Suffolk Punch at SouthPark Mall 

Family-Friendly Dining in Charlotte: @suffolkpunchsouthpark at @southparkclt / AD

📍 Address: 4400 Sharon Rd Space G23D, Charlotte, NC 28211 (next to the food court @southparkmallnc)

⏰ Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 8 AM–10 PM
• Friday: 8 AM–11 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM–11 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM–9 PM

🅿️ Parking: Ample free parking around the mall. Underground garage access with an elevator leads directly to Suffolk Punch.

👧🏻 Kids Menu:

• Mac & Cheese: $8
• Sliders: $11
• Chicken Tenders: $11
• Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni): $9
• Grilled Cheese Sliders: $8
  (Sides: Fries or fruit)

🌟 Must-Try Favorites:

• Ahi Tuna Nachos
• Berry Delicious Salad
• Burrata-Rita Flatbread
• Tiramisu Cold Brew
• Spicy Berry Marg

🍽️ Special Offer: Kids Eat Free Sundays (starting September 8) with a $15 minimum adult purchase (one free kids' meal from 4 PM until close).

🛝 Why It’s Family-Friendly: Located right next to SouthPark Mall Playground, you can see the play area from the patio. Keep an eye on runners, as there’s a door leading to the mall and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Stream Park at The Bowl 

📍 Address: @thebowlnc, 15210 Bowl St #101, Charlotte, NC 28277

🌼 First Look: @eatflowerchild is the first restaurant at @thebowlnc to open, with a grand opening set for Tuesday, May 21!

👧 Kids Menu (Healthy Options): $8.75 for kids under 12. Choose a protein (Chicken, Steak, Tofu) and two sides:

• Broccoli With Parmesan
• Sweet Corn & Quinoa
• Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese
• Smashed Potato
• Fresh Fruit

🥗 Our Favorites: Adobe Queso, Chicken Enchiladas, and Mother Earth Bowl with Shrimp.

🍗 Bossy Beulah’s at The Bowl:
📍15110 Bowl St., Suite 103
⏰ Open Daily: 11 AM–9 PM

👧🏻 Kids Menu: Bossy Bites and Fries: $8

🛝 Why It’s Family-Friendly: Proximity to Stream Park and the Bowl Playground, just a short walk across the pedestrian bridge.

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Blakeney Town Center

📍 Address: 9820 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC

⏰ Hours: Sunday–Saturday: 7 AM–8 PM

⭐ Highlights:

• Play structure for ages 5–12 with options for younger kids (ages 2–5).
• 💦 Splash Pad operates daily 9 AM–9 PM (June 1 through Labor Day).
• 🪑 Benches and shaded tables available.
• 🚫 No pets, roughhousing, or fighting allowed on the playground or splash pad.

👉 Nearby Food Options: Shake Shack, Starbucks, Five Guys, Brixx Pizza

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Camp North End 

📍 Address: 300 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206

🅿️ Parking: Free on-site

🧱 Activities: Large Lego blocks near the Boileryard (April–October).

🍦 Nearby Food Options:

• Breakfast & Coffee: @hex.clt
• Pupusas: @lacasetaclt
• Light Bites: @babeandbutcher

🚨 Note: Blocks are not for climbing and are removed before movie nights.

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Seoul Food Meat Co.

📍 Address: 421 E 26th Street Charlotte, NC 28205 - MILL STREET DISTRICT.

The only option my kids will eat are the Hot Dogs from Urban District Market and the rice at the main Seoul restaurant. The Splash Pad is open May - September. Playground is open year round

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Birkdale Village

📍 Address: Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

🅿️ Parking: Free in parking garages or surface lots near Dick’s and Regal

☕ Before You Go:
Start your day at Starbucks or Green Brothers for coffee or smoothies, then head to Birkdale Buds (Wednesdays, April–October).

🍤 Family Dining Favorites:

• Kids Menu: Salmon and roasted veggies at @brownbagseafood.

Instagram Reel- Birkdale Buds and Lunch

Instagram Reel: Free things to do with kids in Birkdale Village

Waverly Town Center

📍 Address: 7404 Waverly Walk Ave #1-3, Charlotte, NC 28277

🌟 Why Visit:

• Seasonal Splash Pad (June–August)
• Free on-site parking

👧 Kids Menu at Ted’s Montana Grill:

• Beef and Bison Filets: $11–$13
• Salmon: $11
• Grilled Chicken or Chicken Tenders: $8
• Mac & Cheese or Grilled Cheese: $5.50

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Empire Pizza 

TAGS: Dine & Play, South Charlotte, Kids Eat Free
📍 8500 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Highlights: Family-friendly with a party room next to the arcade. Bring your own cake, catering available.
Arcade: Games priced at $1 each.
Kids Menu - KIDS EAT FREE (Mon 4-9 PM): 1 Free Kids Meal per adult entree for dine-in.
Menu:
🍕 Pizza - $7 (Cheese or Pepperoni)
🍝 Spaghetti - $6
🍗 Chicken Tenders - $6
🥪 Grilled Cheese - $5
Sides - $3 (Fries, Tater Tots, Steamed Broccoli)

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Steele Creek Community Place

📍13501 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28278

Highlights:  A free indoor play space that features a fully enclosed play structure and a coffee shop just outside the door! The play structure resembles a large jungle gym, complete with multiple slides. Adjacent to the play area is the Javesca Cafe which serves coffee, lattes and other food items. 

Important Details:

• The play area isn't necessarily staffed, but they will cap and turn people away if it starts to get too busy.
• For kids under 12, socks are required.

Superica - Strawberry Hill

TAGS: Dine & Play, Family-Friendly, South Charlotte

📍 4223 Providence Rd Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28211 (Second location in South End)
🅿️ Free parking
Highlights: TexMex with a kid-friendly menu and arcade games.
Kids Menu - $8: All meals (except burger) come with rice, beans, drink, and popsicle.
Menu:
🌮 Tacos (Ground Beef or Chicken Tinga)
🫘 Bean & Cheese Nachos
🫔 Cheese Quesadilla
🍔 Cheeseburger & Fries
Arcade: 2 games for family fun

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Hello Sailor

TAGS: Family-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, North Charlotte
📍 20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
⏰ Wed–Sun, 11 AM – 9 PM
🅿️ Free parking
Highlights: Pirate-themed kids menu, boat-watching, and ice cream.
Kids Menu:
🍔 Cheeseburger or Kid’s Chicken - $9.99
🥪 Grilled Cheese - $6.99
🧀 Mac n’ Cheese - $5.99
🍤 Shrimp Boat - $9.99
Fun: Visit on your way from Carrigan Farms or Jetton Park.

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Fast Food Playgrounds

TAGS: Indoor Playgrounds, Fast Food, Family Fun

Locations:

• CFA - Stonecrest: 7910 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
• McDonald’s Blakeney: 9710 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
• CFA Waverly: 11530 Waverly Center Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
• McDonald’s - Independence: 9607 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
• CFA - 6390 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28104
• CFA Mint Hill: 7404 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
• CFA Monroe: 2592 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110
• CFA - Baxter Village: 1600 SC-160, Fort Mill, SC 29708