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Charlotte, NC weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14

Amelia Earhart (Children's Theatre of Charlotte)

ImaginOn, Wells Fargo Playhouse — Charlotte · Mecklenburg Co. · Charlotte

A one-act, roughly 60-minute historical drama about aviator Amelia Earhart, for ages 8 and up.

Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Shows at 11am and 3pm.

Details at Children's Theatre of Charlotte ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 12pm–2pm

Great American Campout

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

Saturday, November 14 | The Gardens at Stowe | Pricing Varies Check in: Saturday between 12-2 p.m.

11+
Cost not listed

Details at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

10amDrop-In Art: Harvest and Heritage · Plaza Midwood Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:45pmMovie Day: Chicken Run Rated G · North County Regional Library, Huntersville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amReading Buddies at the Myers Park Library · Myers Park Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:45amD.R.E.A.M. LABS · Sugar Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm🏘️Old Town Cornelius Second Saturdays: Make and Take Crafts · Cornelius Library, Cornelius 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmArt-o-Biographies: Melissa Cody · Sugar Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmASC Culture Blocks: Traditional Chinese Incense Workshop - Fragrance Art & Cultural Heritage · South Boulevard Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLEGO Lounge · Hickory Grove Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSchool Age Program · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSouth Blvd. LEGO Club · South Boulevard Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThe Tween Scene · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Chess Club · Mint Hill Library, Mint Hill 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6pm–10pm

Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway — Concord · Cabarrus Co. · Nearby counties

Drive-through light show around the speedway.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Charlotte Motor Speedway ↗

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 (17, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

10:30amSensory Storytime and Room · Steele Creek Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

9amFree Passport Photos / Fotos para Pasaporte Gratis · Mountain Island Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amReading Buddies at the Myers Park Library · Myers Park Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime on Saturday · Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:45amD.R.E.A.M. LABS · Sugar Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmASC Culture Blocks: Creating the Soundtrack of Your Life - Workshop/Performance (Bilingual) · Matthews Library, Matthews 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHeartstrings Yarn Group · Mountain Island 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

2pmSchool Age Program · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmSTEM 101: Bricks Challenge Program · North County Regional Library, Huntersville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Chess Club · Mint Hill Library, Mint Hill 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

11amDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6pm–10pm

Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway — Concord · Cabarrus Co. · Nearby counties

Drive-through light show around the speedway.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Charlotte Motor Speedway ↗

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

Nov 28 – Dec 13 · 5pm–10pm

Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit

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

November 28-December 30* | 5-10 p.m. | The Gardens | Pricing Varies Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Select dates starting…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
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

2pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

11amDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmASC Culture Blocks Clayworks Pottery Workshop for Families · Pineville Library, Pineville 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSchool Age Program · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

3pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Chess Club · Mint Hill Library, Mint Hill 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

11amDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6pm–10pm

Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway — Concord · Cabarrus Co. · Nearby counties

Drive-through light show around the speedway.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Charlotte Motor Speedway ↗

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

Nov 28 – Dec 13 · 5pm–10pm

Holidays at the Garden: Light Exhibit

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

November 28-December 30* | 5-10 p.m. | The Gardens | Pricing Varies Experience the most magical season of the year at Holidays at the Garden! Select dates starting…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ↗

Library storytimes & programs (11, free)

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

Saturday, Dec 5

11amDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmASC Culture Blocks: Zanhua Workshop - Traditional Chinese Floral Headpieces · South Boulevard Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBehind the Lens: What Inspired a Local Photographer To Pursue His Dream · South County Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmGuest Presenter: Dr. Mokhtarzadeh (Martian Garden) : Growing Plants on Mars – The Science of Gardening Beyond Earth · Matthews Library, Matthews 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLEGO Lounge · Hickory Grove Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSchool Age Program · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSteele Creek Library Puzzle Swap · Steele Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Chess Club · Mint Hill Library, Mint Hill 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

11amDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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55 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026