Winter is just around the corner and for many, that means family time, holiday gatherings, and finding ways to keep the kids (and yourself) both warm and entertained. Whether showing out-of-town family around or hunkering down with your brood, Charlotte has tons of family-friendly activities and sites to visit all season long.

Gobble up your favorite Thanksgiving dishes without the pressures of kitchen perfection (or after dinner clean-up!). Here’s a look at what some Charlotte restaurants are offering for turkey day.

Get ready to feel merry and bright with these annual Charlotte events.

Fall is in full swing in the Queen City! Between cheering on the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium and curling up outside by the fire pit, check out these new spots that have recently opened in Charlotte, just in time for sweater weather.

Pumpkin season, known by some as “autumn,” is upon us. In Charlotte, we welcome the sweater weather by fully embracing all the basic essentials of fall. Pumpkin patches, pumpkin festivals and yes, pumpkin-flavored everything.

Locally sourced essentials (and a few nice-to-haves) to prepare you for fall season.