OK, so I thought for sure a break from the heat was coming soon, but apparently not. MOST of our family fun picks for this week are indoors. Stay cool my friends. Storywalking July 25 @ 2pm Cornelius Library Ages 5 to 8 are invited to experience StoryWalk today. Please register. Family Pajama Storytime (Myers […]
You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2016. For a more up-to-date version, click thru here. One of our most popular posts every year around this time is this 2014 post on DORM ROOM DECORATING we ran in partnership with the website LEIGHDEUXDORM.COM . If you aren’t familiar with the upscale dorm furnishings online store, started by […]
If you are already tired of taking the kids around to Pokemon GO gyms, here is our list of fun things to do with family in Charlotte this week. I mean, they WILL get bored with it at some point, right?!?! Spanish Now! July 18 @ 6pm Scaleybark Library Ages 6 to 11 are invited to come […]
It is H.O.T. in Charlotte this summer. We hope you are finding ways to stay cool at places like the local Spraygrounds or under a big shade tree. Summer fun certainly doesn’t stop for the heat, so here are our favorite picks of summer fun this week. GET YOUR JUMP ON…at Springfree Trampoline’s Grand […]
Now Open in Blakeney, with a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, July 16th, the newest and latest safe trampolines are coming to Charlotte at the Springfree Trampoline store. Springfree™ Trampoline is known as the world’s safest trampoline as they’ve effectively removed all of the impact areas that cause injuries on a traditional, spring-based trampoline. Check out their […]
The fireworks have come and gone, but there is still LOTS of summer fun to be had in Charlotte. Don’t miss our picks for the best of family fun this week. Story Explorers: Summer Snowstorm July 5 @ 11am Imaginon Beat the summer heat by making snow and doing “cool” crafts. Frontline Storytellers: Jackie Hooker […]
Summer is in full swing and Fourth of July is right around the corner. Hope you’re surviving the HOT days and enjoying the warm nights. So many fun things to do this week, and LOTS of fireworks on the calendar this week and next Monday. Shark Week June 27 – July 1 All Day Discovery […]
It’s Summer and it’s way too hot to be cooking in your own kitchen. Check out our updated-for-summer picks for places where kids eat FREE! Kids Eat Free Sundays: 1900 Mexican Grill (10 & under w/ adult entree) Firehouse Subs (all day) Libretto’s Pizza (10 & Under) Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano (under 12, 1 child per adult) Providence Road […]
The second in our series with tips from local photographers on how you can make the most of the hundreds of summertime photos we know you are taking, probably even as we speak! This time we asked for tips on how to take better photos from your phone. Whether you are posting to IG or […]
Whether you make an adventurous day trip to some place outside of the QC or stick around, there is a LOT to entertain the fam and the kids this week. Air Rockets, Air Men & Monsters, Makey Makey Madness, Intro to 3D Printing & Design June 20, 21, 22, & 23 @ 1:00pm Discovery Place […]
Before the heat wave struck, we took a trip to the new Ramsey Creek Park Beach to check out what the fuss is all about. Here’s a video of our visit, along with a few pro-tips in case you decide to go. Word. Carpool. Another word. Pool Shoes. Final word. Geese.
Whatever you call your father – Dad, Pops, Bob – he’s “your guy.” On Fathers’ Day – this Sunday, June 19th – make sure you make your guy feel special with a day just for him. Check out Scoop’s picks for the best places to spend time with your dad – and if you’re the […]
