Nature/Outdoors | Kids Out and About Charlotte

The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

Explore the wildlife of North Carolina and North America, take a trip through the universe through a planetarium show, or enjoy a walk on the Nature Trail. The Schiele inspires wonder and appreciation of the natural world through exciting exhibits, science programs, and family-friendly events.
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia , NC , 28054
Phone: 704-866-6900
35° 15' 11.5848" N, 81° 9' 32.3532" W

Camp Timber-lee

Helping kids encounter Christ through summer camps, year-round retreats, and outdoor education in East Troy, Wisconsin.
N8705 Scout Rd
East Troy , WI , 53120 42° 48' 37.2132" N, 88° 30' 49.3632" W

Camp Corvian

Traditional Day Camp and A La Carte Enrichment Camps available. Day Camp (1st - 6th graders) is a great option for working parents or parents who just want to keep their kids busy! Choose full-day (9am - 4pm) or half-day camps (9am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm). We understand the stress of trying to find great childcare over the summer. Camp Corvian's Day Camp offers a solution that is safe, fun, and affordable! Hot lunch, Hungry Howie's, Jimmy John's and Chick-Fil-A can be purchased online during your camp registration for students planning on staying the entire day. A La Carte Enrichment Camps (rising grades K-12) are designed for campers to explore their passions and sharpen their academic skills. Morning camps run from 9-noon and afternoon camps run from 1-4.
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte , NC , 28269
Phone: 704-717-7550 x 3
35° 21' 50.2596" N, 80° 46' 24.6252" W

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord

SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord is a 26,000-square-foot indoor aquarium. This one-of-a-kind attraction allows visitors to experience the magical world beneath our seas with marine habitats, displays, and close encounters with thousands of sea creatures. Take a fascinating journey from the North Carolina coastline to the ocean depths through 10 interactive zones. Get up close to majestic stingrays, take a walk through our mesmerizing 180° Ocean Tunnel, and find out how it feels to touch a sea star in our Interactive Touchpool. SEA LIFE provides a glimpse of the diversity of marine life while also playing an active role in animal and environmental conservation.
8111 Concord Mills Blvd
Concord , NC , 28027 35° 22' 12.2484" N, 80° 43' 26.148" W

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Toddlers on the Trails (TOTs) Hike

Dates: 
04/19/2025
05/17/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 10:30am

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

2-Week Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
07/27/2025
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
04/19/2025
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Location:

Harrisburg Town Center
Roberta Road and Highway 49
Harrisburg, NC, 28075
United States

Phone:

(704) 455-5614

2025 Harrisburg Art Walk & Market on Main

Dates: 
04/05/2025
Time: 
10 am to 2 pm

Location:

4551 Old Airport Rd
Concord, NC, 28025
United States

Phone:

(704) 920-3976

Location:

Davidson Town Green - NC
.
Town of Davidson, NC, .
United States

Phone:

(704) 892-7591

2025 Town Day - Town of Davidson

Dates: 
05/03/2025
Time: 
10 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

August Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
08/22/2025
08/23/2025
08/24/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Birding Walks - Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Dates: 
04/04/2025
04/18/2025
05/02/2025
Time: 
11 am - 12 pm

Organization:

Location:

555 Charlie Roberts Rd
Pelham, TN, 37366
United States

Camp Caverns

Dates: 
07/13/2025
07/20/2025
Time: 
Session 1 July 13-19, Session 2 July 20-26

Location:

Camp Sutton Nursery - Monroe, NC
1801 E Roosevelt Blvd
Monroe, NC, 28112
United States

Camp Sutton Spring Market

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
10 am - 3 pm

Location:

Brookdale Farms
8004 Twin River Rd
Eureka, MO, 63025
United States

Phone:

(636) 938-1005

Campfire Nights

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/30/2025
06/06/2025
Time: 
6:00PM-10:00PM

Location:

Ramsey Creek Park
Ramsey Creek Park 18441 Nantz Rd
Cornelius, NC, 28031
United States

Charlotte Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Come-See-Me Festival

Location:

725 Crest Street
Rock Hill, SC, 29732
United States

Phone:

(803) 329-7625

Come-See-Me Festival 2025

Dates: 
04/03/2025
04/04/2025
04/05/2025
Time: 
See website for details

Location:

6100 Sardis Road
Charlotte , NC, 28270
United States

Phone:

7043661854

Community Earth Day Festival

Dates: 
05/03/2025
Time: 
3 pm - 7 pm

Organization:

Town of Davidson, NC

Location:

216 S Main St
Davidson, NC, 28036
United States

Phone:

