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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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Charlotte Sporting Events for Families
Settle in and cheer on the home teams.
Playground Review: Park Road Park
Kids can play with a big yellow caterpillar or twisty monkey bar configuration.
Communities: Central Charlotte
Find out more about Elizabeth, Plaza Midwood, Dilworth, Myers Park and Cotswold.
9 Things to Do with the Family in Central Charlotte
FAMILY DININGLoco Lime1101 Central Ave.704-333-7837locolimecharlotte.comOne of the most popular Mexican-inspired restaurants in Charlotte, kid-friendly Loco Lime in Plaza Midwood is known for its excellent chips and salsa and guacamole appetizers made at the table. Enjoy $1 tacos on Tuesdays and…
9 Things to Do with the Family in South Charlotte
Getting out and about with the family in South Charlotte.
Communities: West Charlotte
Explore Mountain Island Lake, Belmont, Gastonia and Denver.
Communities: North Charlotte
Explore Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville.
Communities: East Charlotte
Exploring University City, Harrisburg, Concord and Kannapolis.
9 Things to Do with the Family in East Charlotte
FAMILY DININGAmalfi’s Pasta and Pizza8542 University City Blvd., Charlotte704-547-8651amalfi-charlotte.comNamed for the hometown of the owners, Amalfi's serves large portions of traditional Italian favorites in a casual atmosphere. Its extensive menu features more than 20 different pasta dishes plus chicken, veal,…
9 Things to Do with the Family North of Charlotte
FAMILY DININGLupie’s Café101 S. Old Statesville Road, Huntersville704-948-3959There is no kids menu at this no-frills cafe, but the dishes found on the regular menu are the homey comfort foods that little ones love anyway, such as meatloaf, chili, burgers and…
9 Things to Do with the Family in West Charlotte
FAMILY DININGTony’s Ice Cream604 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia704-867-7085tonysicecream.comFamily-owned Tony's Ice Cream has been a Gastonia staple since 1947. Twenty-eight flavors are made in its plant right next door, ranging from kid favorites such as grape, cotton candy and cookies-and-cream to…
Must-Do Zipline Trips for Tweens
From ziplines to rock climbing, ideas for summer adventure with your teen
5 Funky Carolina Roadside Attractions
Make your next long car ride fun with these interesting roadside attractions.
Top 10 for Summer Fun with Kids
Get going this summer to these fun family attractions.
15 Things to Pack for your Family Camping Trip
What to pack to ensure you have a tent full of happy campers.
Fort Wild at the Charlotte Nature Museum
When you're having one of those days when you just want to let the kids go wild, venture to Fort Wild at the Charlotte Nature Museum.
Playground Review: Walter Henderson Park
Walter Henderson Park in Cornelius offers separate play structures to best suit different age groups and a nice shaded gazebo.
Flip, Flop & Fly: Gymnastics in Lake Norman
Find out why gymnastics is growing in popularity.
Charlotte National College Fair
Students can gather information, attend workshops and talk to representatives from more than 160 schools at the Charlotte National College Fair.
Playground Review: Plaza Fiesta
Plaza Fiesta is a six-story play area with slides, soft structures and obstacle courses, all in a big roped-off area totaling 5,000 square feet.
Playground Review: Pirate Ship Park
Yacht Club Park Playground is known to locals as the "pirate ship park." It's a fun place for kids to be active and use their imagination.
Playtime at ‘Pirate Ship Park’
Yacht Club Park Playground is known to locals as the "pirate ship park." It's a fun place for kids to be active and use their imagination.
Top 5 Summer Camp Movies
Get ready for camp season with these campy flicks.
Playground Review: Rama Road Park
This gem of a neighborhood park, tucked behind Rama Road Elementary School, has lots of room for children to run and play, as well as some unique play equipment.
