Author: Courtney McLaughlin

DIY: Backyard Olympic Games for Families

Get your team ready to compete for gold!

Where to Pick Blackberries and Blueberries Near Charlotte

Spend some sweet family time and bring home a colorful bounty.

Charlotte Middle, High School Teams Compete in American Rocketry Challenge Finals

Get ready for take off! Teams from Victory Christian (one middle school team and one high school team) are headed to the finals of the National Rocketry Competition in mid-June. Chemistry, calculus and physics teacher Kimberly Williams is the advisor…

GUIDE: Upcoming Events at the Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kick summer into high gear and keep the thrills coming at the Charlotte Motor Speedway! From fast track action at the Memorial Day Coca-Cola 600 to the classic rock tunes from ZZ Top, and lots of car crushing, dirt flying…

Make a Splash at Charlotte Pools, Spraygrounds Starting Memorial Day Weekend

If you can't take the heat, jump in the water and cool off!

Charlotte Water Lantern Festival May 8 at Symphony Park in Southpark

Be part of the magic when you help set the night aglow at the Charlotte Water Lantern Festival May 8 at Symphony Park in Southpark! Beautiful Symphony Park is located at 4400 Sharon Road in Charlotte. This family-friendly, one of…

Catch Some Air! Skateparks In and Around Charlotte

With lots of indoor and outdoor options, you are sure to find a spot to show off your moves

Best Bets for Where to Pick Strawberries in Charlotte

Check out these pick-your-own farms that offer sweet strawberries and farm fun for the kids.

4 Amusement Parks Less Than 4 Hours From Charlotte

Grab your mask, hit the road and enjoy thrill ride time with the family

St. Patrick's Day Events in Charlotte: 2021

From catching leprechauns to watching a parade online, celebrate all thing Irish with these family-friendly events!

Game On! A Guide to Charlotte's Top Escape Rooms

Choose a favorite theme and see if you can solve the mystery.

Skate in Your Socks at the Schiele Museum

Open now through March 2021 for kids 12 and younger

5 Chocolate Shops to Visit in Charlotte

These spots are whipping up something sweet and delicious in time for Valentine's Day

Where to Buy Flowers in Charlotte

When was the last time you ordered a beautiful bouquet of flowers to send to a loved one? If you are still scratching your head, you are long overdue to show a friend, family member or significant other how much…

Explore Artificial Intelligence at Discovery Place Science

Interact with one of the most significant technologies in the world

Where to Find Dog Parks in Charlotte

If you have a puppy with lots of energy to burn, head here!

6 Kid-Friendly NYE Events and Activities in Charlotte

The clock is ticking towards the ultimate yearly countdown - New Year's Eve. Like everything else this year, the celebration to send out 2020 and welcome 2021 will look different, but there are still lots of ways to enjoy the…

4 Locally Owned Toy and Game Stores in Charlotte

Support local businesses and find the perfect gift!

3 Holiday Craft Fairs and Markets to Make the Season Bright in Charlotte

With cooler weather upon us and beautiful home decorations dotting the neighborhood, the holiday season is right around the corner. Time to celebrate at markets and shops full of everything you love about the most wonderful time of the year…

5 Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms, an Hour or Less From Charlotte

2020 is the perfect year to get outside with the family and visit a choose and cut farm

Clean and Scream: Tunnel of Terror Haunted Carwash Open in Belmont Through Halloween

Two more weekends remain to get your carwash scare on

5 Cool and Contact-Free Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Charlotte

While everything looks and feels different this year, the tricks, treats and fun of the Halloween season are still in full effect. Don your costume and enjoy these minimal contact events. From a magnificent light show, to drive-thru candy stations…