Looking for an easy outdoor adventure the whole family can enjoy? Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, NC, is packed with fun — from disc golf and boat rentals to shaded playgrounds, picnic shelters, and a beautiful lakeside trail.
Whether you’re there to play, fish, walk, or relax, this park is a great spot to slow down and make some memories.
Looking for a day trip from Greenville? Just an hour from the Upstate is Gastonia, NC. We discovered this town is full of things to do, like a museum, parks and some of the best milkshakes in the country, according to USA today. Since its so close to the Upstate it makes a great day trip!
Looking for some budget-friendly fall fun around Charlotte, NC? 🍁 Whether you’re staying close to home or up for a short day trip, there are tons of seasonal things to do that won’t cost a fortune. From apple picking to college gardens, we’ve pulled together a list of cheap fall activities for your family — and yep, LOTS of these are totally free!
Ready for a good joust and a turkey leg? The Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace is back for another year this fall in Charlotte. Local mom Jackie tells us what to expect at Ren-Fest plus shares tip for a great experience with your family!
Are you looking to explore some hiking and biking trails in Cabarrus County, NC? Cabarrus is home to dozens of trail systems, and explorers are rewarded any time of year with the naturally beautiful landscapes the trails carve their way through. From family-friendly hiking and mountain biking to leisurely strolls and water recreation, Cabarrus County has a nature trail for you to fall in love with!
Are you struggling to find easy school-night dinner ideas and tips and tricks? With a schedule this year that allows only a small slot of time for family dinner, I was struggling myself to figure out how to ensure we have a family dinner with as little work as possible. I asked our Kidding Around readers for tips and they delivered with a great list for you of weekday dinner ideas, ways of saving time in the kitchen, and more.
Have you visited the Schiele Museum of Natural History? Located in Gastonia, North Carolina the museum makes a great day trip. Kidding Around’s Melanie had a lot of fun visiting the museum with her children. They enjoyed exhibits on dinosaurs, minerals, animals, critters, nature and so much more! If you haven’t been yet, you should definitely add it to your museum bucket list.
You can explore Lake Glenville, the highest lake in Eastern US, in Jackson County, NC by boat with Lake Glenville Scenic Boat Tours. We did the beautiful boat tour and will tell you all you need to know to enjoy the scenic lake.
Ready to pick out a pumpkin or head to a pumpkin patch in Charlotte, NC?
Here’s a list of farms and pumpkin patches near Charlotte, NC to go pumpkin picking. You’ll also find pumpkin-themed day trip ideas, tips on taking your little ones to the pumpkin patch, and local pumpkin patches near Charlotte, NC.
Looking to plan some family fun this fall? We’ve rounded up the best fall festivals in and around Charlotte that offer plenty of entertainment for kids — from rodeos to hands-on science zones to dance parties in the park. Here’s what to add to your calendar!