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…
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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…
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Charlotte
It's that time again
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…
7 Kid-Friendly Breweries in Charlotte: An updated list
Charlotte-area breweries that offer kid-friendly amenities.
2021 Labor Day Events and Activities in Charlotte
Say goodbye summer and hello fall at one of these fun events!
3 Drivable Vacations for Charlotteans With Fun Stops On the Way
Here’s an itinerary for each trip to Orlando, the Outer Banks, and Nashville
Where to Go Apple-Picking Near Charlotte
These farms are within a two-hour drive
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…
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
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…
7 Family Campgrounds Near Charlotte
McDowell Nature Preserve Bring the kids to McDowell Nature Preserve for relaxation with a side of education. McDowell Nature Preserve borders Lake Wylie and lies approximately 30 minutes from the heart of Charlotte. Despite lake proximity, there is no lake…
Where to Pick Blackberries and Blueberries Near Charlotte
Spend some sweet family time and bring home a colorful bounty.
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…
