Thanksgiving Takeout Options Around Charlotte
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PARENT CAMP: Why should kids have all the fun this summer?
You might feel sad—and maybe a bit nostalgic—after you leave your kids at a sleepaway camp. Afterall, the memories we make—the friendships, camp songs, and late nights roasting s’mores—stay with us into adulthood. So why can’t parents relive some of…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
JAM OUT TO KIDZ BOP KIDZ BOP returns to Charlotte this summer with Never Stop Live Tour 2023. See the concert at PNC Music Pavilion on July 2 and see KIDZ BOP 2023 hits like “Anti-Hero,” “About That Time,” “Sunroof,”…
12 Things To Know About LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta
If your summer schedule doesn’t allow for an extended vacation—or you’re looking for a fun weekend getaway with the family—take a 4-hour drive down I-85 and spend some time in Atlanta. Catch a game at Braves Truist Park, explore the…
Father's Day Activities in Charlotte: 2023
(©Hannah Nelson/Pexels) HeroesCon (June 16-18) Does dad like comics? He'll be in heaven at HeroesCon, where he can rub elbows directly with professionals and exhibitors. Family-friendly atmosphere. Visit website for hours and ticket info. Charlotte Convention Center. Dierks Bentley (June…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
HAVE A SUNDAY FUNDAY AT PINS MECHANICAL Sip cocktails and local brews while the kids play duckpin bowling, ping-pong, pinball, and foosball. There’s no kitchen on site, but Bang Bang Burger and Benny Ferrovia’s are steps away if your crew…
Don't Miss These Summer 2023 Charlotte Festivals
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival May 20 More than 60 beer, 40 bourbon, and countless barbecue purveyors descend upon Ballantyne's Backyard for this 16th annual affair. All participants receive a souvenir glass, plus access to seminars with brew masters, master…
Summer Arts Camps in Charlotte
You get alone time; your kid gets an arts education. Win-win.
WEEKENDER: Black Mountain
As Asheville’s population and tourism industry continue to grow, so does the cost of a weekend visit. You can access many of the same things you go to Asheville for—the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor activities, good food and drink, art—without…
Where to Find Maternity Clothes in Charlotte
5 local spots with new and consigned maternity wear
Slide, Swim, Splash: 9 Water Parks within 2 hours of Charlotte
Carolina Harbor Carowinds’ massive water park (the largest in the Carolinas) opens on May 26, and entry is included with admission to the amusement park. Speed down the Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing slide in the Southeast; Storm…
Free and Low-Cost Bowling Deals in Charlotte: 2023
(©Jorik Kleen/Unsplash) Need something to keep the kids occupied once school's out for the season? Introduce them to a new pursuit: bowling. There are plenty of great deals to be had throughout the Charlotte area, including alleys that let kids…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
VISIT THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOUNCE HOUSE The Big Bounce America 2023 tour arrives in Charlotte Saturday, May 6 through Sunday, May 7 and Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14 at Route 29 Pavilion. Experience The World’s Largest Bounce House,…
Summer Camp Countdown
Everyone knows to send bathing suits and bug spray, but what else do you need to purchase before sending your child off to sleepaway camp? The first year my daughter went to sleepaway camp, I couldn’t imagine her being away…
12 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in Charlotte: 2023
Find Mother's Day events and things to do.
Hey Kids! Here are 15 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
The Nature Conservancy defines our carbon footprint as the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. A carbon footprint is like a pair of muddy shoes. If you run through your house with muddy shoes, you’re…
SPRING BREAK WEEKENDER: Key West
The two-by-four-mile island on the Florida Keys’ southernmost point is a bit of a departure from pristine resort towns like Palm Beach or Seaside. Pastel, conch-style houses dot the narrow streets where roosters are free to roam, and colorful murals…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
VISIT CHARLOTTE SHOUT! This multi-week festival has returned to uptown and runs through April 16. See more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations. Nearly all the events are outdoors, free, and open to the public. charlotteshout.com SEE ALADDIN ONSTAGE…
Family and Kids Activities Guide to Charlotte
Sticking around Charlotte for spring break? Or just looking for a way to spend the day with your family? Here's a list of the best Charlotte has to offer for kids and families. It's not everything, but it's a great…
SPRING TRAVEL: Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Virginia’s Blue Ridge encompasses the city of Roanoke and its surrounding communities, which include the city of Salem, Botetourt County, Franklin County, and Roanoke County. Roanoke remains so historically intact that it’s easy to imagine the city 100 years ago. Locally…
LET’S MOVE! The Best Streaming Fitness for Kids
Whether you are struggling with a couch potato or simply want to incorporate a healthy and active mindset, these free streaming video options have something for every kid. Cosmic Kids Yoga Age groups: preschool, elementary Master storyteller Jamie weaves…
Charlotte’s Best Indoor Playgrounds
Updated March 2023 MULTI-ACTIVITY FREE PLAY Sports Connection 11611 Ardrey Kell Rd. 704-583-1444 Pricing: Varies by activity Enjoy bounce houses, laser tag, bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, a ropes course, virtual reality, and more at this Ballantyne mega center. The…
Beyond Soccer and Baseball
When Donna Meyer's two sons were little, she tried getting them involved in every sport available in her town. "They were very active kids,” she says. “I knew all the benefits they would get from playing sports, from physical exercise…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
BUILD A PINBALL GAME Bring your little builders to Home Depot on Saturday, March 4 between 9 a.m. and noon for their monthly Kids Workshop. March’s project is a pinball game, and all kids in attendance receive a kid-sized Home…
A First-Timer’s Guide to Planning a Disney Vacation
A trip to Walt Disney World tops many family’s wish list, but the cost and time it takes to plan that magical experience can be mind-numbing. The logistics are more complicated than a beach vacation or a mountain getaway, so…
