Charlotte, NC kids' events Dec 4–6, 2026

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 (27, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

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

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 8 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 8 branches

South County Regional Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10am
ImaginOn Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Mint Hill Library Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am
Matthews Library Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am
SouthPark Regional Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
University City Regional Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Independence Regional Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
ImaginOn Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Hickory Grove Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
University City Regional Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:15am

Library event page →

11amDrop-in Playtime · Hickory Grove Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amToddler Storytime · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmPlaytime · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

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

10amReading Buddies Drop-In Sessions · University City Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · Free

10:30amDoggie on My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · Free

11amCryptid Keepers · Sugar Creek Library, Charlotte 6-10 · Free

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

1pmDoggie on My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail · ImaginOn Library, Charlotte 3-5 · Free

1pmDrop-In LEGO Tables · University City Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 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

2:30pmReading Buddies · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 6-10 · 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

3pmSensory Storytime · SouthPark Regional Library, Charlotte 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Dec 6