KidPaths

Activities for Big Kids in Charlotte

37 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Charlotte. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.

Carolina Tiger Rescue$$

Carolina Tiger Rescue

4.8(2,200)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

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Charlotte Symphony Family Concerts$$

Charlotte Symphony Family Concerts

4.8(1,400)

Ages: Rush Hour Concerts (ages 3-5), Family Series (ages 5+)

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Children's Theatre of Charlotte$$

Children's Theatre of Charlotte

4.8(1,200)

Ages: All ages depending on production; Wee Ones shows for ages 2-4

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iFly Charlotte$$$

iFly Charlotte

4.8(3,400)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

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Billy Graham LibraryFree

Billy Graham Library

4.8(4,600)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

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Latta Nature PreserveFree

Latta Nature Preserve

4.7(2,400)

Ages: All ages

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McDowell Nature Center & PreserveFree

McDowell Nature Center & Preserve

4.7(1,800)

Ages: All ages

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Zmax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway$$

Zmax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway

4.7(2,800)

Ages: Best for ages 6 and up; bring ear protection

Outdoor
Marbles Kids Museum - Raleigh Day Trip$

Marbles Kids Museum - Raleigh Day Trip

4.7(5,100)

Ages: Best for ages 0-8

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Freedom Park CharlotteFree

Freedom Park Charlotte

4.7(5,800)

Ages: All ages

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Carolina Raptor Center$

Carolina Raptor Center

4.7(1,800)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

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U.S. National Whitewater Center$$

U.S. National Whitewater Center

4.7(8,500)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up

Outdoor
Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture$

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

4.7(950)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up

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Charlotte Motor Speedway Tours$$

Charlotte Motor Speedway Tours

4.6(2,100)

Ages: Best for ages 6 and up

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Charlotte Knights Baseball$$

Charlotte Knights Baseball

4.6(3,800)

Ages: All ages

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Lake Norman State ParkFree

Lake Norman State Park

4.6(3,100)

Ages: All ages

Outdoor
Imagination Station Science Museum - Wilson Day Trip$

Imagination Station Science Museum - Wilson Day Trip

4.6(820)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Reedy Creek Nature Center & PreserveFree

Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve

4.6(1,900)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

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Mint Museum Uptown$$

Mint Museum Uptown

4.6(2,100)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up

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Discovery Place Kids - Huntersville$$

Discovery Place Kids - Huntersville

4.6(3,200)

Ages: Best for ages 0-8

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Camp North EndFree

Camp North End

4.6(2,200)

Ages: All ages

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Lazy 5 Ranch$

Lazy 5 Ranch

4.5(5,800)

Ages: All ages

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Romare Bearden ParkFree

Romare Bearden Park

4.5(2,600)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

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Discovery Place Science$$

Discovery Place Science

4.5(4,200)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

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Crayola Experience Charlotte$$

Crayola Experience Charlotte

4.5(3,800)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Charlotte Checkers Hockey$$

Charlotte Checkers Hockey

4.5(2,800)

Ages: Best for ages 3 and up

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Levine Museum of the New South$

Levine Museum of the New South

4.5(1,100)

Ages: Best for ages 9 and up

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art$

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

4.5(1,100)

Ages: Best for ages 9 and up

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TopGolf Charlotte$$$

TopGolf Charlotte

4.4(7,200)

Ages: Best for ages 6 and up

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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Charlotte$$$

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Charlotte

4.4(5,200)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up; full kart access at 48 inches

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Sports Connection

Sports Connection

4.4(1,202)

Ages: 5–16 years

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Frankie's of Charlotte

Frankie's of Charlotte

4.4(4,512)

Ages: 5–17 years

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Carowinds$$$

Carowinds

4.3(22,000)

Ages: Best for ages 4 and up; best experience ages 8+

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Concord Mills Family EntertainmentFree

Concord Mills Family Entertainment

4.3(18,000)

Ages: All ages

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SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium$$

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

4.3(4,900)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

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Main Event Charlotte$$

Main Event Charlotte

4.3(4,800)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

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Speedpark Motorsports at Concord$$

Speedpark Motorsports at Concord

4.2(3,200)

Ages: Best for ages 4 and up

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

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