One of our favorite fall activities is pumpkin picking, carving, and decorating; but, we always run into the delimma of what to do with our pumpkins after the season ends. Instead of tossing them out on the curb, donate to these local farms to feed adorable animals who would love to nibble on pumpkins this […]
There’s something special about this time of year. As the temps begin to dip, we can’t help but get excited for all the fall festivities — pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, bonfires, and of course, the occasional haunted trail. We have your Fall 2022 list of pumpkin farms to visit, many of them including several […]
From sniffles and sneezes to congestion and rashes – allergies can send you over the edge. While many people experience allergies seasonally, there is also a large number of folks who suffer year-round in Charlotte. Feeling stuffy is miserable, and let’s face it – not a good look. There are many different types of allergies […]
Inspired by one of our favorite films, the new Broadway musical ANASTASIA is coming to Charlotte at last! From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, Anastasia promises to transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. Based on the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia, the film […]
It’s almost time for one of Charlotte’s favorite fall activites — corn mazes. We searched nearby farms that offer not only the best corn mazes around but also hayrides, pumpkin picking, and more for the whole family. Here’s Our Fall 2022 Guide to Area Corn Mazes, sorted by distance for your convenience: As always, due […]
Guest post by the Isabella Santos Foundation It’s more than just a 5k. It’s where it all started. The Isabella Santos Foundation 5K/10K For Kids Cancer presented by HendrickAutomotive Group Luxury Dealerships is back and bigger than ever this year. Wehave missed our flagship event so much these past 2 years, and are ready tobring […]
Locally Inspired & Locally Made to Change the World A college student who took on a different kind of summer job is helping to change the world for kids fighting cancer. Halle Mckellar, a Junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, spent this past summer working with the Isabella Santos Foundation’s (ISF) […]
Since it’s Back To School time, you may be thinking ahead about High School options for your newborn I mean kindergarten I mean Middle School child. If boarding school has crossed your mind or come up in conversation, you probably have a lot of questions. Even though there are about 180 boarding schools around the country, many parents only know […]
Have you shopped the new location for The Buttercup in Myers Park? It’s in the Harris Teeter center on the corner of Providence and Providence Roads and it is filled with the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, including yourself. Long, long beloved by Charlottean’s for custom invitations and announcements, cards and gifts, new […]
Looking for something cool to do in these last few weeks of summer? We highly recommend that you head over to Cinergy Charlotte in Prosperity Village, where you will find air-conditioned, one-stop entertainment for everyone. Featuring luxury recline-and-dine cinemas, Cinergy Charlotte has some amazing deals for kids, offers weekday movie discounts, and is celebrating teachers […]
The school year is just around the corner and she knows where she’s headed…at least to college this fall 🙂 and maybe even with whom she’s rooming. Whew, right? Not so fast though. Critical stress is yet to come. There are still very important decisions in the mind of a college-bound girl, and it’s not […]
UPDATED AUGUST 2023. Good Grief it’s hot this summer. If you’re looking for a way to cool off, Charlotte has plenty of options, from big ~ and sometimes pricey ~ water parks to free spray playgrounds. Here’s our guide to water fun in and around the Queen City: FREE PUBLIC SPLASH PARKS, FOUNTAINS, AND SPRAYGROUNDS […]
