Since we’re all going to live to be 100, making the middle age of adulthood decidedly in your 60s [that’s my story and I’m sticking to it] I think it makes some sense that we are stretching out childhood and youth a bit. Not all milestones have caught up, but one that has is Kindergarten. […]
Here’s our list of fun and “not-so-spooky” Halloween events to enjoy with the kids (updated): Haunted Trail October 23 & 24 @ 6-10pm Matthews Community Center The Matthews Police Explorers and the Matthews/South Charlotte Key Club present this Spooky trail. Ghost Walk Haunted Trail October 23 & 24 @ 7-10pm Latta Plantation Best for […]
Here’s our list of fun things to do with your family in Charlotte this week: Parent & Tot Meet and Greet October 19 @ 10am-3pm Ray’s Splash Planet Mom and Dad enjoy FREE admission, and there’s lots of water fun to be had today for those under 5. Mini Masters Art Workshop: Pattern Play […]
With everything going on this Halloween, sometimes it can be difficult to find family friendly events that cater to both the kids and the adults. Morrison’s SPOOKTACULAR is this Thursday, 10/22, and offers a little something for everyone. Round up the family and enjoy dinner at EARTHFARE starting at 4:30pm, followed by pumpkin decorating, face painting, […]
Here are our picks on the things to do with your family in Charlotte this week: Creepy Crawlies October 12 @ 10:30am McDowell Nature Center Ages 4 and up are invited to learn all about the creepy, crawly creatures at the nature center. Library Storytime Goes to Midwood Park October 13 @ 10:30am Midwood Park […]
I know what I want to be for Halloween. I’m going to go as Perfect Mom. It’s the best costume, and the only day of the year I can dress up as somebody I could never be. Surely Party City carries this costume, right? Party City doesn’t carry Perfect Mom. Which is weird, because […]
I’m so happy to announce my second annual holiday mini sessions for families, couples, children and of course pets! The mini sessions will take place throughout October and early November. Where is the location? The Baxter Village Peach Orchard. You can park at the Starbucks and walk to the peach orchard right across the street. Here’s the address: 926 […]
If you stick around town for Thanksgiving every year, then you surely know about the Thanksgiving Day Parade that runs down Tryon Street in the am on Turkey day. Here’s what you might not know about: You [or the people you need out of your kitchen] can be costumed walkers or ride on floats in the […]
If you have an American Girl fan in your house, you do not want to miss what may very well be the event of the year for the elementary girls’ scene. The American Girl Fall Fashion Show happens October 10 & 11 at the Ritz-Carlton with proceeds benefiting the Jeff Gordon Foundation Promise Circle. There are 2 shows […]
Fall is here, and, in case you haven’t heard it already 1,000,000 times, that means it’s time for all things pumpkin. Before you go running for the “psl”, let us tell you about some places nearby where you can pick a great big pumpkin of your own right from the source. And here are some […]
Ok girl-moms, favorite aunts, god-mothers and grannies. This is an event you don’t want to miss ~ and in true scoop fashion, we’ve got two tickets to giveaway! The American Girl Fashion Show™ is being held on October 10 & 11 at The Ritz Carlton, Charlotte. There will be two American Girl Fashion Show™ events each of the […]
Rained Out 🙁 The Teal Pumpkin Project – Pumpkin Painting Party moves to 10/31 Join the good folks at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief as they work to raise awareness for food allergies all over our city as part of the Teal Pumpkin Project. Due to the weather forecast (thank you Joaquin) AAIR has […]
