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Put Tyrannosaurs at Discovery Place at the Top of Your Charlotte Summer To Do List

Jun 17, 2018 | scoop team

Summer vacation has just started in Charlotte and after a week of sleeping in and watching all of our “you might like” options on Netflix, it’s time to start our summer staycation bucket list. Like a lot of families, each summer  my daughter and I make a list of fun things to do close to […]


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Mascot Mania, Juneteenth, CrafterNoon & More Things to Do with Family this Week ~ 6/18

Jun 17, 2018 | scoop team

Time to take off — Scoop’s summer is sizzlin’ this week… read on for fun gardening activities, block parties, live music, rainbows, fishing, frogs, trains and yes, even planes! Small Stalks Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Explore nature with songs, games, crafts, and play in Lost Hollow. Rainbows & Weather – Preschool Community Program Anne Springs […]


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Summer Strategies for High School Students

Jun 14, 2018 | Susu

“And with a pen and pad I compose this rhyme To hit you and get you equipped for the summer time Summer, summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind.” Lyrics from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince “Summertime”       There is some truth behind DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince […]



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Kids Eat Free Update for Charlotte & Lake Norman

Jun 11, 2018 | Allison

Post Updated June 6, 2019. We totally get it ~ if you think things are hectic during the school year juggling work and family, Summer freedom brings even more “fun”. That’s why our update of where kids eat free in Charlotte and Lake Norman is crucial, and one of our most popular posts. Join thousands […]


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JUNE FAMILY BOOK CLUB. Our Picks for What To Read as a Family This Month.

Jun 10, 2018 | Ashley Kaufman

Time to raise your glasses of lemonade and toast the end of another school year! Along with spending days at the pool, getting your family book club meeting on the calendar is a fun way to kick off summer. We debuted our Scoop Family Book Club in April, a tradition for families to share a […]



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If You Have Kids or Grandkids, Don’t Miss the TINY SUMMER SALE 20-40% off Storewide

Jun 6, 2018 | Susu

TINY is our favorite children’s clothing & accessories boutique, on Selwyn Ave right at Colony, the row of shops with Woo and BLO. The sizes go from layette (newborn) through pre-teen (girls) and the style ranges from Classic to European with a little of everything chic in between.  This summer sale is pretty much storewide, […]


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Father’s Day Gift Shopping for Dad at PRSC

Jun 4, 2018 | scoop team

Finding the right gift for dad for Father’s Day can be pretty tough. Unlike the women in our lives, it seems the men are exceptionally tough to shop for. They either have it all or are better off picking it out themselves which makes finding unique and surprising gifts the most daunting challenge. Father figures […]


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Hacking Discovery Place Science with Kids

Jun 4, 2018 | scoop team

Discovery Place Science is one of Charlotte’s hottest kids spots.  It comes highly recommended by those just passing through the QC as well as by permanent residents.  However, there is much to do and see, and since you will be with your children, planning ahead makes your visit much more enjoyable for all of you. Join us […]


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Bubble Painting, Quarry Swim, June Garden Animals Series & More Things to Do with Family This Week 6/4

Jun 3, 2018 | scoop team

Hello, summer, is that you? This week we’ve got the scoop on everything from storytimes, musicals, markets, festivals, swimming holes, gardening, butterflies, birds, and ballgames. Enjoy. Rosa Parks Farmers Market The Rosa Parks Farmers Market kicks off its third season. Shoppers can enjoy more food options, a bigger location, and better hours. Visit the market […]


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Getting Ready for Summer? Mommy + Me Fitness Classes Around Charlotte

May 27, 2018 | scoop team

Staying active and loving our little ones can be an ongoing mental and physical balancing act – Can I leave him/her again today? Is it best for everyone if I exercise and get active, so I can give to my babies? Well, there’s a best-of-both-worlds option – Mommy + Me Fitness classes are all the […]


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