events at various branches. Find all of the library’s Mario Day events here or keep reading for a few of the events.
MAR10 Day
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Celebrating all day (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Teen Loft at ImaginOn, 300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18
Check back soon or contact ImaginOn for specifics.
Video Games: Super Mario!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 to 3 p.m.
University City Regional Library
5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18
Grab your friends and celebrate MAR10 Day! Come play an assortment of games from the Super Mario universe on the Nintendo Switch and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills.
MAR10 Day Crafternoon: Mario Perler Beads
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 to 3 p.m.
University City Regional Library
5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free
Ages 12-18
Enjoy a creative crafternoon and work on a crafty project. This week, make Mario-themed art using perler beads! Supplies will be provided- just bring your creativity! This will be a pop-up program in our teen area.
Preteen Scene: MAR10 Perler Beads
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
4 to 5 p.m.
Davidson Library
119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC
Free
Ages 9-12
It’s Mar10 Day! Let’s make some Mario-themed perler bead keychains to celebrate!
Learn, Connect, Play: MAR10 Day
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
6 to 7 p.m.
North County Regional Library
16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC
Free
Ages 12-18
It’s-a Mario Day! Join us as we celebrate everyone’s favorite video game hero, Mario! We’ll be powering up the Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of friendly competition, racing, and multiplayer fun. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Mushroom Kingdom, come test your skills, challenge your friends, and level up your game.
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