Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
We present the largest Broadway season in the Carolinas, hosting more than 18 weeks of Broadway shows annually, along with a large array of special attractions and festivals, from concerts to comedy to dance to the Charlotte Jazz Festival and much more.
We manage six theaters in the center city where the curtain goes up on more than 1,000 events annually, including performances by our 16 resident companies. More than 7.9 million people attended events in our theaters during our first 25 seasons.
We inspire kids. More than 150,000 students participate annually in our student-focused programs ranging from internships to specially priced show tickets to The Blumey Awards, which celebrates excellence in high school musical theater in our region.
Beetlejuice, March 29-April 2, Belk Theater
Tye Tribbett – All Things New Tour, March 31, Knight Theater
Queen City Comedy Fool’s Fest, April 1, Booth Playhouse
Tosco Music Party, April 1, Knight Theater
Spring Works, April 2, Booth Playhouse
Linda Eder, April 2, Knight Theater
The 14th Annual Charlotte Fair
6558 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC (across from Charlotte Motor Speedway)
March 24-April 2, See website for schedule and ticket prices
Rides, food, entertainment for all ages!
Summary: Acceptable proof of age may be required for the youth or adult, and those who lack acceptable identification or do not abide by the fair’s Youth Supervision Policy will not be permitted and will be removed from the fair without refund. One adult may accompany up to four (4) minors and must remain with them at all times. Adults are responsible for the actions of all minors they accompany.
Paws in the Park
Pineville Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville, NC
April 1, 10am-3pm, Free
Summary: Our annual event, features Dog Rescue Groups and Shelters with dogs available for adoption, Food Trucks, Arts/Crafts and Business Vendors, Blessing of the Animals, Photo Booth, Kids Playground, Dog Contests at noon and Award-Winning Entertainment.
Ballantyne Spring Fling
Morrison YMCA
9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC
April 1, 11am-1pm, Free
Summary: Come and have some fun a Spring Fling! Every year, Forest Hill Church and the Morrison Y partner together to welcome the spring with food, games, and activities for the whole family. Times are 11am to 1pm on Saturday, April 1st at the Morrison Y. This is for the whole Ballantyne community!
Charlotte SHOUT
Various locations around uptown
March 31 – April 16, See website for schedule
Summary: Charlotte SHOUT!, presented by Atrium Health and Bank of America, is an aspirational multi-week festival designed to showcase our community by celebrating Charlotte’s creativity and innovation through art, music, food, and ideas. Located primarily in Uptown Charlotte, SHOUT! will feature exceptionally curated programming from around the corner and around the world.
Charlotte Ballet – Free Weekly Drop-In Classes
Various Locations
January 3 – June 29
Summary: Charlotte Ballet is excited to offer free weekly drop-in classes from January 3, 2023 – June 29, 2023. Open to all ages and skill levels, classes are sponsored by Culture Blocks—a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County. To view the full schedule of classes, check out the flyer. Contact Emma Manion with questions, or to join our community class mailing list.
Pay-to-Play at Superior Play Systems
11415 Granite St, Suite C, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule and prices
Summary: Bring your children to a fun, creative indoor playground environment!
Carowinds Winter schedule (January-March)
14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Sat-Sun 11am-5pm, $29.99+tax and fees or search Groupon for a better deal
Summary: Carowinds has expanded to year-round operations. Join us Saturdays and Sundays this winter from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to beat the winter blues, Carowinds-style. Select Carowinds’ rides, dining, merchandise locations and games will be open for guests to enjoy during the winter operating days.
list of available rides
Charlotte Hornets
Spectrum Center
333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC
Click here for 2022-23 schedule
Charlotte Checkers
2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC
Click here for 2022-2023 schedule
Discovery Place Science
301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule, tickets must be purchased in advance online
Summary: Discovery Place Science is an innovative, hands-on Museum that encourages scientific exploration and creativity. Don’t forget to check out the new IMAX experience, IMAX® with Laser technology—a next-generation laser projection system and 12-channel sound system exclusive to IMAX theaters—is immersive by design. Developed from the ground up to deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision sound for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.
Discovery Place Nature
1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte, NC
See website for schedule, tickets must be purchased in advance online
Summary: Discovery Place Nature offers visitors the chance to get close to wildlife and experience nature through hands-on programming, exhibits and classes.
Discovery Place Kids
105 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC
See website for schedule, tickets must be purchased in advance online
Summary: Discovery Place Kids is a regional children’s museum featuring developmentally-appropriate experiences that encourage interactive learning through imagination and fun, with locations in Huntersville and Rockingham.
South End Gallery Crawl
Historic South End
Summary: South End is home to a vast array of art in all forms: fine art galleries offering everything from the realist to the experimental, colorful public murals, larger-than-life installations on the Rail Trail and dozens of studio spaces where artists and artisans dream and create.
Take in the local art scene on South End First Friday–an evening when galleries and shops offer extended hours, special receptions, live painting and music. Build in a visit to any of the neighborhood’s restaurants and breweries, and it’s a whole night out!
South End Market at Atherton Mill
2140 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Every Saturday, 8am-1pm, Free
Summary: You can find everything from local produce to fresh fish to handmade pasta, and so much more! With live music on one end and a string of local farmers and creatives along the trail, this hub boasts the vibrant energy that we all long for to kick off our weekend. Plus, you can make a day of it by exploring all that Atherton Mill has to offer! There is free parking for shoppers at the Atherton Mill garage, or take the light rail to East/West Blvd Station!
Kids Skate Free
Kate’s Skate – Indian Trial
14500 E. Independence Blvd, Indian Trail, NC
See website for schedule
Summary: Sign up your kids to skate during Kate’s Skating Rink Kids Skate Free, offered on select days/times during the week.
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
1500 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC
Summary: The Schiele Museum of Natural History is now open! The museum is committed to inspiring curiosity and understanding of science and the natural world through exceptional educational programs, exhibits, and research. To see a list of events and plan your visit, click here.
Mecklenburg County Library Virtual Events
Free Virtual Events
Summary: Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Library every week for a wide range of virtual programming for children, teens and adults. Daily appointments for Reading Buddies and Tutoring and Enrichment for school-age children can be accessed by clicking here.
