Sponsored Coming Soon: Florida International Air Show, November 7–8
The countdown is on! The 2026 Florida International Air Show is coming to Punta Gorda Airport on November 7–8, bringing historic jets, aerobatic flying and family activities to Southwest Flor…
Free Family Fun! Punta Gorda's Fall Festival Returns October 17
Costumes, trick-or-treating, free food, and a Saturday afternoon at Laishley Park!
Ready to give those Halloween costumes an early outing? The Third Annual Neighborhood Fall Festival is coming to L…
GIVEAWAY + REVIEW: Titus & Tori's Out-of-This-World Moon Journey
What happens when two adventurous friends blast off for the Moon?The Adventures of Titus & Tori: Countdown to the Moon takes young readers on an imaginative journey inspired by the real-life sp…
Build an Oyster Garden With Your Child—and Help Clean Charlotte Harbor
Looking for a fun, hands-on activity that makes a real difference in our community? Families in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood and surrounding areas can help restore local waterways by crea…
Port Charlotte–Punta Gorda Kids: Free 2026 Florida Air Show Entry
The Florida International Air Show returns to Punta Gorda Airport on November 7–8, 2026, bringing two days of exciting aerial performances, historic aircraft, interactive attractions and fam…
Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
Put those Halloween costumes to work! This October, kids can score FREE meals, doughnuts, breadsticks, bu…
Sponsored Coming Soon: Florida International Air Show, November 7–8
The countdown is on! The 2026 Florida International Air Show is coming to Punta Gorda Airport on November…
Sponsored Why Won’t My Kid Go to Sleep? 5 Sneaky Things Making Bedtime Harder
Some nights bedtime is easy. Other nights you're on your third trip upstairs for "just one more&…
Our Port Charlotte - Punta Gorda Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we&rsq…
Candy, Kindness & Pie: 10 November 2026 Holidays Kids Will Love
Sure, there’s turkey. But November also brings a pile of leftover Halloween candy and plenty of exc…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
Cars, Community & a Great Cause: Tom Joyce Car Show
What a day for car lovers! The 4th Annual Tom Joyce Automotive Car Show rolled into Port Charlotte Town C…
2026 Trick-or-Treat Events: Port Charlotte & Nearby
Port Charlotte • Punta Gorda • North Port • Englewood • Wellen ParkCostumes ready? Candy bucket p…
2026 Halloween Events Worth the Drive From Port Charlotte
LEGOLAND • SEAWORLD • BUSCH GARDENS • UNIVERSALWant to turn Halloween into a family road trip? Thes…
Easy Halloween Hairstyles for Kids in Just 5 Minutes
Costume? Check. Candy bucket? Check. Now for a little Halloween hair magic!
A simple ponytail, bun, or a…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
80 Clean Jokes for Kids That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh
"I'm boooored." Sound familiar? Whether you're stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, pack…
Free Family Fun! Punta Gorda's Fall Festival Returns October 17
Costumes, trick-or-treating, free food, and a Saturday afternoon at Laishley Park!
Ready to give those Ha…
Stuck Inside Again? 70 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
It's 4:45 p.m., it's already getting dark, and someone just announced they're bored. Again.Ma…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
Can you guess 🧙♀️🧙♀️🧙♀️🕯️ before your kids do? (Spoiler: they…
Air Show Pilot Aarron Deliu Visits Deep Creek Elementary
Real-life pilot alert! ✈️ Students at Deep Creek Elementary in Punta Gorda got a special classroom vi…
Englewood Beach Waterfest 2026: Boat Races, FREE Family Fun & More
Looking for something exciting to do with the kids near Englewood, North Port, Port Charlotte, or Punta G…
9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
Sponsored Spirit Halloween With Kids: What Parents Should Know Before You Go
Kari Treat's kids walked into Spirit Halloween with a plan. That plan lasted about four minutes, unti…
Peppa’s Halloween Party 2026: A Day Trip for SWFL Families
Looking for a Halloween adventure beyond Southwest Florida? Peppa’s Halloween Party at PEPPA PIG Theme…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: 25 Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
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