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Charlotte, NC family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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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

Nov 14 – Nov 28 · 2pm–4pm

Pickin’ on the Porch

Trailhead — Belmont · Gaston Co. · Nearby counties

Saturdays | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store Porch | Free! Join us for a free afternoon of music and fun to liven up your Saturday afternoons. All performances run from…

  • Cost not listed
Details at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ↗

Library storytimes & programs (31, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

9:30amBaby Storytime · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 7 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
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2pmPlaytime · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

9:30amBaby Storytime · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
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

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41 events for the weekend of Nov 20–22, with 38 free and 39 indoors.

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