Things to Do: February 12

Thursday, February 12

Preschool Ballet Classes
Twirl, leap, and dance! This class introduces little dancers to movement through imaginative games, music, and simple ballet steps to build coordination, confidence, and creativity.
📍Mallard Creek Recreation Center, 2530 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
🕒 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
👶 Best For: Preschoolers (ages ~3–5)
💡 Parent Tip: Comfortable clothes and bare or ballet shoes work great for first classes.
Cost: Free
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February Mini-Makers & Play
Bring your little ones to Grow Cafe for a Valentine-themed morning of creative play where kids will make their own handmade Valentine’s cards along with enjoying sensory activities and open play time. It’s a sweet way to celebrate the season and let toddlers create something special to share.
📍 Grow Cafe CLT, 3483 Toringdon Way, Suite 104, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 am – 11:00 am or 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
👶 Best For: Toddlers and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a small envelope or folder so your child’s Valentine creations stay flat on the ride home.
Cost:$5
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Toddler Time at Big Air
Little ones get a turn to bounce and jump in a toddler-focused open jump session with softer pacing and a safer, calmer environment.
📍Big Air Charlotte, 2408 Sardis Road North, Charlotte
🕒 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👶 Best For: Toddlers (ages ~1–3)
💡 Parent Tip: Grip socks are required!
Cost: $23+
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Newborn Class
A gentle, supportive class designed for babies ages 0 to 4 months and their caregivers, with sensory play, music, tummy time, and baby massage built in. It is also a great chance to connect with other parents and talk through sleep, feeding, and early development.

📍The Bunny Hive Charlotte, 1207 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
🕒 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
👶 Best For: Newborns 0–4 months
💡 Parent Tip: This short class length makes it very nap-friendly and ideal for first outings with a newborn.
Cost: $30 drop-in
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Valentine Kid Grab & Go
Swing by Pineville Parks and Recreation for a Valentine-themed Grab & Go goodie bag filled with festive surprises. It’s an easy, low-effort way to add a little extra fun to your day, just drive through and pick up while supplies last.
📍 Belle Johnston Community Center, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville, NC 28134
🕒 3:00 PM – Until supplies last
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive as close to 3:00 PM as you can since quantities are limited and these tend to go quickly.
Cost: Free
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Friday, February 13

Betty Bookworms: Storytime + Coffee
This cozy weekly storytime invites little ones to enjoy a free book reading while caregivers sip coffee and connect. A relaxed, welcoming way to start your Friday morning together.
📍Betty by Moxie Mercantile, 1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
🕒 9:30am – 10:30am
👶 Best For: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive a few minutes early to grab coffee before storytime begins and snag a comfy spot for your kiddo.
Cost: Free
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Great Backyard Bird Count at Wing Haven
Join other families at Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a fun global citizen science event where kids and grown-ups watch, count, and record birds together. Volunteers from Wing Haven and the Mecklenburg Audubon Society offer guided walks and tips, making this a perfect nature-filled outing.
📍 Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC
🕒 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a pair of binoculars and a bird ID app like Merlin to help kids track what you see.
Cost: Free (registration required)
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Dig In! Little Explorers: Big Dreams, Little Learners
This playful early learning program from Levine Museum of the New South invites curious little ones to explore history through storytelling, music, hands-on activities, and imaginative play with themed craft stations inspired by community and culture.
📍 West Boulevard Library, 2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
🕒 10:00 am – 11:30 am
👶 Best For: Ages 0 – 5
💡 Parent Tip: One adult caregiver is asked to attend for every four children; this program is free with optional donations appreciated.
Cost: Free
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SCNP: Friday Fire and S’mores (Drop-In)
Stop by the fire pit at Stevens Creek Nature Center for a cozy winter evening of s’mores and campfire vibes. No registration needed, just come ready for gooey fun.
📍 Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill
🕒 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Dress warmly and bring wipes for sticky marshmallow hands.
Cost: Free
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Saturday, February 14

