Here’s our list of fun things to do with your family in Charlotte this week:
Parent & Tot Meet and Greet
October 19 @ 10am-3pm
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Ray’s Splash Planet

Mom and Dad enjoy FREE admission, and there’s lots of water fun to be had today for those under 5.
Mini Masters Art Workshop: Pattern Play
October 21 @ 10:30am & October 22 @ 1:30pm
Mint Museum Randolph

Ages 3 to 5 are invited to explore patterns in these special art workshops. Space is limited; please register.
Spooktacular at Morrison
October 22 @ 4:30-7pm
Morrison in Southpark

Kick off the Halloween festivities with this great FREE event. Face painting, balloons, trick or treating and more.
School’s Out Nature Days
October 23 @ 9am-4pm
McDowell Nature Center

No school for CMS today. 3rd through 5th graders are invited to spend the day in nature. Please register.
Mom’s Morning Out & Parents Night Out
October 23 @ 10:30am-12pm (MMO) and 6-9pm (PNO)
Atomz Science Lab

Ages 3 to 5 are invited to the MMO and ages 5 and up for the PNO. Let the little ones explore some science today.
Happy Birthday Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville
October 24 – All Day
Discovery Place Kids

Happy 5th Birthday to DP Kids. Enjoy $5 admission today plus special activities, giveaways and more.
Halloween Fun
October 24 @ 11am-2pm
Historic Rural Hill

Join the town of Huntersville for their Halloween festival complete with bounce houses, live music, face painting and fun for the whole family.
Not-So-Spooky Halloween
October 24 @ 11am-2pm
Stumptown Park
Head to Matthews for their annual kid-friendly Halloween celebration. Includes a costume parade, live DJ, carnival games and and obstacle course.
Spooky Science Saturday
October 24 @ 12-2pm
Museum of York County

Put on your costumes and head out for some Halloween science fun today.
Civil War Reenactment
October 24 @ 10am-4pm & October 25 @ 10am-3pm
Historic Brattonsville

Take a break from all the spooky stuff and Experience what life may have been like during the Civil War days. Demonstrations, special activities and more.
Chemistry Day
October 24 @ 10am-4pm
Discovery Place

Celebrate all things chemistry with special activities and events all day long.
Autumn in Early Carolina
October 25 @ 1-5pm
Schiele Museum of Natural History

Experience 18th century life today at Schiele’s Backcountry Farm.
Roly Poly Races
October 25 @ 2pm
Reedy Creek Nature Center

Ages 6 and up are invited to learn about, collect, and race roly polys.
Save the Date:
October 31: Halloween on the Square @ Gaston County Museum
November 7: Backcountry Explorers: Cooking @ Charlotte Museum of History
