Get ready for a fun weekend in Charlotte! We found awesome activities for your 3-14 year olds, including a cool conservation event on Sunday and a chance to build something fun on Saturday!
See our top picks
Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Penguin Mailbox
The Home Depot (Various)
Free Saturday morning project where kids build and decorate their own mailbox!
Bead Family Fun Day
Northlake Mall
Keep everyone busy indoors on Saturday with a fun, focused beading craft session.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
A delightful, short puppet show perfect for introducing younger children to the magic of theater.
· February 7
4BEAD FAMILY FUN DAY : Head to Northlake Mall for a day dedicated to beads! Kids will love creating their own beaded crafts and jewelry.A special one-day event focused on a fun, tactile activity for kids of all ages.
FAMILY FIRST: FACING THE RISING SUN: CREATING NEW FAMILY TRADITIONS : Join this special event at the Gantt Center focused on building new family traditions. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore culture together.A unique cultural event happening only this Saturday for families to engage with art and community.
HOME DEPOT KIDS' WORKSHOP: PENGUIN MAILBOXFREE : Get the kids building! They can construct and decorate their own cute penguin mailbox at this free workshop. Perfect for the younger crowd (ages 5-12 usually).It's a free, hands-on building project that's great for getting little hands busy indoors.
FLIP THE 'FIT: FREE KIDS' CLOTHING SWAP, PLUS STEM ACTIVITIESFREE : Swap out old kids' clothes for new-to-you items AND keep them entertained with STEM activities! It’s a win-win for your wallet and their brains.This is a fantastic free option that combines practical family needs with educational STEM fun.
· February 8
3AFRO LEGACY FEST AT HISTORIC ROSEDALEFREE : Celebrate Black History Month with this festival at Historic Rosedale. Expect engaging activities that honor African American history and culture.A unique, free, local celebration tied to a specific cultural observance this month.
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW : Eric Carle's classic comes to life with puppets! This show is a magical experience for younger kids, but older siblings will enjoy the artistry too.It's a beloved children's book adapted for the stage, running for a limited time and perfect for the younger end of your age range.
SCNP: ANIMAL MEET AND GREET (DROP-IN)FREE : Get up close (but not too close!) with some of the center's ambassador animals like turtles and snakes. It’s a cool way to spend a Sunday afternoon outdoors.It's a free, intimate animal encounter at a nature center, perfect for sparking curiosity in kids of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Charlotte this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are great free options like the Home Depot Kids' Workshop for building on Saturday and the Afro Legacy Fest or the SCNP Animal Meet and Greet on Sunday.
Are there any fun, unique, one-off events this Saturday (Feb 7th)?
Yes! Check out the Bead Family Fun Day at Northlake Mall or the Flip the 'Fit clothing swap which also has STEM activities happening.
What's happening on Sunday, February 8th for families?
You can enjoy the Afro Legacy Fest at Historic Rosedale, catch 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show,' or visit the Stevens Creek Nature Center for an Animal Meet and Greet in the afternoon.