(704) 892-7591

Earth Day 2025 - Town of Davidson

Dates: 
04/26/2025
Time: 
10 am - 1 pm

Organization:

Location:

2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC, 29715
United States

Earth Day Campout 2025 - Anne Springs Close Greenway

Dates: 
04/11/2025
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Location:

2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC, 29715
United States

Earth Day Celebration 2025 - Anne Springs Close Greenway

Dates: 
04/11/2025
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Location:

2900 Rocky River Rd.
Charlotte, NC, 28215
United States

Phone:

980-314-1119

Earth Day Hike - Reedy Creek Nature Center

Dates: 
04/22/2025
Time: 
2 pm - 3 pm

Location:

Bell Tower Green - Salisbury, NC
120 South Church Street
Salisbury, NC, 28144
United States

Phone:

(980)234-4800

Earth Day Jam - Happy Roots

Dates: 
04/12/2025
Time: 
12 pm

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

7047970013

Egg-cellent Adventure Egg Hunt

Dates: 
04/12/2025
04/13/2025
04/18/2025
Time: 
See website for details

Location:

Brookdale Farms
8004 Twin River Rd
Eureka, MO, 63025
United States

Phone:

(636) 938-1005

Eureka Floats

Dates: 
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
05/26/2025
Time: 
Time slots start at 10:30AM/12:00PM/1:30PM

Location:

Gateway Village Promenade
800 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC, 28202
United States

Phone:

704-333-8300

Festa Italiana Charlotte 2025

Dates: 
05/18/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Garden Explorer Days - Mad Science Day

Dates: 
07/01/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Garden Explorer Days - Nature Art Day

Dates: 
07/02/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Habitat Hunters Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

June Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
06/08/2025
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Junior Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
08/10/2025
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Kickoff May Father/Son Weekend at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/09/2025
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
Time: 
5:00PM

Location:

Brookdale Farms
8004 Twin River Rd
Eureka, MO, 63025
United States

Phone:

(636) 938-1005

Kids' Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
8:30AM-3:00PM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

Main Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
06/29/2025
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 1 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/16/2025
05/17/2025
05/18/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

816 Falling Creek Camp Rd.
Zirconia, NC, 28790
United States

Phone:

828-692-0262

May Father/Son Weekend 2 at Falling Creek Camp

Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
8:00AM

Organization:

Location:

15222 South York Road
Charlotte, NC, 28278
United States

Phone:

(980) 314-1128

Nature Hike: Earth Day - McDowell Nature Preserve

Dates: 
04/22/2025
Time: 
12:30 pm - 2 pm

Location:

1145 Pineville Matthews Road
Matthews, NC, 28105
United States

Phone:

704.849.9723

Ocean Explorers - Carmel Christian School Summer Adventures

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 12:00PM

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Our Enchanted Garden Camp

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

1145 Pineville Matthews Road
Matthews, NC, 28105
United States

Phone:

704.849.9723

Outdoor Adventures - Carmel Christian School Summer Adventures

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00AM - 12:00PM

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Paddling Camp

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC, 27205
United States

Phone:

1.800.488.0444

Party for the Planet - North Carolina Zoo

Dates: 
04/19/2025
04/20/2025
Time: 
10 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

704-797-1028

Patterson Farm M&T Summer Camp: Ag Explorers Adventure Week

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

704-797-1028

Patterson Farm M&T Summer Camp: Barnyard Buddies Adventure Week

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

704-797-1028

Patterson Farm M&T Summer Camp: Farm Hands Homesteaders Adventure Week

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

704-797-1028

Patterson Farm M&T Summer Camp: Field to Fork Adventure

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

704-797-1028

Patterson Farm M&T Summer Camp: Insect Adventure Week

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Organization:

Location:

10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC, 28125
United States

Phone:

704-797-1028

Patterson Farm M&T Summer Camp: The Crafty Farmer Adventure Week

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
8:30AM - 1:00PM

Location:

Crooked Creek Park - Indian Trail, NC
5900 Oakwood Lane
Indian Trail, NC, 28079
United States

Phone:

704-821-5401

Paws in the Park - Town of Indian Trail, NC

Dates: 
05/03/2025
Time: 
10 am - 1 pm

Organization:

Location:

4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC, 27205
United States

Phone:

1.800.488.0444

Quiet Days - North Carolina Zoo

Dates: 
05/20/2025
06/17/2025
07/15/2025
Time: 
9 am

Organization:

Location:

4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC, 27205
United States

Phone:

1.800.488.0444

Run Wild 5K - North Carolina Zoo

Dates: 
06/14/2025
Time: 
See website for details

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Animal Meet and Greet

Dates: 
04/06/2025
04/13/2025
Time: 
1:30pm to 2:30pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Borrow a Boat @ Col. Francis Beatty Park

Dates: 
04/05/2025
04/12/2025
Time: 
10:00am to 1:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: City Nature Challenge - Guided Nature ID Walk @ MHVMP

Dates: 
04/27/2025
Time: 
10:00am to 11:30am

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: City Nature Challenge - Guided Nature ID Walk PK on Wilg

Dates: 
04/28/2025
Time: 
10:00am to 11:30am

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: City Nature Challenge - What's Wild at Stevens Creek?

