It’s almost always a sell out and is definitely one of the not-to-miss QC fundraisers. It’s BBQ & Blue Jeans, the signature fundraising event of Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center. This year, for their 15th annual event, BBQ & Blue Jeans will celebrate on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the home of Kelly and Patrick […]
School starts on Monday, August 26, but believe it or not, there’s still time to enroll your student. Maybe you just moved here, maybe you just realized your little one can start pre-k or kindergarten, maybe a change of scene is in order…it happens. Whatever the reason, it’s pretty straightforward to enroll, and there’s a […]
Back to school means shopping for new clothes, shoes, and backpacks. But new to you doesn’t have to be brand new. We’ve gathered up some of the best kids consignment sales around so you can find the best deals in town. Below you’ll find them in chronological order, plus our annual VIP treatment giveaway to our […]
Grab the kids and the pups and head to a baseball game – or make the trip to Tweetsie to see agility in action. Horses, bugs, birds and worms are on our list too this week – and don’t miss the chance to take in some great art – free on Wednesday evening… and time […]
Snakes, snoopy, shows, soccer and lots more cool family fun for you to do this week and next. CM Library Presents: Reptiles And AmphibiansCornelius LibrarySlither in to explore cold-blooded animals. Frontline PuppeteersMyers Park LibraryRegister online for a fun puppet show and activities. Summer Fun Thursday – Steve Brogan (ventriloquist)Northlake MallSteve Brogan mixes stand-up comedy, puppetry, […]
It’s hoooooot! But we’ve got some cool family fun for you this week. Nothing is cooler than Christmas in July, or how about Jawsome July – you choose, but also make time to bake cookies, take in a circus show, an outdoor concert, and of course celebrate watermelon day. Nose to NoseDiscovery Place ScienceYou might […]
Family fun for the fourth, seat belt safety, nature hikes, stargazing, sensory Sunday and lots more summer to dos with the littles this week. Rookie Science: Colorful ChemistryImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin CenterExplore acid-base indicators, chromatography and more. Science rocks. New And Expectant Moms GroupIndependence Regional LibraryMeet new and expectant moms and caregivers for […]
We are tapping into the sounds and sights of summer this week from sunset kayaking, outdoor concerts and movies, to fun with the Symphony, yoga, bubbles, books and birds. CM Library Presents: Soap Bubble CircusBeatties Ford Road Regional LibraryJoin Guinness World Record holder, Steve Langley, for a joy filled educational and magical experience. Registration required. […]
Butterflies, Dragons, Race cars and Balloons what a beautiful week of Summer Family Fun. Butterfly BungalowDaniel Stowe Botanical GardenEnter a pollinators’ paradise abundant in fluttering butterflies native to North Carolina and a colorful display of their favorite plants. Explore the life cycle of a butterfly, witness metamorphosis and more. RCR 50: Only In America ExhibitNASCAR […]
Summer is here, and not only do we have to be weary of those dreaded two words ~ I’m bored ~ but more worrisome is the countless hours the kids will try to spend on screens. What’s a mom to do? How about a structured at-home activity that also helps them find the love of […]
Dads are hot. They work hard. They help with the kids (more than we allow to be celebrated) but often what they hear from us are the things we would like to have or the places we wish they would take us. They might even detail the inside of our sticky car, by hand, after […]
Despite the rain it feels like summer has officially arrived. We’ve got the scoop on lots of rain or shine events including free bowling and movies, conventions, concerts, and animal fun. Kids Bowl Free10 Park LanesRegistered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free summer program. Bowl at 10 […]
