Birthday parties are such special moments for our children and fortunately we have a huge range of options for kids party locations here in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. Finding the right location to host a birthday party can be time consuming and stressful so I’ve put together this huge list of 50+ kids party venues to help you plan your next celebration. *This awesome list is made possible by our partner Play House Play Cafe and Kelly’s School of Dance and Aerial in Fort Mill, SC. Under the same ownership, these businesses are two of the best places to Read More
Category: Activity Ideas
Toddler Activities in Charlotte, NC
The toddler years are a time when most parents are looking for ways to get out of the house and explore as much as possible but it can feel difficult to find age appropriate and safe activities for this age group. With that in mind, I have put together a list of some of the best toddler activities in the Charlotte, NC area. Indoor Activities: Gymnastics Gym Toddler Time: A weekday open gym time for kids 5 and under where they get free rein of the gym to play on the mats and trampolines. Great for older babies through preschoolers. Read More
My Favorite Charlotte Area Playgrounds
The Charlotte area has some awesome playgrounds and I love visiting and reviewing them for you guys. After years of visiting lots of playgrounds in our area I wanted to put my favorites into a blog post so you can easily reference the entire list when needed. I hope that you’ll find this helpful and informative. I’ll continue to share individual reviews of playgrounds throughout Charlotte on my Instagram Page so you can follow me there for those if you aren’t already. William Davie Park (South Charlotte/Arborteum Area) Bathrooms ✔️Fully fenced ✔️Great for all ages ✔️Picnic tables ✔️Convenient parking ✔️Shaded Read More
Guide to Charlotte Area Splash Pads
With Memorial Weekend approaching and the high summer temps here in the Charlotte area, it’s time to talk about splash pads! I’ve put together this guide that includes most of our local splash pads with info on openings dates and hours. If you don’t already follow me on Instagram for lots of family activity ideas in Charlotte. Enjoy! My Favorites: Pineville Lake Park – Pineville, NC This park has three awesome playgrounds and one of the best splash pads around. The splash pad is located by the upper parking lot and has all kind of different sprayers and lots of Read More
Charlotte Summer Activity Guide For Kids
Summer is here and like many other moms I have been thinking about activities to get out of the house and enjoy the weather now that school is over. I really enjoy doing this type of research and have been working on a list for a couple of weeks so I wanted to share in case it will help other moms that are looking for the same thing. My goal is to pick a few things to do each week and try to plan a day or two in advance so I can pack a bag the night before or purchase Read More
Charlotte Baby and Toddler Activity Guide
As Cooper has gotten older I’ve really enjoyed beginning to take him to kid-friendly activities around Charlotte. It’s fun to watch him interact with other kids plus learn and experience new things. I also like getting him out of the house during the week since he is at home with our nanny full-time. Fortunately, Charlotte has lots of options for activities that are both free and require a small fee. In fact, there are so many options it seems overwhelming when researching what the options are, what times they are available, and whether they receive good feedback from other parents. Read More