What a wonderful week it’s going to be from candy cane hunts, to latkes and dreidels; make time to decorate cookies, visit a life-size gingerbread house, take a train ride, get in some shopping and more. Yoga Storytime Cornelius Library Enjoy stories coupled with fun and easy yoga moves. Discover how movement can bring stories […]
We’ve brought you a winter wonderland this week to match the weather! From ice-skating to tree lightings and everything in-between it’s going to be a magical week! Holiday on Ice | @holidayoniceclt Uptown Charlotte’s outdoor ice rink is back at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza, open Weds thru Sundays til 12/17, when it opens 7 days […]
Are you in town for Turkey Day? Start the day off right and get outside and create the perfect holiday tradition with your family and friends at the annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s all you need to know, plus a little unsolicited advice. Scoop Tip: Party Hosters and Turkey Basters swear by sending […]
Tis’ the Season for Holiday greetings, with pictures of you and your fiancee, of your kiddos, or just your beloved fur baby. We’ve compiled our 2018 list of Charlotte’s most Instagram worthy spots sprinkled in pro tips from Charlotte photographers to get that unique, memorable, and perfectly-you holiday shot. Pro Tip: “Have fun and let […]
You don’t have to have a ticket to watch the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day parade, since there’s general public (non-ticketed) seating along the non-reserved sections of Tryon Street available on a first come basis. But, the best views will be in the ticketed seats, which are in the two “front rows” of seats along the […]
There’s lots of fun to be had this week from history, art, and storytimes to Thanksgiving crafts, dinosaurs and tree lightings. Survival Basics Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Survival skills can be both fun and enlightening. Learn how to build a fire, make a shelter, purify water, make rope and signal for rescue. Spend the day […]
The holiday season is already upon us – enjoy some fun family holiday shopping, nature-based activities, yoga and storytime, concerts and more. Going Batty Preschool Community Program Anne Springs Close Greenway Go batty with nature-themed literature activities, crafts and hikes while using your imagination. Meet at the Adventure Center. Homeschool Ticket Monday SEA LIFE Aquarium […]
Yes, Halloween is this week, and we have plenty of spooky fun options to consider. Here’s a nice list of mostly Free Family Fun as well. There are still plenty of non-candy related activities, in case you are looking for a break or are saving the scaries for the official day. We’ve also picked a […]
It’s a great week for some spooky times during the fall weather. Check out the festivals, concerts and some haunted fun for all ages. Colorism Affecting Our Future Levine Museum of the New South Monday, October 22 The student work featured in this exhibit marks the culmination of a three-year partnership between Levine Museum of […]
With our students diving into homework and classroom assignments, reading can be serious business during the school year. Making reading a family affair can help kids keep the magic of story time while flexing their brain power. Scoop Family Book Club is a great way to spend more time together, and inspire young readers to reach […]
So much family fun this week – find things to do with those fallen Fall leaves, festivals, fairs, and dare we say it… a little Christmas activity. STEAM Month: Lego Club Plaza Midwood Library The library supplies the Legos; participants supply the imagination… Lego idea books are also on-hand and available for checkout. Fall Frolic […]
Everyone bought their fantasy pumpkins at Trader Joe’s already, right? So now onto the other October thing: buy all the costumes. Not really excited for driving all around town looking for ideas? Buy? Rent? Make? We did a little research. As we do. D-I-Y Here are a few make-yourself options: This is so extra (virgin […]
