Sponsored Stretch-n-Grow of the Foothills: Free Classes August 17-21
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Report Card Freebies 2026: Where Kids Get Free Stuff for Good Grades
Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s hard work this school year? Whether your student ea…
Free 2026 Last Day of School Printables for Every Grade
Grab the cute last day of school photos before backpacks disappear into summer chaos.The final school bel…
Free Teacher Appreciation Printable Kids Can Fill Out (Easy Gift!)
Need an easy, meaningful Teacher Appreciation gift your child can make in minutes? This is what we're…
Why Unstructured Play Matters (and How to Support it at Home)
In a world full of scheduled activities, organized sports, early academics, and endless screens, unstruct…
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First Day of School Sign Safety Tips
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Sponsored Education is a Gift Children Will Never Outgrow
As the holidays approach, searching for the perfect gift for children can be quite an adventure! While t…
Your Back-To-School Guide for Hickory and Surrounding Areas
Get ready, families of Hickory and surrounding counties! The countdown has begun, and the first day of sc…
Sponsored Find New Summer Adventures at Camp Invention!
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Sponsored Gift the Experience of Creating Your Own Stuffed Animal with Budsies
Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for my kids has had me second-guessing myself far too often. You'…
Fall Family Fun at Red Wolf Farm
October is a very strong contender for my favorite month of the year, albeit I'm a little bit biased…
Virtual Field Trips
We can't wait for all the local museums, centers, zoo's and aquariums to open- but while they'…
Hickory Celebrates Sesquicentennial
On January 3, 2020, the City of Hickory will officially celebrate its 150th anniversary. Hickory His…
City of Hickory to host annual Back to School Bash
The Hickory Recreation and Sports Tourism Department will host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday…
Get Ready for Back to School with Local Activities
It's hard to believe that it's almost time for back to school! Several area organizations…
Reading and Visual Arts in the NC Foothills
This article is a part of the Fun in the Foothills Passport series. Download your free, printable P…
Ways to Stay Active, plus Local Farms and Produce in the NC Foothills
This article is a part of the Fun in the Foothills Passport series. Download your free, printable P…
Best Apps and Websites for Learning All Summer Long
Read More This Summer – When and Where You Want!For selection and ease of use, it is hard to beat d…
Keep Learning with Summer Reading Programs
Studies have found that an average student forgets up to one month of instruction during the summer mont…
Win Passes to Catawba Science Center and Flutter-By Habitat!
One of Catawba Science Center's most anticipated and beloved exhibits, the Flutter-By Butterfly Habit…
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