1 Trick-or-Treating Dates for 2010

This year Halloween falls on a Sunday so cities are picking different days for kids to go door-to-door requesting their Halloween treats.

Here is our local list:

• Greensboro: October 31
• Winston-Salem: October 31
• Burlington: October 30

For more information about trick-or-treating in your area, contract your local government.

0 Pumpkin Patches of the Triad

Alamance County
• Iseley Farms (Burlington)
• The TB Memorial Pumpkin Patch (Union Ridge Church, Burlington)

Alleghany County
• The Great Pumpkin (Sparta)

Caswell County
• Lunsford Farm (Prospect Hill)

Guilford County
• Gethsemane Gardens (Greensboro)
• J. Razz & Tazz Farm, LLC. (Gibsonville)
• Kersey Valley Pumpkin Patch (High Point)
• Sawyer Farms (Liberty)
• Southern Produce (Stokesdale)

Rockingham County
• D.L. Tuttle's Berry/Veg. Farm (Stoneville)
• Hall's Strawberry & Vegetable Farm (Reidsville)
• Riverside Farms (Madison)

A many thanks to all those who helped compile this list! Do you know of a pumpkin patch we haven't listed? Add it in the comments or email it to us and we'll add it to our list!

1 NC Voting Begins Today! 10/14

Early Voting starts today and lasts through October 30th.

EARLY VOTING: See where to early vote today
ELECTION DAY: Where to go on election day

Vote today!

Who are these candidates you should vote for? We are encouraging individuals to research for themselves who they should vote for. To find out your district's politicians, go to the State Board of Elections, enter your information, and you’ll see a link that says “My Districts” in bold blue font. Once you have that information, google “NC _____” (for whatever district you are seeking). Alternatively, you can look on the state GOP website, the state Libertarian party website, the Democratic party website, as a jumping off point.

We urge you to think about the issues that matter most to you and find candidates that support those same beliefs. Don't just vote for a straight party like your father and grandfather may have done. Political parties are too often treated with the loyalty like you would see given to a sports team but the issues, taxes, our schools, & NC jobs matter much more than staying loyal to a party. We won't tell you who to vote for but we want you to know who and what you are voting for this election.

0 Our Calendar of Events has Arrived

We're excited to share all of these family-friendly events with you. Be sure to check back to this event calendar often as we are continuously adding new events!

Have an event you want publicized? Simply email us your information and we'll add it right away! Please try to send us information in an email or Word document only if possible and be sure to include name of event, date, time, location (including street address), website link, phone and/or email if applicable, and a description.

0 Free Lowe’s Build And Grow Event (7/10)

Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.

On July 10th you can take your child to Lowe’s and make a Free Wooden Ball and Cup Game!

0 Free Chick-fil-A Meal on Cow Appreciation Day July 9, 2010

The Chick-fil-A cows are by far, one of my favorite marketing campaigns of all time. Cute & comical in one.

On July 9, 2010, you can show your love for Chick-fil-A by participating in their Cow Appreciation Day. When you come to Chick-fil-A dressed as a cow from head to toe, you’ll receive a free combo meal. Only want to wear a cow headband or a cow-printed hat, shirt or purse? That’ll get you a free entree. Your calves (the kids, not your legs), can join in the fun too, & get a free kid's meal.

If the idea of a cow costume has you puzzed you can download a free costume starter kit. Be sure and save your costume for next year because this is the 6th year for this popular promotion, and I doubt it’s going anywhere anytime soon.

0 Free Family Film Festival

Select Regal Theaters are offering their annual Free Family Film Festival! That means you and your family can view movies for Free starting at 10 am each Tuesday and Wednesday for the duration of the Film Festival. Tickets are only available the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis as seating is limited to theatre capacity. Go here to see if there is a participating theatre near you.

There are participating theatres in the following NC cities:
Apex
Asheville
Boone
Cary
Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Garner &
Gastonia

0 Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!

By participating in the “Kids Bowl Free” program, children can bowl two free games per day! Find a location near you and register for your free passes and they'll come via email. Please remember that the cost of shoe rental is not included in this freebie. Go here for more details.