We write about this topic pretty much every year and yet it never gets old since there’s a new crop of first-timers every year. Some past posts are: 15 Things to be sure to take to college. Or buy when you get there The Dorm Room Must Haves for Heading Off to College If you’re […]
Summer is winding down and the new school year is looming, which means it’s time to chase your teens out of the house to take advantage of those last few days of freedom. Hopefully your teenager has some summer job cash to spend on something a more than smoothies and a movie, because Charlotte has […]
It’s that time of year again for BIG savings at Fall Children’s Consignment Sales throughout the greater Charlotte area. The consignment sale season begins in mid August and runs through September. From Ft. Mill to Mooresville, and lots of locations in between, you can find great deals on clothing, toys, furniture, bedding, and more. We’ve […]
Sharing the books you loved growing up with your own family has a way of making you feel like a kid again. It doesn’t take long to get reacquainted with the characters who inspired your imagination and remember when story time with your parents was the highlight of your day. Scoop Family Book Club is […]
Live in the land of make-believe this week and escape the heat… from Storyland, the Hot Wheels tour, Disney games and a butterfly maze to dogs that can catch a frisbee better than you and an open swim in the Quarry… dip into something fun this weekend. Storyland: A Trip through Childhood Favorites ImaginOn: The […]
It’s a big weekend in C-town and we’ve got the Scoop on everything from cacti- crafting, comic con, kids kayaking and sailing, champions cup and picnics in the park. Kid’s “Crafternoon” at the Gardens – Cacti UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Visit the McMillan Greenhouse for a guided tour of the cactus room, and follow-up fun […]
The July 4th holiday week is behind us and now it’s time to get back to work. What to do with the kids who are now over going to the pool? It’s not too late to join Summer at Providence Day for some end-of-summer fun. They have programs that educate, excite, and energize kids of […]
Updated July 2019 By this point in the Charlotte Summer, let’s be honest, there is but only so much of the pool we can take. Our shoulders are burnt, our nerves are frazzled, and it’s time to switch up the routine and rock the kid’s socks off with some indoor play around Charlotte. Let’s do […]
This is what a Scoop summer looks like… books, movies, sharks, crafts, and some sleuthing… all with an international flair. Bonjour! Itty-Bitty Bookworms Fort Mill Public Library Monday, July 9, 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities for children ages birth-35 months and their caregivers. Register online or call 547-4114, starting May […]
Get your red, white and wow on this week by checking out the Scoop list of best places to view fireworks. Then read on for a few non-firework listings that still offer spectacular family fun! Military Days at Carowinds All active, inactive or retired members of the U.S. military will receive free admission to the […]
High Altitude, City Wide Fireworks are BACK this year with a Star Spangled Spectacular FREE to the community on Tuesday evening July 3, 2018. We don’t know what’s better – the fact that it’s sky high fireworks over the city, that it’s happening on Tuesday evening so it doesn’t interfere with our family 4th plans, […]
We know it’s hot, but we got you with some cool family to dos this week. Marshmallow Madness Indian Trail Town Hall how your creativity by turning marshmallows and other sweets into candy art. All materials, tools, and supplies are provided. Open Quarry Swim at Carrigan Farms Carrigan Farms Quarry Swim in the cool, deep […]
