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07 / 3
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
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." Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 4:15 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 3rd, 4:15-5:00pm. "America's Celebrate America's Presented with the North Cameron Village Regional Library Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
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. Start: 7:00 pm
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 | ||
07 / 4
Start: 8:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Enjoy an old fashioned celebration with musical performances, food and historic demonstrators. Go here for details Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
North Hills will celebrate Independence Day with a children's bike parade, games, face-painting, a juggler, caricaturist, prizes, food and entertainment. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
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. Start: 2:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
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. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
The free annual celebration featuring the N.C. Symphony and fireworks, part of the symphony's Summerfest series. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
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) Start: 7:00 pm
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. | ||
07 / 5
Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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 Start: 10:30 am
Stories and activities in German, presented by CarolinaKinder. For more information, go to www.carolinakinder.org. Start: 1:00 pm
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 Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
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. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square. This event is FREE. | ||
07 / 6
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The New Hope Valley Railway and N.C. Railroad Museum will be open and offer rides on its diesel and steam engines. The railway is open monthly from May to December and also features exhibits and live music. As many as 1,000 people come out each month.
Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
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. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Rock to music about all things Harry Potter. The concert features four bands - Draco and the Malfoys, The Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willow and Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills. Start: 6:00 pm
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 | ||
07 / 7
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 6:30 pm
Hear folk tales from around the world, along with puppets, craft and other activities. It's part of a regular program at the Holly Springs Library on the first Monday of every month. | ||
07 / 8
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
For children 3 to 5 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 Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
For school aged children, this longer format story time includes stories, songs, rhymes and more! Summer story time runs through August 9th. Cameron Village Regional Library Start: 7:45 pm
Picture book author and illustrator Nick Bruel stops by Quail Ridge Books & Music to share some of his beloved animal creations with us. He's very popular with N.C. kids. His "Bad Kitty" and "Who Is Melvin Bubble" are past and current nominees for N.C. Children's Book awards. Bring your young ones for his story and drawing program. | ||
07 / 9
Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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." Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
For children 3 to 5 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 Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
A Wednesday afternoon series at the N.C. Museum of Art featuring live performances for kids. A free drop-in craft is offered on the same days from noon to 3 p.m. Performances start at 1 p.m. June 11: Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America with Cantare June 18: Following the Rhythm with Alex Weiss and Different Drum Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Marbles Kids Museum and The Arc of Wake County present Family Fun Night at the museum in downtown Raleigh. A coalition of groups dedicated to the support of and service to the special needs community have teamed up with Marbles to develop an evening of museum adventure for kids ages birth to 12 years old with special needs and their families. The after hours event will allow the kids to experience the museum in a more calm, less crowded environment. Go here for details. | ||
07 / 10
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
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." Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
The State Farmers Market celebrates summer with free watermelon slices and ears of corn and some fun contests for kids ages 12 and under. Registration for a chance to participate in the events - a corn shucking contest, farm animal sound contest and corn eating contest - starts at 11 a.m. Go here for details. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
For children 3 to 5 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 Start: 7:00 pm
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 | ||
07 / 11
Start: 12:00 am
Hi Moms! Chick-fil-A®'s Cow Appreciation Day® is July 11th, 2008! Get yourself and the kids dressed in cow costumes and head to Chick-fil-a on July 11th for your FREE sandwich or meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). When you show up dress as a cow from head to hoof you get a FREE meal. If you're just wearing partial cow attire you can still get a FREE entree. This offer is open for anyone. Not sure what to wear? Here's a tip: Darken your nose and/or mouth area with face paint / make-up to simulate a cow nose and wear horns/ears with this look. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Free hands-on science activities for children and parents. Explore the DESTINY bus, a traveling science lab that visits high schools across North Carolina. Experiment with EKG sensors, extract DNA from a strawberry, make a take-home "inheritance bracelet" and more! What's it like to be a scientist? DESTINY Day gives you a behind-the-scenes look. More info at <http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org>. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Big changes are coming to Kidzu Children's Museum in downtown Chapel Hill. After more than two years of featuring traveling exhibits rented from other children’s museums, Kidzu Children’s Museum is preparing to unveil its first original exhibit on Friday, July 11th. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Salsa Tots (ages: walkers - 5 years) - Latin Groove for Kids on the Move! From goo-goo, ga-ga, to cha-cha-cha! Salsa Tots is designed for kids who are ready to dance on their own two feet! Featuring original music by renowned Latin artist, Ricky Franco, Salsa Tots combines movement and play with lively rhythms and songs including Spanish vocabulary that parents and kids can both enjoy! Start: 8:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss continue to tour in support of their joint album. With a band led by T Bone Burnett, the pair will perform songs from the acclaimed Raising Sand (Rounder Records) as well as a few selections from each artist’s discography. The video for “Please Read The Letter” the second single from the album -- was recently added to heavy rotation on CMT. Raising Sand has been certified RIAA Platinum and the single “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)” garnered a Grammy award for best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. | ||
