Thursday, March 12
Baby & Toddler Storytime
A short, sweet storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for the youngest crowd. If you're looking for a low-key morning outing that doesn't require much planning, this is it.
📍 Matthews Branch Library
🕒 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
👶 Best For: Ages 0 - 2
💡 Parent Tip: Registration begins at the Train Desk 15 minutes before storytime, so arrive early to secure your spot. Regular attendance helps little ones feel more comfortable and engaged.
Cost: Free
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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
🕒 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
👶 Best For: Preschoolers (ages ~3–5)
💡 Parent Tip: t's free, so if your kid hates it, you're out nothing but 45 minutes.
Cost: Free
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Toddler Time at Big Air
Open jump for the little ones with a calmer, slower-paced vibe than the regular sessions. If your toddler has energy to burn and you've already done every playground in a 10-mile radius, this works.
📍Big Air Charlotte, 2408 Sardis Road North
🕒 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
Sensory play, music, tummy time, and baby massage packed into 30 minutes. It's also just a really nice excuse to talk to other adults who are also running on no sleep.
📍The Bunny Hive Charlotte, 1207 East Blvd
🕒 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
👶 Best For: Newborns 0–4 months
💡 Parent Tip: 30 minutes is the perfect length when you're in the newborn fog. Easy to fit between feeds.
Cost: $30 drop-in
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Family Night at Workman's Friend with Balloon Artist
Celebrate St. Patrick’s week with a festive family night featuring a balloon artist crafting shamrocks, rainbows, and other lucky creations for kids while you enjoy dinner together. It’s a fun and easy way to add a little Irish cheer to your weeknight.
📍 Workman’s Friend Pub
🕒 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Wear something green and arrive early to beat the dinner rush, especially if you want time for balloon creations before tables fill up.
Cost: Free to attend, food and drinks are reasonably priced
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Friday, March 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
🕒 9:30am – 10:30am
👶 Best For: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Get your coffee first, then settle in. It's a much better experience caffeinated.
Cost: Free
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Family Storytime: Yoga
Stories meet movement in this playful storytime led by a certified yoga instructor. Kids will stretch, wiggle, and bring stories to life through simple, fun yoga poses designed just for preschoolers and toddlers.
📍 South County Regional Library
🕒 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
👶 Best For: Ages 2 - 5
💡 Parent Tip: Tickets go out at the children's desk 15 minutes before. Wear something you can move in because you will be doing the poses too.
Cost: Free
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Free Postpartum Adjustment Support Group
A supportive space for new moms to talk honestly about the emotional ups and downs of postpartum life, led by Tara Eschenbach, MSW, LSWA of Charlotte Parent Therapy. This complimentary gathering is designed to help you feel less alone and more connected.
📍 New Mom School Ballantyne
🕒 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: Postpartum moms
💡 Parent Tip: Space is limited so register early. Babies are welcome.
Cost: Free
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SCNP: Why All The Buzz For Buzzards? (Drop-In)
A drop-in craft and activity session all about vultures. Yes, vultures. Kids will be weirdly into it, trust me.
📍 Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road
🕒 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: This is a drop-in window, so you can pair it with nearby playground time or a short nature walk before heading inside for crafts.
Cost: Free
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Saturday, March 14
Pi Day with Heart Math Tutoring at Mother’s Comfort Food
Full disclosure, I'm a Heart Math tutor at Landsdowne Elementary so I'm biased, but this organization is incredible. Eat at Mother's, show the flyer, and a portion of your bill supports math tutoring in CMS schools. Tutors get a free scoop of ice cream, which I will absolutely be claiming..
📍Mother’s Comfort Food & Cocktails 4271 Park Road Suite B
🕒 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: If you've ever thought about volunteering but didn't know where to start, Heart Math needs tutors and it's only 30 minutes a week. I wrote about my experience in this newsletter. It's the highlight of my week, genuinely.
