JAM OUT TO KIDZ BOP KIDZ BOP returns to Charlotte this summer with Never Stop Live Tour 2023. See the concert at PNC Music Pavilion on July 2 and see KIDZ BOP 2023 hits like “Anti-Hero,” “About That Time,” “Sunroof,”…
(©Hannah Nelson/Pexels) HeroesCon (June 16-18) Does dad like comics? He'll be in heaven at HeroesCon, where he can rub elbows directly with professionals and exhibitors. Family-friendly atmosphere. Visit website for hours and ticket info. Charlotte Convention Center. Dierks Bentley (June…
HAVE A SUNDAY FUNDAY AT PINS MECHANICAL Sip cocktails and local brews while the kids play duckpin bowling, ping-pong, pinball, and foosball. There’s no kitchen on site, but Bang Bang Burger and Benny Ferrovia’s are steps away if your crew…
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival May 20 More than 60 beer, 40 bourbon, and countless barbecue purveyors descend upon Ballantyne's Backyard for this 16th annual affair. All participants receive a souvenir glass, plus access to seminars with brew masters, master…
As Asheville’s population and tourism industry continue to grow, so does the cost of a weekend visit. You can access many of the same things you go to Asheville for—the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor activities, good food and drink, art—without…
Carolina Harbor Carowinds’ massive water park (the largest in the Carolinas) opens on May 26, and entry is included with admission to the amusement park. Speed down the Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing slide in the Southeast; Storm…
VISIT THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOUNCE HOUSE The Big Bounce America 2023 tour arrives in Charlotte Saturday, May 6 through Sunday, May 7 and Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14 at Route 29 Pavilion. Experience The World’s Largest Bounce House,…
Everyone knows to send bathing suits and bug spray, but what else do you need to purchase before sending your child off to sleepaway camp? The first year my daughter went to sleepaway camp, I couldn’t imagine her being away…
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The Nature Conservancy defines our carbon footprint as the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. A carbon footprint is like a pair of muddy shoes. If you run through your house with muddy shoes, you’re…
The two-by-four-mile island on the Florida Keys’ southernmost point is a bit of a departure from pristine resort towns like Palm Beach or Seaside. Pastel, conch-style houses dot the narrow streets where roosters are free to roam, and colorful murals…
VISIT CHARLOTTE SHOUT! This multi-week festival has returned to uptown and runs through April 16. See more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations. Nearly all the events are outdoors, free, and open to the public. charlotteshout.com SEE ALADDIN ONSTAGE…
Virginia’s Blue Ridge encompasses the city of Roanoke and its surrounding communities, which include the city of Salem, Botetourt County, Franklin County, and Roanoke County. Roanoke remains so historically intact that it’s easy to imagine the city 100 years ago. Locally…
When Donna Meyer's two sons were little, she tried getting them involved in every sport available in her town. "They were very active kids,” she says. “I knew all the benefits they would get from playing sports, from physical exercise…
BUILD A PINBALL GAME Bring your little builders to Home Depot on Saturday, March 4 between 9 a.m. and noon for their monthly Kids Workshop. March’s project is a pinball game, and all kids in attendance receive a kid-sized Home…
Avid golfers flock to Reynolds Lake Oconee for its championship courses, but the gated resort community 85 miles east of Atlanta is also a great weekend destination for families with kids in tow. The property has 11 onsite dining options,…
SEE THE RAIL TRAIL LIGHTS The popular Rail Trail Lights return to South End February 3-19. See six public light art installations by local artists along the .7-mile stretch of the Rail Trail between Bland Street and Atherton Mill. Artwork…
Whether you want to glide across the ice or race across the boards, visit these spots for roller and ice skating in the Queen City. Roller Skating Frye's Roller Rink Open for matinee and evening skating, this rink offers a…
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is often called the "gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains," and it sees more than 11 million visitors each year. It’s home to Tennessee’s only ski resort and puts you just a few miles from Dollywood and the…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929. Inspired by the teachings of Gandhi in seminary school, he later took up the same pulpit as his father and grandfather before him at Ebenezer Baptist Church…
TAKE A WINTER COOKING CLASS Cook a delicious seasonal meal with your kids at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen on Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m. The gluten-free menu includes Butternut Squash Risotto, Braised Chicken, and Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting. The…
"It’s Beginning to Look at Lot Like Christmas" was first written over 70 years ago. In the decades since, parents have agreed upon one thing: Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again. What about all those…
Your kids may be too young to watch the R-rated 1987 movie “Bull Durham” before a visit to Bull City, but they’ll still appreciate the sights and sounds of Durham. Restaurants, markets, and shops are within walking distance of the…
STROLL DOWN GINGERBREAD LANE Visit The Ballantyne Hotel from December 1-26 to see Gingerbread Lane. The annual holiday baking event features novice and professional bakers who compete in this gingerbread house contest. Families can also enjoy hot cocoa and festive…
