Charlotte Parent

03/06/2025

Be honest parents.

03/04/2025

Soar through the skies with Hiccup and Toothless while the Charlotte Symphony performs John Powell’s breathtaking score! Hurry – seats are selling quickly for How to Train Your Dragon in Concert, March 14 & 15 at Belk Theater. >> bit.ly/cso-httyd

03/04/2025

We’ve got a list of Charlotte’s festivals from March thru May, and there’s lots for families to enjoy. Check it out on our site, linked in our bio.

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02/27/2025

If you’re rolling your eyes or scratching your head at all the skibbidy rizz talk, daughter has some feedback on behalf of her generation. Head to the link in our bio to read.

02/13/2025

This month, Molly Grantham finds answers to your questions on grandparents, stay-at-home dads, and high-functioning disorders.

02/12/2025

If you’re a parent of girls, you may want to know about to local organizations, Girlhood Charlotte and Growing Our Girls. Though not officially affiliated, their founders share a vision—to create new ways for moms and their daughters to connect.

Read about the two groups and ways for you to get involved, up on our site, linked in our bio.
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02/07/2025

Registration is now open for Spring Break and Summer Camps at the ! Enroll your rising K-9 student for days filled with race cars, music, art and interactive STREAM experiences. Limited spaces remain: https://www.nascarhall.com/plan-a-visit/camps

02/07/2025

Registration is now open for Spring Break and Summer Camps at the NASCAR Hall of Fame! Enroll your rising K-9 student for days filled with race cars, music, art and interactive STREAM experiences. Limited spaces remain:

Spring & Summer Camps in Charlotte, NC at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for grades K-9. Fun hands-on STREAM-based activities for all ages.

01/28/2025

What is the most tedious month of the year, and why is it January?

01/22/2025

Charlotte Parent’s 2025 virtual Camp Fair arrives TOMORROW (Thursday, Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)! Attendees can pop into a virtual video chat to interact face-to-face with camp reps, with options all over the region that range different interests and formats. This event is sponsored by Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy. RSVP below for the chance to win a prize pack that includes more than $300 in local restaurant gift cards.

Participating Camps:
Camp Invention
Charlotte Ballet
Charlotte Chess Center
Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
Charlotte Hornets
Humane Society of Charlotte
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Lumi School of Musical Theatre
Miller Street Dance Academy
Providence Day School
Whitewater

Join us at this FREE virtual event to discover fun summer camps, activities, and classes throughout the Charlotte area and beyond.

01/18/2025

January and February weekends can be tough on parents. Most sports are on hiatus, events around town are few and far between, and it can be too cold (for parents at least) to spend the day outside.

So here are a list of performances, museums, and indoor activities in Charlotte to keep you and your family busy until the flowers start to bloom.

Here are a list of performances, museums, and indoor activities in Charlotte to keep your family busy until the flowers start to bloom.

01/16/2025

We are ONE WEEK AWAY from Charlotte Parent’s 2025 virtual Camp Fair. On Thursday, Jan. 23 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), attendees can pop into a virtual video chat to interact face-to-face with camp reps, with options all over the region that range different interests and formats. This event is sponsored by Pine Springs Virtual Preparatory Academy. RSVP below for the chance to win a prize pack that includes more than $300 in local restaurant gift cards.

Interested in having your camp participate? It’s not too late! Reach out to [email protected]!

Participating Camps:
Camp Invention
Charlotte Ballet
Charlotte Chess Center
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
Humane Society of Charlotte
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Lumi School of Musical Theatre
Miller Street Dance Academy
Providence Day School
Trinity Episcopal School
U.S. National Whitewater Center
More to be announced soon!

Join us at this FREE virtual event to discover fun summer camps, activities, and classes throughout the Charlotte area and beyond.

01/16/2025

Cold and flu season for parents requires advanced level immunity. 😷

01/14/2025

The music of George Gershwin comes to life with an interactive children’s performance featuring actors and live music by the Charlotte Symphony at Gershwin’s Magic Key, Jan. 18 at Knight Theater. Tickets start at just $10! >> bit.ly/gershwins-key

01/10/2025

Charlotte Parent’s virtual Camp & Activity Fair returns on Thursday, Jan. 23 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)! 🏕️ Attendees can pop into a virtual video chat to interact face-to-face with camp reps, with options all over the region that range from classic overnight options to programs that focus on sports, dance, engineering, theatre, animal care, and more. This event is sponsored by Pine Springs Virtual Preparatory Academy. RSVP at the link in our bio for the chance to win a prize pack that includes more than $300 in local restaurant gift cards!

Interested in having your camp participate? Reach out to [email protected]!

01/08/2025

If your child has an allergy or food sensitives, going out to eat can feel like a risk not worth taking. Thankfully, we have a list of Charlotte restaurants that go the extra mile to make you aware of their ingredients and when possible, accommodate your family’s needs. While this is in no way a complete list of allergy-friendly restaurants in Charlotte, these dining establishments are a good place to start. See the list on our site, linked in our bio.

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01/06/2025

Parenting calls for early mornings, late nights, and an endless amount of energy. Check out our list of Charlotte coffee shops that offer zip in a cup and perks to keep kids happy. Up on our site, linked in our bio.

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01/02/2025

Overwhelmed by all the stuff the holidays have left behind? If you’re starting your 2025 with organizing and decluttering goals, we’ve got a list of 9 places to donate your kids’ outgrown clothes, shoes, toys, and furniture. Up on our site, linked in our bio.