Summer 2025 Inclusive Art Club
2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council, we’re excited to be continuing our Inclusive Art Club into the Summer!
Join us for a creative journey where you’ll explore various art techniques and make new friendships along the way. Our inclusive club offers an exciting opportunity for teens and young adults to discover unique ways of self-expression through upcycling, crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting, and engaging in hands-on activities with a wide array of materials.

This club is designed for teens and young adults age 13+ of all abilities.

Summer 2025 Inclusive Nature Club
2025-07-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council, it’s time to explore nature! Join us for an exciting journey through the natural world where you’ll explore various parts of nature, animals, and the environment, and make new friendships along the way. Our inclusive club offers an exciting opportunity for children, teens and young adults to discover a new appreciation of nature and how we fit into the planet through outdoor explorations, animal encounters, backyard and garden fun, guest instructors, games, and lots and lots of friendship.

This club is designed for children, teens, and young adults ages 7+ of all abilities

Summer 2025 Inclusive Cooking Club
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Thanks to the support of the Arts and Science Council, it’s time for summer cooking! Join us for an exciting journey into the kitchen where you’ll explore various parts of cooking, baking, and creating, and make new friendships along the way. Our inclusive club offers an exciting opportunity for children to discover age-appropriate cooking techniques, fun recipes, baking and decorating skills, guest instructors, and lots and lots of friendship.

This club is designed for children ages 5-12 of all abilities.

Open Play
2025-07-22 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-05 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-08-19 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Take a break from the summer routine, get out of the house, and join us for some Open Play Fun in the Zone! Participants are welcome to come enjoy all that the Inclusive Fun Zone has to offer. Which exciting activity will you choose to experience first?
All ages, all abilities, all fun.
Note: Parent supervision is required for this program.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Keep the Connection
2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Chabad of Charlotte, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Keep the Connection is a workshop for parents of teens, designed to deepen your understanding of adolescent brain development and provide practical, experiential tools to strengthen communication and connection through the teenage years.
This engaging night will offer meaningful insights, real-life strategies, and a chance to connect with yourself and fellow parents on a shared journey.
Led by Caroline Thompson, an intern at Sun Counseling and Wellness, under the supervision of Juliet Kuehnle, MS, NCC, LCMHC-S. Caroline is in the final year of her Masters in Counseling Program at Gordon-Conwell. A native Charlottean, she returned to begin her graduate program after graduating from Wofford College with her B.S. in Psychology. Caroline works with clients of all ages, with a special interest in working with kids and teens.

2025/26 Teen Kickoff!
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Chabad of Charlotte, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
🎉 Kick off the year with good vibes, great food, and even better friends! Join us for fresh pizza, hang out with other Teen Friends, and meet the Friendship Circle crew. You’ll pick up some easy tips on how to be the best Teen Friend for your buddies, get the inside scoop on what’s new and exciting this year, and top it all off by making your own waffle bowl loaded with ice cream and toppings. Come hungry, come curious, and get ready for an awesome year ahead!

Kick-Off Track and Field Day
2025-09-07 15:30 - 17:00 | James Boyce Park, 300 Boyce Rd Park Dr Charlotte NC 28211, Charlotte, 28211, United States
Welcome back to Sunday programs! We’ve missed seeing everyone this summer, so let’s celebrate being back together! Join us for a fun field day kick-off event at James Boyce Park (300 Boyce Road, Charlotte, NC 28211) with our friends from Achilles of Charlotte. We’ll play games, hang out with friends, and enjoy some friendly competition. Not to mention, celebrate September birthdays with a birthday treat!
Pick up and drop-off for this event will be at James Boyce Park – 300 Boyce Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Acting and Theatre
2025-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Ready to tap into your dramatic side? Let’s get together and have some acting fun as we play theatre games, try out improvising, and do some storytelling while we explore the world of self-expression and confidence through theatre.
Please Note: Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends only.

Sukkah Decorating with Windsor Run
2025-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Windsor Run, 2030 Windsor Run Lane, Matthews, North Carolina, 28105
Sukkot is a wonderful Holiday that’s all about celebrating unity and the importance of inclusion. Come join us to craft and decorate a Sukkah with our senior citizen friends at Windsor Run! Let’s add our inclusive touch so all the Holiday guests can admire the variety of decorations!
PLEASE NOTE: This program begins early. The bus will leave Friendship Circle by 3:05 and return at 5pm.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

An Inclusive Sukkot Family Dinner
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us and our CKids Hebrew School families for a Sukkot Holiday dinner in the Sukkah at Friendship Circle (in the back parking lot). Enjoy delicious food, friendly conversation, an opportunity to shake the Lulav & Etrog — all in a warm and welcoming environment where you can come as you are.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered friends and their families.

Drumming with Mr. David
2025-10-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
It’s time to make some noise! Music is a great way to express your creativity, have fun, and make memories with friends. Our friend and Drum Master, Mr. David, is leading us in drum circle drum party!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Time For Art
2025-10-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Let’s get creative! Join us for an afternoon of dream-themed art making, friendship, and of course, lots of fun. Let’s work together to make something new!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Fall Teen Social
2025-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Calling All Teen Friends!
Get ready to kick back and enjoy the perfect autumn evening at our Fall Teen Event! Join us on Sunday, October 19th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Friendship Circle, for a fun, creative hangout with your fellow Teen Friends. We’ll be serving up all the best fall-themed snacks, warm drinks, candy, and dessert while we dive into a chill, enjoyable, and creative activity. It’s the perfect, relaxed setting to connect and socialize with other dedicated teens who share the purpose of Friendship Circle. Bring cozy, warm clothing as we enjoy the cool fall evening weather. Come hang out and make this a night to remember!

PJ Walk Performance Practice
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Can you believe it’s almost time for the Pajama Walk!? We’ll be kicking off this year’s Pajama Walk with a special performance by our friends, and it’s time to learn it. Come bust a move and find your moment to shine!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Thanksgiving Cooking Circle
2025-11-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends, give thanks, and celebrate the season. There’s no better way to do that than with food! Let’s get together and make something yummy to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Teen Cozy Chill & Cocoa Night
2025-11-23 18:30 - 19:45 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Get ready for the most relaxed, cozy evening of the season! Join us on Sunday, November 23rd at 6:30 P.M. for the Teen Cozy Chill & Cocoa Night. This is your chance to hang out, connect with other dedicated Friendship Circle teens, and soak up the best of fall comfort. We’ll be serving up all the treats—think hot cocoa, fresh popcorn, and delicious snacks—alongside fun, low-key activities like a Gratitude Mural and Cookie Decorating.
P.S.A.: This is strictly a PJ-only zone! Wear your comfiest pajamas and cozy clothing and settle in for a viewing of the classic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special. Come get warm, creative, and chill with us!

Pajama Walk!
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
It’s here! Join us at 12pm at Friendship Circle for our much-anticipated Pajama Walk! If you haven’t signed up yet, go to www.PajamaWalk.com to make your page today.

Family Chanukah Party
2025-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Chanukah is a time to get together with friends and family, so let’s get our Friendship Circle family together for a Family Chanukah Party! Bring the whole fam out for an evening a donut decorating contest, a pizza dinner, and plenty of holiday fun!
