Free Art Kits: Bead Sculpture
Pick up a free, all-ages take-home art kit at Mint Museum Randolph and create bead sculptures inspired by the current exhibition. A simple, creative activity you can bring home for a slow afternoon.
📍 Mint Museum Randolph
🕒 During museum hours (11 AM-9 PM), while supplies last
👶 Best For: Preschoolers (ages ~3–5)
💡 Parent Tip: Go earlier in the week and earlier in the day for the best chance at snagging a kit before they run out.
Cost: Free
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March Mini-Makers & Play
Grow Café’s March Mini-Makers & Play brings seasonal, whimsical craft projects and imaginative play time perfect for hands-on creative fun.
📍Grow Café, 5342 Docia Crossing Rd Suite B, Charlotte, NC
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: Ages 2+
💡 Parent Tip: Reserve early because spots go fast and plan to stay a little after for free play in the café area.
Cost: $5-$10 (varies by play duration)
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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: Comfortable clothes and bare or ballet shoes work great for first classes.
Cost: 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
🕒 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
🕒 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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Fresh Air Hour at Anne Springs Close Greenway
Breathe in the beauty of the Greenway during this free monthly evening event with trail access, live music and food and drink specials at the Greenway Canteen. It is an easy way to explore nature together while enjoying a relaxed community vibe.
📍 Lake Haigler Entrance, Anne Springs Close Greenway
🕒 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Enter through the Lake Haigler entrance during event hours for free access, and bring scooters or balance bikes for little ones who want to cruise the paved areas before settling in for live music. March’s performer is Dustin Yager.
Cost: Free
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TTB Kidz Children’s Consignment Sale
Shop one of the area’s largest children’s consignment sales featuring thousands of gently used items including baby gear, toys, books, clothing and sports equipment. It is a budget-friendly way to stock up for spring and summer while supporting local families.
📍 Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Concord, NC
🕒 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
👶 Best For: parents, parents-to-be and kids of all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a large tote or laundry basket to carry your finds since shopping carts are limited, and go early in the day for the best selection of seasonal sizes.
Cost: Free general admission
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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
🕒 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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St. Patrick’s Day-Patty the Unicorn Workshop
This creative workshop celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with arts and slime projects themed around “Patty the Unicorn,” a fun way to get kids painting, drawing and crafting.
📍Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte, 16709 Orchard Stone Run Suite 310, Charlotte, NC
🕒 1:00 PM
👶 Best For: ages 3-9
💡 Parent Tip: Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child and register early since classes fill up.
Cost: $54
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Baby Shower
Celebrate baby raptors and learn about how the Carolina Raptor Center cares for them with meet-a-raptor moments, a fly by and hospital chats on the trail.
📍Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Bring a stroller for little legs and plan on at least a couple of hours so you can catch multiple programs.
Cost: included with general admission
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SCNP: Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Open House
Meet resident birds, reptiles and farm animals during this drop-in open house hosted by Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, a nationally recognized wildlife rescue and sanctuary. Families can enjoy hands-on activities and crafts while learning how to support local wildlife through camps and volunteer opportunities.
📍 Stevens Creek Nature Center, 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: This is a drop-in event, so come right at 10:00 if you want a quieter experience with the animals before it gets busy. Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park is right next door if you want to pair it with playground time.
Cost: Free
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20th Anniversary Grand Reopening at Mountain Island Library
Celebrate 20 years at the Mountain Island Library with a morning of Storytime, crafts and community fun. Families can connect with Master Gardeners, join a plant swap and the first twenty families will receive a special gift.
📍 Mountain Island Library, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: preschool through teens, but welcoming for all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive right at 10:00 if you want to snag one of the first-twenty family gifts, and bring a small plant or cutting if you plan to join the swap.
Cost: Free
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Sunset Farm Open "House" – Spring To It!
Head outdoors to PCDC’s Sunset Farm for this family-friendly open house at their urban garden and horticulture education hub. You can explore volunteer opportunities, observe a Garden-to-Go container gardening class, watch a farm-to-table cooking demo and enjoy hands-on gardening activities for kids.
