As Charlotte and its surrounding communities grow, so do the options of places to play, explore and learn as a family. We know every family has their favorites, so each year we ask Charlotte Parent readers to share where they like to eat out with kids, destinations to explore and services that help make life a bit easier.
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Family-Friendly Restaurant: Lupie’s Café. It’s known for its four different kinds of chili, but its menu of sides can easily be turned into a meal. Add in its burgers and daily specials, including spaghetti for the kids, and it’s a…
Place to Play With a Toddler: Discovery Place Kids. Discovery Place Kids is a world of imagination for young visitors. From water tables to a real fire truck and its “I Can” theme rooms, including a doctor’s office and engineering…
Private School: Trinity Episcopal School. The independent school located in uptown Charlotte serves students in grades K-8. The curriculum supports difference and inclusion with a workshop approach to learning. Students participate in community service projects as an extension of classroom…
Summer Day Camp: YMCA of Greater Charlotte | ymcacharlotte.org/camps Summer Day Camp/SPORTS: Queens College Soccer Camp | queensusoccercamps.com Summer Day Camp/Arts: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Noah’s Art (tie) | ctcharlotte.org and noahs-art.com Summer Day Camp/ Academic: Ivybrook Academy |…
Local Toy Store: Toys and Co. Kid-tested and approved, Toys and Co. has a wide selection of unique toys, hosts special events, offers free gift wrapping and a rewards programs, and several toys are available for playing with on site.…
Best Mommy and Baby Class: Kindermusik. Sensory-enriching Foundations classes enrich neural pathways of babies and toddlers through songs, movement and instruments, and parent-child interactions and socialization. Multiple locations. kindermusik.com. Best Midwife: Baby+Co. Highly trained and certified nurse-midwives coupled with delivery rooms…
More than 450 voters weighed in and 9,000 votes tallied to present to you the 2017 Charlotte Parent Reader Favorites.
From favorite dining options and play destinations, to arts, places to shop and enrichment classes, we present the family favorites of Charlotte.
From best learning experiences to places to shop and get a kid's haircut, our readers know how to make the most of family life in the Charlotte area.
Our readers' favorite places to play, eat, shop and learn in Charlotte.
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