The holidays can be a sensory explosion—and not just for children. I’m talking about parents, too. As soon as the holiday season kicks off, your to-do list goes from 1 million to 10 million items, with shorter deadlines and more…
Plan an off-season visit to this iconic North Carolina town
A story of friendship and perseverance between Stan Laurel and Ollie Hardy, legendary comedians of the late 1930's.
A family in crisis is rescued by a mysterious nanny who expects nothing in return.
Browse these indoor activities to escape a rainy-day blues.
Bringing history to life
Concerts and shows headed to the Queen City next year
Ralph and Vanellope go online in search of a replacement part for a videogame. She thinks the internet is the perfect cure for boredom but Ralph can't wait to go home.
A flashback to the 1980s, with 21st-century updates
Charlotte Ballet's Nutcracker Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at "Nutcracker!" Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping candy canes and the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether…
Take your kids find the perfect gifts for their family and friends -- without emptying their piggy bank.
Some advice in time for the holidays.
Tips for sharing a magical family experience
Favorite toys — tried and tested — for the kids on your gift-giving list
A little girl named Cindy Lou helps the Grinch understand the real meaning of Christmas.
From snowmobiling to a gingerbread house class, there's something for all ages.
Gifts that spark imagination, inspiration
Pack up the cookies and hot chocolate and head out for one — or all 12 — of these merry holiday experiences.
Four reminders to stay safe on Halloween.
How to know when its OK to graduate from scare-free fun to haunted happenings.
Five things to know before you go to a Charlotte Checkers hockey game with children.
It’s getting to be that time of the year when the Amazon Prime boxes pile up. They don’t all have to go straight to the recycling bin, though. One new trend for crafty parents is the “boxtume,” a costume that…
A trip to 'The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown'
Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways.
In our house, Sundays were for racing, not football, and we were always tinkering on a project car in the garage.
