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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...

Time Travel, Dinos, Flag Day, Farm Day & More Things to do with Family this Week.

First full week of summer is sure to be a fun one (and a HOT one). Take a mini day trip or enjoy some fun adventures around town with movies, holiday celebrations, mini-camps and more. Summer Movie Camp June 14 -...

$1 Movies at Regal, World Oceans Day, Free Salsa Lessons ~Things to do with Family this Week

And so it begins. What to do now that the hours are free and unencumbered? Here are a few thought starters:   Summer Movie Express 2016 June 7 (and Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer) @ 10am Regal Cinemas (begins at Phillips Place...

Firefly Watch, Family Storytime, Summer Pops and Fireworks. Things To Do With Family This Week

Hoping the sunny weather returns this week as there are lots of fun outdoor events happening this week and weekend. Only 2 more weeks of school for CMS, this is the last one for most private schools, and some...

LAST MINUTE Charlotte Summer Camp Availabilities

Wow. Memorial Day Weekend. School is out in 1 to 2 weeks depending on where your children attend, and if you're a preschool parent, your children are most likely already out. You've already signed up for summer camps, right??...

Here are Charlotte’s best neighborhood pools and how you can join them….next year or next decade

A swimming pool is definitely the best place to beat the Queen City's summer heat, but what if you aren't one of the fortunate few with one right in the backyard? Never fear, Charlotte is home to lots of...

Our June Find of the Month is Dish It Out Studios ~ Art Camps, Parties, Gift Making and Drop In Fun.

We're on the hunt for fun things to do over the long, hot, school's out summer for you and for your kids, and DISH IT OUT Pottery Painting Studios is at the top of our list. With two locations, one in...

Uber’s new “family” tracker saves worried parents everywhere.

One of the most popular off-book uses for UBER is the late night "carpooling" of high school students ~ you are supposed to be over 18 to use UBER but any one who knows a high schooler knows the...

Mr. Potato Head, Speed Street, Free Movies, Waterparks. Things to Do with Family this Week:

Looking forward to the long weekend ahead? The holiday weekend is great for a little extra time to rest, recharge, and gear up for all the summer fun that is coming. Plan out your holiday with these upcoming family-friendly...

Our Favorite Charlotte Photographers Give Us Tips for The Best Family Photos

In the spirit of summer and family vacations, we reached out to our scoop clients who are professional photographers for their tips on how to make the most of the hundreds of summertime photos you are about to take. No...

Where do Kids Eat Free in Lake Norman?

It's almost summer - which means swimming, barbecues, and lots of parties. If you have kids, it also means that school's out and they'll be home ALL.DAY.LONG. By the time dinner rolls around, the whole family will need a...

Strawberry Day, Car Seat Check, Fairy Fest & Free Admits. Things to Do with Family This Week

It is definitely "Maycember"...the crazy month of May that is just as (if not more) hectic feeling than the month of December. Recitals, class parties, church picnics, concerts, swim team, etc. It's enough to make a mama crazy. If...

What to Bring a New Mom for Dinner.

When one of your gal pals is home with her brand new bundle of joy, there are two things she wants: 1) a magical pill that can mimic a full night of sleep (and not interfere with breastfeeding) and...