Make ‘The Nutcracker’ a Family Tradition in Charlotte
Tips for sharing a magical family experience
Seasonal Fun
2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Favorite toys — tried and tested — for the kids on your gift-giving list
Movie Review: 'The Grinch'
A little girl named Cindy Lou helps the Grinch understand the real meaning of Christmas.
10 Reasons to Plan a Holiday Visit to the Omni Homestead Resort
From snowmobiling to a gingerbread house class, there's something for all ages.
Rethinking Your Gifting This Holiday Season
Gifts that spark imagination, inspiration
12 Ways Charlotte Families Can Celebrate the Holidays
Pack up the cookies and hot chocolate and head out for one — or all 12 — of these merry holiday experiences.
Halloween Safety Tips for Families
Four reminders to stay safe on Halloween.
Is my Child too Young for a Haunted House?
How to know when its OK to graduate from scare-free fun to haunted happenings.
How to Make 'Boxtumes' Out of Amazon Prime Packages
It’s getting to be that time of the year when the Amazon Prime boxes pile up. They don’t all have to go straight to the recycling bin, though. One new trend for crafty parents is the “boxtume,” a costume that…
Explore North Carolina’s Rail Trails
Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways.
Autumn at Oz Tickets Sold Out for 2018
Tickets for the Sept. 7-9 Autumn at Oz event have sold out.
4 Mom Getaways You Deserve
Refresh, recharge, reset without traveling far from home
Discover These Family Exhibits in the Greater Charlotte Area
Your guide to this month's family-friendly exhibitions at local museums and other venues.
Charlotte Farmers' Markets and Pick Your Own Farms
Your guide for locally grown produce and meat for your family.
Endless Summer Fun in Charlotte: 17 Places to Take the Kids This Summer
Explore at least one of these places each week for endless summer fun with the family.
Healthy Ways to Lose Track of Time During the Summer
Discover screen-free activities that will help you and your child embrace the summertime.
Where to Swim, Paddle and Float in Charlotte This Summer
Cool off at these 15 places to splish-splash the summer away.
Books for Summer Break
Learn about Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Summer Break and explore stories about summer vacation.
Plan the Perfect Spring Family Picnic
Best spots, gear and tips for making your next outdoor picnic a success.
5 Ideas for Easter Fun
Games, crafts and activities to welcome spring and Easter.
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.
‘Peter Rabbit’ Lacks Charm of Beatrix Potter Books
Peter Rabbit's sarcasm in movie comes across as mean-spirited instead of endearing like the classic Potter books.
Make the Olympics the Family Olympics
Ideas on how to get the whole family involved in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Create a Card to Share as Part of ‘Love in Action’ Project
The organization hopes to distribute 4,500 cards this Valentine’s Day.
