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 […]
With Dr. Julia DeVita Owens, Novant Ballantyne Pediatrics Summer months in the Carolinas mean days with approximately 15 hours of sunlight! This beautiful weather leads to more opportunities for you and your family to get outside and be active. However, the summer months also lead to increased sun exposure. Skin cancers are known to be […]
There’s a LOT happening this Father’s Day weekend, with most of the fun stuff scheduled for Saturday the 18th, probably so all the dads can enjoy family time and relaxation on their big day. Still, we like to do something special for Dad on his day so we searched for fun things to do on […]
If you have a 7th to 12th grader who is studying and enjoying music during the school year, you’ll want to check out JazzArts Charlotte Summer Music Camp this year, as they welcome world-renowned Saxophonist Roxy Coss to lead their week long jazz clinic this June. This exciting one-week camp from June 20 – 24 […]
Who’s Your Daddy Now? We’re giving away a Big Green Egg from Blackhawk Hardware ~ XL size and a $1,399 value. Just in time for summer grilling, patio parties, and Father’s Day Gifting. Note: this grill was gently used one time during a recent store demo. This XLarge Big Green Egg Grill provides a cooking […]
With Dr. Julia DeVita Owens, Novant Ballantyne Pediatrics Summer in the Carolinas means family beach trips and pool days. Many parents look forward to seeing their children play in the waves and learn how to swim. However, hot days spent outside by water inherently brings about risks. According to the CDC, more children ages 1-4 […]
If you’re anything like us, nights off from making dinner are a dream. Take the family out to one of these Charlotte restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap!). Bookmark this post for stress-free and cheap eats this summer that make family dinners out a breeze. Editor’s Note: We do our very best to […]
Embarking on a big educational change can be daunting. Whether you (or your child) are applying for college, boarding school or a day school, there are dozens of forms to fill out, interviews to set up, essays to write and more. It’s enough to make any parent’s head spin. Enter Katie Garrett. As the founder […]
One of our favorite family festivals is back this month, in person and better than ever! Charlotte Kids Fest brings us the return of the fun and educational festival on the campus of UNC Charlotte this spring. Charlotte Kids FestivalApril 23, 202211:00- 4:00 PM Sponsored by University City Partners, this free day-long event will offer […]
Just like every other holiday, Easter starts early in Charlotte ~ and goes on for weeks. The first hunts and bunny sightings occurred in late March, chasing those lingering St Pats leprechaun’s out of town. Easter IS “late” this year (read some why on that here) so there have been several spring weekends to celebrate […]
It’s clearly time to gather and celebrate spring, as there are so many festivals happening in the next few months that we can barely keep track. We’ve done our best below though, and will continue to update as more are announced. Charlotte Area Spring 2022 Fairs & Festivals MARCH I Heart Rail Trail: Lights Festival […]
Editor’s Note: This guest post was written by Elizabeth Neely, high school Junior and daughter of one of my very bestest friends, Lisa. Any support you can give “Biz” on her mission to raise funds for Team Lisa would be much appreciated. By Elizabeth Neely These past few years have been tough on everyone with […]
