Traveling with a baby for the first time can feel like stepping into the great unknown, even for seasoned parents. How many diapers should you pack? What about entertainment, nap schedules, TSA rules? Should you gate-check your stroller? We sat…
Traveling with a baby for the first time can feel like stepping into the great unknown, even for seasoned parents. How many diapers should you pack? What about entertainment, nap schedules, TSA rules? Should you gate-check your stroller? We sat…
CATCH A SPOOKY MOVIE UNDER THE STARS Head to Stowe Park in downtown Belmont for a family movie night on October 4 and 25. Belmont Movies in the Park will feature outdoor showings of The Addams Family (Oct. 4) and…
Prepare for a thrilling weekend or evening scare at one of these haunted houses or trails.
It's that time again
CHECK OUT THE YIASOU THE GREEK FESTIVAL The Yiasou Greek Festival returns to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral September 5-7. Enjoy cultural exhibits, folk dancing, live music, and authentic Greek cuisine. The Kids Playland has rides, children’s activities, and…
Fall festivals feed your need for fried dough, live music and family fun.
These farms are within a two-hour drive
CELEBRATE YOUR LITTLE READERS The Little Learners Literacy Fest, co-hosted by Arnie the Armadillo and Moving Little Minds, returns for its second year at Northeastern University Charlotte on Saturday, August 16. Enjoy free hearing screenings, interactive story times, expert-led workshops…
For Charlotte families wanting a beach weekend that doesn’t involve airport security or hours of “are we there yet?,” Hilton Head is an ideal summer getaway. The 12-mile-long island is about 20 miles northeast of Savannah and inhabited by an…
July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. It’s also a time to reframe the negative ways children with different abilities are often portrayed. While they do require extra support and assistance, the…
Spend some sweet family time and bring home a colorful bounty.
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH Head to Plaza Midwood between June 12 and 15 for Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas. Activities include a youth culture camp, a drum circle, a gospel fest, craft workshops, music, performances, food, a marketplace, and more. Events are…
As travelers gear up for Memorial Day weekend, these three scenic, drivable destinations blend beach relaxation, mountain air, and plenty of small-town charm. CRYSTAL COAST, NORTH CAROLINA The Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches that encompasses Beaufort, Atlantic…
BUILD A BOUQUET FOR MOM Join Sadie’s Flowers at Keepsake Brewery on Saturday, May 10, for a Mother’s Day pop-up from noon to 4 p.m. Buy pre-bundled bouquets or build your own at the flower bar. Pre-orders are also available…
Where to pitch a tent and spend a night in nature
A guide to the kid-friendly sites to explore in Charlotte
Plan a skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing adventure for the family this winter in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia
Q: Hi Molly! I loved following along on your recent trip to NYC because we’re planning to go later this month. My kids are closer in age to your youngest (4 and 6), so I wondered if you have any…
When the holiday hustle is a bit too much, Highlands—a charming town nestled in the western North Carolina mountains—is a sweet escape. It has an untouched, local feel with plenty of upscale lodging options, restaurants, and activities. Parents can drop their shoulders and…
Is there anything better than cozying up in a mountain retreat at the height of the holiday season? At just under three hours from Charlotte, Cataloochee Ranch sits on a picturesque mountaintop along the southeastern border of the Great Smoky…
CELEBRATE DIWALI AT OPTIMIST HALL Come to Botiwalla on Friday, November 1 and celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights that marks India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The family-friendly evening includes food specials like a pani puri…
TREAT YOURSELF TO A FALL PIG PICKIN’ Take the family to Sweet Lew's BBQ on Sunday, October 6, and experience the Carolina BBQ Festival’s inaugural Fall Pig Pickin'. Tickets are $35 and include a whole hog barbecue buffet prepared by…
CELEBRATE LABOR DAY AT THE U.S. WHITEWATER CENTER Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1. The weekend lineup includes trail races, yoga, live music, and the Whitewater Center’s newest feature, Wildwoods, an…
Want to savor the last few weeks of summer? Here are six reasons to plan a weekend getaway in Hendersonville, just two hours from Charlotte. You can book a room with a view. Brightwaters Vacation Rentals hosts families in cabins,…
Nearby destinations for your next day trip or weekend getaway.
