Friendship Circle of Charlotte

Games and Sports
2026-03-22 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | James Boyce Park, 300 Boyce Rd Park Dr Charlotte NC 28211, Charlotte, 28211, United States
Let’s get moving! Sports are a great way to hand out with friends while getting active and having fun. We’ll be playing a few different games outside (depending on weather) so lace up those sneakers and let’s get playing!
This event will take place at James Boyce Park: 300 Boyce Road, Charlotte, NC 28211. Pick up and Drop Off will be at the park. Please wear a Friendship Circle or Pajama Walk shirt.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Art with Miss Sydney
2026-03-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Ms. Sydney returns for part 2 of art day! Build something together, try out a new kind of art, and get creative with friends.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

YAC: Restaurant Ordering
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Inviting all P.S. Young Adult Club Friends to get together with the ZABS After Hourz group to practice an important skill while having fun – going to a restaurant and ordering a meal! We’ll be meeting at at HaPina (the restaurant on the Chabad campus) and sitting down to order and enjoy our meal together.
Dinner will be ordered and eaten at HaPina
Important Reminders: Registration closes 3 days before each event. P.S. YAC events are designed for our Friends 18+ to experience a sense of independence as they get together with peers and enjoy each other’s friendship. Friends are not paired with a Teen Friend for these programs.

Friendship Lab for Teen Friends
2026-03-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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.

Children's Theatre Field Trip
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:30 | Children’s Theater of Charlotte at Imaginon, 300 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
It’s time for another Friendship Circle Field Trip! We will be taking the bus uptown to see Esperanza Rising at the Children’s Theatre. This show is one act and approximately one hour long. Read the play description below to learn more.
This field trip has limited availability. RSVP asap to save your spot.
IMPORTANT BUS INFO:
The bus will be leaving Friendship Circle promptly at 3:20pm. Please plan to arrive no later than 3:15pm. The bus will plan to be back on camus around 5:40pm. We will communicate in the GroupMe all travel updates if we will be later than that for any reason.
Play description:
Smart and stubborn teenager Esperanza Ortega lives the life of a rich girl in 1920s Mexico wearing pretty clothes and attending private school. The day before her birthday tragedy strikes, setting a chain of events into motion that forever change her life. She and her family flee Mexico for the United States only to face new struggles as they start again during the Great Depression. This powerful story illuminates loss and shines a light on hard work and hope.
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Purim Carnival
2026-03-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
It’s time for a Purim Carnival! Come dressed up in your favorite costume and get ready to play games, make memories, and celebrate together! AND we’ll have a birthday treat to celebrate March Birthdays!
Participation in Friendship Circle programs is for registered Friends only.

Friends Together: The Parent Experience
2026-02-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Step Into Their World: Friends Together – The Parent Experience
They say the Inclusive Fun Zone is where the magic happens… but why should the kids have all the fun?
For years, you’ve seen the photos, heard the stories, and watched the incredible bonds form from the sidelines. On Saturday night, February 28th, we’re opening the doors for an exclusive, adults-only evening designed to let you experience the heartbeat of our Charlotte community firsthand.
The Experience
This isn’t a seminar or a sit-down meeting. It’s a fast-paced, high-energy “play date” for the grown-ups. Just like our Friends Together program, you will be paired 1-1 with a fellow parent to navigate the Inclusive Fun Zone.
Whether you are a parent of a Special Friend or a Teen Friend, you’ll step into your child’s shoes to discover the “Pure Friendship” that defines our mission. You’ll tackle interactive challenges, share some laughs, and feel that unmistakable spark of connection that keeps our teens coming back week after week.
Why You Can’t Miss This
We know your Saturday nights are valuable. If you’re a parent of a Teen Friend, think of this as your “social ROI.” You’ve seen your teen grow in empathy and responsibility—now come see the environment that makes it happen. It’s a chance to network, relax, and finally understand the “Why” behind the “Wow.”

Art with Miss Sydney
2026-02-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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!

Parent Program - Exploring NavvyNest
2026-02-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join Ms. Sue and Friendship Circle Mom, Cindy Belk, for an educational afternoon exploring the new app for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, NavvyNest.
The app brings thousands of developmental disability resources into one intuitive, user-friendly system, eliminating confusion, saving time, and reducing the anxiety families face when searching for support.
NavvyNest was founded by Cindy and Timothy Belk, parents of one of our very own Friendship Circle Friends. Like many families, they experienced firsthand how overwhelming and fragmented the search for services and resources can be.
Their mission is simple: to make finding support easier, faster, and more accessible for every family navigating the special needs journey.

YAC: Art Night with Ms. Dana and Ms. Lisa
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Inviting all P.S. Young Adult Club Friends to get together with the ZABS After Hourz group and welcome back our friends Ms. Lisa and Ms. Dana for an evening of pottery making! Let’s try something new with our friends and make beautiful vases, cups, or bowls.
Allergen Friendly burger dinner will be served.
Important Reminders: Registration closes 3 days before each event. P.S. YAC events are designed for our Friends 18+ to experience a sense of independence as they get together with peers and enjoy each other’s friendship. Friends are not paired with a Teen Friend for these programs.

