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Have a week of whimsy and magic… we’ve rounded up fall festivals, outdoor movies, magical story times, and some spooky kid-friendly adventures so you can start to make the most of the changing season. Creepy Nature Schiele Museum Discover the truth behind vampire, mummy and zombie mythologies as you take an expedition through ‘undersea perils, […]

It’s October and the weeks are starting to fill with creepy crawlies and spooky experiences… we’ve got your list of where you need to be for Fall family fun this week. Spiders – Preschool Community Program Anne Springs Close Greenway Preschoolers can complete nature-themed literature activities, crafts and hikes while using their imaginations. Meet at […]

It’s the first week of Fall but we are still feeling summer-y… so we’ve sprinkled in a few pumpkin and falling-leaves activities along with some great outdoor festivals, fishing, new shows and art exhibitions. Framing It! at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Many factors must be weighed when exhibiting a […]

We focused on end-of-week activities for this update, in an effort to avoid Hurricane Florence’s impact.  Still… please make sure to confirm before showing up to any of this week’s events. Mountain Bike Demo Day U.S. National Whitewater Center Check out the latest and greatest mountain bikes from Specialized and Santa Cruz. Various models and […]

Goats, cows, birds, rocks, movies, live music, festivals and fairs… we had so much fun just putting together this week’s Scoop picks! Minerals of the World The Schiele Museum Enjoy 1,500 square feet of rocks and minerals from around the world. See specimens both common and rare while discovering how the science of earth is […]

Boost Children’s Manners and Confidence We all want our children to fit in, to make friends, and feel connected and part of a group whether they are in kindergarten or in seventh grade. Some children seem to feel at ease making friends and interacting with others one-on-one and in groups, but some kids struggle and […]

So much fun to be had this week celebrating nature and family — get your boots dirty, take in a puppet show, see birds fly and squirrels hunt, bake up a storm and attend a festival or two. Huntersville Field of Honor 9.11 Memorial Event Veteran’s Park One hundred U.S. flags will stand in solemn […]

Boarding School 101 offers the opportunity for you to attend at no charge a panel discussion and meet & greet with 25 of the best boarding schools in the Eastern US. Read about the event here, and rsvp soon. Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Charlotte Preparatory School, 5 to 8 pm. Come for part or all. […]

The weather is delightful – get out there Scoopers and climb trees, experience a planetarium show with Big Bird and Elmo, take in a museum, concert or festival, and maybe adopt a dog or save the butterflies… your choice. Nature Story Corner Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Unearth the untold narratives of nature through stories, and […]

Feeling a little unsure about starting soccer this fall? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered to make sure you get the goooooaall. First, Sign-up Sign-up now if you haven’t already. Most recreational leagues will be making decisions about teams and coaches for the fall season in the next couple of weeks (there’s usually a waitlist […]

Eeek out the last bits of summer with Scoop’s picks for fun with plants, yoga and music in the park, air-conditioned fun at local museums, weather fun and even a beach party in the mountains. Preschool Community Program Anne Springs Close Greenway Preschoolers can participate in nature-themed literature activities, crafts, hikes, and use their imaginations! […]

During this Back To School season, are you considering future high school options for your new-born I mean kindergarten middle school child? If so, boarding school may have crossed your mind or come up in conversation, and you probably have a lot of questions. Even though there are about 180 boarding schools around the country, many parents only […]