Summer mom illustration
Tracy Curtis gets into the camp business.
8:51AM

Need a cheap alternative to camps this summer? Buy a bugle and run your own!

Carowinds
Calling all thrill seekers!
May 27, 2012

Carowinds is open daily starting this week. Plus baseball and a Day Out with Thomas.

PEACHPRESERVES
Make plans to can
May 25, 2012

Preserve summer and enjoy fresh fruits and veggies year round.

fireworks at the Whitewater Center and more this weekend
Fireworks at the Whitewater Center and more this weekend
May 23, 2012

Thursday, May 24

  • Food Lion Speedstreet 2012 kicks off today with opening ceremonies at noon. More info...
  • Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center today at 3pm for the Family Nature Explorer Club's "Leaf Shape Adventure" More info...
  • The Tom Sykes Rec Center offers the first session of Start Smart Golf this evening at 6pm. 6, hour long sessions for $55 total. More info...
  • Get in on the NASCAR action at the LiftMaster Pole Day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Children 13 and under are FREE! More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...



Friday, May 25
  • Do you homeschool? Check out the Homeschool Family Field Day today at the McDowell Nature Center, 9am-2pm. More info...
  • Have some Friday night family fun at Buggy Blacklight at the Reedy Creek Nature Center. More info... Or head to the McDowell Nature Center for a Nature at Night Hayride. More info...
  • The Circle K NOS Energy Showdown is tonight on the dirt track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...




Saturday, May 26
  • Discovery Place begins its "summer hours" schedule today. M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm.
  • Check out the Charlotte Inner Peace Festival today 10am-2pm at the Center of Light Charlotte. More info...
  • Good, FREE fun at the 8th Annual Family Day at the Gaston County Museum beginning at 11:30am. More info...
  • Are you a Christian Music fan? Check out JoyFest at Carowinds today! More info...
  • The History 300/Global RallyCross is today at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Get a free kid's ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. More info...
  • The Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series presents Skinny Velvet, a blues/southern rock band at Stumptown Park. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...

Sunday, May 27
  • Time again for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway...enjoy!! More info...
  • Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center today at 2pm for Toads, Frogs and Pollywogs. More info...
  • The US National Whitewater Center hosts a Memorial Day Celebration today with live music beginning at 4pm. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs More info...

Direct mail start up has meant success for local mompreneur
May 23, 2012

Peggy Groves Knaack promotes local businesses and helps Charlotte neighbors save money.

Crittercam
Crittercam opens at Discovery Place this Saturday
May 23, 2012

View the animal world through the eyes of its inhabitants.

time cover
Rosemond takes on attachment parenting
May 22, 2012

Attachment parenting guru is the only one benefitting from the movement, says Rosemond.

bowling
Fun and free things to do this summer
May 22, 2012

From swimming to movies, roller skating to bowling, this list of free things to do will keep your family busy (and thrifty).

library
Sign up for library's summer reading program
May 21, 2012

Avoid brain drain, log reading hours and win prizes this summer.

sleep
Snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea
May 21, 2012

Most common in four to eight-year-olds, children can suffer from sleep apnea too. Learn the signs.

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