Events
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for parents and young children.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For details, go to www.ncbg.unc.edu.
Stories and activities in German, presented by CarolinaKinder. For more information, go to www.carolinakinder.org.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
The free festival at the N.C. Fairgrounds includes carnival rides, a petting zoo, pig races, pony rides, live music and North Carolina food products.
The event is 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday.
There will be misting tents to help stay cool.
The Factory in Wake Forest presents its family series in May and June featuring live entertainment and other activities.
Enjoy live music and a movie at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic for the outdoor movie.
Schedule:
June 5: The Bourne Ultimatum, PG-13
June 12: The Bee Movie, PG
June 19: We Are Marshall, PG
June 26: Gremlins, PG
July 3: Hairspray, PG
July 10: A Prairie Home Companion, PG-13
July 17: Twilight Zone: The Movie, PG
July 24: Jurassic Park, PG-13
Aug. 7: Breakfast at Tiffany's, no rating
Aug. 14: Shrek the Third, PG
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
The free festival at the N.C. Fairgrounds includes carnival rides, a petting zoo, pig races, pony rides, live music and North Carolina food products.
The event is 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday.
There will be misting tents to help stay cool.
A celebration of downtown Raleigh's arts, restaurant and shopping scene. Yes, it's for the wine and cheese crowd, but there are activities for kids too. Don't miss the live music in City Market, Artspace, Ornamentea (a bead shop which offers a free craft easy for anyone age 8 and up), the free trolley and the Raleigh City Museum.
Go here for details.
Join our bird enthusiast, Vernon, for an easy walk while looking and listening for our feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats. Meet at the Waterwise Garden in the first gravel parking lot on the right No preregistration required. FREE!
Go to www.wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree for details.
Meet Mary Pope Osborne, author of the popular "Magic Tree House" chldren's book series, on June 7, 2008, during either of two premium planetarium shows (9 a.m. and 11 a.m.) at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill. Mrs. Osborne will speak briefly, watch the "Magic Tree House Space Mission" planetarium show with the audience and sign books for ticketeholders after the show.
Bring family and friends for a fun half day of volunteer work at the Eno River State Park.
Go here for details about the park.
Think outside the box as we explore the world of the box turtle. We will discuss and demonstrate what you can do in your own neighborhood to contribute to our understanding of these turtles.
Go here for details.
Get in the mood for summer! Explore North Carolina's coast - from sailing ships and lighthouses to crab pots and decoys - through music, dance, storytelling, activities, demonstrations and food.
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. A different them each week means there's always something new to explore. Plus, participants will build a wonderful collection of take-home art.
Registration required.
Weekly themes
June 7: Creating Face Jugs
June 14: Postcards to Home from Distant Places
June 21: Finding Characters in a Painting
June 28: Making a Self Portrait
Stroll adorable downtown Fuquay-Varina and enjoy a ton of family-friendly events, which actually stretch throughout the weekend.
Go here for all the details.
The free festival at the N.C. State Fairgrounds includes carnival rides, a petting zoo, pig races, pony rides, live music and North Carolina food products.
The festival is 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday.
There will be misting tents to keep you cool.
Children ages 9 to 12 will focus on drawing plants and animals in their natural environments in this special month-long series at the Ackland Art Museum.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Herb and craft vendors plus 19th century games for kids.
For more information about Duke Homestead, go to here.
Play this popular role playing game along with gamers all over the country. Ages 12-18. Adults accompanying a teen can come, too. To register, call 387-2120.
Meet Mary Pope Osborne, author of the popular "Magic Tree House"
chldren's book series, on June 7, 2008, during either of two premium
planetarium shows (9 a.m. and 11 a.m.) at Morehead Planetarium and
Science Center in Chapel Hill. Mrs. Osborne will speak briefly, watch
the "Magic Tree House Space Mission" planetarium show with the audience
and sign books for ticketeholders after the show.
Come see some of the common and venomous spider species found in our state. The naturalist will give a short talk followed by a discovery hike.
Go here for details about Eno River State Park.
Zipit is looking for the fastest IMer. Compete for VIP tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert, a Zipit Wireless Messenger 2 and other prizes.
Go here for details.
