Family

Glass flowers, Batman day, giant spider crabs, Woofstock, art + food festivals, outdoor movies and more … it’s a good week for family fun in Charlotte! Art And Nature ExplorationWing HavenMonday, September 16, 4:00 – 4:55 p.m.For ages 6-9; art meets nature exploration in a bilingual (Spanish) setting. Grandiflora: Gamrath Glass At The GardenDaniel Stowe […]

Cars and trucks, bats, books, bikes and barks — we really do have something for everyone this week. Whether you can get out during the day or are looking for some nighttime family fun we’ve got you covered. Baby StorytimeMyers Park LibraryMonday, September 9, 9:30 a.m. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage […]

Whether you just dropped off and are planning your Parents Weekend visit, you are an alum heading back to the scene of the crime, or just looking for a great weekend escape, a visit to Chapel Hill is always fun. Although the downtown is small in size, it is packed full of places to keep […]

Lots of fun this week to keep the Labor Day vibe going including turtles, survival skills, shopping, Hello Kitty Truck, food trucks and lots of museums for free. Talk Turtle To MeMcDowell Nature PreserveTuesday, September 3, 2:00 p.m.Make some new turtle friends and even make your own recycled turtle craft. Registration is required. Field Of […]

Boarding School 101 offers the opportunity for you to attend at no charge a panel discussion and meet & greet with almost 50 of the best boarding schools in the Eastern US and Canada (!). Read about the event here, and rsvp soon. Parents, students, tutors, teachers, administrators & more, please join us! Monday, September […]

Settle down grey suede booties — summer isn’t over yet. Our tans have peaked and the glow from the bronze mineral sunscreen is everlasting (and not just a little bit all over everything). The time is ripe for a hot date. Soak in that warmth you know we will desperately miss come November. Wear that […]

Since it’s Back To School time, you may be thinking ahead about high school options for your newborn I mean kindergarten I mean Middle School child. If boarding school has crossed your mind or come up in conversation, you probably have a lot of questions. Even though there are about 180 boarding schools around the country, many parents […]

Guest post by Grace Armstrong Days away from becoming a high school graduate, I have had many opportunities to reflect on the last four years. While my high school experience has been amazing, I wish I could go back and give my younger self some words of wisdom. Since that is not possible, I wanted […]

As whispers of summer can be heard, we’ve got the scoop on events to help you prep for kindergarten, rock out with reptiles, learn the best way to recycle toys, catch a football game, take in a full moon nighttime hike, and run the OrthoCarolina’s kids’ dash. Mars MondaysStep into outer space in the StarLab […]

CMS accepts children to preK who are age 4 by August 31 and to Kindergarten who are 5 by August 31. You can read more about the CMS enrollment process here ~ and there’s still time to enroll for the 2019-2020 school year. So, is your child ready for kindergarten? While there isn’t a magic […]

Anne Springs Close Greenway just opened its new welcome center, named the Greenway Gateway to serve as a hub for activities at the 2,100-acre nature preserve and outdoor recreation site.   The 6,300-square-foot facility provides a “front door” that will welcome first time visitors and returning guests alike, and is located at the Greenway’s main entrance […]

This week we’ve got hungry caterpillars, LEGOs, dragons, high tea, kayaking for kids, make your own ice cream and more. CHECK THIS CAMP OUT for Your Young Athletes With fall sports around the corner, summer is a great time to get a leg up on the competition with OrthoCarolina. At OrthoCarolina’s Sports Training Center summer […]