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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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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Itty Einstein Science Time
Encourage budding scientists with hands-on exploration in this playful preschool science class. Kids experiment with simple science concepts through crafts, fun demonstrations, and discovery.
📍Catawba Science Center, classroom 1, Science Center campus
🕒 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
👶 Best For: Preschoolers (ages 3–5)
💡 Parent Tip: Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 15 children.
Cost: $15 per child (non-member) / $10 per child (member); adults free
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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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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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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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Flip the ‘Fit: Free kids’ clothing exchange and STEM activities
This free event combines a kids’ clothing swap (take home up to two free bags of clothes) with hands-on STEM activities like balloon rocket races, slime science, and paper airplane design.
📍Grace Communion Steele Creek, 3120 Whitehall Park Drive, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: Kids of all ages (activities cover a range of ages)
💡 Parent Tip: Bags are provided so you don’t need to bring anything except curious kids and comfortable shoes for exploring activities.
Cost: FREE
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Winter Fest!
A cozy morning of winter-themed fun for kids with age-group activities including face painting, winter sensory play, and hands-on crafts. A great way to explore creativity and meet other families in a relaxed setting.
📍Grow Cafe, 5342 Docia Crossing Rd Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28269
🕒 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
👶 Best For: Ages 1-10 (multiple curated age groups)
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive on time for the best selection of craft stations; their lattes are worth a sip while little ones play.
Cost: $12.99
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Puppet Palooza at ImaginOn — all-day puppet festival
Enjoy an all-day celebration of puppetry with giant roaming puppets, puppet karaoke, balcony exhibits, and simple puppet crafts to take home.
📍ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with a Puppet Procession at 9:45 AM)
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Get there early for the Puppet Procession and stay through midday for a good mix of performances.
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, 2 PM, 4 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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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
A free, drop in art celebration featuring heart themed art activities and the chance to meet and create alongside local Charlotte Studio Artists. It's an easy, welcoming way to let kids explore creativity together.
📍Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
🕒 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: This is a true drop in event, so it works well before or after naps, and it pairs nicely with a stop in NoDa for lunch or a treat.
Cost: Free
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Chinese New Year Cultural Fair
Celebrate Lunar New Year traditions with hands-on crafts like lantern making, calligraphy, traditional clothing try-on, and more in a festive community fair.
📍Mecklenburg Hall at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC
🕒 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Great afternoon family activity that pairs well with a quick dinner after; make sure to take pictures of the fun costumes!
Cost: FREE
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Snow Days: Winter Experience
The last day of this immersive indoor winter experience at Discovery Place Science! Enjoy sock skating, explore winter wildlife, build an igloo, design virtual snowflakes, and unwind in a cozy Hygge-inspired space.
📍 Discovery Place Science
🕒 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring socks for skating and plan extra time, there’s a lot to explore.
Cost: Museum admission (Adults $24, children $19, under 2 free)
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FREE Bumps and Bagels Event (Rescheduled)
Pregnant mamas in their second or third trimester are invited for light bites, refreshments, and real talk about labor, delivery, and early weeks with baby in a relaxed, supportive setting. Seats are limited.
📍The New Mom School – Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: expectant parents (2nd and 3rd trimester)
💡 Parent Tip: This is great for meeting other local moms-to-be and building a support network before baby arrives.
Cost: Free (waitlist available)
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Groundhog Day Celebration at The Schiele
Meet the Schiele Museum’s resident groundhog and watch his weather prediction, plus explore the museum’s exhibits.
📍Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC
🕒 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; prediction at 2:00 PM
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Combine with other museum exhibits for a full afternoon of learning and play; planetarium shows are extra.
Cost: $10-12
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Family Storytime (Outdoor)
Enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities outdoors that support early literacy and foster a love of reading in little ones. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their kids.
📍Davidson Library (Front Lawn), Davidson, NC
🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
👶 Best For: Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–5)
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a blanket or low-to-ground chair for comfort as this takes place outside. In the case of inclement weather, please check the website to confirm a cancellation
Cost: Free
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Ed’s Dinosaurs Live at ImaginOn
A free interactive dinosaur experience where kids can meet prehistoric friends and learn through play.
📍ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC
🕒 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (monthly on the 1st Tuesday)
👶 Best For: Ages up to 11
💡 Parent Tip: A perfect regular outing that pairs nicely with a library visit afterwards.
Cost: FREE
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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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Free Art Kits: Pastel Landscape at The Mint Museum
Pick up a free all-ages art kit inspired by European art to create at home with pastels, available while supplies last during museum open hours.
📍Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Rd, Charlotte, NC
🕒 During Museum Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Go early in the week to snag your kit before supplies run out.
Cost: FREE
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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, Charlotte, NC 28277
🕒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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Evening Storytime
A relaxed evening story time with books and activities perfect for winding down the day. Great for families after school or work.
📍West Boulevard Library, Charlotte, NC
🕒 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
👶 Best For: Toddlers through school age (ages 2–11)
💡 Parent Tip: A sweet way to build reading routines before bedtime.
Cost: FREE
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