Snow Days: Winter Experience – the Perfect Holiday Activity for Families

Opening November 22, 2025

Escape the ordinary and discover Snow Days, the enchanting new indoor winter experience in Charlotte, NC opening Saturday, November 22. This immersive, indoor family activity runs through the holiday season.

Glide across our unique Sock Skating Rink, stand beneath the breathtaking Aurora Borealis and explore how wildlife survives winter through fascinating museum specimens like Arctic foxes and snowy owls.

Build a traditional igloo, design your own virtual snowflake and discover the art and folklore of winter’s perfect crystals.

Then slow down in our Hygge corner – a cozy Scandinavian-inspired retreat with soft blankets, gentle music and winter comfort that feels like magic.

Snow Days is a family-friendly winter experience designed to inspire awe, nostalgia and wonder. It’s the perfect thing to do for families during the holidays and a great activity to do with kids in Charlotte during the holidays.

COMING SOON
  • Level 2
  • Included in Admission | Free for Members
  • All age groups

Highlights of Snow Days

  • Aurora Borealis Experience – Walk beneath the dazzling Northern Lights in a peaceful winter scene. It’s a moment of stillness and awe in the heart of Charlotte’s newest indoor winter wonderland.
  • Sock Skating Rink – Enjoy a fun indoor skating activity for all ages—no ice required! Visitors slip off their shoes and glide across a frictionless rink, making this one of the most unique indoor winter attractions in Charlotte.
  • Nature & Animals in Winter – Explore how animals adapt to the cold through migration, hibernation and other survival strategies. See fascinating museum specimens like the Arctic fox, Humboldt penguin and snowy owl, and experience a blend of science and winter discovery in Charlotte.
  • Life, Culture and Survival – Build a traditional-style igloo and explore fascinating artifacts and stories of resilience from communities who have thrived in Arctic climates for generations.
  • The Snowflake: Research, Art and Folklore – Marvel at intricate snowflake photography, design virtual snowflakes, and learn how snow has inspired both science and storytelling across time. It’s a beautiful mix of art, science and winter magic.
  • Hygge: Human Comfort for Survival – Relax in a cozy nook styled after the Danish and Norwegian tradition of hygge, celebrating the warm, cozy side of winter with soft lighting, music, blankets and books—an ideal spot for a winter day indoors in Charlotte.