📍 PCDC – Sunset Farm, 3432 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
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👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather since you’ll be outside. If your child wants to plant and take something home, be sure to register separately for one of the limited Garden-to-Go class spots.
Cost: Free
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Kings Mountain Founders Day
Celebrate the founding of Kings Mountain with a full day of living history demonstrations, children’s activities, live folk music and engaging lectures that highlight Revolutionary War heritage, early settlers, African American history and the town’s lasting community legacy. Hosted by Kings Mountain Historical Museum and the Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library, this new event also supports local preservation and educational programming.
📍 100 E Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: There are children’s colonial games, crafts and a scavenger hunt, so plan to stay awhile. If you want an easy lunch, pre-order a picnic box from Big Red’s Cafe before the registration deadline.
Cost: Picnic Lunch – Adults $12, Children $10
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ELRC: Holi Celebration 2026
Holi Hai! Celebrate the festival of colors with an afternoon filled with vibrant traditions, music and joyful fun as families welcome the spring season together. Participants can cover friends and family with safe gulal while learning about the cultural significance of this beloved holiday.
📍 Elon Recreation Center, Charlotte, NC
🕒 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
👶 Best For: ages 3+ (registration required for ages 5+)
💡 Parent Tip: Dress everyone in white or clothes you do not mind getting colorful, and bring a towel and change of clothes for the ride home.
Cost: $8
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Charlotte’s Authentic Holi – Festival of Colors
Celebrate Holi with an afternoon full of music, dance, food and vibrant color as the Hindu Center hosts Charlotte’s Festival of Colors. Families can enjoy live music by DJ Pawan, explore shopping and food vendors and join in the joyful color throws that welcome spring.
📍 Hindu Center of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
🕒 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (weather permitting)
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Dress everyone in white or light-colored clothes you do not mind getting messy, and bring sunglasses to protect little eyes during color tosses. Colors and food will be available for purchase on site.
Cost: Free to attend
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Story Time & More – March
Wing Haven’s Story Time & More offers seasonally-themed stories and crafts followed by time to explore the SEED Wildlife & Children’s Garden.
📍Wing Haven Gardens, 260 Ridgewood Avenue, Charlotte, NC
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👶 Best For: children under 10 and families
💡 Parent Tip: Registration is required and space is limited so sign up early; non-member families pay a small fee.
Cost: $10/non-member family (members free)
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Art at The Bunny Hive
If you love an activity that doubles as a keepsake, this is such a sweet one. Each month brings a new theme and a simple guided project, so your little one can paint, collage, or create something special, even if “creating” mostly means enthusiastic finger smudges. Honestly, I will always say yes to art that results in something fridge worthy.
📍The Bunny Hive Charlotte, The Classroom, 1207 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
🕒 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
👶 Best For: Prewalkers, toddlers, and preschoolers
💡 Parent Tip: Leave nut snacks at home and plan for a quick outfit change afterward, especially if your toddler believes paint belongs everywhere.
Cost: $30 drop-in, intro offers available
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Pajama Storytime
A cozy evening storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy and foster a love of reading. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, and pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.
📍 Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
🕒 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
👶 Best For: Babies 0 to 2, toddlers 2 to 3, preschoolers 3 to 5, and caregivers
💡 Parent Tip: Make this part of your bedtime routine, change into pajamas beforehand and head straight home after for an easy transition to sleep.
Cost: Free
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Free Tuesdays at Schiele Museum
On the second Tuesday of each month, admission at the Schiele Museum is free, making this a great drop-in science and natural history experience for families.
📍Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia, NC
🕒 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (March 10)
👶 Best For: all ages
💡 Parent Tip: Arrive earlier in the 4–8 window to explore exhibits before it gets busy; planetarium shows are extra.
Cost: free admission (planetarium shows $5 each)
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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
🕒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
🕒 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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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 Charlotte, The Classroom, 1207 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
🕒 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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