The symphony's Summerfest series is perfect for families. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. And from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the June 7, June 14, June 28 and July 5 concerts, the Instrument Zoo is an opportunity for kids to meet musicians and check out their instruments.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. (A couple are $25 in advance and $30 at the door). Kids 12 and under are free.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square.
This event is FREE.
The free festival at the N.C. State Fairgrounds includes carnival rides, a petting zoo, pig races, pony rides, live music and North Carolina food products.
The festival is 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday.
There will be misting tents to keep you cool.
Join MomsRising Triangle for an Issue Briefing and Strategy Session!
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details: http://quailridgebooks.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
The Holly Springs Library will kick of summer with an event for elementary age kids. They are invited to come in to the library, sign up for summer reading, meet a beekeeper and see a real behive.
North Durham MOPS is meeting again on Tuesday night, June 10th, from 6:30-8:30pm. MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, exists to support and equip all different types of mothers with young children. Any mom with at least one child under six is welcome to attend. You can enjoy food, fun, fellowship, free childcare and giveaways at each meeting!
Contact us for directions and more information. Call (919) 479-9363 or email NIKL483@hotmail.com
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
The gym is your playground! Come meet other families in your community in a recreation setting. The gym will be reserved for parents and their young children. Sports and recreation equipment will be available for use.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
The Moore Square Farmers Market will take place Wednesdays from 10:30 am until 2 pm under the oak trees in downtown Raleigh's charming Moore Square (at the intersection of Blount and Martin Streets). Items for sale will include a huge variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from local growers, pasture raised meats from local farmers such as Coon Rock Farm, and a range of handmade items from local artisans, including breads from La Farm Bakery, cheeses from Chapel Hill Creamery, and ice cream from Lumpy's.
A Wednesday afternoon series at the N.C. Museum of Art featuring live performances for kids.
A free drop-in craft is offered from noon to 3 p.m. Performances start at 1 p.m.
June 11: Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America with Cantare
Sing, dance and learn about the cultures that shape the music.
June 18: Following the Rhythm with Alex Weiss and Different Drum
Come aboard for a musical adventure from South America to Africa
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for parents and young children.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For details, go to www.ncbg.unc.edu.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
i9 Sports is proud to offer our first in-person registration for the 2008 Youth Fall Flag Football for boys and girls ages 4-15. Registration will be held at The Factory Icehouse in Wake Forest on the indoor socoer field from 4-8 pm on Thursday, June 12. Come out and see what i9 Sports is all about. We will be giving away a free registration and also have a drawing for tickets to Dinsey Pictures new film "Chronicles of Narnia".
The Factory in Wake Forest presents its family series in May and June featuring live entertainment and other activities.
Enjoy the exhibits and interactive play of Marbles Kids Museum - open after hours just for this fundraiser. Refreshments and light food included. A silent auction also is part of the evening.
Money will go to Ella's Miracle Fund to benefit the Newmiller Family. Read more about Ella here in Bonnie Rochman's blog on TriangleMom2Mom.
Enjoy live music and a movie at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic for the outdoor movie.
Schedule:
June 5: The Bourne Ultimatum, PG-13
June 12: The Bee Movie, PG
June 19: We Are Marshall, PG
June 26: Gremlins, PG
July 3: Hairspray, PG
July 10: A Prairie Home Companion, PG-13
July 17: Twilight Zone: The Movie, PG
July 24: Jurassic Park, PG-13
Aug. 7: Breakfast at Tiffany's, no rating
Aug. 14: Shrek the Third, PG
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
The Triangle's Race for the Cure offers lots of opportunities to support breast cancer research and survivors and have fun as well. Go here to make a donation.
The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science presents Science for Little Peeps - featuring Peep and the Big Wide World. Join the museum for a day of science activities for kids ages 3 to 6. The event is inspired by the popular TV series "Peep and the Big Wide World."
The event will use Exploring Structures, an actual hands-on activity from the show, to help children explore the following science concepts:
How you design and build a structure helps determine how strong it will be.
Check out Peter Pan at Marbles Kids Museum every Saturday in June. The N.C. Theatre and Marbles have partnered to offer mini performances with three songs from the show. The N.C. Theatre will perform the classic story from July 12 to July 20 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. A different them each week means there's always something new to explore. Plus, participants will build a wonderful collection of take-home art.
Registration required.