Cost: Cost of your meal
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Touch-a-Truck in Matthews
Fire trucks, construction equipment, and whatever else they can park in a lot for kids to climb all over. This is one of those events that sounds simple and then your kid talks about it for three weeks straight
📍Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews
🕒 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: :00-10:00 a.m. is a sensory-friendly hour with no horns or sirens. If your kid is noise-sensitive, that's your window.
Cost: Free
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Green River Revival at U.S. National Whitewater Center
The big St. Patrick's Day festival. Kids' run, live music, yoga, green river, all of it. Free to attend but parking and some activities cost extra.
📍U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
🕒 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Pack sunscreen and Iif you want to do the kids' run or Color Me Green 5K, register ahead of time.
Cost: Free to attend; parking and select activities cost extra
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Daddy’s & Donuts Meet-Up
Dads, donuts, and open play. That's it. That's the event. And honestly, more of this please.
📍 Spirited Sprout, 136 Waxhaw Pkwy suite d, Waxhaw
🕒 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
👶 Best For: Dads and kids
💡 Parent Tip: Your pass covers dad and two children, plus donuts, organic juice boxes for each child, and coffee. If you are bringing a third sibling, plan to add the $10 add-on in advance.
Cost: $40 (covers dad and two children; third sibling add-on $10)
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Uptown
Charlotte’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration kicks off with a lively parade down Tryon Street followed by a full day festival featuring performances, dancers, food trucks, and vendors. It’s one of the most festive family days of the season.
📍 Parade begins at 9th Street and travels south on Tryon Street; Festival along Tryon from 3rd Street to Levine Avenue of the Arts
🕒 Festival 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Parade 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive early to grab a curb spot along Tryon and bring snacks, sunscreen, and something green for the kids to wear.
Cost: Free
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Where There’s a Whale, There’s a Way Book Launch
A storytime and author event for a new picture book about a community that rescued trapped orcas. Themes of compassion, climate science, and resilience. Good for the slightly older crowd.
📍 Park Road Books
🕒 10:30 a.m.
👶 Best For: Elementary-aged kids and up
💡 Parent Tip: Get there early for seating and plan to browse the kids' section after. Park Road Books is always worth the wander.
Cost: Free
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CPR Pop-Up at The Bunny Hive Charlotte
A hands-on infant/child CPR class in 45 minutes. If you've been meaning to do this and haven't yet, just book it. You'll feel better knowing you have the skills.
📍 The Bunny Hive, 1207 East Blvd
🕒 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
👶 Best For: Expecting parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers
💡 Parent Tip: Spots are limited. Bring your phone to take notes or photos of the key steps.
Cost: $35
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National Children’s Craft Day at Johnston YMCA
Join in creative crafting for kids and families with all materials provided, from painting to recycled art projects, celebrating National Children’s Craft Day.
📍Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
🕒 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a spare shirt. You've been warned.
Cost: Free
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Old Town St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Rock Hill
A short drive to Rock Hill for live music, a kids' zone, Irish dancing, food, and more. If you're in South Charlotte, this might be easier to get to than the Uptown parade.
📍City of Rock Hill Amphitheater, 144 Black Street E, Rock Hill, SC
🕒 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Get there early for shade. Bring water for the little ones because it'll be a long afternoon if they're thirsty and melting down.
Cost: Free
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Luck of the Village at Birkdale Village for St. Patrick’s Day
Enjoy an evening of live music, Irish dance performances and festive celebration at Birkdale Village with performances throughout the late afternoon and early evening.
📍Birkdale Village, 16725 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
🕒 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a blanket or chairs. It's more of a hang than a structured event, which is honestly the best kind with kids.
Cost: Free
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Live Music at the Greenway Canteen
Bring your family out for an easygoing evening of live music paired with dinner at the Greenway Canteen, set in the beautiful Anne Springs Close Greenway. Local singers and songwriters perform while you enjoy outdoor seating, food, and drinks in a nature-filled setting.
📍 Greenway Canteen at Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2570 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill
🕒 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a blanket and get there a little early if you want to squeeze in a walk before the music starts. Non-members pay a daily admission fee.
