The Ultimate Guide to Fun Family Activities Near Charlotte, NC
There are so many fun family activities near Charlotte, NC. No matter what time of the year it is or where you look, there is always something to do. As a still somewhat-newbie to the area, I find it somewhat overwhelming to just sit and Google things to do. So instead, I made a list. Hopefully it’ll take a little stress away from your searching, too!
Fall is especially a busy time for the Charlotte area. There are festivals, events, games…you name it, there is always something to do. Here is Meg Flint’s Ultimate Guide to fun family activities near Charlotte, NC.
*Please Note: This list will be updated as new events are found and/or brought to my attention.*
Updated: 9/20/2023
Fun Family Activities Near Charlotte: Festivals & Fairs
Charlotte International Arts Festival
- When: September 15 through October 1, 2023
- Where: Several locations in Charlotte, NC. Make sure to check the locations on their website for exact details.
59th Annual Festival in the Park
- When: September 22-24, 2023
- Where: Charlotte, NC
UNC Charlotte International Festival
- When: September 23, 2023
- Where: Charlotte, NC
- When: September 23, 2023
- Where: Huntersville, NC
Union County Heritage Festival
- When: September 23, 2023
- Where: Monroe, NC
Camp Sutton Nursery Fall Kick-Off
- When: September 30, 2023
- Where: Monroe, NC
Concord International Festival
- When: September 30, 2023
- Where: Concord, NC
- When: October 1, 2023
- Where: Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Knights 4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Mecklenburg Oktoberfest
- When: October 7, 2023
- Where: Truist Field, Charlotte, NC
- When: October 14, 2023
- Where: Matthews, NC
- When: October 20, 2023
- Where: Indian Trail, NC
- When: October 21, 2023
- Where: Fort Mill, SC
- When: October 21, 2023
- Where: Monroe, NC
- When: October 21, 2023
- Where: Blakeney Town Center, Charlotte, NC
- When: October 28, 2023
- Where: Monroe, NC
- When: December 2, 2023
- Where: The Museum of the Waxhaws, Waxhaw, NC
Fun Family Activities Near Charlotte, NC: Live Shows, Exhibits and Interactive Displays
Disney On Ice Presents Find Your Hero
- When: September 28- October 1, 2023
- Where: Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC
Discovery Place Science- Marvel: Universe of Superheroes
- When: Through January 1, 2024
- Where: Discovery Place Science, Charlotte, NC
Fun Parades Near Charlotte, NC
70th Annual Union County Christmas Parade
- When: November 19, 2023
- Where: Downtown Monroe, NC
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
- When: November 22, 2023
- Where: Charlotte, NC
Lake Wylie Holiday Boat Parade
- When: December 16, 2023
- Where: Lake Wylie, SC
Fun Family Activities Near Charlotte: Sports
Charlotte is the home of several sports teams and sport-related events. Check out some of the fun family sports events happening this Fall right here in this list!
The Carolina Panthers
It’s football season here in Charlotte! Topping the list of fun family activities near Charlotte is a game at Bank of America stadium. The Carolina Panthers have their first regular season home game on September 18 against the Saints. You can check out their full schedule, get info about tickets and more here.
The Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets play several home games at the Spectrum Center this Fall. Grab the family and head on out to watch them hit the court! You can find home game info here.
The Charlotte Knights
The Charlotte Knights may be wrapping up their 2023 season at the end of September, but they still have plenty of family events left on the calendar. Check out their schedule and get more info here.
So Many Fun Family Activities Near Charlotte, NC
Charlotte and its surrounding areas are so expansive that this list will always be growing and changing. I will continue to add to it as I find new events. If you have an event that you would like to see on this list, please let me know!
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Wishing you and your family lots of fun as you explore Charlotte and it’s surrounding areas.
Until next time…
-Meg
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