The sight of a child reading to a dog may give us a warm, fuzzy feeling, but the benefits go much deeper. That's why, increasingly, libraries and … [Read more...] about Why your child should read to a dog — and where to do it in Charlotte
Dogs have always been valued guests at Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, but they also get their own festival, on February … [Read more...] about Dog Days of Winter Festival at U.S. National Whitewater Center Feb 7
Skiptown, at 222 Rampart Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Howlidays -- weekly holiday events for pups and their families. The events … [Read more...] about Howlidays at Skiptown: Dog friendly holiday events
Paws in the Park is a free event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville. This … [Read more...] about Paws in the Park in Pineville April 25
If you prefer to drink your coffee in the company of several curious, adorable, adoptable cats, you'll feel right at home at one of Charlotte's cat … [Read more...] about 9 Cat Cafés in the Charlotte Area
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Blackhawk Hardware, at Park Road Shopping Center, 4225 Park Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, every Saturday and Sunday … [Read more...] about Santa and Mrs. Claus at Blackhawk Hardware
Destination Home Puppy Rescue is hosting a Christmas Party -- Home for the Holidays at Great Wagon Road Distillery in NoDa, 610 Anderson Street, … [Read more...] about Christmas Party at Great Wagon Road Distillery with adoptable puppies, Santa and silent auction Dec. 14
PetSmart is offering FREE photos of your pet with Santa again! The event takes place at all PetSmart locations in the United States and Canada … [Read more...] about Pets get free pictures with Santa at PetSmart Dec. 13 and 14 (reservations recommended)
Bring your pet to meet Santa at The Farmhouse Garden Center at Stowe Conservancy on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Paws … [Read more...] about Santa Paws at The Farmhouse Garden Center at Stowe Conservancy Dec. 13
Participating locations of Petco are offering FREE pictures of your pet with Santa on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. To see which … [Read more...] about Petco: Free pet photos with Santa Dec. 6
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