Clear the List 2026: Help Us Support Local Teachers!
Every year, teachers across UCPS, CMS, and our local private schools spend their own time, energy, and money making sure their classrooms are ready for their students. From basic supplies to the li…
Sponsored Sloomoo Institute Brings the Ultimate Slime Experience to Charlotte!
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Charlotte Library Programs for Kids: Storytimes, STEAM & Family Events
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🍂 Plan Ahead! Fall Festivals Around Charlotte & Beyond
AugustMatthews Alive (Matthews, NC) – Aug 29 – Sept 1 – Live music, rides, vendors, parade.Queen City Arts Festival (Charlotte, NC) – Aug 30 – Visual art, pe…
Clear the List 2026: Help Us Support Local Teachers!
Every year, teachers across UCPS, CMS, and our local private schools spend their own time, energy, and mo…
Sponsored The Best Walmart Back-to-School Finds to Grab Before They Sell Out
The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For South…
FREE First Day of School Signs for Every Grade (2026–27 School Year)
The first day of school only comes around once a year, but the memories last much longer.A first day of s…
50 Funny Shark Jokes for Kids (That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh)
Most kids go through a shark phase. One minute they're asking if sharks can smell a drop of blood fro…
Sponsored A Free 10-Minute Check Every Parent Should Know About
Last month, a free community scoliosis screening was held in South Charlotte. Two families left with find…
Stuck Inside This Summer? 70 Indoor Kid Activities to Save the Day
It's one of those days. The rain isn't stopping, the heat index is ridiculous, the air quality is…
40 Rebus Puzzles for Kids (Easy, Medium & Hard) With Answers
Looking for a screen-free activity that's fun for kids and sneaky educational, too? These 40 rebus pu…
2026 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends: State-by-State List
Planning to tackle your back-to-school shopping? One quick stop here could save your family money.Back-to…
Sponsored Sloomoo Institute Brings the Ultimate Slime Experience to Charlotte!
Get ready to get slimed! Sloomoo Institute, the world's #1 interactive slime experience, is opening…
Sponsored Free Community Scoliosis Screening This September
Last month, a free community scoliosis screening was held in South Charlotte. Two families left with find…
Best Ice Cream & Frozen Treats in Charlotte, NC
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📚☀️Need a Good Book? These Are My Favorite Summer Reads So Far
One of the best parts of summer for me is how things slow and I can read as much as I want! At any given…
Finding Things to Do in South Charlotte Just Got Easier
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50 Best Family Movies for Movie Night When You're Too Tired to Go Out
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Road Trip Games That Keep Kids Happy for HOURS (+ Free Printables!)
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The Best Family Getaway from Charlotte: Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill
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40+ Life Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before Leaving for College
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Ice Cream, Hot Dogs & Harry: 10 July Holidays Kids Will Love
We’re deep into summer mode now: Think sticky popsicles, sandy toes, and magical nights filled with…
12 Family-Friendly Waterfalls Near Charlotte, NC
When summer temperatures start climbing, there's no better way to cool off than a trip to a waterfall…
Best River Tubing Near Charlotte, NC
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Let's Float! Beat the Heat on the River
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