Dine & Play in Charlotte, NC

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Address: 4400 Sharon Rd, Space G23D, Charlotte, NC 28211
Parking: Free mall parking, including access to an underground garage with elevator directly to Suffolk Punch

What to Expect:

Located next to the SouthPark Mall Playground, Suffolk Punch SouthPark offers the perfect mix of great food and convenience for families. Parents can relax on the patio with a clear view of the play area, and the restaurant's direct connection to the mall makes it ideal for a meal before or after shopping.

Kids Menu:

All meals come with a choice of fries or fruit.

• Mac & Cheese – $8

• Chicken Tenders – $11

• Sliders – $11

• Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza – $9

• Grilled Cheese Sliders – $8

Adult Favorites:

• Ahi Tuna Nachos

• Berry Delicious Salad

• Burrata-Rita Flatbread

• Tiramisu Cold Brew

• Spicy Berry Margarita

Family Deal:

Kids Eat Free on Sundays (starting September 8) with a minimum $15 adult purchase. Available from 4 PM to close.

Stream Park at The Bowl – Ballantyne

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Park Address: 14105 Stream Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

What's New:
Part of Ballantyne’s exciting redevelopment, Stream Park features a walkable green space, and a nearby playground across the pedestrian bridge.

Why Families Love It:

• Open-air seating

• Safe, walkable layout

• Quick walk to the playground

• Great for picnics or grab-and-go meals

Flower Child – Healthy & Kid-Friendly Dining

Address: 15210 Bowl St #101, Charlotte, NC 28277

Kids Meals ($8.75): Choose one protein + two sides:

• Proteins: Chicken, Steak, or Tofu

• Sides: Broccoli with Parmesan, Sweet Corn & Quinoa, Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese, Smashed Potato, Fresh Fruit

Parent Favorites: Adobe Queso, Chicken Enchiladas, Mother Earth Bowl with Shrimp

Why Parents Love It:
Quick, delicious meal in a family-friendly setup—just steps from the playground and green space.

Bossy Beulah’s at The Bowl

Address: 15110 Bowl St, Suite 103
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–9 PM

Kids Meal: Bossy Bites & Fries – $8

Why Parents Love It:
Quick, delicious chicken in a family-friendly setup—just steps from the playground and green space.

Blakeney Town Center

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Address: 9820 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC
Hours: Daily, 7 AM–8 PM

What to Expect:

• Playground for ages 2–12

• Splash pad (June 1 – Labor Day, 9 AM–9 PM)

• Shaded seating and benches

• No pets or roughhousing

Nearby Dining: Shake Shack, Starbucks, Five Guys, Brixx Pizza

Camp North End 

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Address: 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206
Parking: Free on-site

What to Expect:

• Giant LEGO blocks near the Boileryard (April–October)

• Wide-open spaces

• Blocks removed before movie nights

Nearby Dining:

• Coffee: HEX

• Pupusas: La Caseta

Seoul Food Meat Co. - NoDA

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Address: 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC 28205

What to Expect:

• Splash pad (May–September)

• Outdoor, Year-round playground

• Indoor Toddler Playground inside Urban District Market

Kid-Approved Picks: Hot Dogs, Plain Rice

Birkdale Village – Huntersville

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Address: Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Parking: Free garage or surface lots

What to Expect:

• Birkdale Buds: Weekly kids’ events every Wednesday, April–October - details here

• Live Under The Oaks: Free live music on Fridays from 6–8 PM, April 4 – October 24 - details here

• Lights, Camera, Birkdale (Movies on the Lawn): Select Saturdays, April 12 – October 25 - details here

• Walkable, stroller-friendly village layout with green space and seating

Dining Picks:

• Brown Bag Seafood – Kid-friendly salmon and roasted veggie plate

• Coffee options: Starbucks or Green Brothers

Dinner During Live Under The Oaks and Lights, Camera, Birkdale

Enjoy a stress-free evening by having your food delivered to the concert lawn:

How it Works:

• Call Concierge at 704-817-2400 or Email Concierge by 4 PM Friday to place an order from participating restaurants

• Orders must be ready for pickup by 5:45 PM

• Pick up your meal from the Concierge Booth behind the concert stage at 6 PM

• No additional cost for this service

In Case of Weather Issues:

• If the event is canceled, you can still retrieve your food at the restaurant

• Check Birkdale Village’s social media for weather updates

Waverly Town Center

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Address: 7404 Waverly Walk Ave #1-3, Charlotte, NC 28277
Parking: Free on-site

What to Expect:

Seasonal splash pad (June–August)

Green space and Kid-friendly atmosphere with seasonal family-friendly events

Ted’s Montana Grill Kids Menu:

• Mac & Cheese or Grilled Cheese – $5.50

• Chicken Tenders or Grilled Chicken – $8

• Salmon, Beef, or Bison Filets – $11–$13

Empire Pizza- Pineville

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Address: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, multiple Empire locations, but Pineville location has the arcade and attached party room

What to Expect:

Pineville Arcade games are $1 each

Family party room available

Bring your own cake, no outside food

Kids Eat Free (Mon 4–9 PM):

• Pizza – $7

• Spaghetti & Chicken Tenders – $6

• Grilled Cheese – $5

• Sides: Fries, Tater Tots, Broccoli – $3

Steele Creek Community Place

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Address: 13501 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28278

What to Expect:

Indoor jungle gym-style play structure (Hours vary, check hours here)

Socks required

Not staffed but monitored for capacity

Great option for rainy days

About the Café: Javesca (coffee, lattes, snacks)

Superica - Strawberry Hill

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Address: 4223 Providence Rd Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28211
Parking: Free

What to Expect:

Two arcade games

Fun, Tex-Mex menu

Outdoor Patio

Kids Menu ($8):

• Tacos (Ground Beef or Chicken Tinga)

• Bean & Cheese Nachos

• Cheese Quesadilla

• Cheeseburger & Fries
  Includes rice, beans, drink, and popsicle

Hello, Sailor – Cornelius

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Address: 20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Hours: Wed–Sun, 11 AM–9 PM
Parking: Free

What to Expect:

• Pirate-themed kids menu with eye patch

• Boat watching from the deck

• Ideal stop near Carrigan Farms or Jetton Park

Kids Menu ($5.99–$9.99):

• Cheeseburger

• Chicken or Shrimp Boat

• Grilled Cheese

• Mac n’ Cheese

• Ice cream treat

Fast Food Playgrounds – Quick & Fun

Perfect for a quick stop with a little playtime. All locations have indoor or outdoor playgrounds.

Chick-fil-A:

Stonecrest – 7910 Rea Rd Charlotte, NC 28277

Waverly – 11530 Waverly Center Dr Charlotte, NC 

Mint Hill – 7404 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227

Matthews – 6390 Weddington Rd Waxhaw, NC 

Monroe – 2592 W Roosevelt Blvd Monroe, NC

Baxter Village (Fort Mill, SC) – 1600 SC-160, Fort Mill, SC

McDonald’s:

Blakeney – 9710 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Matthews – 9607 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105