Portraits and Play
2026-01-04 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Happy New Year, and welcome back to Sunday programs! Let’s kick off the New Year with something extra fun – a half portrait making, half open play Sunday afternoon! First, we’ll have mini-photoshoots with friends before drawing patterns and shapes and making our “first Sunday of the year” photo a creative masterpiece to look back on a year from now and see how much we’ve grown.
Next, we’ll take the party to the Inclusive Fun Zone for the first open play day of the year! Come explore everything the Fun Zone has to offer AND we’ll wrap it all up with a birthday treat to celebrate January birthdays!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Cooking Circle
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:00
Cooking is great way to get creative, spend time with friends, and learn new things. Let’s get together and make something yummy with our friends!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

New Year, Same Crew: Teen BBQ & Vision Night
2026-01-11 18:30 - 19:45
New Year, Same Crew: Teen BBQ & Vision Night
Kick off the new year surrounded by the people who get you. Join us for a relaxed Teen New Year BBQ where we’ll hang out, eat great food, laugh together, and take a little time to reset. We’ll create vision boards to focus on what matters most to us this year and let go of what we don’t want to carry forward. No pressure, no expectations, just a space to be yourself and start the year strong with your fellow Friendship Circle teen friends.

Dance Party!
2026-01-18 15:30 - 17:00
Let’s groove! Miss Sarah is so excited to have you join her for an all-levels all-FUN Dance Party! No experience necessary, this dance party will be all about hanging out together, grooving to some music, and learning some new ways to move our bodies and shake off those winter chills.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
2026-01-25 15:30 - 17:00
Calling all animal lovers! Our friends at Carolina Waterfowl Rescue are coming to help us experience what it’s like to be a Wildlife Rescuer. Join us to help rescue some animals (stuffed, of course!), learn all about wildlife, and even meet some REAL animal ambassadors!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ALL participants MUST have SIGNED permission slip BEFORE participating in this program.
CLICK HERE FOR PERMISSION SLIP

Indoor Sports
2026-02-01 15:30 - 17:00
Let’s get competitive and play some games while staying warm indoors! We’re transforming Friendship Circle into a mini golf course for the day, then stretching our legs after our putts with an obstacle course challenge. PLUS celebrate February birthdays with a yummy birthday treat!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Super Bowl Party
2026-02-08 15:30 - 17:00
It’s game day! Let’s get together and get ready for the big game by making our own teams, cheering each other on, and playing for Friendship Circle Super Bowl Ring!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Art with Miss Sydney
2026-02-22 15:30 - 17:00
Let’s get creative! Local artist, Ms. Sydney, will be joining us for a very special art program. We’ll be building cardboard robots with friends. Let’s tap into our creative sides to make some awesome robot art!

Friendship Lab for Teen Friends
2026-03-08 18:00 - 19:30
Calling all Teen Friends!
This one’s not optional, but trust us, you’re going to want to be there anyway. Mark your calendars for 3/8 at 6pm for an evening of tacos, tips and tools to become the best Teen Friend you can be, answers to all your questions, and fun with fellow Teen Friends.
Come hungry, come curious, and get ready for a great night. See you at 6pm.

Bloom Night
2026-03-29 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for Bloom Night, a relaxed Friendship Circle Teen Social Event. We will enjoy delicious crêpes, decorate our own flower pots, and plant a flower to take home while spending a fun Sunday evening with friends as we welcome the rejuvenating energy of spring.

Pajamas and Waffles
2026-05-03 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for a warm and welcoming program that celebrates friendship, creativity, and a little bit of breakfast fun! You are invited to come dressed in your favorite pajamas and settle in for a delightful afternoon of storytelling and waffle-making.
We’ll start with engaging stories that highlight kindness and the joy of friendship, setting the tone for a meaningful afternoon together. Then, we will make delicious waffles and finally, we’ll move into a creative activity where each participant will design a special card for their Friendship Circle Friend to be shared at our end of the year Celebration of Friendship!

Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Yoga and Movement
2026-05-17 15:30 - 17:00
Let’s get moving! It’s time for a day of yoga and movement – but this isn’t your typical yoga class. Join Miss Sarah for an afternoon of yoga and movement games, poses, and challenges. We’ll stretch out bodies and have some fun trying new things and playing some old favorites!

Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Celebrate Friendship 2026
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:30
Join the Friendship Circle of Charlotte for our premier end-of-year inclusive community event at the Chabad Center Social Hall on Sardis Road. As a leading organization for disability inclusion in Charlotte, NC, we are proud to host this special evening dedicated to fostering genuine friendships between typically-developing teens and children, teens, and young adults with special needs.
This year, the Friendship Circle of Charlotte has been more than just a series of Sunday afternoons; it has been a journey. From the quiet moments of connection in our Beco-Sensory Room to the high-energy laughter over Giant Jenga and baking projects, we have built a “Friendship Path” that leads straight to a more inclusive Charlotte.
On May 18th, we aren’t just hosting a dinner. We are gathering to honor the deep, life-changing bonds formed this year and to salute our Teen Graduates—the young leaders who have spent their high school years proving that friendship is the ultimate bridge-builder. We invite you to sit at our table, share a meal, and help us celebrate the beautiful circle we’ve built together.

Open Play Summer 2026: 1
2026-06-09 10:30 - 12:00
Welcome to Friendship Circle’s Summer 2026 Open Play Series! Join us twice a month for an hour and a half of fun in the Inclusive Fun Zone! These Open Play Sessions are meant for current Friendship Circle friends and families to come hang out and take a break from the summer heat while enjoying all of the fun of the Zone.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a drop-off event. Parents or guardians MUST stay and supervise their children while they play in the Fun Zone.

Open Play Summer 2026: 2
2026-06-25 14:00 - 15:30

Open Play Summer 2026: 3
2026-07-07 10:30 - 12:00

Open Play Summer Series: 4
2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:30

Open Play Summer Series: 5
2026-08-04 10:30 - 12:00

Open Play Summer Series: 6
2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:30
