Are you looking for fun things to do in and around North Charlotte this weekend? You’ve come to the right place because Macaroni Kid N. Charlotte is here to help you find your family fun!
Here are five fun things to do with your kids this week:
1. Explore Food Lion Taste of Charlotte Festival (June 5-7, 2026) Charlotte Uptown
One of Charlotte’s biggest food festivals returns this weekend with restaurant tastings, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and local vendors in Uptown. Admission is free, and it’s a great way to sample food from around the city.
2. Visit ImaginOn
If you need a family-friendly indoor activity, ImaginOn is one of Charlotte’s best free attractions for kids. Expect storytimes, creative play spaces, interactive exhibits, and reading activities throughout the weekend. Building Buddies is an immersive exhibition that features hands-on role-play learning experiences that encourage kids to plan, renovate, decorate, paint, tile, build, and more! “Paint with light, lay a garden path, climb a scaffolding, inspect a large
drain pipe, build sturdy walls, and more! Join the Building Buddies and help improve the neighborhood.
3. Cool Off at Ray’s Splash Planet
With temperatures heating up, Ray’s Splash Planet is a favorite for families looking for indoor water fun. The lazy river, slides, and kid-friendly water zones make it a great weekend stop.
4. Sports Wax Promotions’ Collector’s Jam at Cabarrus Arena (June 5-7)
Tickets: $13 plus
The three-day Collector’s Jam event will feature more than 600 tables packed with sports cards, memorabilia, trading card games, Pokémon collectibles, anime merchandise, video games, and more. Whether you’re a longtime collector or simply curious about the hobby, the event promises something for fans of all ages.
5. Indian Trail Family Fun day (June 1)
This free day has 50+ vendors, live music, free carnival rides, face painting, magic shows and the area's best fireworks show!
(There is no parking onsite at Crooked Creek Park. Shuttle Locations: Poplin Elementary School, Porter Ridge Schools, Union Prep, First Baptist Indian Trail. Walking Only: Sardis Baptist Church ADA Parking: Sardis Elementary School)
For more events: Macaroni kid North Charlotte calendar
Have a great weekend
