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…
Lake Norman, the biggest lake in North Carolina, equals big fun for families.
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…
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,…
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Strike gold with this guide to some of the area's gold mining landmarks.
The buzz about the local NBA team and its name.
Where to go to get your sports fix.
There's a lot for families to explore throughout the Charlotte area.
Ballantyne VillageBallantyneAn upscale neighborhood in south Charlotte, Ballantyne offers the suburban star treatment. Close to the South Carolina border, the Ballantyne area was once North Carolina governor Cameron Morrison’s family hunting preserve. In the 1990s, Johnny Harris expanded that property…
Our readers' picks for the best food for families in Charlotte.
We asked, you voted. Scroll down to see who you think is the best of the best in education and enrichment options in Charlotte. ARTS/MUSIC CLASS Noah's Art of Blakeney Blakeney Shopping Center, 9852 Rea Road, Suite C2, 704-542-2388 noahs-art.com/blakeney…
We asked, you voted. Scroll down to see your picks for the best places to go in Charlotte. CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Discovery Place 301 N. Tryon St., 704-372-6261 discoveryplace.org LIVE THEATRE Children's Theatre of Charlotte ImaginOn, 300 E. Seventh St., 704-973-2800…
Our readers' picks for the best of the best in shopping and services for kids in Charlotte.
Introduce your child to theatre with one of Charlotte's most beloved arts attractions for kids.
The coolest new things to do with the family in the Queen City.
A maze of trails connect destinations and promote health and wellness.
Let the kids get their wiggles out at one of these outdoor spots.
There are plenty of ways to introduce your child to the arts in Charlotte. Here are just a few.
Educational fun for all ages with themed aquarium areas, talk and feed times, touch pools and conservation education, plus more than 5,000 different species to see.
Teach your kids these exciting group games and you'll have to call them twice for dinner, just as your parents did.
The July 4th holiday is a three-day celebration for Charlotte's northern neighbor.
Our picks for the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth in Charlotte.
A four-year-old's Disney Cruise Ship favorites.
The Powerade State Games brings 14,000 local high school athletes together for an Olympic-style competition.
