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Charlotte, NC weekend events for kids (6–10)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (18, free)

From Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Saturday, Nov 14

11:45amD.R.E.A.M. LABS · Sugar Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLEGO Lounge · Hickory Grove Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmReading Buddies · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Snow Days at Discovery Place Science

Discovery Place Science — Charlotte · Mecklenburg Co. · Charlotte

Winter-themed exploration with sock skating, igloo building, a projected snow floor and an updated Northern Lights experience.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors
Details at Discovery Place ↗

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Saturday, Nov 21

11:45amD.R.E.A.M. LABS · Sugar Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLEGO Lounge · Hickory Grove Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLibrary Labs · University City Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmLoteria! · Plaza Midwood Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmReading Buddies · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Snow Days at Discovery Place Science

Discovery Place Science — Charlotte · Mecklenburg Co. · Charlotte

Winter-themed exploration with sock skating, igloo building, a projected snow floor and an updated Northern Lights experience.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors
Details at Discovery Place ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 28 · 5pm–9pm

Merry Market

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden — Belmont · Gaston Co. · Nearby counties

November 28 | 5-9 p.m. | Great Hall | Holidays at the Garden Admission required to attend Shop small and spread holiday cheer at our Merry Market on Saturday, November…

  • Ages 6-10
  • Cost not listed
Details at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ↗

Library storytimes & programs (10, free)

From Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Saturday, Nov 28

2pmSTEAM Saturday · North County Regional Library, Huntersville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Snow Days at Discovery Place Science

Discovery Place Science — Charlotte · Mecklenburg Co. · Charlotte

Winter-themed exploration with sock skating, igloo building, a projected snow floor and an updated Northern Lights experience.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors
Details at Discovery Place ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Dec 5

2pmLEGO Lounge · Hickory Grove Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmReading Buddies · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

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73 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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