Thursday, November 5
Family-friendly plans in Charlotte today, from story times to shows to outdoor fun.
No kids' activities listed today yet. New listings arrive every day; the places below are good bets meanwhile.
Museum
Museum of NASCAR history with exhibits including Glory Road and the Hall of Honor. It stays open during renovations expected to finish in summer 2027, using a temporary entrance off S Caldwell St.
400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd · Uptown
Youth library and theatre
Youth center run by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Children's Theatre of Charlotte, with two theatres, a library for kids 11 and under, a teen-only library and a media production studio.
300 E 7th St · Uptown
Science museum
Nonprofit hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits, an IMAX Dome theatre, live experiments and animal encounters.
168 W 6th St · Uptown
Indoor water park
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation indoor water park on the Irwin Creek Academic Center campus, with a three-story slide and lazy river, plus swim lessons and birthday parties.
215 N. Sycamore St. · Uptown
Indoor go-kart track
Indoor go-kart racing facility that also has Gasoline Alley Bowling and the Pit Road Bar & Grill.
2330 Tipton Dr. Ste. 100 · North End
Indoor play center
Indoor play space where children play at purposeful-play stations while parents relax in a seating area.
4841 Shopton Rd, Suite 108 · Steele Creek
Kids play cafe
Play cafe where children have Montessori-inspired open play while parents use a full cafe menu.
5342 Docia Crossing Road, Suite B · Mallard Creek
Escape room
Escape room company with seven themed 60-minute games for players ages 10 and up, also hosting team-building events and birthday parties.
130 Southside Dr · LoSo
Nothing is listed today yet. We add new events every day, so check back, or turn on alerts to hear when something's added.
None of the current listings are free. See free things to do in Charlotte for no-cost plans.