Charlotte Kids Fest returns to University City on Saturday, Oct. 3, with a free festival that adds a sensory-friendly space for autistic and neurodivergent children to its mix of performances, games and hands-on activities, organizers announced Friday.
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardwalk at University City, 8931 JM Keynes Drive, according to the announcement. Admission is free, and organizers are directing guests to park at the JW Clay parking deck.
University City Partners, a nonprofit that works on development, arts and marketing in the University City area, is presenting the event with Walmart. Atrium Health is also a sponsor…