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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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Playground Review: E.B. Moore Park
Keep the kids busy with two play sets at E.B. Moore Park.
Huge Pizzas and Delicious Food at Libretto’s Pizzeria
Fill up on pizza, calzones, chicken parmesan and other hearty Italian fare.
‘Nutcracker’ Performances Offer Extras
Families in the Charlotte area have their choice of "Nutcracker" performances to attend, with some offering events just for children.
10 Charlotte Holiday Traditions
Some are new, others are longtime favorites, but undoubtedly there are lots of happenings to help put the family in the holiday spirit.
Cooks Can Take a Night Off at ARB
Head to American Roadside Burger in Southpark for an accommodating staff, nice atmosphere and great burger.
Playground Review: Mason Wallace Park
Babies all the way up to big kids can get their wiggles out at Mason Wallace Park playground just off Monroe Road.
5 Top Haunted Places in North Carolina
For some spooky, Halloween fun with an education twist, consider visiting on of the following five top haunted spots.
Bubble Prints
This fun craft involves blowing bubbles and splashing around in a bowl of suds-y, paint-y water! Contributed by small hands big art.
Fresh, Tasty Italian Fare in Indian Trail
Rossini's is a small, locally owned and family-friendly Italian restaurant.
Pumpkin-Carving Safety Tips
Save the bandages for the mummies with these tips to help keep children safe around the pumpkin-carving table.
Playground Review: Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park
Find some fun at Fourth Ward Neighborhood Park.
Fun Halloween Party Ideas for Kids
Make your next Halloween party a mixture of old-fashioned and new games with plentiful treats.
Happy Grandparents Day
Celebrate the special grandparents in your family with one of these fun ideas.
'Don't Dis' the Dog'
JJ’s Red Hots in Dilworth just opened in July, and its motto is "Don’t dis’ the dog." It serves premium hot dogs, as well as a variety of sausages, all on potato rolls, which really make delicious buns.
Playground Review: Freedom Park
Get the scoop on Freedom Park.
American Presidential Experience 2012
Sept. 3 through Sept. 6, Charlotte will be a hot spot of national attention as the Democratic National Convention convenes in uptown.
Great Places to Get an Ice Cream Cone
Our picks for some great places to go get a cone with the kids.
Good Food, Good Service at Duckworth’s in Ballantyne
Head to Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse in Ballantyne for exceptional service, great food and a pleasant atmosphere.
Playground Review: Reedy Creek Park
Kids can get their wiggles out at Reedy Creek Park.
July 4 Stay-cation: A Four-day Plan
Cheap and easy ways to have fun in your hometown for a Fourth of July weekend staycation.
2012 Charlotte Parent Readers' Favorites
Find out our readers' picks for favorite places to eat, play, shop and learn in the Charlotte area!
Family Travel: Azul Beach Hotel, Riviera Maya
This charming all-inclusive family resort in Mexico is worth the flight – even with the kids
Playground Review: Midwood Park
Midwood Park, situated in Plaza Midwood, is a hit for preschoolers.
It's a Toss-up at the Pizza Peel
When a restaurant has pizza in the name, you expect the pies to be pretty darn good. At a recent visit to Cotswold's The Pizza Peel, that wasn't always the case.
