All in all I had a good experience accompanying the wife to the Pride and Prejudice play put on by…read moreCPCC. Of course this was not a big production but instead a rather straightforward version of the story with 3 props being switched around for each scene. The acting was not bad as I expected. The lighting was great. The auditorium was cozy and comfortable. The show started on time and ended as expected. Although it being a rather low budget affair, it'd be nice to get more than soda pop and candy during intermission. But all in all, a nice experience.

We had the best experience at Patch's! We came for our anniversary to throw some pottery and had so…read moremuch fun! Emma was so wonderful - super knowledgeable, helpful and kind and we loved getting to learn from her. She has such talent and is a fantastic teacher! We will definitely be back to try out the other crafts Patch's has to offer and to create more pottery!

McKenzie was on top of it with her customer service! She was fast, helpful, patient, and friendly…read more The place has so many great choices for arts & crafts besides painting pottery. There is plenty of space for parties and clean bathrooms.

We absolutely loved our visit to the family-friendly Almond Farm. Initially, we were a little put…read moreoff by the cost. We bought tickets online for about $16 each, including my toddlers. But hear me out!! It's definitely worth it. Buckle up, this might be long. We visited on a Saturday morning for the Fall Festival & Candy Dump. We arrived around opening (10am). The parking lot is very large and convenient to the entrance. The check-in staff members were so welcoming and friendly. Check-in was quick and easy. The pumpkins were set up at the entrance. There are also a few cute places to take pictures near the entrance. From there, the sky is the limit. We started at the tricycle racetrack then moved to the playground, which has plenty of benches for adults to watch their little ones. Then we moved to the Sand Hill. My kiddos loved all the dump trucks and the sit-on diggers. My husband and I had a quick game of basketball before moving to one of the blow-up slides. While waiting for the wagon ride , we visited the animal pens. My boys loved petting the cow, horse and sheep and seeing the turkey and chickens. For a small cost, you can purchase feed for the animals. Thankfully, they have a hand washing station onsite. The wagon ride is included in the ticket price and was a nice length; not too long & not too short. We had just enough time to visit the corn barn and grab a snack from their concession house. In my opinion, everything was decently priced. Service was quick and the food/drinks were hot. The candy dump was better than we could have imagined. They were kind enough to provide bags for the kiddos. The farm's owner offered a few warm words of appreciation then they loaded up the diggers. Although there were a lot of kids there, they spread the candy out so it didn't feel overwhelming. My toddlers had a blast and the older kids were so kind and patient with them. We left after the candy dump (my kids were exhausted ). There was so much we still didn't get to. They have a corn maze, an excavator slide, more bounce houses, a train and more. Everyone we met was friendly and helpful. And did I mention, my kids were TIRED!! We'll definitely be back.

Love going here for their fall festival. They do a tractor drop candy and there is plenty to do for…read morekids all ages!

Top Shelf Candle Co. is a candle making class where all of the products are handmade. Top Shelf…read moreCandle Co teaches students the art of candle making, while creating a one of a kind candle using recycled glass bottles that would normally be thrown away. The fragrances used in these unique candles are bath and body safe and the wax is soy based which means you can light this aromatic candle to illuminate the room and set the mood, then rub the wax on your skin as a moisturizer. Xavier is the owner of Top Shelf Candle Co and he has mastered turning trash into art with his environmental friendly recycled candle glass bottles. He assures that every bottle is cleaned, hand cut, sanded and filled with a premium scented soy wax. There is a large selection of fragrances to choose from so you can mix and match your desired scent, but rest assured that no two candles will smell the same. Xavier is charismatic and he makes the class fun and entertaining. He gives step-by-step instructions on creating your candle and plays fun filler games while you wait about one hour for your candle to set. This was a fun, educational experience that left me wanting to learn more about the art of candle making.

It was a big group of us for wine making. The music was good and the owner was welcoming. I liked…read morethe concept of having multiple activities in one location. I signed up for the wine making and I had to constantly ask for my the things I needed. The apron the wine making items etc. it's like the lady that led the wine making would run out of items and then come back and the forget where she left off . At other times we couldn't hear the instructions. I think she needed a microphone so that the entire venue could hear her. It wasn't bad there was just some kinks to work out.

This was my first time here and it was super cute. I came with my fiance and we quickly realized…read morethis farm is a great place to bring kiddos so they can experience a fun fall festival environment. As for us adult kids it wasn't as exciting. There's lots of activities, photo opps and pumpkins to peruse. But in comparison to another spot we've been to we felt like there were some options missing for us personally. This isn't a knock to Hodges, just a personal preference. Now, if you have family in town and kiddos in tow this place is PERFECT! I would definitely recommend it for a fun fall time. Parking was easy, even on a super busy Saturday. There's plenty of signage so you know what's going on in all areas. The animals were pretty cool inside the barn too.

We went back this year around the same time but instead of a weekday we went on a Sunday. There was…read morea much bigger crowd but there lots of parking. Still lots of photo opps all around the farm. We were able to do participate in some new things since it was the weekend; like their Hayrides/Tractor Ride. The line was never not long but it was something to do. The ride itself is about 15 minutes and takes you around the farm. We grabbed some popcorn before getting on it though. It's freshly popped and so delicious! We also go to visit the petting area and feed some of the goats, sheep, cows and rabbits. Our toddlers had a blast! Good family fun for the fall season. && I got a funnel cake before we left (topping choices powder sugar, Carmel, chocolate, and strawberry syrup). The wind made it colder on the pumpkin side of the farm and unfortunately they didn't have warm apple cider. I expected them to have something warm that kids could drink (non coffee). Tips: Bring a blanket for inside the wagon. Don't wear your nice shoes. Bring a tripod or stand for photos.

When I first walked in I wasn't sure what was for sale and what was not. They had a table when you…read morefirst walked in which what seemed as they may do lessons, or just gather together and crochet and knit together. Once I walked in everyone left. A gentleman was there keeping watch with his puppy and they had a giant cage in there and the entire time he was rude to his dog and it sort of made me sad. Walking past the front desk, there were massive piles of papers and yarn and stuff EVERYWHERE. There was maybe a small walkthrough of room to get anywhere in the store, and an extreme fire hazard. Yarn on the floor, yarn on the shelves.. and man, it was expensive. I just felt like I was not welcome. Don't recommend.

I really enjoy coming here to get advice and take a class. The owner will help with anything and…read moreany questions you have. She doesn't push a sale on you and let's you just roam. I will say, it is like being in your grandma's craft room and not a nice and neat Michael's, but I kindda like that. If you're not stuffy and don't expect super sweet but genuine help, this is the place for you.

This is a great place to try out board games. Huge library of games to play. Staff knows their…read moreboard games and is very friendly. New to board games? They got you covered. Played a bunch? They also have you covered. I enjoy that they offer events with planned games like Clocktower. They have snacks to purchase and the venue also has good food offerings so you can get a meal and continue gaming.

Large selection of games that is well organized and labeled, good vibe, well worth the drive from…read moreCharlotte. We had a great evening playing games here and even bought a new game to take home. Highly recommend!

This gallery crawl was extremely solid. The best part, however, is the fact that the final stop on…read moreour crawl was an excellent array of Charlottean food trucks, on the lot near the Common Market! On an otherwise drab green lot, there were literally SIX trucks, parked in a circular shape, ready to take on the hordes of hungry Southend crawlers. It was a visually stimulating crawl, filled with interesting art, and is surely worth a full evening of your time!