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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...
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Charlotte. Choose & Cut This Year!
Did you know that you can choose & cut...
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...
Put Tyrannosaurs at Discovery Place at the Top of Your Charlotte Summer To Do List
Summer vacation has just started in Charlotte and after a week of sleeping in and watching all of our "you might like" options on Netflix, it's time to start our summer staycation bucket list. Like a lot of families,...
Mascot Mania, Juneteenth, CrafterNoon & More Things to Do with Family this Week ~ 6/18
Time to take off -- Scoop's summer is sizzlin' this week... read on for fun gardening activities, block parties, live music, rainbows, fishing, frogs, trains and yes, even planes!
Small Stalks
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Explore nature with songs, games, crafts, and...
Summer Strategies for High School Students
"And with a pen and pad I compose this rhyme
To hit you and get you equipped for the summer time
Summer, summer, summertime
Time to sit back and unwind.”
Lyrics from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince “Summertime”
There is some...
Here are 12 Fun & Sort of Different Ideas on How to Celebrate Father’s Day in Charlotte (+ a Brunch Pick)
Why is it that when we think of gifts to treat Moms on Mother's Day, it's a lovely dressed up brunch or a spa treatment, but when we plan out dad's day, it's all about the activities and the...
Kids Eat Free Update for Charlotte & Lake Norman
Post Updated June 6, 2019.
We totally get it ~ if you think things are hectic during the school year juggling work and family, Summer freedom brings even more "fun". That's why our update of where kids eat free in...
JUNE FAMILY BOOK CLUB. Our Picks for What To Read as a Family This Month.
Time to raise your glasses of lemonade and toast the end of another school year! Along with spending days at the pool, getting your family book club meeting on the calendar is a fun way to kick off summer....
Strider Cup, Marshmallow Madness, Summer Pops, American Girl Yoga & More Things to Do with Family This Week 6/11
School's Out for Everyone by now! Stay active, out of the house and fresh with our weekly ideas on things to do with family all over the Charlotte area. Pack a picnic lunch and head out!
Library Summer Break Kickoff...
If You Have Kids or Grandkids, Don’t Miss the TINY SUMMER SALE 20-40% off Storewide
TINY is our favorite children's clothing & accessories boutique, on Selwyn Ave right at Colony, the row of shops with Woo and BLO. The sizes go from layette (newborn) through pre-teen (girls) and the style ranges from Classic to...
Father’s Day Gift Shopping for Dad at PRSC
Finding the right gift for dad for Father's Day can be pretty tough. Unlike the women in our lives, it seems the men are exceptionally tough to shop for. They either have it all or are better off picking...
Hacking Discovery Place Science with Kids
Discovery Place Science is one of Charlotte's hottest kids spots. It comes highly recommended by those just passing through the QC as well as by permanent residents. However, there is much to do and see, and since you will be with...
Bubble Painting, Quarry Swim, June Garden Animals Series & More Things to Do with Family This Week 6/4
Hello, summer, is that you? This week we've got the scoop on everything from storytimes, musicals, markets, festivals, swimming holes, gardening, butterflies, birds, and ballgames. Enjoy.
Rosa Parks Farmers Market
The Rosa Parks Farmers Market kicks off its third season. Shoppers...
Getting Ready for Summer? Mommy + Me Fitness Classes Around Charlotte
Staying active and loving our little ones can be an ongoing mental and physical balancing act - Can I leave him/her again today? Is it best for everyone if I exercise and get active, so I can give to...