Picture Perfect Porches
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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Sky Zone: New Indoor Trampoline Park Opens in Pineville
The city that knows a little something about Air Jordan has landed another indoor trampoline park.
A Wonderland of Confections: Holiday Sweet Scenes at the Ritz-Carlton
A fantasy candy land is brought to life at the Ritz-Carlton uptown.
2014 Family-Friendly Holiday Performances
This holiday season, bring the whole family together for a few magical performances.
10 Holiday Break Camps for Kids
Winter break camps that help out busy parents.
Cutting Your Own Tree: An Old-Fashioned Family Tradition
Before pre-lit artificial trees and tinsel existed, families bundled up for a trek the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree.
Family Day at the Bechtler Puts Spotlight on Firebird
Spend a day at the Bechtler enjoying family-friendly activities that spotlight one of the museum's most well-known sculptures — Firebird.
31 Ways to Have a Howling Halloween
Here are 31 things that are sure to make this Halloween your favorite Halloween yet.
Young Imaginations Run Free at Lost Hollow Children’s Garden
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden unveils Lost Hollow Children's Garden, three beautifully landscaped acres where children can experience imaginative play.
Excursion: Western North Carolina Nature Center
This 42-acre nature center is home to almost 100 animal species from around the globe.
Up, Up, and Away at Carolina Balloon Fest
Skies will be dappled in color October 17-19 during the Carolina Balloon Fest at Statesville Regional Airport.
4 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors This Fall
Four ways your family can get out and get active.
American Girl Store Grand Opening Oct. 11 at Southpark Mall
Expect to hear giggles of glee at Southpark as American Girl unveils its new retail experience.
Get Out and Play: 5 Local Playgrounds Kids Will Love
Hidden playground gems worth checking out.
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Bug Ball
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens plans to wow more than 300 guests at the annual Bug Ball.
Camp Without a Tent at High Rock Lake Campground
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city without pitching a tent or losing all the comforts of home.
Dan Nicholas Park: A Little Bit Amusement, A Little Bit Park
Animal-, train- and golf-fans can find fun inside the gates at this Salisbury park.
A Happily-Ever-Afternoon at ImaginOn
Getting kids excited about going to the library this summer is easy with ImaginOn's interactive exhibit "Once Upon a Time ... Exploring the World of Fairy Tales."
2014 Readers' Favorites Award Winners
Our readers' favorite places to play, eat, shop and learn in Charlotte.
Get to Know the Neighborhoods of North Charlotte
Lake Norman, the biggest lake in North Carolina, equals big fun for families.
Get to Know the Neighborhoods of East Charlotte
Concord/KannapolisMany historic homes line South Union Street in downtown Concord, which located northeast of Charlotte in Cabarrus County. Historically a thriving textile town, downtown Concord now is a pedestrian-friendly historic shopping and business district. Outside of downtown Concord there are…
Get to Know the Neighborhoods of Central Charlotte
COTSWOLDA mix of 1950s-style ranches and split-level homes on larger lots mix with new construction in Cotswold. Cotswold Village Shops, Charlotte’s first suburban mall, houses retail stores to meet most family’s needs, including Harris Teeter grocery store, Rite Aid pharmacy,…
25 Things Locals Love About Charlotte
Local favorites from the staff of Charlotte Parent.
A Guide to the Carolina Gold Rush
Strike gold with this guide to some of the area's gold mining landmarks.
Charlotte Hornets Make a Comeback
The buzz about the local NBA team and its name.