Past and Play: Valentine’s Day at the Charlotte Museum of History
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with hands-on play inspired by history and local culture. Kids build and explore themed play stations while grown-ups enjoy a welcoming museum setting. It’s an easy, playful way to make the day special together.
📍 Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: ages 0 -4
💡 Parent Tip: This kind of museum play is perfect for a Saturday morning before grabbing lunch nearby in Plaza Midwood.
Cost: $8/participating child; $15/adult
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Saturday Cartoons at Independent Picture House
Enjoy a relaxed morning of cartoons on the big screen at Independent Picture House. It’s a nostalgic movie theater experience designed for families.
📍 Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh St, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:30 am
👶 Best For: ages 3 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Make a morning of it with a coffee or pastry in NoDa afterward.
Cost: Free
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Tameka Fryer Brown | PRAYER IS Storytime & Book Launch
Join Charlotte author Tameka Fryer Brown for a special storytime celebrating her new picture book Prayer Is, followed by a book signing. This heartfelt event introduces little ones to the meaning of prayer through gentle storytelling, and proceeds from book sales will support Hearts and Hands Food Pantry in Charlotte.
📍 Main Street Books, 126 S Main St, Davidson
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: Preschoolers and elementary-aged kids
💡 Parent Tip: RSVP ahead of time and arrive early, bookstore events can fill up quickly, especially with a local author.
Cost: Free to attend
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Parent & Child: Valentine’s Day Craft Party-X’s and O’s Sensory Play
Get creative with your little one at this Valentine’s Day inspired art class where kids and caregivers make heart-themed crafts and sensory art projects together. This class is all about fun, messy art and making keepsakes for loved ones.
📍Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run #310, Charlotte, NC 28277
🕒 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
👶 Best For: 18 months – 6 years
💡 Parent Tip: Siblings are welcome and the studio provides all materials, but dress kids in clothes that can get a little messy.
Cost: About $25 per child
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Chinese American Association Lunar New Year Celebration
Bring the whole family to Winthrop University’s Byrnes Auditorium for a day of Lunar New Year festivities featuring a cultural fair with lion dance, calligraphy, paper cutting, crafts, photo zones, games, and more, plus an afternoon Gala with vibrant performances honoring the Year of the Horse.
📍 Winthrop University Byrnes Auditorium, 1703 Memorial Circle, Rock Hill
🕒 Cultural Fair 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (free), Gala 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (ticketed)
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Cultural Fair activities are free and great for little ones; tickets for the Gala help support performances and community programming. Kids under 5 may enter the Gala free but check ticket page rules.
Cost: Cultural Fair is free; Gala tickets start around $20+
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Valentine’s Day at Wildwoods
Spend Saturday afternoon at Wildwoods for Valentine-themed family fun with scavenger hunts, sweet crafts, games, and more throughout the park. It’s a great way to explore the wooded trails together while celebrating the day with playful activities.
📍 Whitewater Center – Wildwoods, 500 Whitewater Center Pkwy
🕒 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
👶 Best For: Ages 3 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Bring water and comfortable shoes for walking the Wildwoods trails, and plan to stay after for a snack at the River’s Edge Café.
Cost: $18
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Life-Sized Candy Land – Kannapolis Branch Library
Step into a giant version of the classic Candy Land board game as kids move through colorful stations and complete playful challenges. It’s a fun way to burn energy and enjoy the library.
📍 Kannapolis Branch Library
🕒 1:00 pm
👶 Best For: ages 3 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Let kids pick out a few books to keep the fun going at home.
Cost: Free
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Lunar New Year Lantern Craft at Super G Mart
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a festive lantern craft workshop perfect for kids who love hands-on creativity. It’s a cheerful way to introduce little ones to holiday traditions while making something they can take home.
📍 Super G Mart – The Club, Pineville store
🕒 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
👶 Best For: ages 5 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Get there early to check out the Lion Dancers at 1:00pm! Bring cash for the lion dancers and they might eat it right out of your hand!
Cost: Free
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
This colorful puppetry spectacle brings Eric Carle’s beloved stories to life with more than 75 puppets and dazzling visuals that delight young audiences. It’s a sensory-rich theatrical experience families will remember.
📍McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn, Uptown Charlotte
🕒 11 AM and 1 PM
👶 Best For: ages 3 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Plan to arrive early for best seats and pair it with a visit to ImaginOn play spaces.
Cost: $26+
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Sunday, February 15

The Bayou Princess Bayou Bonanza Mini Mardi Gras
Meet Tiana, the Bayou Princess for a festive Mardi Gras themed meet and greet filled with music, celebration, and photo opportunities. It’s a sweet way to bring a little New Orleans magic to your weekend.
📍 Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC
🕒 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
👶 Best For: ages 3 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive early for best photo spots before it gets busy.
Cost: Free
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết) Festival 2026
Celebrate Tết with cultural performances, traditional food, and festive activities that highlight Vietnamese heritage and Lunar New Year traditions. It’s a vibrant cultural experience for the whole family.
📍 The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road
🕒 11:00am - 6:00 pm
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring small bills for food vendors and plan to arrive early for performances.
Cost: $15
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Monday, February 16

