5 Family-Friendly Attractions in Charlotte, NC

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your kids is to shut down all the electronics and head outdoors. Enjoy some fresh air, educational activities, and family fun at any of these five great family-friendly attractions in Charlotte.

The Little Gym

Whether you want to go for a super day of fun or you want to host a wildly exciting birthday party for your little one, The Little Gym is a great place for families to come and play. With gymnastics, dance, sports, karate, and music classes, The Little Gym gets little bodies moving and learning in a fun way. Nurture your child’s mind and body with any of the great classes and camps available, like “School’s Out, Fun’s In,” a creative and enlivening camp for kids ages 3 to 12. Or join in the fun with parent-child classes designed to help you and your child bond, learn, and develop.

Discovery Place KIDS

Do your kids constantly ask you “Why?” Satisfy their innate curiosity at Discovery Place KIDS. With hands-on learning activities and interactive exhibits, kids and parents can learn together while making great memories. Help piqué your child’s interest in science with great Discovery Place exhibits like the building adventures of Think It Up, the rainforest experience of World Alive, and the playfully scholastic KidScience.

Defy Gravity

Defy Gravity is an experience unlike any other. Let your kids get to know their body’s abilities, balance, and coordination while enjoying the thrill of flying through space in a safe atmosphere. With designated times for different sized bodies, enjoy Kid’s Jump in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, where parents jump for free. Or enjoy time with your teen during Gravityfit, a trampoline-based fitness class designed to turn exercise into a wildly fun time. For more fun still, bring your family and friends for a party at one of the designated party rooms and enjoy a fun Birthday Jump.

Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a 98-acre outdoor oasis. With a 7-acre lake, walking trails, and five outdoor shelters with grills, Freedom Park is a great place to spend the day with the family. Your kids will love the obstacle course at the NFL Play60 KidZone, two playgrounds, baseball fields, batting cages, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball court, and volleyball courts. Reserve space at one of the larger shelters or Mahlon Adams Pavilion, and set up a home base where everyone can relax after a fun day in the sun.

Homeland Creamery

All kids love milk! Whether it’s in their cereal, churned and frozen into ice cream, or fresh out of the carton, kids love the creamy goodness of healthy milk. Teach your kids about their favorite dairy drink by taking them to Homeland Creamery, a family-owned and operated dairy farm with daily tours. On the tour, your little ones will learn to appreciate the gentle giants that give us milk in all its forms, and they’ll love the grand finale: a delicious ice cream tasting!

Whether you’re looking for an active day outdoors or an educational adventure, these great family-friendly attractions around Charlotte will be sure to please the whole family.

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