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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...

Charlotte’s Holiday Photo Spots Plus Local Experts’ Tips on the Photos

Tis' the Season for Holiday greetings, with pictures of you and your fiancee, of your kiddos, or just your beloved fur baby.  We've compiled our 2018 list of Charlotte's most Instagram worthy spots sprinkled in pro tips from Charlotte...

Save on Your Thanksgiving Day Parade Tickets with Our Discount Code & Get a Front Row Seat Now.

You don't have to have a ticket to watch the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day parade, since there's general public (non-ticketed) seating along the non-reserved sections of  Tryon Street available on a first come basis. But, the best views will...

Fairies & Gnomes, Santa Photos for Kids & Pets, Little Aviators & Other Things to Do with Family This Week 11/12

There's lots of fun to be had this week from history, art, and storytimes to Thanksgiving crafts, dinosaurs and tree lightings. Survival Basics Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Survival skills can be both fun and enlightening. Learn how to build a fire, make...

Sheep Dog Trials, Uptown Ferris Wheel, Veterans Day Parade and Other Things to Do with Family this Week 11/5

The holiday season is already upon us - enjoy some fun family holiday shopping, nature-based activities, yoga and storytime, concerts and more. Going Batty Preschool Community Program Anne Springs Close Greenway Go batty with nature-themed literature activities, crafts and hikes while using...

Things to Do with Family This Week That are Not Halloween

Yes, Halloween is this week, and we have plenty of spooky fun options to consider. Here's a nice list of mostly Free Family Fun as well. There are still plenty of non-candy related activities, in case you are looking for...

American Girl Doll Hair Salon, Bigfoot, Train Ride to BBQ & Halloween Things to Do with Family this Week 10/22

It's a great week for some spooky times during the fall weather. Check out the festivals, concerts and some haunted fun for all ages. Colorism Affecting Our Future Levine Museum of the New South Monday, October 22 The student work featured in this...

Family Book Club Picks for Fall

With our students diving into homework and classroom assignments, reading can be serious business during the school year. Making reading a family affair can help kids keep the magic of story time while flexing their brain power. Scoop Family...

Fall Festivals, BalloonFest, Crafternoon & More Things to Do with Family this Week ~ 10/15

So much family fun this week - find things to do with those fallen Fall leaves, festivals, fairs, and dare we say it... a little Christmas activity. STEAM Month: Lego Club Plaza Midwood Library The library supplies the Legos; participants supply the...

21 Costume Ideas for Halloween 2018

Everyone bought their fantasy pumpkins at Trader Joe's already, right?  So now onto the other October thing: buy all the costumes. Not really excited for driving all around town looking for ideas? Buy? Rent? Make? We did a little research....

Creepy Nature, Turtles, Pumpkin Carving, Kids Helping Kids & More Things to Do with Family this week 10/8

Have a week of whimsy and magic... we've rounded up fall festivals, outdoor movies, magical story times, and some spooky kid-friendly adventures so you can start to make the most of the changing season. Creepy Nature Schiele Museum Discover the truth behind...

Spiders, Magnets, Lazy 5 Fest & 15 More Things to Do with Family this Week 10/1

It's October and the weeks are starting to fill with creepy crawlies and spooky experiences... we've got your list of where you need to be for Fall family fun this week. Spiders - Preschool Community Program Anne Springs Close Greenway Preschoolers can...

Day Out With Thomas, Super Hero Training, Paws in the Park & More Things to Do with Family This Week 9/24

It's the first week of Fall but we are still feeling summer-y... so we've sprinkled in a few pumpkin and falling-leaves activities along with some great outdoor festivals, fishing, new shows and art exhibitions. Framing It! at Bechtler Museum of...