Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
All are within two hours of the city
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2021
From electric scooters and fidgets to cookie kits and activity boxes, we’ve got a round-up of the season’s best toys, treats, and games—and where to find them in Charlotte. We caught up with Dan Weiss, owner of Harper & Skyler’s…
WEEKENDER: Winston-Salem
At just over an hour drive from Charlotte, Winston-Salem is an easy getaway if you find yourself with an unscheduled weekend ahead of the holiday season. Find seasonal festivals, fall foliage, holiday lights, and a mural-lined greenway. Leave the car…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE DIWALI AT OPTIMIST HALL Come to Botiwalla on Thursday, November 4 and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights that marks India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The family-friendly evening includes traditional décor, lights, special menu…
5 Halloween Activities To Get Your Spook On
Below are five ways to enjoy this fang-tastic time of year! Goblins and Goodies at the Promenade on Providence Date: Friday, October 22 Location: Promenade on Providence, 10844 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277 Time: Trick or treating is from 4:30-7…
WEEKENDER: Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City is a popular stop on the way to the Outer Banks in the summer months, but the waterfront town is also a great place for a family-friendly weekend trip in the fall. You’ll find cozy accommodations, a…
From the Mountains to the Beach: 3 Fall Kid-Less Getaways for Charlotteans
Earlier this summer, my husband and I hiked through the woods near Linville Falls, leaving our three boys at home. I felt the stress of the last 18 months melt away. School, jobs, extended family, health, and safety had been…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
HONOR BREAST CANCER WARRIORS Join WBTV’s Molly Grantham on Saturday, October 2 at 10 a.m. at Truist Field for the Taste of Charlotte Pink Cupcake Run/Walk and Breast Cancer Lap. The $25 registration fee gets you a cupcake from…
North Carolina By Train: A Guide for the Fall and Winter
Plus: The special seasonal events from each service
PARENT TO KNOW: Dan Weiss
Dan Weiss is the owner of Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets, which opens on October 1 in Park Road Shopping Center. The New Jersey native has more than a decade of experience in the toy business after running a…
7 Haunted Houses & Trails Within an Hour of Charlotte
With distance and price for each entry
Ride On: Family-friendly bike paths in the Carolinas and Virginia
A bike ride adds a sense of adventure to a family vacation or day trip. Kids can practice new skills on paved paths and more experienced riders can challenge themselves with more technical rides. Fortunately, the Carolinas and Virginia offer…
NEXT STOP, NASHVILLE: A Family-Friendly Trip to Music City
Nashville is a prime destination for live music and bachelorette parties, but a night out on Lower Broadway is a bit harder to swing with kids in tow. Fortunately Music City has plenty of kid-friendly spots that aren’t just bearable—they’re…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CLOSE OUT SUMMER AT THE BALLANTYNE The hotel will host a family-friendly line-up of activities for Labor Day weekend, September 3-5. Take a Cookie Workshop ($25 per child) with Executive Pastry Chef Henry Martignago. Head to the Lowcountry BBQ ($24…
2021 Labor Day Events and Activities in Charlotte
Say goodbye summer and hello fall at one of these fun events!
Preview: Carolina Classic Fair (Oct. 1-10) in Winston Salem
Take advantage of these discounted admission specials
5 Family-Friendly Festivals Coming to Charlotte in September
Labor Day is right around the corner - time to get ready for festival season in Charlotte! From events with a Latin flair to visiting over 150 artists around a picture perfect lake, there is something for every member of…
TRAVEL: Destination Dollywood
If you dread the endless lines, overpriced food, and stimulation overload at an amusement park, Dollywood might just change your mind. It’s a 3 hour and 40 minute drive from Charlotte and drops you in the foothills of the Great…
School Supply Checklist for the New School Year
In addition to backpacks, notebooks, and markers, kids will likely need a few extra supplies as they return to in-person learning this fall. We’ve got a roundup of classroom essentials to help with your back-to-school shopping. MASKS Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
HAVE A ‘HAPPY DAY’ AT OPTIMIST HALL Head over to Optimist Hall to celebrate their second birthday and help kids in our community on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a full day of activities including a…
Day Trip: How to Spend an Afternoon at DuPont Forest
Fish, hike, ride, swim or just relax in nature's playground close to home.
20 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: August 2021
August 1 Grand Carnivale. Carowinds, Visit Carowinds for the final day of Grand Carnivale, which began July 17. This event celebrates cultures from around the world through games, food, crafts, and traditions. See the daily schedule online, and don’t miss…
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
