Where to Ice Skate this Winter in the Charlotte Area ~ 2025 Update
'Tis the season to put on those skates and make all of your Olympic ice skating dreams come true. We have rounded up 5 outdoor, 2 indoor and one worth-the-drive places to ice skate this winter.…
2025 Guest Guide
With so many of us from "elsewhere," mild temps and loads of local fun - it's no wonder guests love to visit! But what to do with them - especially when you have a wide range of ages t…
25 Free & Fun Activities to Keep Young Kids Busy
Keeping kids entertained lately can get pricey, so we've rounded up 25 Free and Inexpensive ways to play around the Charlotte Metro Area. From Center City to Rock Hill, check out these free and…
Where to Ice Skate this Winter in the Charlotte Area ~ 2025 Update
'Tis the season to put on those skates and make all of your Olympic ice skating dreams come true. We…
Sponsored Charlotte-Area Parents Guide to Non-Dinner Dates
Parents, we know how easy it is to get caught up in the hustle of daily life. Finding time for a date can…
Sponsored Helping Your Baby Grow & Finding Your Village: A New Parent’s Guide
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and life-changing experience, but let’s be real—it can als…
2025 Family Safety Binder - Expect the Unexpected
As parents and caregivers, nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our families. Emer…
Fall Leaf Guide
Are you looking for the best spots for fall foliage in the Charlotte area? We are lucky to live so…
2025 Guest Guide
With so many of us from "elsewhere," mild temps and loads of local fun - it's no wonder gue…
Sponsored An Expert’s Guide to Caring for Newborns
Whether you have a newborn or are expecting one soon, you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the informa…
Sponsored Navigating Women's Health: A Lifelong Journey
As kids, and as women, the next big milestone was always just around the bend: from going to school to lo…
25 Free & Fun Activities to Keep Young Kids Busy
Keeping kids entertained lately can get pricey, so we've rounded up 25 Free and Inexpensive ways to p…
5 Union County Walking Trails to Use as a Family
Take a Walk Outdoors Day is January 20th and what better way to start your weekend than to hit those trail…
Vegetarian's Guide To Charlotte/Union County Eats
We recently had some friends in town for a long weekend and I was so excited to show them about and share…
Teen Volunteering In and Around Union County
Parenting young children, while in the thick of it, seems challenging. But, as *they* say, bigger kids mea…
I’m Cristina, publisher of Macaroni KID Union - your ultimate shortcut to family fun right here in our own backyard. Every week, I scout out the best local events, hidden gems, and kid-friendly activities Union County has to offer. Are you a local business owner? I love partnering with the small businesses that make our county so special. If you want to get your message in front of thousands of local parents each week, I’d love to connect! Reach out to me at cristinap@macaronikid.com.
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