Looking for fun things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina?
This page features links to hundreds of the best attractions, family activities, outdoor adventures, youth athletics, date night options, public golf courses, concerts, events, and entertainment throughout the Charlotte area. Click any image below to learn more about each destination.
Amusements and Family Fun
Carowinds
Amusement Park
Beat the Bomb Charlotte
Games - Bar - Food
Trackhouse
Kart Racing & Rentals
Rock Hill BMX Track
SuperCross
Carolina Harbor
Waterpark
American Cornhole League HQ in Rock Hill
Charlotte Table Tennis Club
Leagues - Tournaments
Pickleball Charlotte
multiple locations
Charlotte Ultimate
Frisbee
Charlotte
Disc Golf Club
Barefoot Archery
Shop - Range - Instruction
Museum of Illusions
Charlotte
Mr Putty's Fun Park
Fort Mill, SC
Dave & Buster's
Arcade, Sports Bar, Dining
The Game Show Challenge
Charlotte
Victory Lane Karting
Youth & Adult Racing
Puttery
Mini Golf & Bar
Queen Park Social Bowling
Food - Cocktails - Games
Timed Out Escape Rooms
Ballantyne - Charlotte
Sports Connection
Bowling - Golf Sim - Arcade
The Foodie School
Cooking Class - Date Night
Noah's Art Children's Art
SouthPark Blakeney FortMill
Children's Art Classes
Fort Mill, SC
Adventure Air Sports
Trampoline - Rock Hill, SCPerforming Arts & Entertainment
Blumenthal
Performing Arts Center
Belk Theater
Broadway - Opera - Concerts
The Dinner Detective
Murder Mystery Dinner Show
NarroWay Christian Theatre
Fort Mill, SC
Stage Door Theater
Jazz - Dance - Choral - Music
Middle C Jazz Club
Wine Beer Cocktails Plates
Children's
Theatre of Charlotte
Booth Playhouse
Dance - Choral - Music
The Comedy Zone
Charlotte
Opera Carolina
Charlotte NC
Charlotte
Ballet
Charlotte SHOUT!
Food - Art - Music - Ideas
Charlotte Symphony
OrchestraConcerts, Venues & Music Studios
Bojangles Coliseum
Concerts - Hockey - Events
Spectrum Center
Concerts - NBA - Events
Ovens Auditorium
Events - Tickets
The AMP Ballantyne
Amphitheater
The Fillmore Charlotte
Music - Concerts
Samples Studios
Music Production & Recording Studio
Charlotte Convention Center Events
Skyla Credit Union
Amphitheatre (Concerts)Professional Sports
Carolina Panthers
NFL Football
Charlotte FC
MLS Soccer
Charlotte Hornets
NBA Basketball
Charlotte Checkers
AHL Hockey
Charlotte Knights
AAA Baseball
Quail Hollow
PGA Golf ChampionshipYouth & Adult Sports
Charlotte Soccer
Academy
Swim Mac
Carolina
Cheer Athletics
All-Star Cheer & Camps
Charlotte Allstar
Gymnastics & Cheerleading
Adult Sand Volleyball Leagues
Charlotte NC
Adult Soccer Leagues
Charlotte NC
Adult Softball Leagues
Charlotte NC
Adult Flag Football Leagues
Charlotte NC
Adult Kickball Leagues
Charlotte NC
Adult Grass Volleyball Leagues
Charlotte NC
Adult & Youth Sports
Park and Recreation
i9 Sports Youth Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball
Yes I Can Basketball
Leagues - Camp - Training
Carolina Cycling
Association
Tuesday Night Thunder
Bike Race & Coaching
South Charlotte Athletic
Baseball Softball Soccer ++
MARA Matthews Athletic
Baseball Softball Soccer ++Outdoor, Nature & Water
US National
Whitewater Center
Anne Springs Close
Greenway Fort Mill
Carolina Thread Trail
Walk - Jog - Bike
SC Strawberry Festival
Fort Mill, SC
Lake Wylie
Boat - Jetski - Kayak
Lake Wylie
Carolina Show Ski Team
The Lazy 5 Ranch
Drive thru & Petting Zoo
Camp Thunderbird
on Lake Wylie
Park Locator
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Equestrian & Kennel Club
Anne Springs Close
Stable - Trails - Lessons
Providence Equestrian
Center
Cedar Hill
Farm Equestrian Center
Mitey Riders
Therapeutic Horseback
Piedmont Kennel Club