Off for President's Day
2026-02-15 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States

Super Bowl Party
2026-02-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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.

YAC - Tu Bshvat Baking
2026-02-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Inviting all P.S. Young Adult Club Friends to get together with the ZABS After Hourz group for an evening of baking. Let’s celebrate Tu B’Shevat by making fruit cookies and spending time together in the kitchen.
Allergen Friendly mac and cheese dinner will be served.
Important Reminders: Registration closes 3 days before each event. P.S. YAC events are designed for our Friends 18+ to experience a sense of independence as they get together with peers and enjoy each other’s friendship. Friends are not paired with a Teen Friend for these programs.

Indoor Sports
2026-02-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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.

Parent Program: Trivia and Treats
2026-01-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join Ms. Sue and other Friendship Circle parents for a fun afternoon of pub-style trivia, snacks, and good vibes. While the kids explore wildlife, stick around and explore your competitive side in this fun and lighthearted game.

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
2026-01-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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

YAC: Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Center
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Inviting all P.S. Young Adult Club Friends to get together with the ZABS After Hourz group for an evening of giving back. Our friends from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue are joining us for a community service project and then to let us meet their ambassador animals! Let’s better the world AND have some animal fun!
Allergen Friendly chicken dinner will be served.
Important Reminders: Registration closes 3 days before each event. P.S. YAC events are designed for our Friends 18+ to experience a sense of independence as they get together with peers and enjoy each other’s friendship. Friends are not paired with a Teen Friend for these programs.

Dance Party!
2026-01-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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.

Parents Night Out: Helping Our Young Adults Cope, Connect, and Thrive
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | ZABS Place, 100 N Trade St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
New Year, New Growth. As we kick off the year, we invite our Friendship Circle Parents to join our ZABS families along with other parents to an evening dedicated to the emotional well-being and future independence of our young adults.
Navigating the transition to adulthood is complex. Finding mental health professionals who deeply understand the unique nuances of the I/DD community is even harder. That is why we are thrilled to welcome Michele Mattox, LCSW of No Limits Counseling & Coaching to ZABS Place.
Michele brings over 20 years of experience in direct care roles within the disability community. She moves beyond traditional therapy to focus on empowerment, safety, and tangible skill-building.
In this session, we will explore:
Relationship Coaching: How to help our young adults build healthy, safe, and meaningful social connections.
Life Transitions: Strategies for navigating the shift toward greater independence.
Emotional Wellness: Tools to support growth, confidence, and mental health specifically for neurodiverse individuals.

New Year, Same Crew: Teen BBQ & Vision Night
2026-01-11 18:30 - 19:45 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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.

Cooking Circle
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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.

YAC: Vision Boarding
2026-01-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Inviting all P.S. Young Adult Club Friends to get together with the ZABS After Hourz group for a New Years celebration! Let’s set our intentions for the year with a relaxing and creative vision board night. We’ll make our goals (big, small, silly, and everything in between), cut out images, and craft our way into to the new year.
Allergen Friendly mac and cheese dinner will be served.
Important Reminders: Registration closes 3 days before each event. P.S. YAC events are designed for our Friends 18+ to experience a sense of independence as they get together with peers and enjoy each other’s friendship. Friends are not paired with a Teen Friend for these programs.

Portraits and Play
2026-01-04 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

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!

No FC
2025-12-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, 28211, United States
No Friendship Circle Today, but we invite you to come out to Chabad of Charlotte’s Light Up the Night: The Grand Chanukah Festival at Symphony Park! This free event will have a Grand Menorah Lighting, Live Music & Entertainment, Delicious Eats, Family Fun, and so much more! Click here for more information

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.

YAC: Ice Skating
2025-12-01 17:30 - 19:00 | The Bowl at Ballantyne, 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, 28277, United States
Inviting all P.S. Young Adult Club Friends to get together with the ZABS After Hourz group for a winter kick-off! We’ll meet at The Bowl at Ballantyne (15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC 28277) for an exciting ice skating adventure! Bring warm clothes and thick socks and we’ll supply some ice skating help and warm vibes.
Allergen Friendly sandwich dinner will be served.
PLEASE NOTE: Pick up and drop off for this event will be AT The Bowl at Ballantyne – 15119 Bowl St, Charlotte, NC, 28277. There will be no transportation provided for this event.
Important Reminders: Registration closes 3 days before each event. P.S. YAC events are designed for our Friends 18+ to experience a sense of independence as they get together with peers and enjoy each other’s friendship. Friends are not paired with a Teen Friend for these programs.

Thanksgiving Weekend - NO FC
2025-11-30 | Selkin Family Friendship Circle Center, 6619 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States

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!

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.
