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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Why is it that when we think of gifts to treat Moms on Mother’s Day, it’s a lovely dressed up brunch or a spa treatment, but when we plan out dad’s day, it’s all about the activities and the outdoors? BBQ and burgers. Beer. Ballgames. Or is that just us? We scoped out 12 ideas […]
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 […]
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 […]
School’s Out for Everyone by now! Stay active, out of the house and fresh with our weekly ideas on things to do with family all over the Charlotte area. Pack a picnic lunch and head out! Library Summer Break Kickoff on the Green Davidson Library Monday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. Kick off a summer learning […]
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, […]
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 […]