Lunar New Year Celebration – Snack and Craft
Celebrate Lunar New Year with stories, crafts, and hands-on cultural activities in a welcoming library setting. It’s a gentle introduction to holiday traditions for younger children.
📍 Myers Park Library
🕒 9:00am - 11:00am
👶 Best for: Ages 1-5
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive early so kids can grab supplies before the group fills up.
Cost: Free
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Family Storytime
Enjoy a lively mix of stories, songs, and movement designed to build early literacy skills and foster a love of books. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, making this an easy, engaging outing for the whole crew.
📍 South County Regional Library
🕒 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
👶 Best For: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (0–5)
💡 Parent Tip: If daycare is closed for Presidents Day, this is a great free morning activity to get everyone out of the house and into a fun routine together.
Cost: Free
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Presidents Day at Museum of the Waxhaws
Spend Presidents Day exploring local history with crafts and activities designed especially for kids. Admission is free for children and students, making this a meaningful and budget-friendly school holiday outing.
📍 Museum of the Waxhaws
🕒 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
👶 Best For: ages 3 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Pair this with lunch in downtown Waxhaw for a relaxed day trip. We love Waxhaw Creamery!
Cost: Free admission for kids and students
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Tuesday, February 17

Mini and Me Yoga
An interactive, gentle yoga class where young children and their caregivers stretch, breathe, and connect through playful poses and mindful movement. This session blends fun partner exercises, balance challenges, and calming stretches to build strength, flexibility, and focus with lots of smiles and quality time together.

📍Ballantyne Studio (Ignite Dance Productions), 5107 Piper Station Dr Unit C2
🕒10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
👶 Best For: Ages 4 months and up (child + caregiver)
💡 Parent Tip: Drop-in pricing makes this a great way to try yoga together without a long-term commitment. Bring a mat and water to stay comfortable and hydrated.
Cost: $15 per class
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Tot Time at Perfect Balance
Open, non-instructional playtime in a safe gymnastics gym where parents and toddlers explore basic mats and apparatus together under parent supervision.
📍Perfect Balance Training Center, 8850 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
🕒 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👶 Best For: Toddlers and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: No instructor on the floor; adults play and explore with their kids in the gym space.
Cost: ~$5–$6 per visit (drop-in)
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Parents’ Time Off – How To Train Your Dragon
Let kids dive into creativity with this drop-off art class where the movie How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World inspires them to sculpt Toothless and other dragon-themed art projects using air-dry clay and mixed art materials.
📍 Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run Suite 310
🕒 1:00 pm
👶 Best For: Ages 3 – 9
💡 Parent Tip: Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child so they stay energized through the creativity session.
Cost: $49
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Shrove Tuesday Community Pancake Supper
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a pancake supper featuring pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit, and toppings plus crafts and activities for kids. It’s a cozy, community dinner that makes a weeknight feel special.
📍 Matthews United Methodist Church
🕒 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Dine-in for community vibes or grab carry-out if bedtime is near.
Cost: Free-will donation
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Wednesday, February 18

Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities designed to support early literacy and foster a love of books. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, making this a sweet midweek outing together. Attendance is limited.
📍 SouthPark Regional Library
🕒 10:15 am – 10:45 am
👶 Best For: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (0–5)
💡 Parent Tip: Pick up your ticket at the Children’s Desk before the program begins, then head straight to the storytime space to get settled.
Cost: Free
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Winter Story Time
Main Street Books hosts this cozy weekly storytime for young children and their caregivers, exploring seasonal themes through books and songs. It’s a simple, sweet midweek outing in the heart of Davidson.
📍 Main Street Books, 126 S Main St, Davidson, NC
🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
👶 Best For: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Plan to linger after to browse the children’s section and support a local store.
Cost: Free
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Littlest Artist: Toddler Art
Extend learning through hands-on art activities designed especially for little ones ages 1 to 2. This short and engaging session celebrates creativity in a developmentally appropriate way.
📍 University City Regional Library
🕒 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
👶 Best For: Ages 1–2
💡 Parent Tip: Tickets are available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before the program starts, so plan to arrive early to secure a spot.
Cost: Free
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Listen and Move Storytime
This high-energy storytime combines books, songs, and movement to help children build the gross and fine motor skills needed for reading and writing. It is a lively, interactive option for kids who love to wiggle while they learn.
📍 ImaginOn
🕒 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
👶 Best For: Preschoolers (3–5)
💡 Parent Tip: This one is especially great for active kids who need movement built into their morning routine.
Cost: Free
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Things to Do: February 12 - February 18