Weekly themes
June 7: Creating Face Jugs
June 14: Postcards to Home from Distant Places
June 21: Finding Characters in a Painting
June 28: Making a Self Portrait
Children ages 9 to 12 will focus on drawing plants and animals in their natural environments in this special month-long series at the Ackland Art Museum.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Raleigh's Human Relations Commission will host Yoga in the Park, a health initiative in Nash Square in downtown Raleigh.
The goal of Yoga in the Park is to guide participants through basic yoga poses. Other sponsors of the event are the city's parks department and the N.C. School of Yoga/Dharma Yoga Shala in Raleigh.
This is a book sale of new and gently used books with all proceeds benefitting the Literacy Council of Wake County. The organizer is girl help, a new club of elementary school girls in Wake County who are committed to raising money for worthy charities. The book sale will be held on the grounds of the Ravenscroft School, 7409 Falls of the Neuse Road in Raleigh from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, June 14th. Ample free parking and free lemonade! Books for the whole family. Please come support our efforts! For more information on girl help, please visit
The Holly Springs Library features a movie.
June 14: A Bug's Life (rated G).
June 21: The Ant Bully (rated PG).
The American Dance Festival offers three one-hour performances geared toward kids.
June 14: Trisha Brown and Ririe-Woodbury dance companies
June 21: Pilobolus
July 5: Paul Taylor Dance Company and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Make a pollination craft while learning about pollinator animals and get ready for National Pollination Week in late June.
Go here for details.
Music, health information, arts and crafts, soccer games, face painting and more.
For more information, go to http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/pdf/latino_festival_english.pdf.
The symphony's Summerfest series is perfect for families. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. And from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the June 7, June 14, June 28 and July 5 concerts, the Instrument Zoo is an opportunity for kids to meet musicians and check out their instruments.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. (A couple are $25 in advance and $30 at the door). Kids 12 and under are free.
Come out to explore the river and learn all about the park's biggest, hardest working and most waterproff rodents. This is a special ranger guided hike for dads and their kids (Moms are welcome too!).
Go here to learn more about Eno River State Park.
Check out some big trucks on Father's Day at Marbles. Activities outside are free and open to the public. Regular admission applies ($5) for activities inside.
Bring Dad to the park on his special day and join a naturalist for a short interpretive hike ending with sunset at the quarry overlook.
Go here for details about Eno River State Park.
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details: http://quailridgebooks.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
This exciting program offers families an opportunity to participate together in monthly science classes related to Museum research, including topics in ecology, paleontology, geology and biology.
The whole family is invited to play board games at the Holly Springs Library. Games are available for all ages.
Pre-register by calling 577-1663.
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
The gym is your playground! Come meet other families in your community in a recreation setting. The gym will be reserved for parents and their young children. Sports and recreation equipment will be available for use.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
The Moore Square Farmers Market will take place Wednesdays from 10:30 am until 2 pm under the oak trees in downtown Raleigh's charming Moore Square (at the intersection of Blount and Martin Streets). Items for sale will include a huge variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from local growers, pasture raised meats from local farmers such as Coon Rock Farm, and a range of handmade items from local artisans, including breads from La Farm Bakery, cheeses from Chapel Hill Creamery, and ice cream from Lumpy's.
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
A Wednesday afternoon series at the N.C. Museum of Art featuring live performances for kids.
A free drop-in craft is offered from noon to 3 p.m. Performances start at 1 p.m.
June 11: Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America with Cantare. Sing, dance and learn about the cultures that shape the music.
June 18: Following the Rhythm with Alex Weiss and Different Drum. Come aboard for a musical adventure from South America to Africa
This hike begins at sunset and thirty minutes before the moon will rise. Come hike to observe wildlife during this dynamic time as day fades into night.
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for parents and young children.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For details, go to www.ncbg.unc.edu.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
The Factory in Wake Forest presents its family series in May and June featuring live entertainment and other activities.
Enjoy live music and a movie at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic for the outdoor movie.
