Family

This week: Martin Luther King Day events and call to service, lots of live theater, pets; the tracks they make, and family-friendly treks to take. Martin Luther King Day, details here for A March for Justice: 50 Years Later, and Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Wreath Laying at Marshall Park. Preschool Community Program- Animal Tracks […]

The American Journal of Public Health shared incredible research from Dr. Damon Jones on the link between children’s social skills and their future success. The results were this… “Children who have confident social skills will, later in life,: Be happier Make more money Be more successful Are less likely to be unemployed and have substance […]

It’s a big week… we are rockin’ woodpeckers, squirrels and nuts, and penguins; while ‘Checkering’ in on ice hockey, ice skating, bees, balloons and more! The Wonderful World of Woodpeckers Crown Charlotte hosted at Discovery Place Nature, Charlotte Monday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. Winter is a great time to observe the Northern flicker, the hairy, the […]

What becomes of a CA born and raised girl when her husband lands a job in the South right as their youngest leaves for college? She goes! She’s all in! This is where I found myself just over a year ago. Almost 50, my whole family within about a 20 mile radius my entire life […]

OK, Scoop Families, it’s going to be another cold one this week, so we’ve picked some indoor spots to help you stay warm (and keep your sanity). First Footin’ at Rural Hill Rural Hill, Huntersville January 1, 11:00 a.m., free But, we are opening with an ‘outside activity’…  celebrate the New Year – Scottish style, […]

Hope you enjoyed a wonderful loooong holiday weekend with the fam. If you’re looking for an excuse to delay undecking your halls and keeping the tree up for another week, here are our picks on Things to Do with the Family This week. Undeck The Hall NASCAR Hall of Fame Tuesday, December 26, 10:00 a.m., […]

Our Day-by-Day Guide to Where Kids Eat Free in CLT and LKN: CHARLOTTE SUNDAY 1900 Mexican Grill (Elizabeth location only) Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree. Libretto’s Pizza Kids 10 and under dine for free. Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano Those 12 and under eat free , 1 child per adult. Steak n’ […]

Monday Ready For Winter? Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville Monday, December 18, 1:00 p.m., $5 Why do some birds migrate while others don’t? What happens to reptiles and amphibians when it snows? Experience winter adaptations through the eyes of overwintering wildlife, search for evidence of animals preparing for cooler temperatures, and discover how woodland creatures cope […]

We’ve rounded up some of our top picks to shop for kids at the Lake (so, yes, you can go and get these today!) With everything from babies to tweens and must-have toys to experiences they’ll never forget. Sweet Magnolia Boutique Magnolia Plaza, 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr, Cornelius, 704-896-6008 Shop southern style with a trendy […]

Make the holidays extra special for your tiniest little elves this year with a shopping stop at TINY in the Shops at Selwyn. The European-influenced boutique features holiday ready wears that will make your family photos in front of the tree picture-perfect, along with a number of unique gifts for Santa’s bag of treats.  From […]

Monday Celebration of Lights + Winterland, Kannapolis Monday, Dec 11 (through Dec. 30), times vary usually 6:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Stroll through the park or take a ride on the Winterland Express to see more than 250,000 Christmas lights, take a ride on the Double Decker Carousel and don’t miss a performance from the Kannapolis […]

Elf Training Camp Challenge yourself to be Santa’s helper. Enjoy Christmas carol karaoke, elf relay races, a cookie decoration station, and much more. Wear your PJs! Other Monday Scoop Picks: Da Vinci’s Machines, Discovery Place Science Belmont Christmas Tree Lighting Signing Santa Santa invites deaf and hard-of-hearing children to sign their wish lists at Tinsel Town in […]