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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...

Lots of Halloween PLUS Pumpkin Spice Krispy Kremes, Olympic Gymnasts & More. Things to Do With Family This Week – 10/24

Loving the fall weather that REALLY feels like fall (finally). This is a great week to get and about with the kids. So many things to do and see, not too hot and not too cold...that means less complaining,...

Diversity & Inclusion in the Classroom – What Does it Mean for Your Student?

Studies show members of diverse populations are smarter and more creative than their counterparts from more homogenous groups. Providence Day School is the independent school leader in diversity and inclusion (which are different yet both so important — we'll get...

From Zombie Paintball to South End Psycho, here are 20 Spooky Things to Do in Charlotte This Month

Looking for a little more "trick" than "treat" this year? You're in luck. This year, Charlotte area tours, events and experiences give you all the creeps and chills you'll need for a truly spook-tacular Halloween. Our list of don't...

Halloween For Kids In Charlotte, Things to Do Besides Scarowinds.

Halloween is just 2 weeks away, and the fun begins NOW. How many times have you all been BOO'd so far?? Charlotte is the place to be for family-friendly, not-so-scary fun. Here's our list of the spooky places to be...

Spooktacular, Open Streets, Camp Picnic & More. Things to do with Family this week – 10/17

This week is full of "treats" for the family. Fall festivals continue, and both Discovery Place Kids and The Mint Museum celebrate birthdays this week. Catch all of our Halloween event picks in a post coming in a few...

YMCA Camp Thunderbird’s Picnic on the Point on Sunday, October 23

It's time for a picnic on Lake Wylie hosted by YMCA Camp Thunderbird, so the whole family can enjoy an autumn day at CAMP complete with games, fishing, tennis and tours, plus enter to  win a free week of...

Wickedly Tasty Halloween Treats For Kids

From Eerie Entrées to Spooky Sweets... your little Gobblins are in for some Wickedly FaBOOlous Treats. Eerie Entrées: Picture & Recipe via OurBestBites Mummy Dogs: Simply cut Crescent Roll Dough into strips and wrap around Hot Dogs; bake according to package directions. Use Ketchup or...

Festivals, Kids Code, Book Signing & More. Things to Do With Family This Week

So much to do this week here in Charlotte. Some festivals, some storytimes and some great weekend events that are sure to bring some great fall family fun. We hope you plan some fun for your family this week!   Make...

Former Lululemon Designer Collabs with CLT Working Mom to Create Super Cute, Hands Free Pump Bra.

Meet The Anywhere Bra™. The first combination maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bra that perfectly marries style, function and comfort. A hands-free pump bra, designed by a former lululemon designer, with innovative features make it easy to nurse or pump directly...

Maker Faire, Frankenstein, Great Worldwide Star Count & More. Things to Do with Family This Week – 10/3

  OCTOBER!!! How did this happen? Can't believe that the holiday months are beginning already. Got to find the costumes, buy the candy, decorate the front porch...and that's just for Halloween. Lots of fall fun to be had in Charlotte...

Annual Fall Frolic Brings October Weekends of Fun to Anne Springs Close Greenway

Looking for some family fun in the great outdoors this month? Take the short 30 minute drive to Anne Springs Close Greenway any weekend in October for the Fall Frolic Festival, and enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, horse rides,...

Best Places to Pick Your Own Pumpkins in 2016

No fall season is complete without pumpkin picking. Whether you like painting a face on your pumpkin(s), or spending the afternoon carving out a spooky or silly design, a pumpkin is the autumn staple of every household. Why buy...