Get ready for a busy final weekend of February in Charlotte! We have Beethoven coming to town, a huge Fossil Fair, and several family-focused cultural celebrations marking the end of Black History Month. Don't miss the educational STEM Fair on Saturday afternoon.
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Uptown Farmers Market
300 S. Davidson St
Free morning stroll downtown to see local vendors.
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Knight Theater
A dramatic and musical introduction to classical music.
Playtime at ImaginOn
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Free drop-in playtime with educational toys Saturday afternoon.
· February 28
7: This sounds like a fun way to introduce classical music to the kids, blending history and drama with major Beethoven works. Audiences get to hear classics like the Moonlight Sonata and the Fifth Symphony.It's a unique, story-driven concert experience happening only once this weekend.
: This festival explores Black military service through history, tying into the theme Red, White, Blue, and Black. It’s a fantastic educational event happening on the last day of February.It’s a major cultural event marking the close of Black History Month with a compelling focus on military service.
: Head over to Gastonia for the annual Fossil Fair where kids can meet paleontologists and check out dinosaurs. This is a full-day science deep dive for any kid fascinated by deep history.It's a specialized, highly engaging event for kids interested in paleontology, running all day Saturday.
: If the weather is nice, take the family out to build tiny fairy houses at Latta Nature Preserve. This is a great way to blend crafting with outdoor exploration.It offers a specific, themed outdoor craft activity that taps into imagination.
FREE : Check out this mini comic convention happening Saturday! It’s free to attend, making it a fun, low-cost way to see local artists and maybe grab some cool swag.It's a free, local pop-culture event perfect for comic fans of all ages.
FREE : This free STEM fair at UNC Charlotte focuses on encouraging young girls (K-8) to explore engineering fields. Great hands-on opportunity for your budding scientist!It's a free, targeted educational event for the K-8 demographic on Saturday afternoon.
YOUTH OPEN STUDIO ART CLASSESFREE : The Hickory Grove Library is hosting free art classes for youth on Saturday afternoon where they can experiment with materials. Check library hours for specifics, but this looks like a solid free creative window.It's a free, structured, creative activity offered at a local library branch on Saturday.
· March 1
1: Join this community-wide celebration of Purim on Sunday afternoon. Great way to check out a local cultural event.It's a specific holiday celebration unique to this Sunday.
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7: If your little one is sensitive to crowds and noise, hit Discovery Place Science during their dedicated sensory-friendly hours on Sunday morning. It's the same fun science, but calmer.It offers a specialized, calmer visit to a major attraction specifically on Sunday morning.
: If you are closer to the Huntersville or Rock Hill locations, Discovery Place Kids also offers sensory-friendly hours on Sunday afternoon. This focuses on the younger audience space.Another specialized sensory session, this time at the Discovery Place Kids location.
FREE : Grab some local produce and snacks at the Uptown Farmers Market on Saturday morning. It’s free to wander around and great for getting the little ones out early.It's a fantastic, free way to spend a Saturday morning downtown.
: Perfect for parents of younger kids looking to burn off some energy indoors on Saturday morning. This is non-instructional open playtime in the gym.It is structured playtime specifically for the toddler/younger preschool crowd on Saturday morning.
: If you need a high-energy indoor activity, Big Air has dedicated toddler time Saturday morning where the facility caters to the little jumpers.It’s an active indoor option specifically designated for toddlers on Saturday morning.
FREE : Head to ImaginOn Saturday afternoon for free, self-directed playtime in the Spangler Library with educational toys. It's perfect for a low-key afternoon activity.It's a reliable, free, indoor drop-in option happening Saturday afternoon.
: Start your Sunday morning meeting some adorable Highland Cows at the Whitewater Center. Great for younger kids who love animals, happening right when the center opens.A unique Sunday morning animal encounter at a major local attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Charlotte this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 28-Mar 01) there are three confirmed free events: the Uptown Farmers Market on Saturday morning, the Women in Engineering STEM Fair Saturday afternoon, and Youth Open Studio Art Classes at Hickory Grove Library Saturday afternoon.
Are there any special events for younger kids (under 5) on Sunday?
Sunday, March 1st has many structured library storytimes throughout the day for various age brackets (Baby, ages 0-5). For something different, check out the Highland Cow Programs: Coffee & Cows at the Whitewater Center in the morning.
What's happening that involves science or history?
Saturday offers the Fossil Fair at Schiele Museum for paleontology fans and the African American Heritage Festival at the Charlotte Museum of History focusing on military service. For science, the Women in Engineering STEM Fair is a great stop Saturday afternoon.
