Best Bets for Rainy Day Activities
Browse these indoor activities to escape a rainy-day blues.
4 Mom Getaways You Deserve
Refresh, recharge, reset without traveling far from home
Best Bets for Stops With Kids Along the LYNX Blue Line Extension
Make a day of exploring the newest stops on the Lynx Blue Line extension.
Best Places to Enjoy Spring in Charlotte
If warm days and pops of early spring flowers are calling you outside, discover gardens and greenways throughout the Charlotte area.
Places to See the 'Nutcracker' in Charlotte
Choose from several 'Nutcracker' performances and cast meet-and-greets.
Best Bets on Homeschool Field Trips
Check out these spots for hands-on learning.
Best Bets for Halloween and Fall Crafts
Keep little hands busy with these seasonal crafts that can help decorate your home.
Best Bets for Birthday Parties on a Farm
Celebrate your child's next big birthday at one of these 10 farms and ranches.
Waterfall Hikes to do With Kids
Kids can chase waterfalls on these popular trails.
Best Bets for Activities Along the Light Rail With Kids
The LYNX Blue Line gives you easy access to many local spots.
Best Bets for Train Excursions
Take your little train enthusiasts to the tracks or toy shops.
Best Bets for Summer Crafts
Keep your kids' hands busy with these fun art projects.
Best Bets for Families That Home-School
Charlotte-area venues that enrich the home-school experience.
Where to Find Decadent Pancakes in Charlotte
Dress up your pancakes at these local eateries.
5 Natural Escapes in Charlotte
Get in touch with nature at these venues inside Charlotte's city limits.
5 Places to Find Babysitting Classes in Charlotte
Tweens and teens can learn more about the business of babysitting and safety tips at these local classes.
5 Places to Take a Fall Family Photo in Charlotte
Fall is the perfect time to plan a family photo. These nearby locations make excellent backdrops any season, but particularly in fall.
Where to Go to See Animals in Charlotte
Check out these area places to have animal adventures.
Perked-Up Playdates: 6 Free Spots to Have a Mommy Meetup in Charlotte
Check out these free places to meet up with friends, big and little.
7 Places to Score Good Deals in Charlotte
Treasures await in these thrift and consignment stores.
Where to Babymoon in Charlotte
Our suggestions for where to getaway, relax and unwind before your new addition to the family arrives.
Best Bets for a Milkshake Around Charlotte
Cool off with a frothy blend at these locally-owned businesses.
7 Places to Explore History with Kids
Travel through local history all around Charlotte.
5 Places for Science-Themed Summer Fun in Charlotte
Make learning fun this summer at one of these local spots.
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About Michele Huggins
Michele Huggins is a Charlotte native and UNC Chapel Hill graduate who loves sharing the wonders of the city and North Carolina with her husband and two sons. She also is editor at Charlotte Parent. In The Daily Post, she covers news relevant to parents, including education, health and some favorite suggestions for getting out and about with your kids.
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