Charlotte's Best Residential Holiday Light Displays
Put the kids in their pajamas, pop some popcorn and make hot chocolate to go for a magical Christmas ride.
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GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS AT THE GARDEN Head to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for a magical night of lights at Holidays at the Garden. Sing along to wintertime favorites at the topiary display, take in the twinkling cherry trees, grab a…
Decorate, Eat, Repeat: The Best Holiday Cookie Kits for Kids
Skip the all-day cookie baking marathon and get to the fun stuff with these take and decorate cookie kits. Bake My Day Starting Friday, November 26, Bake My Day holiday cookie kits are available via Facebook or Instagram @bakemydayCLT. Each…
ASK A MOM: Smelly boys, picky eaters, and vaccine anxiety
Q: My 9-year-old son smells after soccer practice. Not sweaty kid smell—like, full-blown body odor. We make him shower every night, but is it too soon for deodorant? I don’t want to embarrass him.—Liz A: No. Not too soon.…
Where to Find Santa Claus in Charlotte's Malls
From socially distanced photos to virtual visits
Best Holiday Gifts for Teachers
The holiday season is the perfect time to recognize teachers for everything they do for your kiddos. From foodies to plant lovers, we've a got gift idea for every educator on your list. Check out these 10 local spots. Paper…
11 Places to Find Thanksgiving Take-and-Bake Meals in Charlotte
Hectic and holidays go together like turkey and stuffing. This Thanksgiving, skip the long grocery lines, messy kitchen, and endless prep time and leave the cooking to someone else. Here are 11 local restaurants that can help you make this…
5 Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms, an Hour or Less From Charlotte
2020 is the perfect year to get outside with the family and visit a choose and cut farm
Holiday Events Across Charlotte: 2021
Concerts, lights, gingerbread displays, and more
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…
The 2021 Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade: By the Numbers
All of the details your family needs to plan for this year’s event
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…
Where to find Spirit Halloween stores in and around Charlotte
The creepiest, crawliest night of the year is coming up, and that means one thing: Box stores that once stood empty have found new life as Spirit Halloween stores move into town. If you can dream it, you can find…
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…
Get to Know the Bluegrass State: Five Unforgettable Kentucky Experiences
In Partnership with Kentucky Tourism Kentucky is justly famous for bourbon and horses—but there's so much more to this Southeastern gem. Landscapes across the state beckon the adventurous: Hills for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Gorges that attract world-class…
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…
The Pint-Sized Foodie: An introduction to Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Each month, our 8-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Brewers…
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…
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Charlotte
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