Schedule:
June 5: The Bourne Ultimatum, PG-13
June 12: The Bee Movie, PG
June 19: We Are Marshall, PG
June 26: Gremlins, PG
July 3: Hairspray, PG
July 10: A Prairie Home Companion, PG-13
July 17: Twilight Zone: The Movie, PG
July 24: Jurassic Park, PG-13
Aug. 7: Breakfast at Tiffany's, no rating
Aug. 14: Shrek the Third, PG
Since 2000, the DESTINY traveling laboratories have delivered hands-on science learning opportunities to schools across North Carolina. Now, here's your chance to board one of the 40-foot buses and perform exciting science activities. See what DNA really looks like by carrying out your own experiment. Learn the important laboratory skill that researchers use to solve crimes and make medical diagnoses. Watch the electrical waves of your own heart. Make a colorful bracelet while investigating genetic traits.
For investigators of all ages.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
Saljazsol and Samecumba perform Latin music as part of Durham's summer concert series.
Hillsborough's annual Hog Days celebrates all things hog. For the kids, there are lots of games, activities, pony rides, a pig calling contest and Wool E. Bull.
Go here for all the details.
Check out Peter Pan at Marbles Kids Museum every Saturday in June. The N.C. Theatre and Marbles have partnered to offer mini performances with three songs from the show. The N.C. Theatre will perform the classic story from July 12 to July 20 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. A different them each week means there's always something new to explore. Plus, participants will build a wonderful collection of take-home art.
Registration required.
Weekly themes
June 7: Creating Face Jugs
June 14: Postcards to Home from Distant Places
June 21: Finding Characters in a Painting
June 28: Making a Self Portrait
Learn to identify trees by their leaves. Kids will examine and identify tree leaves and then make rubbings to take home.
Go here for details on Eno River State Park.
I am having a huge sale of my TUPPERWARE products on hand. CASH & CARRY sales galore. Great pricing. Modulars for dry goods storage, spice shakers, cake takers, choppers, gadgets, microwave bowls, small containers, snack cups, and lots more.
I esp have a very large box of children's products for sale:
Children ages 9 to 12 will focus on drawing plants and animals in their natural environments in this special month-long series at the Ackland Art Museum.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
The Holly Springs Library features a movie.
June 14: A Bug's Life (rated G).
June 21: The Ant Bully (rated PG).
The American Dance Festival offers three one-hour performances geared toward kids.
June 14: Trisha Brown and Ririe-Woodbury dance companies
June 21: Pilobolus
July 5: Paul Taylor Dance Company and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Join the American Dance Festival on Duke’s campus for an afternoon of dancing and discovery, starting with a 1 p.m. children’s matinee performance by Pilobolus in Page Auditorium, on Duke’s West Campus. A variety of engaging activities will follow at the Nasher Museum from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m., including hands-on creativity with the Scrap Exchange, Paperhand Puppet intervention, a dance and drumming workshop with the African American Dance Ensemble and a “hooping” demonstration. Organized by the American Dance Festival.
The symphony's Summerfest series is perfect for families. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. And from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the June 7, June 14, June 28 and July 5 concerts, the Instrument Zoo is an opportunity for kids to meet musicians and check out their instruments.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. (A couple are $25 in advance and $30 at the door). Kids 12 and under are free.
The Ackland Art Museum and the N.C. Botanical Garden present a Family Celebration of the Summer Solstice at the Forest Theatre. Featuring storyteller Faye Stanley, this event is presented in conjunction with the Ackland's major summer exhibition, In and Around the Garden: Perspectives East and West, and will celebrate the longest day of the year with songs and stories from around the world.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square.
This event is FREE.
Listen to the sounds of the night and look for animals that are active at dusk. After showing a few animal mounts, the naturalist will lead a short hike.
Go here for details on Eno River State Park.
Explore the Cole Mill Trail with a naturalist and discover what changes summer brings. The trail is an easy to moderate 1.5 mile loop, following the river before turning back up the rigde to the parking area.
Go here for details about Eno River State Park.
JUDY MOODY is an entertaining, well-written series for
ages 6 - 10. Boys love JUDY, too. Well, JUDY MOODY
Fans - and there are many of you out there - we have a treat for you. Come to a
JUDY MOODY PARTY on Sunday, June 22, at 1 p.m. at Quail Ridge Books & Music
(3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh). We'll have special guests (from two- to
eight-legged), snacks, and fun as we celebrate Judy. Note: this is a party, not
This is the City of Raleigh's summer concert series at Fletcher Park off Glenwood Avenue inside Raleigh's Beltline.
