The Ghost Train Returns to Tweetsie Railroad This Fall
Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train will be held Friday and Saturday nights from Sept. 22 to Oct. 28.
Outdoors
Waterfall Hikes to do With Kids
Kids can chase waterfalls on these popular trails.
What You Need to Know About This Summer’s Solar Eclipse
A compilation of events and viewing parties occurring within the path of totality.
KidsFest Returns to Carowinds July 15-16
Popular celebration includes performances from Choo Choo Soul and the PEANUTS Gang.
Tickets on Sale Now for Day Out With Thomas in Spencer
Day Out With Thomas will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and Oct. 6-8 at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.
Five Reasons Why the North Carolina Zoo Draws Record Crowds
Thanks to new attractions and additions, attendance has soared to a 20-year high.
Family-Friendly Yoga on the Farm
Pure Bliss: Yoga, Massage & Holistic Healing in Lake Wylie and Whispering Hope Farm in Gastonia team up for family-friendly goat yoga classes.
Banner Elk, Beech Mountain Hosting Mile High Fourth of July
Five-day celebration planned with live music, parade and fireworks.
Scenic Emerald Isle is an Ideal Destination for Summer Fun
Enjoy a family-friendly Crystal Coast adventure.
How to Geocache in Charlotte
Join the world's largest treasure hunt
10 Playground Adventures for Summer Days in Charlotte
Explore a new Charlotte-area park each week this summer.
Think You Know Fireflies? Think Again!
The short window of activity for these fascinating creatures is Mid May to Mid June. See them at the Firefly Festival on Saturday, May 27, 2017
Visit Cherokee This Summer for Family Fun and Adventure
Experience breathtaking scenic beauty and lessons in history.
NC Outward Bound Unity Project Helps Bridge Diversity Gaps
Students bring back lessons from wilderness experience to use in day-to-day interactions.
Spend a Day at Tiger World
See tigers, lions, leopards and more at the endangered wildlife preserve.
5 Natural Escapes in Charlotte
Get in touch with nature at these venues inside Charlotte's city limits.
Help Uncover the Secrets of Local Wildlife
Participate in North Carolina's Candid Critters program, a camera trap survey.
First Time at Overnight Camp
What you and your kids need to know.
Why Day Camp Matters
5 reasons day camp is more than just summer fun.
North Carolina Snow Tube Parks Offer Fun Winter Family Getaways
Make it a snow-filled day of downhill fun at one of these snow-tube parks.
5 Extreme Sports for Kids
Adventurous children may benefit from taking the challenge in extreme sports for kids.
First Day Hikes at North Carolina State Parks
Join in one of 40 guided hikes scheduled at N.C. State Parks on New Year's Day.
Find Indoor Adventure at Kinetic Heights
Find your family power at the new warrior course and obstacle-challenge center
Be a Part of the Novant Thanksgiving Parade
Volunteer as a family to be costume walkers in this year's Novant Thanksgiving Day Parade
