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What a milestone! You can help keep the momentum going - read on to find out how! Babies Need Bottoms
07/28/2025

What a milestone! You can help keep the momentum going - read on to find out how! Babies Need Bottoms

Babies Need Bottoms Diaper Bank has distributed 2.5 million diapers to families in Western North Carolina.

Whew! It’s a hot one! Stay cool and enjoy these last bits of summer! Here’s a look at things to do this week!
07/25/2025

Whew! It’s a hot one! Stay cool and enjoy these last bits of summer! Here’s a look at things to do this week!

WNC events for the week of July 25 – Here’s what to know. Family-friendly events in Asheville and Western North Carolina are highlighted for the week of July 25th.

Cool tunes and slightly cooler temps await - just up the road!
07/24/2025

Cool tunes and slightly cooler temps await - just up the road!

Beech Mountain host's its first annual Blackberry Jam festival during July & Aug. Featuring live music, blackberry-themed food & outdoor activities

This story hits close to home, so parents, please consider reading with your kids. Books can help us process big feeling...
07/24/2025

This story hits close to home, so parents, please consider reading with your kids. Books can help us process big feelings and this one is filled with hope!

California educator Chris Baron authored "SPARK," a novel in verse for middle-grade readers about the impact of wildfires.

ICYMI: Local businesses have the places, the entertainment, and the food to help you plan your child's best birthday yet...
07/22/2025

ICYMI: Local businesses have the places, the entertainment, and the food to help you plan your child's best birthday yet!

The WNC Parent's 2025 Birthday Guide offers resources for party locations, cakes, and entertainment in the Asheville and Western North Carolina area.

Need some indoor activities to beat the heat? There's nothing like a good book! Thanks to Read to Succeed Asheville/Bunc...
07/21/2025

Need some indoor activities to beat the heat? There's nothing like a good book! Thanks to Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe for more tips on summer fun that's free!

Read 2 Succeed (R2S) offers tips for free summer reading activities to prevent learning loss.

Here’s your weekly update to (hopefully) help you find that balance between staying cool and savoring summer!
07/18/2025

Here’s your weekly update to (hopefully) help you find that balance between staying cool and savoring summer!

Numerous family-friendly events are happening in Asheville and Western North Carolina the week of July 18.

OK, be honest. There are some things every parent hates about planning kids' birthday parties. Ready to try something di...
07/17/2025

OK, be honest. There are some things every parent hates about planning kids' birthday parties. Ready to try something different?

Parents offered advice on how to avoid common birthday party pitfalls. Prioritizing quality over quantity, minimizing stress for parents & children.

WNC Parent's 2025 Birthday Guide is here! Bookmark this page for use all year long!
07/14/2025

WNC Parent's 2025 Birthday Guide is here! Bookmark this page for use all year long!

The WNC Parent's 2025 Birthday Guide offers resources for party locations, cakes, and entertainment in the Asheville and Western North Carolina area.

Welcome to the weekend (almost) - enjoy! Here's your WNC Parent weekly update!
07/11/2025

Welcome to the weekend (almost) - enjoy! Here's your WNC Parent weekly update!

WNC Nature Center hosts "Brews & Bears" July 11, featuring local beverages, music, food trucks, & wildlife encounters. Things to do in Asheville, NC

Summer is the time when kids are playing, growing their skills, having fun - and unfortunately, getting hurt. Heather Ed...
07/07/2025

Summer is the time when kids are playing, growing their skills, having fun - and unfortunately, getting hurt. Heather Edgley, a physician with Mission Hospital’s Pediatric ER, wants to help parents keep their children safe. Read her tips for a having a safe and healthy summer!

Protect children from mosquito and tick bites by using insect repellent, removing standing water, and performing daily tick checks.

Keep the summer learning going with a little earth science from Kids in Parks!
07/07/2025

Keep the summer learning going with a little earth science from Kids in Parks!

Tracktivity: How Does Lightning Work? Guide to find out how far away the lightning is. The program encourages children and families to explore nature.

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