Halloween is gone…time to pack up the ghosts and goblins and bust out the turkeys. Crazy how fast the holiday season sneaks in during this phase of life. Remember to slow down and enjoy the small moments…those are the ones that really matter. Parent & Tot Meet and Greet November 2 @ 10am-3pm Ray’s Splash […]
School Open House season is nearing its end for the 2016-2017 school year. If you are still wondering about how to navigate the process and get the most out of the Open Houses you are visiting, take a look at our guide to surviving and thriving in the Charlotte School OPEN HOUSE Season. If you […]
It’s Halloween week so you know there will be lots of family fun to be had. For even more Halloween activities for the kids visit our special Halloween post HERE. And for Ghost Tours and Haunted Houses in CLT our post is here. Nature Story Corner & McDowell’s Creature Feature October 26 @ 10am […]
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 […]
