About this Event
TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY 2026: Colonel Francis Beatty Park, Saturday, October 3rd from 10am - 2pm
Trips for Kids Charlotte's mission is to transform lives, communities and landscapes through cycling. We are excited to offer this family-friendly ride event in celebration of the nationally recognized, “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day”!
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd at Colonel Francis Beatty Park (4330 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28105) from 10 am to 2 pm for Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day (TAKMBD), a FREE community celebration featuring beginner-friendly guided mountain bike trail rides, bike games + skills clinics, food, music, raffles, and MORE!
Guided trail rides are open to youth ages 9-16 (parents, you can join, too!) and will begin at 10AM. Bike games + crafts will be available for all ages to participate in, making this a fun-filled event for the whole family.
Helmets and bikes can be provided - we'll need the age and height of each rider ahead of time to make sure we can provide the correct size during registration!
For questions, email: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-in
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Guided Trail Rides
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Raffle & Prizes
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bike Rodeo (8 and under)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Craft Table
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Partner Booths: Mountain Biking Resources & Local Organizations
Event venue & nearby stays
Colonel Francis Beatty Park, 4330 Weddington Road, Matthews, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.