Lots of families come with picnic dinners to listen to the music and let the kids run wild.
2008 Schedule
June 22: Raleigh Concert Band
June 29: 440th Army Band
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details: http://quailridgebooks.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
Jammin Baby is a licensed provider of Music Together early childhood music education programs (0-5 years old). This event will have drums, various instruments, scarves and lots of great movement activities and singing for the entire family. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well. Erica Berry is a professional musician/singer and songwriter and currently offers ongoing music classes all over the Triangle.
Come to this Free Event and enjoy a perfect family outing.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Come enjoy outdoor ladybug stories, crafts and snacks. If the weather is nice, the program will finish with a real ladybug release on the front lawn.
Register by calling 577-1663.
Every month, the group talks about favorite titles, learns about new series and reviews anime. For more information or to be added to the e-mail list, contact Nicole at (919) 856-6723.
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
For children who can walk up to 3 years old, this fun and captivating story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Summer story time runs through August 9th.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
The gym is your playground! Come meet other families in your community in a recreation setting. The gym will be reserved for parents and their young children. Sports and recreation equipment will be available for use.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
The Moore Square Farmers Market will take place Wednesdays from 10:30 am until 2 pm under the oak trees in downtown Raleigh's charming Moore Square (at the intersection of Blount and Martin Streets). Items for sale will include a huge variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from local growers, pasture raised meats from local farmers such as Coon Rock Farm, and a range of handmade items from local artisans, including breads from La Farm Bakery, cheeses from Chapel Hill Creamery, and ice cream from Lumpy's.
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
A Wednesday afternoon series at the N.C. Museum of Art featuring live performances for kids.
A free drop-in craft is offered from noon to 3 p.m. Performances start at 1 p.m.
June 11: Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America with Cantare. Sing, dance and learn about the cultures that shape the music.
June 18: Following the Rhythm with Alex Weiss and Different Drum. Come aboard for a musical adventure from South America to Africa
For children who can walk up to 3 years old, this fun and captivating story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Summer story time runs through August 9th.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for parents and young children.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For details, go to www.ncbg.unc.edu.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
The Factory in Wake Forest presents its family series in May and June featuring live entertainment and other activities.
Enjoy live music and a movie at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic for the outdoor movie.
Schedule:
June 5: The Bourne Ultimatum, PG-13
June 12: The Bee Movie, PG
June 19: We Are Marshall, PG
June 26: Gremlins, PG
July 3: Hairspray, PG
July 10: A Prairie Home Companion, PG-13
July 17: Twilight Zone: The Movie, PG
July 24: Jurassic Park, PG-13
Aug. 7: Breakfast at Tiffany's, no rating
Aug. 14: Shrek the Third, PG
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Seven local women business owners will be displaying their products and services. Come for free food, gifts and pampering. Things such as hand massages will be offered. Tons of door prizes will be given away. They'll also be activities for the children, such as temporary tattoos and a child's musician.
The N.C. Museum of Art opens its usual adult-oriented Art in the Evening event on Friday to a family crowd. With an art detective theme, families can take guided tours of the museum and work on some crafts. Snacks and drinks for kids are free of charge.
Burning Coal will premiere three plays by local students in a professional production. The plays, Size Mosk by Lidsey Suttle (Ligon Middle School), Stranger in the Family by Rachel Self (Apex High School) and Bowling with Blueberries by Will Sarrat (Enloe High School) were selected from submissions from across Wake County.
Learn about backyard insects at this Blue Jay County Park program, part of its Family Wildlife Series.
Go here for details.
Seven local women business owners will be displaying their products and services. Come for free food, gifts and pampering. Things such as hand massages will be offered. Tons of door prizes will be given away. They'll also be activities for the children, such as temporary tattoos and a child's musician.
Come on out during the final weekend of Oak View's original exhibit, "Seeing the Light: How Electricity Changed Rural North Carolina," and enjoy the Rural Reunion. We'll relive some traditions of North Carolina during the 1930s. Listen to period music, see various crafts of the time and experience life on the farm. Enter an old family recipe in the Rural Reunion Baking Contest.
Check out Peter Pan at Marbles Kids Museum every Saturday in June. The N.C. Theatre and Marbles have partnered to offer mini performances with three songs from the show. The N.C. Theatre will perform the classic story from July 12 to July 20 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. A different them each week means there's always something new to explore. Plus, participants will build a wonderful collection of take-home art.
