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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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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…
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…
6 Vineyards Near Charlotte for a One-Day Vacay
In Partnership with Bambino Sitters Ready for some sweet alone time with your significant other or a kid-free moms' day out—but not ready for a cross-country trip to Napa Valley? The Charlotte area is home to many local wineries that…
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…
How to Visit the Duke Lemur Center This Summer
Photo courtesy of Sebastian Klein / UnsplashLike Alex the Lion from Madagascar would exclaim, “Here come the people, Marty! Oh, I love the people! It’s fun-people-fun time!” We like to believe the lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) in Durham are thinking the same thing. Gates have reopened after being closed for over a year due to Covid-19, and…
4 Dream Destinations for Dads
Gather a group of fathers, invite grandpa, or grab the kids for a daytrip or weekend getaway. Bad music, tall tales, and dad jokes are encouraged. Here are four destinations for dads, all within driving distance of Charlotte: Banner…
Land of Oz Announces Autumn at Oz Dates
The beloved theme park is opening again
Thomas the Tank Engine Coming to Tweetsie Railroad
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GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
SWIM IN A QUARRY Head to the quarry at Carrigan Farms for Open Swim. Take a dip in the quarry, jump off the rocks, swing off the rope swing, and fish in the ponds. Hours are 10 a.m. to…
Make a Splash at Charlotte Pools, Spraygrounds Starting Memorial Day Weekend
If you can't take the heat, jump in the water and cool off!
Mother's Day Gift Roundup for Charlotte Families
Saturday CLT Scavenger Hunt. Multiple locations. Go on a Mother’s Day-themed scavenger hunt and collect fun gifts from local businesses for Mom. The two-day event is May 7-8 and includes four hunt locations each day. Mother's Day-themed clues will be…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
SPEND FRIDAY NIGHT AT CAMP NORTH END Head to Camp North End for a night of live music, food, and public art. Grab dinner at one of the food stalls or have a beer at Free Range Brewing. Kids can…
22 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: May 2021
May 1 Bark at the Park. Emmett Scott Recreation Center, 801 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill. 1-4 p.m. Free. Bring your leashed pup for the Paw Parade, contests, onsite pet clinic, vendors, dog play area, and more. Dogs will be available…
Catch Some Air! Skateparks In and Around Charlotte
With lots of indoor and outdoor options, you are sure to find a spot to show off your moves
All In One: Resort Vacations for Charlotte Families in the Time of COVID
A round-up of family-friendly destinations
21 Family-Friendly Events and Activities in Charlotte: April 2021
April 3 Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Historic Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hunts for ages 1-10. $8 per child and one adult, $5 per additional adult. This annual event features egg hunts organized by age group.…
4 Amusement Parks Less Than 4 Hours From Charlotte
Grab your mask, hit the road and enjoy thrill ride time with the family
Easter Egg Hunts in Charlotte: 2021
Options across the area
St. Patrick's Day Events in Charlotte: 2021
From catching leprechauns to watching a parade online, celebrate all thing Irish with these family-friendly events!
Pop-Up Roller Skating Rink Coming to University City
Tickets go on sale for the April events on March 10
