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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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Event arrives on Oct. 12
Fall Activities for Children With Special Needs
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Strider Cup World Championship Comes to Charlotte
Event arrives on Oct. 5
Movie Review: 'Abominable'
Three children unlock their inner bravery as they help a mystical creature return to his home.
GUIDE: Date Night With Your Tween in Charlotte
Options across the city
Our Picks: Top Things to Do with Kids in October
KidsFest, Charlotte Parent's School Fair, and more
Travel Guide: Ashe County, North Carolina
Low-key adventure, small-town charm combine for a perfect family getaway
Picking Age-Appropriate Halloween Costumes
A guide for different stages
Hiking as a Family Benefits All Ages
Connect with nature to help kids feel more grounded in the "real" world.
Local Teens Spread Lessons of Fishing Through Creation of My First Cast
A student-led program designed to build character and encourage lessons in conservation.
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Near Charlotte
Visit a local pumpkin patch to enjoy hayrides, wind through a corn maze and see friendly barn animals.
8 Scenic Drives in North Carolina for Families
North Carolina is home to many scenic routes for families who enjoy road-tripping.
A Date Day North of Charlotte
The latest in our date night series takes us to Davidson, Cornelius, and other locales north of the city
9 Ways to Explore Charlotte with Your Baby
Get out and get going with these fun ways to entertain you and baby.
A Crafty Date Night in the QC
The latest in our series on parent outings
Grandparents' Day in the Queen City
9 simple ways to show Grandma and Grandpa you care.
GUIDE: Exploring Reed Gold Mine
Pan for gold and tour the site of the first documented gold find in the U.S.
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in North Carolina
Venture out of town for a day trip or weekend getaway to enjoy one or more of the state's best fests.
Our Picks: Top Things to Do With Kids This Month in Charlotte
Our picks for the best things to do with kids this month in the greater Charlotte area.
Movie Review: 'Angry Birds 2'
The Angry Birds team up with the Green Pigs in order to dismantle a super weapon that is launching giant ice balls.
Movie Review: 'Dora and the Lost City of Gold'
It's the adventure of a lifetime as Dora, Diego and Boots go on a quest to find the lost Incan city of gold.
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September is prime apple-picking season in the Carolinas. Plan a trip to pick apples and create a fall family tradition.
Top Exhibits for Kids in Charlotte
Our picks for local exhibits not to miss this month.