Dog ShowsPaintball & Shooting Sports
Paintball Central
Rock Hill, SC
Palmetto Hills Paintball
Rock Hill, SC
Charlotte Rifle and Pistol
Club
Blackstone Shooting Sports
Store - Range - Lessons
The Range at Ballantyne
Store - Range - LessonsBarefoot Archery
Shop - Range - Instruction
Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Zipline
Beech Mountain
Ski - Snowboard - Tube
Sugar Mountain
Ski - Snowboard - Tube
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Ski - Snowboard - Ice Skate
Hawksnest Adventures
Snow Tubing - Zipline - RaftGolf
TOPGOLF - University
Driving Range - Games - BarTOPGOLF - Charlotte SW
Driving Range - Games - Bar
Olde Sycamore
Golf Course - Public
Tradition
Golf Course - Public
The Divide
Golf Course - Public
Stonebridge
Golf Course - Public
Fort Mill
Golf Course - Public
Springfield
Golf Course - Public
Waterford
Golf Course - Public
Highland Creek
Golf Course - Public
Leatherman Golf
Learning Center Charlotte
PGA Tour Superstore
Shop - Lessons - PracticeLocal tip: In addition to these great attractions, many families relocating to the Charlotte area also consider Fort Mill for its highly rated schools, Lake Wylie for waterfront living, Waxhaw for its historic downtown charm or Rock Hill, Indian Trail or Indian Land for more affordable housing options compared to Charlotte proper.
Culture, Museums & Attractions
The Billy Graham
Library
Discovery Place
Science - Kids - Nature
Charlotte Museum
of Nature
SEA LIFE
Aquarium
Daniel Stowe
Botanical Gardens
Mint Museums
Uptown & Randolph
Levine Center
for the ArtsPlanning a move to the Charlotte area?
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Collectibles & Car Shows
AAA Collectables
Cards & Memorabilia
Charlotte Sports
Collectibles
Collect-A-Con Tradeshow
Trading Cards - Anime
Charlotte AutoFair
Car Show
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find
Comic Store & Convention
Racing & Motorsports
Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR Racing
NASCAR
Hall of Fame
World of Outlaws
The Dirt Track Charlotte
NHRA 4 Wide Nationals
ZMAX Dragway
FastLap Sim-Racing Rentals
CharlotteShopping & Lifestyle
SouthPark Mall
150+ Luxury Stores
The Spa
at Ballantyne
The Bowl
at Ballantyne
Childress Vineyards
Wine & BistroCharlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast and offers everything from outdoor adventures and outdoor recreation to professional sports, great restaurants, concerts, and family-friendly attractions. We hope you enjoy exploring the hundreds of fun things to do in Charlotte, North Carolina through the website links shown above.
For Jesse Samples and Sarah Samples, Charlotte isn’t just a place to visit — it’s home. Jesse moved to the Charlotte area when he was just three years old and has spent most of his life here, watching the city grow and change. Sarah was born and raised right here in Charlotte, giving their family deep roots in the community. They didn’t just grow up here - they raised their own three children in Charlotte. Now they are blessed to have all of their children and grandchildren staying right here in Charlotte too. With a lifetime in Charlotte, Jesse & Sarah know all the fun things to do in Charlotte NC!
Because they have lived here for so long, Jesse and Sarah know the area well — from the most popular attractions to the hidden local favorites that make this region special.
If you're thinking about moving to the Charlotte area or would like to learn more about the local communities, feel free to reach out. Jesse and Sarah would be happy to help you discover why so many people love calling Charlotte home.
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