--- title: blog | Karla Hsu description: Discover the best of Charlotte with CLT Mama! From family-friendly activities and local events to parenting tips and community highlights, explore everything you need to make life in the Queen City unforgettable. image: https://charlottemama.com/hubfs/karla-6246.jpg --- [![CM Trans (300 x 400 px)](https://charlottemama.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CM%20Trans%20(300%20x%20400%20px).png?width=150&height=90&name=CM%20Trans%20(300%20x%20400%20px).png "CM Trans (300 x 400 px)")](https://charlottemama.com/) - [Home](https://charlottemama.com) - [About](https://charlottemama.com/about) - [Explore Charlotte](https://charlottemama.com/explore-charlotte) - [Guides](https://charlottemama.com/guides) - [Indoor Activities for Kids](https://charlottemama.com/indoor-activities-near-charlotte) - [Free Things to do with Kids](https://charlottemama.com/free-things-to-do-in-clt) - [South Charlotte Parks](https://charlottemama.com/south-charlotte-parks) - [Dine & Play in Charlotte](https://charlottemama.com/dine-and-play) - [Toddler Activities](https://charlottemama.com/toddler-activities) - [Outdoor Activities](https://charlottemama.com/outdoor-activities-near-charlotte) - [North Charlotte Parks](https://charlottemama.com/north-charlotte-parks) - [Subscribe](https://charlottemama.com/subscribe) - [Blog](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog) # Charlotte Mama Blog - Charlotte Mama is your ultimate guide to parenting, family fun, and local living in Charlotte, NC. Discover the best events, activities, and resources for making memories with your family in the Queen City. By Karla Hsu ## [Back to School Events in Charlotte, NC: Family Fun Before the First Day](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/back-to-school-events-in-charlotte-nc-family-fun-before-the-first-day) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/back-to-school-events-in-charlotte-nc-family-fun-before-the-first-day) By Karla Hsu ## [Free Family-Friendly MLS All-Star Week Events in Charlotte](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/free-family-friendly-mls-all-star-week-events-in-charlotte) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/free-family-friendly-mls-all-star-week-events-in-charlotte) By Karla Hsu ## [Summer Reading at Union County Library](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/summer-reading-at-union-county-library) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/summer-reading-at-union-county-library) By Karla Hsu ## [Lego Brick Masters Studio at Discovery Place Science](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/lego-brick-masters-studio-at-discovery-place-science) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/lego-brick-masters-studio-at-discovery-place-science) By Karla Hsu ## [Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Announces 2026–27 Season](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/childrens-theatre-of-charlotte-announces-2026-27-season) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/childrens-theatre-of-charlotte-announces-2026-27-season) By Karla Hsu ## [Not Too Late! 2026 Charlotte Summer Camp Guide for Last-Minute Parents](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/not-too-late-2026-charlotte-summer-camp-guide-for-last-minute-parents) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/not-too-late-2026-charlotte-summer-camp-guide-for-last-minute-parents) By Karla Hsu ## [Family-Friendly Lunar New Year Events in Charlotte (2026 Guide)](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/family-friendly-lunar-new-year-events-in-charlotte-2026-guide) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/family-friendly-lunar-new-year-events-in-charlotte-2026-guide) By Karla Hsu ## [Family-Friendly Holiday Day Trip to Kannapolis, North Carolina](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/family-friendly-holiday-day-trip-to-kannapolis-north-carolina) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/family-friendly-holiday-day-trip-to-kannapolis-north-carolina) By Karla Hsu ## [Christmas & Holiday Parades in Charlotte 2025](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/christmas-holiday-parades-in-charlotte-2025) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/christmas-holiday-parades-in-charlotte-2025) By Karla Hsu ## [36 Hours in Bryson City, NC: Family Winter Weekend Near Charlotte](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/36-hours-in-bryson-city-nc-family-winter-weekend-near-charlotte) [Read More](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/36-hours-in-bryson-city-nc-family-winter-weekend-near-charlotte) Previous [1](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog) [2](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/author/karla-hsu/page/2) [3](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/author/karla-hsu/page/3) [4](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/author/karla-hsu/page/4) [Next](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/author/karla-hsu/page/2) #### Category - [Uptown](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/uptown) - [charlotte](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/charlotte) - [Indoor Activities](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/indoor-activities) - [summer](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/summer) - [Holiday Events](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/holiday-events) - [daytrips](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/daytrips) - [Charlotte Sports](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/charlotte-sports) - [south carolina](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/south-carolina) - [Camps](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/camps) - [Farms](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/farms) - [Lunar New Year](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/lunar-new-year) - [Museums](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/museums) - [Raleigh](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/raleigh) - [Weekend Getaways](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/weekend-getaways) - [Arts & Theater](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/arts-theater) - [Back to School](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/back-to-school) - [Easter](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/easter) - [Fall](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/fall) - [Free Events](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/free-events) - [Gift Guides](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/gift-guides) - [July 4th](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/july-4th) - [Parks](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/parks) - [Union County](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/union-county) - [Western North Carolina](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/western-north-carolina) - [Winter](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/tag/winter) #### Popular Post [Charlotte October 2025 Family Events & Halloween Fun Guide](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/charlotte-october-2025-family-events-halloween-fun-guide) 03/10/2025 [Christmas & Holiday Parades in Charlotte 2025](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/christmas-holiday-parades-in-charlotte-2025) 15/11/2025 [Top Events to Celebrate Easter in Charlotte with Kids](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog/top-events-to-celebrate-easter-in-charlotte-with-kids) 14/03/2025 ## Subscribe To Our Newsletter ##### Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates, exclusive offers, and Charlotte happenings! ### Subscribe to my newsletter [SUBSCRIBE](https://charlottemama.com/subscribe) [![blush clt mama logo with lines](https://charlottemama.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blush%20clt%20mama%20logo%20with%20lines.png?width=600&height=300&name=blush%20clt%20mama%20logo%20with%20lines.png "blush clt mama logo with lines")](https://charlottemama.com/) ### Menu - [HOME](https://charlottemama.com) - [ABOUT](https://charlottemama.com/about) - [BLOG](https://charlottemama.com/en-us/blog) - [CONTACT](https://charlottemama.com/contact) - [GUIDES](https://charlottemama.com/guides)