Free holiday movies? Yep, you heard that right. NCG Cinemas has brought back their FREE Holiday Family Film Fest. Your family can load up on holiday cheer for free with three different holiday family movies throughout December 2026, and it won’t cost you a dime! We love free family fun and we know our readers do, too! Happy, happy (free) Christmas family fun!
It’s the time of year again to enjoy the spectacular display of holiday lights at Village Park in Kannapolis at the annual Celebration of Lights. We visited the event on opening night and were thrilled to watch the annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration. Along with the FREE light display of over 250,000 lights adorning the trees and buildings, there are also some pretty unique things to do throughout the month-long celebration in this beautiful park.
Got a kid who loves cars and looking for activities to do around North and South Carolina? Because we’re located in an area where there are many car lovers, there are plenty of things to do and see. From museums to events to drag ways and speedways, your little car enthusiast will have so much oohing and aahing over classic cars, concept cars, race cars, and so much more. We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best things to do across the Carolinas for the kid who loves cars.
Looking for a great lunch spot during your fall family adventures in York County? After a morning of pumpkin picking and before diving into warm apple cider donuts, we made a stop at Hoof & Barrel in York, SC — and it totally hit the spot!
If your family is shopping, playing, or catching a movie at Concord Mills, make sure to plan a stop at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
It’s the perfect mix of big flavor, fun atmosphere, and family-friendly dining — whether you’re watching a game, celebrating a win, or grabbing dinner after a full day of shopping.
There’s just something magical about boarding a train this time of year — the twinkling lights, the music, the cocoa, and that joyful anticipation as Santa Claus makes his big entrance.
From quick jingle-bell rides to full-blown North Pole adventures, these holiday experiences near Charlotte are packed with memory-making moments for your whole family.
Looking for a fun and festive fall activity with the kids that’s also affordable? Bush-N-Vine Farm in York, SC is less than an hour from Charlotte, NC and it is packed with everything we love about fall — pumpkin picking, farm treats, and free play for the kids!
Where can you see animals near Charlotte, NC? Are you looking for a ROAR-ing good time? Ready to see all kinds of amazing animals? We have a list of places to see animals near Charlotte, NC for you to explore.
Carolina Raptor Center is located just north of Charlotte in Huntersville, NC. The center is home to falcons, hawks, owls, eagles and vultures from all over the world. Visitors can view these magnificent raptors up close, and learn about their individual stories and unique characteristics that help them survive in the wild. The center also offers educational programming for groups. KAG contributor, Maria Bassett, shares a visit she and her children took to the Carolina Raptor Center.
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.