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
Where to go for your family photos this fall
Charlotte is full of talented photographers eager to help capture your family memories. We narrowed this list down to some of the best, most highly recommended photographers that are offering family portrait specials ahead of the holiday season. Nest…
How Does Your Garden Grow?
As parents, it's common to worry about what our children are eating. We want them to enjoy a wide range of nutritious foods and to develop a healthy relationship with food, but getting children to try new flavors and eat…
TRAVEL: Island Hop Through the Florida Keys
Fly to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami, rent a car, and head south to the Florida Keys. Make these stops along the way or set up a home base and take a series of day trips with your family. Miami Book an…
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Charlotte
It's that time again
WEEKENDER: Chattanooga
In 1941, Glenn Miller immortalized the city with his hit, Chattanooga Choo-Choo. Today it’s home to an expanded riverfront, aquarium complex, and one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges. Chattanooga is a six-hour drive from Charlotte (or a one-hour flight…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CREATE A STARRY CONSTELLATION Drop by the Mint Museum Randolph Wednesday, September 7 through Saturday, September 10 during museum hours and pick up a Mini Art Kit. This month’s kit includes out-of-this-world drawing materials to create a starry constellation at…
A Family-Friendly Guide to Fall
Here’s a guide to fall activities for parents and children—heck, grandparents and grandchildren, too—that comes close to what you might have encountered in 2019, the last time we could bob for apples without the embarrassment of having failed to take…
Charlotte's Fall Festivals and Fairs: 2022
Fall festivals feed your need for fried dough, live music and family fun.
Ask A Mom: Boundaries, tough conversations, and curbing end-of-summer boredom
Q: My daughter and her boyfriend are going out a lot, but they never tell me where! And they come back so late! I don't know what to do... A: Ask her. You’re her mother, not her friend. You control…
Charlotte's Consignment Sales: Fall 2022
Find bargains this fall at one of these Charlotte-area consignment sales.
Where to Go Apple Picking Near Charlotte: 2022
These farms are within a two-hour drive
WEEKENDER: New Bern
If you drive toward the coast, about 4.5 hours east of Charlotte, you’ll find the waterfront town of New Bern, North Carolina. Nestled where the Neuse and Trent rivers converge, this small city is the state’s former colonial capital and…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
BUILD A SUMMER CAMPER Bring your little builders to Home Depot on Saturday, August 6 between 9 a.m. and noon for their monthly Kids Workshop. August’s project is a summer camper, and all kids in attendance receive a kid-sized Home…
10 Must-Visit Ice Cream Spots in (or Near) Charlotte
On the search for cold, sweet goodness? Start here!
ASK A MOM: Toddler table manners, camps for kids with developmental disabilities, and boundaries with video games
Q: What do you say and do when the 2-year-old throws food at the dinner table? A: Ask them to pick it up? Not to be basic, but that’s what I do. My son, Hobie, turns 2 this month. Meals…
Where to Pick Blackberries and Blueberries Near Charlotte
Spend some sweet family time and bring home a colorful bounty.
WEEKENDER: Kingsmill Resort
Kingsmill Resort offers a relaxing getaway with a side of history
Spontaneous Summer Fun
Summer may already be in full swing, but that doesn't mean it’s too late to plan some family fun. We’ve got a roundup of outdoor adventures and weekend getaways you can still add to your calendar. *See approximate driving time from Charlotte listed…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE JULY 4 AT THE BALLPARK Come see the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides on July 4 at 7:15 p.m., and stay for a fireworks show at Truist field immediately following the game. Gates open at 5 p.m.…
15 Kid-Friendly Summer Excursions Under $15
GET OUTSIDE Quest 6345 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 Located at Latta Nature Preserve, Quest’s brand new 13,000-square foot facility offers endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Walk the Carolina Raptor Trail, hike alongside a naturalist, create a nature craft, kayak,…
Where to Hike With Kids Within an Hour of Charlotte
Try one of these family hikes that make a great day trip from Charlotte.
Where to See Fireworks in Charlotte: 2022
June 22 Charlotte Symphony Concert and Fireworks Celebrate early this year and see the Charlotte Symphony perform this patriotic, mid-week concert, then stick around to see the fireworks. Free. 8:30 p.m. Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St. July…
25 Ideas to Kick off the Summer With Kids
Find fun, affordable kid-friendly activities to fill the month of June.
