If a unique getaway or staycation is on your radar, Kristina stayed at a tiny house with Saluda Tiny on the Saluda River in Easley. It’s the perfect little overnight glamping trip to take a break from the world and she tells us all about it. Thank you to the Saluda Outdoor Center and Saluda Tiny for hosting us.
Have you been to the new Stream Park in the heart of Charlotte’s Ballantyne community? We stopped by and were blown away by how pretty this little 6-acre park is. We absolutely loved how the children’s playground is incorporated right into the park’s attractive landscape, and the playscape is so unique and fun.
Are you thinking about a visit to Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in Belmont, NC? With a recently updated playground and a beautiful riverfront location, this park has a lot to offer families and anyone who loves the outdoors. Put a kayak in the water, enjoy the wooden bench swings on the dock, or pack a picnic, whatever you choose you can make a full afternoon of fun out of your visit to Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park.
Do your kids need new school supplies? With school starting in just a few weeks, the answer is probably “yes.” Affording school supplies can be quite a challenge, especially as families combat the rising costs of just about everything. The good news is that there are quite a few community organizations, churches, and businesses stepping in to help out with everything from pens and pencils to paper, backpacks, lunch boxes, and even clothing. Here’s where you can get free school supplies in Charlotte, NC.
Have you visited Optimist Hall? Charlotte’s got a lot of options when it comes to amazing food, but parents know having many options under one roof can make or break that family meal out. Food halls mean everyone can find something they’ll really enjoy, which increases the odds of a happy meal together. We stopped by Optimist Hall for lunch just before we headed out of town to drop off one of our kids at his Scuba Diving certification camp, and I’m super glad we did. And so we pulled together this guide so you can make the most of your visit.
Got a kiddo who loves airplanes?
This list has all the places near Charlotte where you can see planes, and play with planes and aviation concepts. It includes aviation-themed parks, museums, airports with areas where you can watch planes, and even aviation-themed amusement park rides. Then, just to round things off, a few spots where you can leave the ground and take a ride!
If you’re looking for a fantastic way to spend a fun-filled day out, we’ve got just the spot for you: the brand-new overlook and playground at Charlotte Douglas International Airport! We checked out all the fun aviation-themed playground equipment and loved the view of the airport with all the planes landing and taking off at one of the world’s busiest airports.
If you’ve got a little airplane enthusiast (or a whole crew of them), buckle up! The Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte, NC is packed with sky-high excitement, hands-on learning, and stories that will inspire the whole family.
Are you looking for day trip ideas near the Charlotte, NC area? You have found our official Kidding Around Day Trip Headquarters! We have compiled our ever-expansive list of day trip offerings to one page, where you can easily find your desired trip, fuel your wanderlust and still have the kiddos back by bedtime! Happy adventuring!
Many people don’t know that our national and state parks have pretty cool events throughout the year. One of them – the Owl Prowl – is quite the adventure at Congaree National Park in Columbia, SC and Kristina has all the details.