Charlotte Parent Magazine

Charlotte Parent magazine is designed specifically for dedicated and involved parents in the community. Since 1987, this free local publication has provided valuable resources through its monthly issues, website, newsletters, and social media channels. Our goal is to support parents in managing the challenges of raising children in the Queen City.

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ROOM WE LOVE: Anchors Away!

6 days ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

“I’m not a regular general contractor,” says Mark Aymer, owner of Aymer Luxury Building and Design. “I don’t just seek out kitchens and bathrooms. I’m a unique builder.” It’s why his clients hired him to build a 34-foot-long pirate ship for their two children around the oak tree on their Lansdowne property. It was unlike any project Aymer had ever taken on; a standard kitchen remodel typically takes him about 12 weeks, and this took him a year to complete.
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

1 week ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

CELEBRATE JUNETEENTHHead to Plaza Midwood between June 12 and 15 for Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas. Activities include a youth culture camp, a drum circle, a gospel fest, craft workshops, music, performances, food, a marketplace, and more. Events are open to all ages and free to attend. JAM OUT TO KIDZ BOP KIDZ BOP returns to PNC Music Pavilion on June 21 with the Certified BOP Tour.
3 Family-Friendly NC Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

As travelers gear up for Memorial Day weekend, these three scenic, drivable destinations blend beach relaxation, mountain air, and plenty of small-town charm. CRYSTAL COAST, NORTH CAROLINAThe Crystal Coast is an 85-mile stretch of beaches that encompasses Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, and Cape Lookout, and it’s roughly five and a half hours from Charlotte by car.
A Bittersweet Truth About Motherhood

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Randi Mazzella

On a recent episode of “Jenna & Friends,” host Jenna Bush Hager shared a revelation she had several years ago. “We’d always had Halloween with our family and family friends,” the mother of three said, “and Mila, my daughter, was like, ‘I want to go trick-or-treating with other people.’ At first, I was like, ‘Wait—what?
Where to go for Mother’s Day Brunch in Charlotte: 2025

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Amanda Howard

Where to celebrate with mom, with links to reservations 303 Church St.ReservationsThis elegant brunch features delicious breakfast bites such as the Salmon Benedict, the Pancake Soufflé, and Lil’ Angie’s Breakfast made with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon strips, and perfectly seasoned breakfast potatoes for the kids. The menu is offered 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and is $48 per person and $20 per child under 12.
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

BUILD A BOUQUET FOR MOMJoin Sadie’s Flowers at Keepsake Brewery on Saturday, May 10, for a Mother’s Day pop-up from noon to 4 p.m. Buy pre-bundled bouquets or build your own at the flower bar. Pre-orders are also available via @sadies_flowers on Instagram. HAVE A FEAST AT FOUNTAIN PARK Bring the kids to Rock Hill’s Fountain Park on Friday, May 16, from 6-10 p.m. for Food Truck Friday.
7 Things to Know About The Grove

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

It’s a familiar struggle for working parents with young children: How do you balance career and family and find your proverbial village? Wouldn’t it be great if a place could prioritize parents’ physical, mental, and emotional health under one roof? Stephanie Muhs felt each of those pain points when her family moved from Brooklyn to Charlotte five years ago.
GARDEN STATE: Easy tips for gardening with your kids

1 month ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

Looking for a great way to spend time with your kids that’s fun, affordable, and gets them off their screens? Gardening is an ideal activity. Whether you plant one in your yard, on your deck, or on a kitchen windowsill, kids can reap many valuable lessons and therapeutic benefits from getting messy in the garden. Age of AdventureThere is no wrong age to introduce your children to the wonders of gardening.
SPRING BREAKER: See the sights at home

2 months ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

Staying put this spring break? Why not experience the Queen City like a visitor? Below are some fun hometown activities for when you want to ditch the day-to-day routine. Museum of Illusions: Experience the mind-bending hijinks created by mirrors, lights, and depth perception challenges at uptown’s newest museum. Tickets are $29 for adults (ages 13+), $25 for children (ages 5-12), and $26 for seniors (ages 60+ with ID). Children under 5 are free. 601 S. Tryon St., Ste.
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month

2 months ago | charlotteparent.com | Taylor Bowler

VISIT CHARLOTTE SHOUT!This multi-week festival returns to uptown April 4-20. See more than 200 installations, performances, events, and activations. Nearly all the events are outdoors, free, and open to the public. charlotteshout.comEAT BARBECUE FOR A GOOD CAUSE Head to uptown on April 4-5 for the Carolina BBQ Festival and help raise money for Operation BBQ Relief and Hungry Heroes. The event is part of Charlotte SHOUT! and features 16 pitmasters from across the Southeast.