Big list of free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around Charlotte

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Big list of free and cheap things for kids to do during summer break around Charlotte

Family & KidsCreative WorkshopsFood Trucks & Street FoodFamily, Youth & Education / Kids & Family ActivitiesFood & Drink / Food Trucks & Street Food
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Outdoor activityIndoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersWorkshop/ClassPop-upFree AdmissionPublic
When:
June 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Where:
Charlotte, NC
Source:
Charlotte on the Cheap – Events

Train ride at Village Park in Kannapolis. Photo: City of Kannapolis Your kids can have fun in the Charlotte area during their summer break without putting a hurting to your wallet. Most of these activities are free, and the ones that aren’t are pretty cheap. Follow the links for details on each. This list is for 2026. Also, scroll down for a huge, constantly updated, list of upcoming free and cheap events for kids. Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming k

CharlotteCreative WorkshopsFood Trucks & Street FoodOutdoor activityIndoor venueFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersWorkshop/ClassPop-upFree AdmissionPublic

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    Charlotte, NC

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    Charlotte on the Cheap – Events

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    Family & Kids, Creative Workshops, Food Trucks & Street Food

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    Charlotte, Creative Workshops, Food Trucks & Street Food, Outdoor activity