Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
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GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
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…
Kid-Friendly NYE Events and Activities in Charlotte
Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 with the whole crew
Where to Ski, Snowboard and Snow Tube Within Driving Distance of Charlotte
Plan a skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing adventure for the family this winter in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
ASK A MOM: Holiday Edition
Q: Hi Molly! I loved following along on your recent trip to NYC because we’re planning to go later this month. My kids are closer in age to your youngest (4 and 6), so I wondered if you have any…
Holiday Catering & Takeout Options In Charlotte 2024
From party plates to full roast beef dinners
WEEKENDER: Highlands, North Carolina
When the holiday hustle is a bit too much, Highlands—a charming town nestled in the western North Carolina mountains—is a sweet escape. It has an untouched, local feel with plenty of upscale lodging options, restaurants, and activities. Parents can drop their shoulders and…
Elf On The Shelf Is Back!
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"…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 5 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
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…
Nostalgic Holiday Reads
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…
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: 2024
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.…
WEEKENDER: Cataloochee Ranch
Is there anything better than cozying up in a mountain retreat at the height of the holiday season? At just under three hours from Charlotte, Cataloochee Ranch sits on a picturesque mountaintop along the southeastern border of the Great Smoky…
Holiday Events Across Charlotte: 2024
Concerts, lights, gingerbread displays, and more
6 Things to Know About the 36th Annual Charlotte Turkey Trot
Know before you go to the annual holiday race
Holiday Decorating Tips, Tricks, and Tools
DIY ways to make your home magical this holiday season
Charlotte Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving 2024
For those who prefer to dine out on turkey day.
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE DIWALI AT OPTIMIST HALL Come to Botiwalla on Friday, November 1 and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights that marks India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The family-friendly evening includes food specials like a pani puri…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
TREAT YOURSELF TO A FALL PIG PICKIN’ Take the family to Sweet Lew's BBQ on Sunday, October 6, and experience the Carolina BBQ Festival’s inaugural Fall Pig Pickin'. Tickets are $35 and include a whole hog barbecue buffet prepared by…
COOKING WITH KIDS: Emory’s Everything Cookies
Now that families are in back-to-school mode, it’s a great time to try out this month’s recipe for Everything Cookies. They’re packed with protein, fiber, and flavor and they’re great for breakfast on-the-go, lunch boxes, and afternoon snacks. If you…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE LABOR DAY AT THE U.S. WHITEWATER CENTER Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The weekend lineup includes trail races, yoga, live music, and the Whitewater Center’s newest feature, Wildwoods, an…
6 Reasons to Head to Hendersonville
Want to savor the last few weeks of summer? Here are six reasons to plan a weekend getaway in Hendersonville, just two hours from Charlotte. You can book a room with a view. Brightwaters Vacation Rentals hosts families in cabins,…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE BUZZ CITY KIDS CLUB DAY Head to Camp Greene Park on Saturday, August 3 for a fun-filled day of activities, games, and skills and drills. Activities cater to ages 7 to 14, and Buzz City Kids Club members can…
ASK A MOM: Sunscreen battles, indoor summer activities, and going with your parenting gut
Q: I’ve had this gut feeling that my 18-month-old son has autism since his first birthday. He wasn’t a super smile-y baby, rarely makes eye contact, and often fixates on ceiling fans or windshield wipers. My pediatrician says it’s impossible…
KID-FREE IN THE QC
All parents need some adults-only time to laugh, enjoy a meal, or catch a show or exhibit. A meal and an activity can seem like a big commitment when you factor in time and the cost of a sitter. These…
COOKING WITH KIDS: Flag-Themed Focaccia for July 4th
Holidays are a great time to start a family tradition—and some of the most delicious traditions start in the kitchen. This 4th of July flag-themed flatbread recipe came to be two summers ago on a family weekend in the mountains…