Registration required.
Weekly themes
June 7: Creating Face Jugs
June 14: Postcards to Home from Distant Places
June 21: Finding Characters in a Painting
June 28: Making a Self Portrait
Children ages 9 to 12 will focus on drawing plants and animals in their natural environments in this special month-long series at the Ackland Art Museum.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Camelot Treasures, the eclectic store in Cary that has everything from Harry Potter items to medieval wares, holds a Pirate Festival. Proceeds will benefit the National Autism Society.
Here's the schedule:
Noon: Local author Anne Barnhill will do a reading from her book "At Home in the Land of Oz," a memoir of growing up in the 50s and 60s with her autistic sister.
1 p.m.: Blackbeard Show. Chris Suttle dressed as Blackbeard will act out parts of the pirate's life.
Meet some of the nature program's animals up close. Possible visitors include snakes, lizards, insects and other critters. Learn about these animals and the wild critters that live in the park.
Did you know that dragonflies being their lives in the water? Help the naturalist search for these and many other bugs that are crawling around the river bottom. Please wear close-towed shoes and be prepared to get a little wet. No age limit.
Go here for details about Eno River State Park.
The symphony's Summerfest series is perfect for families. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. And from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the June 7, June 14, June 28 and July 5 concerts, the Instrument Zoo is an opportunity for kids to meet musicians and check out their instruments.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. (A couple are $25 in advance and $30 at the door). Kids 12 and under are free.
Burning Coal will premiere three plays by local students in a professional production. The plays, Size Mosk by Lidsey Suttle (Ligon Middle School), Stranger in the Family by Rachel Self (Apex High School) and Bowling with Blueberries by Will Sarrat (Enloe High School) were selected from submissions from across Wake County.
Explore Fowler's Field with the naturalist and discover what butterfly species can be found there. Nets provided.
Go here for details about Eno River State Park.
Burning Coal will premiere three plays by local students in a professional production. The plays, Size Mosk by Lidsey Suttle (Ligon Middle School), Stranger in the Family by Rachel Self (Apex High School) and Bowling with Blueberries by Will Sarrat (Enloe High School) were selected from submissions from across Wake County.
This is the City of Raleigh's summer concert series at Fletcher Park off Glenwood Avenue inside Raleigh's Beltline.
Lots of families come with picnic dinners to listen to the music and let the kids run wild.
2008 Schedule
June 22: Raleigh Concert Band
June 29: 440th Army Band
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details: http://quailridgebooks.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp
Aimed at pre-walkers, this fun and captivating story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Summer story time runs through August 9th.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Children are invited to put on their pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed friend and come hear stories about going to bed.
For more Chapel Hill Public Library events and storytimes, go to www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.
For children who can walk up to 3 years old, this fun and captivating story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Summer story time runs through August 9th.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
The gym is your playground! Come meet other families in your community in a recreation setting. The gym will be reserved for parents and their young children. Sports and recreation equipment will be available for use.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
For children who can walk up to 3 years old, this fun and captivating story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Summer story time runs through August 9th.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
Celebrate America's independence while learning about North Carolina during the Revolution. Then listen to a short story and make a patriotic craft. Presented with Cameron Village Library.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
The Moore Square Farmers Market will take place Wednesdays from 10:30 am until 2 pm under the oak trees in downtown Raleigh's charming Moore Square (at the intersection of Blount and Martin Streets). Items for sale will include a huge variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants from local growers, pasture raised meats from local farmers such as Coon Rock Farm, and a range of handmade items from local artisans, including breads from La Farm Bakery, cheeses from Chapel Hill Creamery, and ice cream from Lumpy's.
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for young children and their parents.
For more Raleigh parks programs, go to www.raleigh-nc.org and click on "leisure."
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For details, go to www.ncbg.unc.edu.
For children who can walk up to 3 years old, this fun and captivating story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more!
Summer story time runs through August 9th.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Thursday, July 3rd, 4:15-5:00pm.
"America's
Birthday"
Celebrate America's
independence while learning about North
Carolina during the Revolution. Then listen to a
short story and make a patriotic craft.
