Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
All are within two hours of the city
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Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
All are within two hours of the city
Travel by Train with ‘2021 Summer Kids Fare’ in North Carolina
See several places between here and Raleigh
DIY: Backyard Olympic Games for Families
Get your team ready to compete for gold!
Summer Bowling Deals for Charlotte Kids
Our roundup includes free choices for local families
Kid-Free in the QC: 4 Great Charlotte Date Nights
As more people continue to get vaccinated and public venues re-open at full capacity, parents are long overdue for a date night. If it’s been so long that you’re stumped on where to go and what to do, we’ve got…
Editor's Note (July 2021): Kid-Free in the QC
Sixteen months is a long time to be at home with kids. You love them with every fiber of your being, sure, but it can feel suffocating when there’s no time or space to be alone. The freedom to…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
VISIT CAMP NORTH BEACH The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit has gotten a ton of buzz this summer, but that’s not all that’s going on at Camp North End. Take the kids to check out Camp North Beach, a beachy oasis…
Where to See Fireworks in Charlotte: 2021
June 30 Charlotte Symphony Concert and Fireworks Don’t wait for the weekend to start celebrating. See the Charlotte Symphony perform at this mid-week concert, and stick around to see the fireworks. Free. 7 p.m. Village Park, 700 West C…
4 Dream Destinations for Dads
Gather a group of fathers, invite grandpa, or grab the kids for a daytrip or weekend getaway. Bad music, tall tales, and dad jokes are encouraged. Here are four destinations for dads, all within driving distance of Charlotte: Banner…
Land of Oz Announces Autumn at Oz Dates
The beloved theme park is opening again
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Charlotteans
The Sporting Gent Find men’s apparel and accessories, home goods, and outdoor gear like hunting garb and fly fishing equipment. Even less-sporty dads will enjoy the luggage, bar accessories, and leather goods. Visit the store or shop online. 2848…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
SWIM IN A QUARRY Head to the quarry at Carrigan Farms for Open Swim. Take a dip in the quarry, jump off the rocks, swing off the rope swing, and fish in the ponds. Hours are 10 a.m. to…
Make a Splash at Charlotte Pools, Spraygrounds Starting Memorial Day Weekend
If you can't take the heat, jump in the water and cool off!
Mother's Day Gift Roundup for Charlotte Families
Saturday CLT Scavenger Hunt. Multiple locations. Go on a Mother’s Day-themed scavenger hunt and collect fun gifts from local businesses for Mom. The two-day event is May 7-8 and includes four hunt locations each day. Mother's Day-themed clues will be…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
SPEND FRIDAY NIGHT AT CAMP NORTH END Head to Camp North End for a night of live music, food, and public art. Grab dinner at one of the food stalls or have a beer at Free Range Brewing. Kids can…
22 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: May 2021
May 1 Bark at the Park. Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill. 1-4 p.m. Free. Bring your leashed pup for the Paw Parade, contests, onsite pet clinic, vendors, dog play area, and more. Dogs will be available…
Catch Some Air! Skateparks In and Around Charlotte
With lots of indoor and outdoor options, you are sure to find a spot to show off your moves
All In One: Resort Vacations for Charlotte Families in the Time of COVID
A round-up of family-friendly destinations
Best Bets for Where to Pick Strawberries in Charlotte
Check out these pick-your-own farms that offer sweet strawberries and farm fun for the kids.
Slide, Swim, Splash: 9 water parks within 2 hours of Charlotte
Carolina Harbor Carowinds’ massive water park opens May 29, and entry is included with admission to the amusement park. Speed down the new Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing slide in the Southeast, or take the little ones to Kiddy…
Go. Play. See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
EAT FRIES FOR DINNER If you’re a fan of this popular food truck and their loaded gourmet fries (and who isn’t?), stop by What the Fries’ new storefront on Park Road. In addition to their legendary fries, burgers, and fried…
21 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: April 2021
April 3 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hunts for ages 1-10. $8 per child and one adult, $5 per additional adult. This annual event features egg hunts organized by age group.…
4 Amusement Parks Less Than 4 Hours From Charlotte
Grab your mask, hit the road and enjoy thrill ride time with the family
Where to Find Easter Brunch in Charlotte
Haymaker Enjoy a special three-course, prix fixe menu on Easter Sunday with mains like steak and eggs, pan roasted crab cakes, and more. Make a reservation online for one of three seatings: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. Brunch is…
