Now that we’ve all come off a couple of months of over overindulgence, it might be time for some exercise. And there’s always the winter hike series presented by the folks at the Eno River Association.

The Eno River Association’s Winter Hike series begins at 2 p.m, Sunday. Volunteer guides take hikers on a three to four mile hike through the park. The walks usually last about 2.5 hours.

This probably isn’t the beginner hike to take your toddler or preschooler out on — unless they’ve already mastered long hikes.

Kathy Lee, education and outreach coordinator for the Eno River Association, says it’s probably best for middle schoolers and up, especially those who have an interest in hiking and outdoors already.

Usually 12 to 20 people show up for the hikes. Lee said the winter is a great time of year to explore the park. Leafy foliage and kudzu is gone to reveal things you wouldn’t see during other parts of the year.

“There’s a lot of history throughout the park,” she said. “Different homesteads, old mill sites, foundations of old buildings. And the winter is a good time to see them.”

So, even if your child isn’t up for a four-mile hike through the forest, there’s still lots to explore on shorter treks on your own, including animals tracks near the river, Lee said.

The series runs through March 1, though it’s always good to check the Eno River Association’s Web site at www.enoriver.org to ensure that there haven’t been any slight scheduling changes, Lee said.

Also this weekend ....

Get your tickets for a handful of family-friendly shows headed to the Triangle.

Get your tickets for the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, which will be at the RBC Center for eight shows from Feb. 5 to Feb. 8. Tickets range from $15 to $100. You’ll see about 100 animals, including flying dogs, elephants that skip, hop and dance and more. Go to www.Ringling.com and www.rbccenter.com for details. (Stay tuned to Mom2Mom for a circus giveaway in January).

And Broadway Series South will feature several in the coming months at the Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts. Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys runs from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22. Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage runs from May 15 to May 17. Bob the Builder Live! runs from May 22 to May 24. And High School Musical 2 On Stage! runs from June 13 to June 21. Tickets start around $13 to $17.75 depending on the show. Go to www.broadwayseriessouth.com for details.

Celebrate Dia de los Reyes, or Three Kings Day, in Cary, starting at 2 p.m., Jan. 3. A parade begins at 2:30 p.m. followed by activities at the Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury O'Dell Place in Cary’s Bond Park. The town of Cary and Diamante co-sponsor the event, which is open to the public.

And there's always more. Check out the TriangleMom2Mom calendar.

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