Presented with the North
Carolina Museum
of History.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6710
www.wakegov.com
A 20-minute fireworks display, games and live entertainment at the 36th annual community celebration. Gates open at 5:30.
Ticket admission is used to pay for next year's celebration.
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre will present "Faces of Freedom," the funny touching play that tells the story of young immigrants in America. The performance is followed by a concert from the Cary Town Band.
Go here for details.
Enjoy live music and a movie at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic for the outdoor movie.
Schedule:
June 5: The Bourne Ultimatum, PG-13
June 12: The Bee Movie, PG
June 19: We Are Marshall, PG
June 26: Gremlins, PG
July 3: Hairspray, PG
July 10: A Prairie Home Companion, PG-13
July 17: Twilight Zone: The Movie, PG
July 24: Jurassic Park, PG-13
Aug. 7: Breakfast at Tiffany's, no rating
Aug. 14: Shrek the Third, PG
Enjoy an old fashioned celebration of our nation's birth. The day begins with a parent-child fishing tournament, followed by a "Parade in the Park," a performance by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre and a host of games and competitions from donut eating to watermelon seed spitting.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the fishing tournament. Parade decorations begin at 9 a.m.
Go here for details.
Bring your kids, their bikes, motorized cars or some walking shoes to participate in Wake Forest's children's parade, a walking parade (no vehicles allowed). Lineup for the children's parade begins at 10 a.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and West Juniper Avenue. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. It's free and growing. As many as 2,000 participated last year. Kids on bikes should wear their helmets.
The Festival for the Eno, now in its 29th year, is a huge three-day festival with live music, activities, crafts, food and more.
Go here for information about all the kids events.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
Enjoy an old fashioned celebration with musical performances, food and historic demonstrators. Go here for details
North Hills will celebrate Independence Day with a children's bike parade, games, face-painting, a juggler, caricaturist, prizes, food and entertainment.
The Joel Lane Museum House will sponsor its annual Independence Day open house. Lane was a founding father of North Carolina's capital city and an officer in the militia during the American Revolutionary War.
Presented by Raleigh's parks department in collaboration with the N.C. State Fair. Admission and activities, including games, inflatables, live entertainment, music and fireworks, are free.
Free parking is available near Gate 9 Trinity Road. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. and activities start at 3 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
In the case of bad weather, indoor activities continue, outdoor activities are canceled and the fireworks display will be rescheduled for July 5 at 9 p.m.
The free annual celebration featuring the N.C. Symphony and fireworks, part of the symphony's Summerfest series.
Celebrate patriotism and civic pride with music and fireworks at Durham’s Independence Day festivities on Friday, July 4th. Please see the schedule of activities below:
Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP), 409 Blackwell Street
5:30 p.m. Gates open (tickets required)
6 p.m. Opening act
7:30 p.m. Kevin Costner and Modern West
9 p.m.* Remarks by City of Durham officials
The Town of Chapel Hill's July 4 celebration includes live music, face painting and a visit from Bugs Bunny.
Gates 5 and 6 open at 7 p.m. Fireworks, which can be viewed only from inside the stadium, start at 9:30 p.m.
Parking is available in the university's South Campus at the Craig, Dogwood and Cardinal parking decks off of Manning Drive.
Kids and adults will delight in creating projects, discovering one another's creativity and learning about art together. A different them each week means there's always something new to explore. Plus, participants will build a wonderful collection of take-home art.
Registration required.
Weekly themes
June 7: Creating Face Jugs
June 14: Postcards to Home from Distant Places
June 21: Finding Characters in a Painting
June 28: Making a Self Portrait
The Festival for the Eno, now in its 29th year, is a huge three-day festival with live music, activities, crafts, food and more.
Go here for information about all the kids events.
Stories and activities in German, presented by CarolinaKinder. For more information, go to www.carolinakinder.org.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
The American Dance Festival offers three one-hour performances geared toward kids.
The schedule:
June 14: Trisha Brown and Ririe-Woodbury dance companies
June 21: Pilobolus
July 5: Paul Taylor Dance Company and Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
The symphony's Summerfest series is perfect for families. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. And from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the June 7, June 14, June 28 and July 5 concerts, the Instrument Zoo is an opportunity for kids to meet musicians and check out their instruments.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. (A couple are $25 in advance and $30 at the door). Kids 12 and under are free.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square.
This event is FREE.