Cost: Daily admission fee for non-members; free for members
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Sunday, March 15
Midwood Market
Plaza Midwood turns into an open-air market with local makers, vintage vendors, and pop-ups. Park once and wander. The kind of Sunday afternoon that feels very Charlotte.
📍 Throughout Plaza Midwood
🕒 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring the stroller! You'll be covering multiple blocks and there's no real place to sit down.
Cost: Free to attend; shopping and food extra
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SCNP: St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt (Drop-In)
The treasure hunt continues with another chance to test your natural knowledge and follow clues through the preserve. It’s a low-prep way to get outside and add a little luck of the Irish to your weekend.
📍 Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road
🕒 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: All ages
💡 Parent Tip: Give yourself enough time to finish the hunt before the 3:00 cutoff, especially if you're doing the longer trail
Cost: Free
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Monday, March 16
Art at The Bunny Hive
A short guided art project with a new theme each month. Even if "art" at this age mostly means enthusiastic finger smudges, you'll walk out with something fridge-worthy.
📍The Bunny Hive, 1207 East Blvd
🕒 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
👶 Best For: Prewalkers, toddlers, and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Leave nut snacks at home and bring a backup outfit. The paint will find its way onto everything.
Cost: $30 drop-in, intro offers available
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Pajama Storytime-St. Patricks Themed!
Evening storytime where pajamas and stuffed animals are encouraged. Make it part of your bedtime routine: PJs on, storytime, straight home, lights out.
📍 Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
🕒 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
👶 Best For: Ages 0-5
💡 Parent Tip: Change into pajamas before you go. It makes the bedtime transition so much smoother when you walk in the door already ready.
Cost: Free
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Tuesday, March 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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March Story-time Sprouts at Grow Cafe
Interactive storytime with read-alouds, movement, and hands-on activities at Grow Cafe. You can add on extended playtime at the indoor play space after if you want to stretch it into a longer outing.
📍 Grow Cafe, 5342 Docia Crossing Rd Suite B, Charlotte
🕒 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👶 Best For: Toddlers and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Book the 2-hour play option if you want the indoor play space after. Worth it on a day when you need to kill time.
Cost: $5-$10 (general admission, ticket fees apply)
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Tot Time at Perfect Balance
Open gym time where parents and toddlers explore mats and equipment together. No instructor, no structure, just free play in a safe space.
📍Perfect Balance Training Center, 8850 Monroe Rd
🕒 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👶 Best For: Toddlers and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: You're on the floor with them for this one. It's not a drop-off situation
Cost: ~$5–$6 per visit (drop-in)
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Wednesday, March 18
Little Learners
Little Learners at the Whitewater Center combines a fun educational component with a hands-on activity so children can explore nature, science and their own creativity with a caregiver.
📍Wildwoods at Whitewater Center
🕒 10:00 AM
👶 Best For: ages 1-5
💡 Parent Tip: Bring shoes they can get dirty. The Wildwoods area is worth exploring after the activity wraps
Cost: $5/child, adults free (included with some passes)
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MDNP: Nature Crochet and Crafts
Inspired by the wildlife at McDowell Nature Preserve, this guided session walks families through a crochet pattern alongside nature-themed crafts. Yarn is provided, and all experience levels are welcome.
📍 Meets at the Nature Center
🕒 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
👶 Best For: Ages 4 and up
💡 Parent Tip: Bring your own crochet hook if you have one, and plan to stay and participate - this is not a drop-off program.
Cost: Free
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Baby Massage at The Bunny Hive
If you are in that hazy newborn stretch where the days blur together, this is such a gentle way to get out of the house. Baby massage focuses on connection and calm, and it’s designed for little ones as young as two weeks old, with benefits that support sleep, digestion, and all the tiny discomforts that come with those early weeks. It’s truly one of the most peaceful classes they offer.
📍The Bunny Hive, 1207 East Blvd
🕒 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
👶 Best For: Newborns
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a soft swaddle blanket for your baby to lie on and plan to feed either right before or right after class so everyone stays relaxed. Leave nut snacks at home.
Cost: $30 drop-in, intro offers available
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