This weekend with little ones in Charlotte

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 24

1. MorningFall Fun on the Farm and Corn Maze at Patterson Farm10am–6pmPatterson Farm Market & Tours · From $14.95; under 2 free
2. LunchMidwood SmokehouseOpen 11am–10pmPlaza Midwood · Kids’ meals $6, sandwiches & plates ~$11.50–$26
3. After napRay's Splash PlanetOpen 10am–6pmUptown · Kids $10, adults $15, infants free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

1. Fall Fun on the Farm and Corn Maze at Patterson FarmEvery day this week · 1–6pm weekdays; 10am–6pm Sat–SunPatterson Farm Market & Tours · From $14.95; under 2 free · Ages 0+
2. Falloween Festival (Steele Creek)Saturday, Oct 24 · 10:30am–12pmCharlotte Mecklenburg Library – Steele Creek · Free · Ages 0+
3. Lazy 5 Ranch 2026 Fall FestivalEvery day this week · 9am–5pm (Sun noon–5pm)Lazy 5 Ranch · Park admission; pumpkins extra · Ages 0+
4. Haunted Tea Party (Myers Park)Saturday, Oct 24 · 1–2pmCharlotte Mecklenburg Library – Myers Park · Free · Ages 3+
5. Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE Charlotte-ConcordEvery day this week · During aquarium hoursSEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord · From $19 (aquarium admission) · Ages 0+