Looking forward to the long weekend ahead? The holiday weekend is great for a little extra time to rest, recharge, and gear up for all the summer fun that is coming. Plan out your holiday with these upcoming family-friendly activities and events and kick off summer right.
In town for the long weekend? You certainly won’t be bored with all of the family fun events that are happening around here this weekend. Great ways to welcome summertime.
Mint Hill Madness
May 27-29 Times Vary by Day
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park
Enjoy a parade, music, rides, fireworks and more this weekend.
Matthews Food Truck Fridays
May 27 @ 5-9pm
Stumptown Park
Live music and LOTS of Food Trucks. The perfect way to kick off the long weekend.
Movies in the Park
May 27 @ 8:45pm
Village Park in Kannapolis
Pack some snacks and a blanket and enjoy an outdoor screening on the movie Minions.
Carolina Harbor NOW OPEN
May 28 – September 5
Carowinds
The new Carolina Harbor Water Park is now open daily through Labor Day. Nothing says summer like a day at a water park.
Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series
May 28 @ 7pm
Stumptown Park
The town of Matthews kicks off their summer fun this evening with the screening of A Good Dinosaur.
Memorial Day Celebration
May 29 – All Day
US National Whitewater Center
Don’t miss the fun at the Whitewater Center today…trail run, yoga, music, fireworks and more.
Memorial Day at Historic Brattonsville
May 30 @ 10am-4pm
Historic Brattonsville
Pack a picnic and enjoy children’s activities, demonstrations, history lessons and more.
Spraygrounds are OPEN
Memorial Day – Labor Day @ 10am-8pm
Cordelia Park, Latta Park, Veterans Park, Nevin Park, & West Charlotte Rec Center
Nothing beats the summer heat like a FREE visit to our area spraygrounds that OPEN today.
Charlotte Knights vs. Syracuse Chiefs
May 30 @ 7:05pm
BB&T Stadium
Wrap up your long weekend with a trip to the ballpark.
The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head Exhibit
Now through September 11
Imaginon
Imaginon’s Summer Exhibit is now open and it’s packed full of fun. Targeted for ages 3 to 8, but fun for all.
Speed Street 2016
May 26-28 @ Times vary  by day
Uptown Charlotte
Don’t miss the “Ultimate Family Dance Parties with Mr. Nigel” throughout the event.
