TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…
Tianyu Lights Festival Now thru June 22 Evenings, Concord Mills, Tickets start at $20 (over 12), $15 (under 12) Walk through 25 handcrafted luminous art installations with three themed areas: Enchanted Land, Animal Kingdom, Ocean World, along with the Illuminated…
Many Charlotte summer camps open for registration as early as January. But if you struggle to make summer plans while still in a winter coat, don’t panic. Here are some camps that still have some availability. For a full list…
As travelers gear up for Memorial Day weekend, these three scenic, drivable destinations blend beach relaxation, mountain air, and plenty of small-town charm. CRYSTAL COAST, NORTH CAROLINA The Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches that encompasses Beaufort, Atlantic…
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Looking for a great way to spend time with your kids that’s fun, affordable, and gets them off their screens? Gardening is an ideal activity. Whether you plant one in your yard, on your deck, or on a kitchen windowsill,…
Events and activities in the Queen City
A guide to the kid-friendly sites to explore in Charlotte
VISIT CHARLOTTE SHOUT! This multi-week festival returns to uptown April 4-20. See more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations. Nearly all the events are outdoors, free, and open to the public. charlotteshout.com EAT BARBECUE FOR A GOOD CAUSE Head…
Skip the cooking with these Easter brunch options.
Creating a baby registry can be overwhelming to a first-time parent. With so many products available, it’s difficult to know what’s what. As a mom of four, I’ve learned that less is more for the newborn stage. Our nursery setups…
Score some bargains at these Charlotte spring consignment sales.
Celebrate spring at these area Charlotte-area festivals.
Fun ways to celebrate LOVE as a family
IMPRINT YOUR FAMILY STORY Come to The Gantt Center on Saturday, February 1 for a Family First workshop. Learn about African symbols, including Adinkra and Kente patterns, with artist Ori Jai (aka The Syringa Fairy), then create personalized symbols for…
Hannah Shaban’s family was gathered at her aunt’s house for a holiday celebration when her then 10-month-old son, Waleed, toddled into the room in his new onesie. The family broke out clapping and singing the classic Arabic nursery rhyme quoted…
Local spots to get out and fuel up with the kids
KICK OFF NEW YEARS DAY WITH A 5K Celebrate the start of 2025 at the Charlotte New Year's Day 5K on January 1 in University City. This family-friendly 5K begins at 10 a.m. and follows along Mallard, Barton, and Toby…
Plan a skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing adventure for the family this winter in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
From party plates to full roast beef dinners
This week, we asked readers for their feelings on Elf on the Shelf. A whopping 53% of respondents have managed to avoid welcoming the December elf into their home. For the rest of us, here are some ideas and "elfluencers"…
SIP HOT COCOA WITH SANTA Stop by Optimist Hall on Saturday, December 7, and see the event space transformed into a Winter Wonderland. From 10 am to noon, Santa Claus will be stationed for photo ops against a backdrop of…
Settle in to read these holiday classics with your family and reminisce about the holiday spirit of your childhood. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree Mr. Willowby’s Christmas tree is beautiful but too big for his parlor, so he has the butler…
It’s time to start tackling those holiday wishlists, so we caught up with our resident toy expert Dan Weiss, owner of Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets, to find out which items he can’t keep on the shelves this season.…
Concerts, lights, gingerbread displays, and more
Family-friendly and Kids Eat Free restaurants in the greater Charlotte area.
