November 2026Charlotte · The Queen City

November in Charlotte with little kids.

122 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Charlotte in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

122 listings · 95 free

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100 listings

Nov 12 to Nov 15

Nov12Thu

Lego Club

York County Library – Fort Mill · 1818 2nd Baxter Crossing, Fort Mill, SC 29708

Free
When
Nov 12 and 13
Time
4–5pm
Price
Free
Ages
Ages 0–8
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Nov14Sat

Carolina Renaissance Festival

16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville · Charlotte

When
Nov 14, 15, 21 and 22
Time
Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Price
4 and under always free; kids 5–12 free with a school-supply donation Nov. 14–15; see the festival for ticket prices
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Nov14Sat

Homework Help

University City Regional · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262

Free
When
Saturday, Nov 14
Time
10am–12pm
Price
Free
Ages
Ages 5–11
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Nov14Sat

Paws to Read

North County Regional · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC 28078

Free
When
Saturday, Nov 14
Time
11am–12pm
Price
Free
Ages
Ages 0–11
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8 listings

Nov 16 to Nov 22

Nov21Sat

University City Winterfest

The Boardwalk at University City · 8931 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

Parade or tree lightingFree
When
Saturday, Nov 21
Time
4–8 p.m.; tree lighting 7 p.m.
Price
Free (reserve a free spot online)
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11 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Nov26Thu

NorthStone Turkey Trot

NorthStone · 15801 Northstone Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078

Thanksgiving
When
Thursday, Nov 26
Time
Kids fun run 8:00 a.m.; 5K 8:30 a.m.
Price
Kids fun run with no shirt $0; kids fun run with a t-shirt $12; timed 5K $20
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13 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov12to 30

Santa Photos at SouthPark Mall (NC)

SouthPark Mall (NC) · 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211-3531

Santa
When
Nov 6 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at Concord Mills

Concord Mills · 8111 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC 28027

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 2–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at Northlake Mall

Northlake Mall · 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov20to 30

Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway · Concord, NC

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 3
Time
6–10 p.m., rain or shine
Price
General admission and Express Lane per vehicle (prices in ticket calendar; value nights cheaper)
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Nov27to 30

Santa Photos at Carolina Mall

Carolina Mall · 1480 Concord Pkwy North, Concord, NC 28025

Santa
When
Nov 27 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
Event pageOfficial page ↗Checked
Nov27to 30

Santa Photos at Carolina Place

Carolina Place · 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134

Santa
When
Nov 27 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Good questions

November in Charlotte: the FAQ

122 dated listings so far, including Big Buddies, Little Learners (Nov 12), Chess Club (Nov 12), Chess Free Play (Nov 12) and Drop-In Reading Buddies & Homework Help (Nov 12). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

Big Buddies, Little Learners (Nov 12), Chess Club (Nov 12), Chess Free Play (Nov 12), Drop-In Reading Buddies & Homework Help (Nov 12) and Evening Storytime (Nov 12), plus 90 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Charlotte.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

15 start this November: Holiday Magic at Rea Farms (Nov 21), The Lighting of Birkdale Village (Nov 21), Santa Photos at SouthPark Mall (NC) (Nov 6 to Dec 24), THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride (Nov 6 to Dec 23) and Santa Photos at Concord Mills (Nov 20 to Dec 24), plus 10 more below.

Cold or rainy days are on indoor play for toddlers in Charlotte, with ages, prices and hours from each place’s own site.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 12, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

The checked list, every Thursday.

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