Events
Events
See below for details on upcoming MECK Pre-K events!
Weekly Outreach Locations
Weekly
Outreach
Locations
Learn About MECK Pre-K
and other Smart Start Programs
Come see MECK Pre-K! We can do MECK Pre-K enrollments, sign families up for Dolly Parton Imagination Library, sign-ups and inform parents of all our Smart Start programs, including The Basics, Ready4K and Guiding Parents to Services. Please ask for MECK Pre-K at the information desk.
E-mail info@MECKPreK.org for any questions

Visit Us At These Two Locations
Tuesdays, 9am-3pm 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, NC 28213 |
Wednesdays, 10am-3pm Building A, 3205 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC 28208 |
August 2025
PNC Mobile Learning Truck at the Ella B. Scarborough Center
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County in partnership with Mecklenburg County will have the PNC Mobile Learning Truck at the Ella B. Scarborough Center along with partner organizations for families to receive resources and enjoy a day of fun.
September 2025
Smart Start at the Latin American Festival
Celebrate Latin American culture, history, create crafts, get resources and enjoy a full day of fun.
Saturday, September 20th
1pm – 5pm
at Ballantyne’s Backyard
11611 N Community House Rd, Charlotte NC 28277
MAP LINK
October 2025
Charlotte Kids Fest
Charlotte Kids Fest is a free, family-friendly event featuring six interactive zones—Create, Dance, Discover, NC Science Fest, Play, and Go—designed to engage children under 10 with crafts, performances, science activities, outdoor games, and large vehicles, along with live stage entertainment throughout the day. Link to website.
Saturday, October 4th
11am – 4pm
Shoppes at University Place
8931 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Map Link