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Picture Perfect Porches

Taylor Bowler,

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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ASC Connect with Culture Day

Michele Huggins,

Sample Charlotte's cultural scene ASC's Connect with Culture Day

Sign Up for Kids Etiquette Classes in Huntersville this Fall

Editorial staff,

Children can learn about dining etiquette, confident introductions, polite greeting skills, making small talk and more.

Be a Part of the Story at Ronald McDonald House Storybook Ball

Editorial staff,

Treat yourself while supporting a good cause at the Ronald McDonald House Storybook Ball September 18.

Labor Day 2015: Blue Ridge Parkway Getaways

Tamela Rich,

Five great places to spend Labor Day Weekend along the Blue Ridge Parkway. (VIDEO)

Yard Art Day

Michele Huggins,

Let the kids use their creativity creating for the fourth annual Yard Art Day

'Creative Bash' Lets Parents Mingle While Kids Play

Michele Huggins,

Weekend event offers a place for parents to meet and kids to play.

Rock and Read 5K in Plaza Midwood

Charlotte Parent,

Lace up Sept. 19 for the Rock and Read 5K Walk/Run to support Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.

Lend a Hand at Lake Wylie Clean-up

Charlotte Parent,

Join Surfrider Foundation of Charlotte to help clean up the shores of Lake Wylie, Sept. 19.

Strum the World's Largest Guitar at Discovery Place Exhibit

Michele Huggins,

Kids can rock out at Discovery Place's latest exhibit.

Talk Bus Safety with Gus the Bus

Editorial staff,

Discuss bus safety for rising kindergarteners at these Charlotte-Mecklenburg library events.

Reserve Your 2015-16 Children's Theatre Seats Now

Editorial staff,

Children’s Theatre is offering reserved seating for 2015-16 season productions.

LEGO Store Opening at Southpark

Editorial staff,

LEGO lovers have another destination to find all their favorite brick sets beginning Aug. 21.

12 Ways to Beat the Heat with Kids

Michele Huggins,

Fresh, midsummer ideas for getting through the dog days of summer.

GPS, On Stands Now

Charlotte Parent,

Our annual guide for navigating family life in Charlotte.

5 Fun + Easy Ways to Give Back This Summer Thanks to #SummerShareCLT

Charlotte Parent,

SHARE Charlotte's summer campaign, #summershareCLT, encourages families to donate goods to nonprofits.

Find Your Groove at National Dance Day Uptown

Site Staff,

Find your groove at the National Dance Day event at Wells Fargo Plaza uptown July 25.

Tour Birdwell Island with Clifford the Big Red Dog this Summer at ImaginOn

Mikala Young,

The creative, interactive exhibit is filled with a life-size experience of Birdwell Island, and the many friends that accompany the story of Clifford and his family.

5 Ways to Stay Cool With the Kids in Charlotte

Michele Huggins,

Five ways we suggest staying cool this week with the kids.

9 Places Kids Can Volunteer in Charlotte

Mikala Young,

With school out and a lot more free time for the kids, why not introduce them to giving back to the community?

2015 Readers' Favorites: Shopping + Services

Michele Huggins, Mikala Young,

Favorite Place to Shop for Children's Consignment Clothes Kid to Kid Kids grow fast, so fast that clothes sometimes are barely used. That's where this affordable shop comes into play. Parents can shop for anything from baby to big kids…