
Charlotte Chinese Story Time presents the Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Fair on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.
This is a free event. RSVP is not required, but is appreciated. Please RSVP here.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most meaningful traditional Chinese festivals, celebrating family reunion, gratitude, sharing, and the beauty of the full moon. This family-friendly cultural fair will bring children and families together through stories, hands-on crafts, cultural games, performances, and meaningful community experiences.
At this event:
- Shadow Puppet Show: Chang’e Flying to the Moon (11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
- Snow Skin Mooncake Making
- Jade Rabbit Lantern Craft
- Moon Lamp Making
- Jade Rabbit Sachet DIY
- Rabbit Headbands
- Mid-Autumn Themed Face Tattoos
- Chinese Calligraphy on Scrolls
- Lantern Riddles and English Brain Teasers
- Pitch-Pot Game
- Ring Toss Game
- Hou Yi Shoots the Suns Archery Game
- “Chinese American Immigration Story in Charlotte NC” Exhibition
- Mid-Autumn Festival Photo Wall
Look for updates and details on the Facebook event.
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