Dates: 
04/27/2025
Time: 
10:00am to 11:30am

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Climb/Paddle/Ride Camp

Dates: 
06/30/2025
07/01/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Creekside Crew

Dates: 
04/03/2025
04/17/2025
05/01/2025
Time: 
1:30pm to 3:30pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Creekside Crew

Dates: 
04/03/2025
04/17/2025
05/01/2025
Time: 
1:30pm to 3:30pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Dino Blast!

Dates: 
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
08/13/2025
Time: 
9:00am-4:00pm daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Family Sunset Hike

Dates: 
04/15/2025
Time: 
5:30pm to 7:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: International Beaver Day

Dates: 
03/29/2025
Time: 
1:30pm to 2:30pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-722-2315

SCNP: MeckTeen Explorers: High Peak Challenge

Dates: 
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
Time: 
9:00am overnight to 4:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Morning Nature Hikes

Dates: 
03/30/2025
Time: 
9:30am to 11:00am

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Naturally Artful Camp

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Pollinator Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
9:00am to Noon - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: River Trippers Teen Camp

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Schemes and Inventions Science Camp

Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: School Day Out - Nature

Dates: 
03/31/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Spring Break Nature CLUE (drop-in)

Dates: 
04/14/2025
04/15/2025
04/16/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 5:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Spring Break Nature Trail Scavenger Hunt (drop-in)

Dates: 
04/19/2025
Time: 
Ongoing 9:00am to 4:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Stevens Creek Teen Campout!

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
Mon 9:00am-4:00pm; Tues 9:00am overnight to Wed 10:00am

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Summer Story Adventures Camp

Dates: 
08/18/2025
08/19/2025
08/20/2025
Time: 
9:00am-Noon daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Target Sports - Axes & Archery

Dates: 
04/09/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Tiny Trekkers - Fishing @ Squirrel Lake Park

Dates: 
04/30/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 2:30pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Tiny Trekkers - Fishing @ Squirrel Lake Park

Dates: 
04/30/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 2:30pm

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Tiny Trekkers Summer Camp (August Session)

Dates: 
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
08/13/2025
Time: 
9:00am to Noon - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Tiny Trekkers Summer Camp (June Session)

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9:00am to Noon - daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Woodland Magic Camp

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
9:00am to 4:00pm – daily

Organization:

Location:

15700 Thompson Road
Mint Hill, NC, 28227
United States

Phone:

980-314-2526

SCNP: Youth Disc Golf Challenge

Dates: 
04/29/2025
05/06/2025
05/13/2025
Time: 
11:00am to 1:00pm

Location:

Brookdale Farms
8004 Twin River Rd
Eureka, MO, 63025
United States

Phone:

(636) 938-1005

Spring Days at Brookdale Farms

Dates: 
05/10/2025
Time: 
10:00AM-3:00PM

Organization:

Location:

506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd
Ramseur, NC, 27316
United States

Phone:

(336) 824-5263

Organization:

Location:

506 Parks Crossrds Church Rd
Ramseur, NC, 27316
United States

Phone:

(336) 824-5263

Summer Outdoor Markets at Millstone Creek Orchards

Dates: 
05/17/2025
06/21/2025
07/19/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM 3:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Survival 101 Camp

Dates: 
07/14/2025
07/15/2025
07/16/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Survival 201 Camp

Dates: 
07/28/2025
07/29/2025
07/30/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm

Organization:

Location:

2573 Lake Haigler Drive
Fort Mill, SC, 29715
United States

The Great American Campout - Anne Springs Close Greenway

Dates: 
06/28/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Location:

4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC, 27205
United States

Phone:

1.800.488.0444

Wild Animal Science Camps - North Carolina Zoo

Dates: 
04/05/2025
04/06/2025
05/03/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Constellations

Location:

30 Cold Spring Rd.
Rock Hill, CT, 06067
United States

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Wild Wonderful Water Camp

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/22/2025
07/23/2025
Time: 
9:00am

Organization:

Location:

6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, NC, 28102
United States

Phone:

(704) 825-4490

Woodland Naturalist Camp

Dates: 
06/09/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
9:00am - 3:00pm