Charlotte, NC kids' events Nov 27–29, 2026

Charlotte, NC family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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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

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 ↗

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 ↗

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 (14, 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

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

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 5 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Mint Hill Library Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30am
Matthews Library Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30am
SouthPark Regional Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Independence Regional Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
ImaginOn Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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10:30amSaturday Family Storytime · Plaza Midwood Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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

11:15amYoga with Your Baby! (6 weeks to 17 months) · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · 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

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23 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 18 free and 19 indoors.

Updated November 11, 2026