# Free things to do with kids in Charlotte

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Charlotte that are free to get into. 3 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-12, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [CLT Airport Overlook](https://ourplayday.com/places/clt-airport-overlook-charlotte) (playground, Charlotte). Free airport overlook with two aviation playgrounds: a plane to climb, a control tower slide, a fuel truck and baggage carts. Has: free to enter.
2. [ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/imaginon-the-joe-joan-martin-center-charlotte) (attraction, Charlotte). A library and theater just for kids and teens, with a toddler area built around a wooden truck to climb, story times and children's theater shows. Has: free to enter.
3. [U.S. National Whitewater Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/u-s-national-whitewater-center-charlotte) (attraction, Charlotte). Rafting and kayaking on a man-made river, plus a treehouse play area with swinging bridges and a balance-bike trail for the smallest riders. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Charlotte

- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/with-kids-menu) (4)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/with-restrooms) (4)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/with-water-play) (6)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte/free-to-visit. All of Charlotte: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/north-carolina/charlotte