Picture Perfect Porches
Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. “We came from the northeast, where fall is,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
