Best Toddler Activities

Looking for toddler-friendly activities in Charlotte? Whether it’s exploring interactive museums, indoor play areas, or unique water adventures, there are endless options to keep your little ones entertained. Here’s a curated list of top places to visit with toddlers in the Queen City.

1. ImaginOn

TAGS: Free Things to Do, Toddler-Friendly Activities, Free Indoor Activities, Uptown

📍 Address: 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
⏰ Storytime Schedule:

• Tuesday–Friday: 9:30 AM–10 AM

Enjoy a magical library experience with storytime sessions designed for toddlers (ages 2–5). After storytime, explore play areas or head across the street to First Ward Park for splash pad fun (seasonal). Don’t miss the nearby 7th Street Station for lunch or light rail adventures.

2. Discovery Place Kids (Huntersville)

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Lake Norman, Museums

📍 Address: 105 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
⏰ Hours:

• Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Friday–Sunday: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
  🎟️ Admission: $15/person, or $3/person with Welcome Program

Engage your toddlers in hands-on learning with exhibits like "I Can Grow" and "I Can Explore Underwater." Daily activities include storytime, science shows, and puppet shows. Sensory-friendly hours are available for children with special needs. Nearby food options include Slice House Pizza and 760 Craft Works.

3. Discovery Place Science

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Uptown, Museums

📍 Address: 301 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
⏰ Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9 AM–4 PM
• Saturday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Sunday: 10:30 AM–4 PM

The KidScience exhibit on the lower level offers an exclusive area for kids ages 0–7 to explore science through play. A gated section ensures safe exploration for toddlers.

4. Sweetwater Farm

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Lake Norman

📍 Address: 14412 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
⏰ Hours:

• Wednesday–Friday: 9 AM–2 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
  🎟️ Admission: $6/person online, $7/person at the door (under 2 free)

Perfect for little ones, this farm offers minimal walking, interactive animal encounters, and a playground with riding toys, a sandbox, and more. Seasonal events include pumpkin picking.

5. PlayHouse (Fort Mill)

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Fort Mill, York County

📍 Address: 3463 US-21 Suite 109, Fort Mill, SC
🎟️ Admission:

• Weekdays: $10/child for 2 hours ($7/sibling)
• Saturdays: $12/child ($7/sibling)

This indoor play café is designed for kids ages 0–7, featuring Montessori-inspired play areas, gluten-free snack options, and complimentary coffee for parents. Socks are required, and drop-off sessions are available on Fridays.

6. Big Air Trampoline Park

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Matthews, South Charlotte

📍 Address: 2408 Sardis Rd N, Charlotte, NC 28227
⏰ Toddler Time:

• Tuesday & Thursday: 10 AM–1 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM–11 AM (6 and under only)

🎟️ Admission: $10/kid (grippy socks required)

With exclusive toddler time, younger kids can enjoy the trampolines, foam pits, and toddler areas without the older crowd.

7. Confeté Soirée & Play

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Lake Norman, Huntersville

📍 Address: 9815 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday: 10 AM–3 PM (closed weekends for private events)
🎟️ Admission: $10/child (no time limit, adults free)

A beautifully designed play space featuring Montessori-style elements, perfect for kids 15 months–3 years. The main play area is gated, and outside food is allowed in designated areas.

8. Ray’s Splash Planet

TAGS: Indoor Activities, Uptown, Toddler-Friendly Activities

📍 Address: 215 N Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202
⏰ Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9 AM–7:30 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
• Sunday: 1 PM–6 PM
  🎟️ Cost: $8/child, $10/adult

With attractions like a zero-entry pool, lazy river, and toddler-friendly Saturation Station, this indoor water park is a great budget-friendly option for families.

9. Lil’ Bit Fit Time

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Matthews, South Charlotte

📍 Address: Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics, 10345 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:30 AM–12 PM
🎟️ Admission: $6/child (pre-registration required)

This parent-led open play session is perfect for toddlers up to age 5.

10. Funtown Playhouse

TAGS: Toddler-Friendly Activities, Indoor Activities, Matthews, South Charlotte

📍 Address: Lake Wylie 4555 Charlotte Hwy Ste 19, Clover, SC 29710
⏰ Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4 & Saturday 8:30 - 12 PM
🎟️ Admission: $14/child. Children under 1 are free with paid sibling. 

• An indoor playground that caters to children aged 0-7 and features a comfortable café for adults. The play area provides a safe and stimulating environment for gross motor, imaginative, and sensory play, with a dedicated baby-gated section for guests under 2 years old to explore worry-free. Weekly story time included in admission Monday & Friday 10:30 AM & 2pm
• Why parents love it:  While the little ones play, adults can relax in the café, savoring delicious panini sandwiches, baked goods and specialty lattes. Pro tip: Grab a snack tray after playing for $6! Reel coming soon!
  
  

11. M.A.P.L.E (Music and Play Learning Experience) 

TAGS: INDOOR ACTIVITIES, TODDLER FRIENDLY

📍 Address: 131 Evergreen Rd. Ste 107 Lake Wylie, SC 29710

• At M.A.P.L.E, families can enjoy a vibrant mix of open play, structured programming and creative sessions which aims to inspire a love of the arts through play, with programming set to start in January 2025. Reel coming soon!