Sep 16, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Whether you make your pumpkin patch visit a big family outing or a quick trip close to your home, consult our list first! Most of these patches will not begin selling pumpkins until early October (although some do start the end of...
Sep 8, 2021 | Family Time, Featured Directories, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger We are so excited to see so many fall festivals coming back to the Triad for the 2021 season! Few fall seasons can compare to ours in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This is also one of the the best seasons of the year for...
Sep 7, 2021 | By Location, Family Time, Featured Events, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
Carolina Classic Fair 2825 University Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27105 October 1 – 10, 2021 Sunday – Friday: 11:00 am–11:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am–11:00 pm CarolinaClassicFair.com Celebrating its 139th year in 2021, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated...
Aug 28, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families, and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. For the 2021 season, however, it is slim pickings at many local orchards due to a last spring frost that affected our area....
Aug 27, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey If you are visiting Myrtle Beach this Labor Day weekend and are looking for an attraction that will allow you some time to come in from the heat while keeping your youngsters entertained, then you must visit EdVenture. EdVenture is...
Aug 15, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
North Carolina Brass Band “Brass at the Movies: The Music of John Williams” Saturday, September 18th – 3:00pm – Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem Sunday, September 19th – 3:00pm – UNCG Auditorium in Greensboro $20/adult – $5/student More information at...
Aug 10, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Have you ever had something in your life for so long that you don’t remember when it was introduced? It is basically another member of your family. Well, that describes the sixth member of my family: slime. My daughter...
Jul 31, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser The last thing you might want your kids to do right now is have more screen time! But during the pandemic, my teenagers and I learned that there are some fun, creative things to do on the Internet – together! You don’t need an...
Jul 26, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Tweens & Teens, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko My oldest has always been an outdoor enthusiast. When he was days old, and a colicky mess of a baby, all I had to do was step outside and the bloody murder of a scream would cease to exist. Rain, sun, sleet, flurries, we were outside. So...
Jul 22, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Madi Rogers, Rising 11th grader at Davie County High School Everyone’s bucket list includes a trip to Yellowstone National Park, one of the most ethereal places you can visit. This terrain and area is like no other. As you make your way around the...
Jul 21, 2021 | By Location, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Restaurants
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt My family lives about 45 minutes from Guilford County, and recently my 8-year-old son and I enjoyed a fun, full weekday visiting Colfax and Greensboro! We started our day with a big breakfast at the Moose Café, located off of I-40 and...
Jul 19, 2021 | By Stage, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger, Christine Murray, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMFT As a mom to one pre-teen and one teenager, I often find myself thinking that I’ve only got a certain number of summers left with my boys before they head off to college. Although this thought can make me sad, it...
Jul 14, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tara Pitts Over the last 6 years I have packed my family up and we have traversed through twenty-seven states, eight national parks and made many a roadside pit stop. The sights we have seen have been tremendous and awe-inspiring, but the shared...
Jul 8, 2021 | Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell If you are like me, the sound and thought of camping has always sounded fun and exciting. Until the moment that you actually go. It is either too hot or too cold. It is uncomfortable and ends up being more exhausting than planned....
Jul 7, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Dionne Jenkins My husband and I recently celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary (Yay!). But I also celebrated another anniversary; twelve years as a stepmother. It has not always been easy; it is still not. Trust me, we have had our share of ups and...
Jul 4, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger The 2021 season has already started for many Triad area blueberry farms! As always, we recommend you call or check their website listed below to confirm hours of operation and the status of their fruit. If we left one of your...
Jun 28, 2021 | Burlington, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Independence Day celebrations and fireworks are back with a bang! If you’re searching a fun, safe environment to watch fireworks this Fourth of July, or a historical celebration of our nation’s independence, you’re in...
Jun 21, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Kernersville, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Why not take the gang to a local watering hole to enjoy an afternoon of wading, creekwalking, exploring, or lounging? We hope you enjoy this list of places to escape, which range from serene & peaceful to splash-worthy fun!...
Jun 20, 2021 | Birthday Parties, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Happy Father’s Day! Today we have a few exciting announcements to share…. ~ Plan a Family Trip with The Magic for Less Travel ~ Rockin’ Jump Private Parties: Ever Imagine What It’s Like to Enjoy a...
Jun 11, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Would you like to introduce your family to more art? Why not do a scavenger hunt for street art?! Greensboro has an amazing variety of outdoor murals, paintings, and selfie walls. Did you know that Greensboro is considered one of the...
Jun 9, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Are you looking for a quick day trip idea with your family? Why not give McLeansville a try?! There is a surprising amount of family-friendly activities in this area, and it is only a short drive from most places in the Triad. If you...
Jun 5, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Carol Anne Sowell In my CBBM (Career Before Becoming Mom), I planned all types of events, from small intimate gatherings to college football game fan festivals – and various-sized events in between. So, when I decided to hold my first garage sale...
Jun 1, 2021 | By Location, Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
Salem Band Stars & Stripes Concert July 4 at 7:30 pm Salem Square, Old Salem in Winston-Salem Details here Join Salem Band as they honor veterans in our community with marches, big bands, Armed Forces Salute, and of course, Star & Stripes Forever! Including a...
Jun 1, 2021 | By Location, Family Time, Kernersville, Parenting & Family
4th of JULY Celebration Kernersville! July 4 from 6 to 9 pm Kernersville Elementary School Details here Get ready for a great FREE concert from the Legacy Motown Revue followed by...
Jun 1, 2021 | By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family
Fun Fourth Freedom Fest 2021 July 3, 2021 Downtown Greensboro downtowngreensboro.org/fun-fourth-festival/freedom-fest Facebook event page here Fun Fourth in Downtown Greensboro is back! A whole day of family-friendly experiences as the world begins to reopen...
Jun 1, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family
FreedomFest 2021 July 2 from 5 pm to 9 pm Elkin Municipal Park at 399 Hwy 268, Elkin, NC Details here Join Explore Elkin for live music, kids activities, craft vendors, food trucks, and of course… FIREWORKS to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 2, 2021!...
Jun 1, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family
July 4th Goatstravaganza! June 30 – July 4 Spring Haven Farm 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 springhaven.farm -Tie-Dye: Bring Your Own Item or Tie Dye your own Canvas Bag! -Games: Giant tug of war and potato sack races -Giant bubbles -Watermelon and...
Jun 1, 2021 | By Location, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Winston-Salem
Summer Kids’ Flicks Beginning June 8 The Grand Theatre 12 – Four Seasons Station (See schedule below) 4700 Vanstory St., Greensboro, NC thegrandtheatre.com/offers/summer-kid-flicks Beginning June 15, 2021 The Grand 18 – Winston-Salem (See schedule below)...
May 31, 2021 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Rarely do we hear the words “Memorial Day” without being followed by the words, “sale” or “cookout.” Although I am happy to partake in either of those events, I am hoping I can teach my kids that...
May 29, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, High Point, Kernersville, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing I’ve lived in the Triad area for about 20 years now, and I am still continuing to discover hidden gems. Our areas of Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro and surrounding communities have so many unique tourist spots, delicious...
