TURKEYS IN DISGUISE By Cynthia Platt Illustrated by Josh Cleland A hilariously fun read-aloud picture book where children think quickly and creatively to disguise a group of turkeys and save them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner! THE HUMBLE PIE By Jory…
"Hubble IMAX® Space Adventure" gives an inspiring and rare approach to the Hubble telescope's legacy, and highlights its life-changing impact on the way people have viewed the universe and themselves.
Speed around NASCAR’s Charlotte Motor Speedway, drive go-karts at Concord Mills and interact with state-of-the-art exhibits at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Just in time for Mother's Day, these six outings require little or no planning.
Suggestions for making it an adventure to remember.
Managing children in a confined space for an extended period of time is no easy task - especially when you're flying through the air, but nonstop flights are the fastest means of transportation for long-distance destinations. When traveling with young…
Taking a train is safe, comfortable and affordable. When the journey is part of the experience, kids are entertained by watching the world go by. Prevent restlessness by roaming around the train to explore and burn off energy. Bring a…
Our picks for the best family vacation spots within driving distance of Charlotte.
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens makes for a fun and easy day trip for Charlotte area families.
For more than 50 years, the Come-See-Me Festival in Rock Hill has been attracting visitors from all over the Carolinas.
If your older kids ask to go to the park, try out the trio of playgrounds at Olde Providence Park. On the grounds of Olde Providence Elementary School, these separate playground areas on different sides of the school are designed…
Help get kids interested in books and reading at a Charlotte Mecklenburg Library as well as other area library story times.
Three places in Lake Norman to get out and play.
Bike, swim and run in Lake Norman.
New Bern is a charming riverfront town with plenty of things for kids and families to do, while learning a little about North Carolina history.
This 36,000 square-foot aquarium, located in Concord at Concord Mills, introduces 5,000 marine creatures to visitors.
Exposing kids to different art forms as they burn off excess energy is only a walking tour — or scavenger hunt — away in uptown Charlotte.
Find out more about this magical annual event at Latta Plantation Nature Center.
While cheering on the Panthers in the play-offs, create a family competition of your own at the Play 60 KidZone at Freedom Park. The recently unveiled NFL Play 60 KidZone is a one-of-a-kind permanent play area that features an obstacle…
Go behind the scenes with the Charlotte Symphony and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.
Penguins, sharks and stingrays are a daytrip away.
There are two playground sets at Hornets Nest Park to accommodate big kids, as well as toddler and preschoolers with slides and monkey bars. The equipment is fairly new, and the ground is covered in mulch and recycled rubber to…
Stop by Toys and Co. Dec. 14 to purchase a toy for a less fortunate child in the Charlotte area.
The latest hot spot for families is located in Charlotte's Southend neighborhood.
Follow the yellow brick road to Beech Mountain and the Land of Oz.
