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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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Backyard Camping for the Great American Campout
Stay in your backyard to enjoy the Great American Campout June 25.
5 Places for Science-Themed Summer Fun in Charlotte
Make learning fun this summer at one of these local spots.
2016 Readers' Favorites: Shopping + Services
Your votes for the best of shopping and services for kids in Charlotte.
2016 Readers' Favorites: Dining + Destinations
Your votes for the best of dining and destinations for kids in Charlotte.
2016 Readers' Favorites: Education + Enrichment
Your votes for the best of education and enrichment services in Charlotte.
Hike, Paddle and Explore at National Trails Day Bash
Spend a day enjoying the great outdoors at the Carolina Thread Trail's National Trails Day community celebration.
Planting New Roots in Charlotte
How to make Charlotte feel like home when you're new to the area.
South Carolina's Cornbread Festival
There's plenty more to do at the SC Cornbread Festival besides eating your way through 20 different cornbread recipes
Best Bets for Where to Play Mini-Golf in Charlotte
Where to go when they want to play "putt-putt."
8 Family-Friendly Hikes in North Carolina
From the mountains to the sea, these trails are perfect for the entire family.
Fit Family Challenge Events
Get out with your family to these events and earn bonus points in the Fit Family Challenge.
Kids: Enter To Win a Spot in the Lineup at Knights Home Run Derby
Four winners will get the chance to shag outfield balls hit during the home run derby at BB&T Ballpark July 11.
5 Kid-Friendly Events Not to Miss During the 600 Festival
Stars, cars and guitars keep families busy throughout May.
5 Places to Picnic With the Family in Charlotte
Green grass and a lovely view are musts for these top spots.
“SCREENAGERS” Taps Into Family Life in the Digital Age
See the documentary "SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age" May 7 at Hope Community Church.
Fit Family Challenge Fitness Classes
Try something new at one of our free Fit Family Challenge fitness classes, May 1-June 26.
10 Ways To Socialize Your Workout in Charlotte
Who says exercise has to be a solo adventure?
5 Best Food Truck Fests For Families In Charlotte
Sample local cuisine to your heart's content from these popular food truck rallies around town.
Eat Out April 19 to Support Autism Awareness
Hang up your apron April 19 and feel good about splurging on a meal out for the 14th annual Autism Aware Fare.
13 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Charlotte
Remind your kids the importance of taking care of the world we live in at one of these fun events.
5 Fun Lake Norman Parks and Playgrounds for Kids
Whether you're looking for swimming, hiking, biking, or a spectacular playground, these places have you covered.
Newly Revived Schiele Museum Science Theater Offers an Immersive Experience
The Schiele Museum now boasts one of the most advanced theater systems in the region.
Can You Cube?
Discovery Place is looking for Rubik’s Cube solvers
9 Places for Foodie Parents to Enjoy a Meal with Kids in Charlotte
Make a reservation at one of these nine restaurants that offer palate-pleasers for the littlest appetites — and the biggest ones, too.
