Family Day Trips for Charlotteans to Cap Off the Summer
All are within two hours of the city
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Easy-to-Make Elf Halloween Costume
Follow these instructions to create an Elf Halloween costume for kids.
Make a Super Cute Superhero Costume
Create a fantastic Halloween superhero costume for your little caped crusader.
Hula Girl Halloween Costume
Go tropical with this Hula Girl Halloween Costume.
Go Apple Picking in the Carolinas
September is prime apple-picking season in the Carolinas. Plan a trip to pick apples and create a fall family tradition.
5 Local Fall Festivals in 2010
From cotton candy and roasted corn to Midway rides, ring tosses and petting zoos, fall festivals and fairs are always a favorite for kids and kids at heart.
Thanksgiving Headdress
Celebrate the culture of the pilgrims' companions by making a feathered headdress that you can wear!
Ghostly Windsocks
Samhain ("summer's end") was thought to be a night for ghostly visitations. Here is a ghost the children can make and display in the "spirit" of the day!
Crafts for Kids: Patriotic Pinwheel
Usher in the Fourth of July breeze with your child and a festive craft by following these twelve simple steps!
Watermelon Dippers
This fresh dip with a hint of sweetness makes a treat kids will love!
Frosted Watermelon
A fun way to get the kids to eat more fruit!
Kids' Watermelon Sandwich Cookies
Frost cookies and fruit to create a sweet and summery combination!
Summer Science Activities
Keep your kids learning this summer with science activities.
Summer Sand Play
Sand play tickles the senses and also promotes physical development. Sand is a material that allows children to explore their creativity and imaginations.
Fishing Fun: Dads and Kids Reel in Some Fun Together
While some may think fishing is a hobby of days gone by, it still can be one of the most rewarding experiences fathers teach their children and hand down from one generation to the next.
5 Budget-Friendly Family Vacation Destinations
Whether you prefer to drive or fly, there are lots of vacation deals and destinations ready to welcome families who are looking for fun but also watching their pennies. Here's a look at just a few.
Those Summer Days
Make the most of summer weekends with your kids enjoying the lazy days of summer the old-fashioned way.
5 Family-Friendly North Carolina Beaches
One of the many benefits to living in the Carolinas is the opportunity to visit a variety of beaches within just a few hours.
Cool by the Pool
Summer equals days spent pool side. See the latest gadgets and accessories for splashing good times.
Beat the Summer Heat at the Movie Theater
Need an activity between camps and play dates? Free weekday morning movies at Charlotte-area theaters help entertain kids for moms on a budget.
The Three I's of Success
Often parents want to use the warm weeks stretching before them to sharpen a child's skill set, enrich an identified talent, or remediate an area of academic challenge.
Fly the Flag
June 14 is Flag Day. Be a vexillologist and share your flag knowledge.
2010 Charlotte Parent Family Favorites
Readers' share their picks for the best about town.
NC Ziplines Canopy Tours
You don’t have to travel to a distant rainforest to soar through the treetops on a zip line.
Camping With Kids
Plus, tips for making first-time camping excursions ones you want to remember.
