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Where to See the Christmas Lights In and Around Charlotte This Year

One of our favorite holiday activities is scoping out...

The Art of the College Visit: Making the Most of Your Campus Tours

Ah, the college visit – that rite of passage...

Tips for Family Photos from Popular Charlotte Photographers

Fall is definitely family photo season, and many of...

Just In Time INTEL. 15 Museums Nearby That You and Your Kids can Visit This Summer

We have so many air-conditioned options... but you’ll want to check-off all of them. Oh, and they're in alphabetical order, you’re welcome. The Bechtler Museum of Modern ArtUptown CharlotteThe Bechtler is a great option for family fun any day of...

Shopping for Dad at Onward Reserve

Father's Day is Sunday, June 16, and we're shopping Onward Reserve for all the dads in our life this year. Located at Park Road Shopping Center, OR is the ultimate one-stop shop when buying gifts for men from high...

DearNovemberDays Shops The Best QC Summer Style for Little Girls

Do you ever look at a beautiful baby and think, Oh, I could totally do that all over again. No question. Gimme one now please. Every time Kristina, who publishes dearnovermberdays.com, takes her gorgeous girls to TINY boutique for...

The Summer Concert Series at Anne Springs Close Greenway Begins Thursday, June 6

Are you already looking for an easy break from the city this summer? Want to get outside and unwind in a beautiful setting with your family and friends? Beginning June 6, every Thursday, all summer long, you can...

Mr. Potato Head, Chalk Fest, Creek Stomp, Pet Adoption & More Things to Do with Family This Week 5/28

We are on cuteness and adventure overload this week... with kittens, dragons, dinosaurs, your last chance to catch Pandas in IMAX, and even Mr. Potato Head! Don't miss the morning markets, and movies in the park - the...

Advice and Etiquette for Summer Interns

My daughter is a rising college sophomore at the University of Georgia, and she started her first internship a couple of days ago. She's been excited about it for months, but I think she was more excited about the...

Quarry Swim, River Jam, Yoga Storytime & More Things to Do with Family This Week – 5/20

Get ready to yoga, swim in a quarry, jam by the river, find frogs, make art and watch movies in the park... mmm, smells like summer. Yoga StorytimeCornelius LibraryDiscover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways. Little...

23 Best Charlotte Parks From Fort Mill to Mooresville

While rising temps might tempt you to stay cooped up indoors nd in the balmy comfort of your AC, summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy exercising, playing, or just lounging in the shade. Even better...

Get Ready for Summer Reading

We're so ready for swim and sun season, and there are plenty of hot beach reads hitting the shelves just in time for your first getaway (or an afternoon at your favorite pool). The latest titles include plenty of...

Momscoop: Fresh Charlotte Kids Birthday Party Ideas

Planning birthday parties for my adorable cherubs sends me into a slow, simmering, slightly panicky headspace that starts the weeks after the last party ends. It's fun to be around. The choices are a challenge — what will I do...

Tea Parties, Tortoises, Teddy Bear Picnic & More Things to Do with Family this Week 5/13

We've got the scoop on this week's tea parties, tortoises, books, baseball, trains and even a teddy bear picnic. Story Time MondaysDaniel Stowe Botanical GardenEnjoy a variety of stories based on the season. Learn about bugs, frogs, plants and other...