07 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
The Chick-fil-A at Capital Crossing in Raleigh will collect donations for Ella's Miracle Fund. Ella Newmiller is a five-year-old Raleigh girl with a serious brain tumor. Read more about her here. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Marbles celebrates the Olympics with its own. Activities celebrating the opening of this summer-long exhibit at Marbles include a visit from Stormy, the Carolina Hurricanes mascot; a hockey workshop with Carolina Hurricanes' staff; scooter kayak races; Olympic decathlon relays and more. Marbles Olympics is open all summer. Go here for more details. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Make a funny insect headband to wear. The program is open to all ages. No registration required. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Before the Museum of Life and Science's life-size dinosaurs arrive at its new dinosaur trail next year, this special event is all about the science of paleontology and will include lectures, dino drawing and paleo artists, storytimes, face painting and lots of digging at the museum's new fossil site. Go here for details and a complete schedule. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
For parents and their kids ages 5 to 12. The seminar is given by Vision Martial Arts in conjunction with Safety NET Kids and Amber Alert. Free ID kits will be available. Self-defense safety tips given. And abduction awareness stressed. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
For children walking to 5 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 Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
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. Start: 8:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12 - 20, 2008 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. | ||
07 / 13
Start: 2:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Start: 6:00 pm
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 | ||
07 / 14
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:00 am
Tickets go on sale for the Wiggles, the kids band that made songs such as "Romp Bomp A Stomp," Tickets, which cost $18 to $38, go on sale at 10 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 12:30 pm
End: 2:00 pm
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. This class focuses on birds. What an amazing creature a bird is. But what makes a bird a bird goes far beyond flight and song. What is a feather made of, and how does it really work? Why does one bird have a blue egg and another speckled? Why do they build so many different kinds of nests? These questions and many more will be answered in this class on basic bird biology. | ||
07 / 15
Start: 6:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Serena's Song, the world's first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon, will return to Raleigh Tuesday, July 15 though Thursday, July 17. Serena’s Song will offer free tethered rides to individuals with disabilities for the fourth year in a row at Spring Forest Road Park, located at 4203 Spring Forest Road off of Capital Boulevard. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 4:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Learn about turtles at this regular series of nature programs for kids ages 5 to 9 at Crowder District Park. Kids ages 5 to 7 meet on Tuesday, July 15; ages 7 to 9 on Wednesday, July 16. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Serena’s Song, the world’s first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon, will return to Raleigh Tuesday, July 15 though Thursday, July 17. Serena’s Song will offer free tethered rides to individuals with disabilities for the fourth year in a row at Spring Forest Road Park, 4203 Spring Forest Rd. off Capital Boulevard. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Lori Bruhns of Everyday Tidy will be presenting a free organizational seminar entitled Bringing Home Baby: Organize Your Growing Family, at Babies R Us in Durham. Start: 8:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. | ||
07 / 16
Start: 6:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Serena's Song, the world's first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon, will return to Raleigh Tuesday, July 15 though Thursday, July 17. Serena’s Song will offer free tethered rides to individuals with disabilities for the fourth year in a row at Spring Forest Road Park, located at 4203 Spring Forest Road off of Capital Boulevard. Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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." Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
For children 3 to 5 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 Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
A Wednesday afternoon series at the N.C. Museum of Art featuring live performances for kids. A free drop-in craft is offered on the same days from noon to 3 p.m. Performances start at 1 p.m. June 11: Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America with Cantare June 18: Following the Rhythm with Alex Weiss and Different Drum Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Children will discover fascinating facts about turtles, their habits and their habitats through hikes, activities and crafts. Start: 4:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Learn about turtles at this regular series of nature programs for kids ages 5 to 9 at Crowder District Park. Kids ages 5 to 7 meet on Tuesday, July 15; ages 7 to 9 on Wednesday, July 16. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Serena’s Song, the world’s first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon, will return to Raleigh Tuesday, July 15 though Thursday, July 17. Serena’s Song will offer free tethered rides to individuals with disabilities for the fourth year in a row at Spring Forest Road Park, 4203 Spring Forest Rd. off Capital Boulevard. Start: 8:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. | ||
07 / 17
Start: 6:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Serena's Song, the world's first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon, will return to Raleigh Tuesday, July 15 though Thursday, July 17. Serena’s Song will offer free tethered rides to individuals with disabilities for the fourth year in a row at Spring Forest Road Park, located at 4203 Spring Forest Road off of Capital Boulevard. Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
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." Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Salsa Babies (ages: 6 wks - 1 year) - Latin Beat for Tiny Feet! Dance back into shape with the best little partner of all - your BABY! Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 10:45 am
End: 11:15 am
Salsa Tots (ages: walkers - 5 years) - Latin Groove for Kids on the Move! From goo-goo, ga-ga, to cha-cha-cha! Salsa Tots is designed for kids who are ready to dance on their own two feet! Featuring original music by renowned Latin artist, Ricky Franco, Salsa Tots combines movement and play with lively rhythms and songs including Spanish vocabulary that parents and kids can both enjoy! Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Investigate pollination and seed dispersal to discover some of the ways birds, bugs and flowers work together in nature. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Serena’s Song, the world’s first wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon, will return to Raleigh Tuesday, July 15 though Thursday, July 17. Serena’s Song will offer free tethered rides to individuals with disabilities for the fourth year in a row at Spring Forest Road Park, 4203 Spring Forest Rd. off Capital Boulevard. Start: 7:00 pm
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 Start: 8:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. | ||
07 / 18
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
From raised voices and strange smells to body posture and movement, find out what all the critters are "talking about" at Hemlock Bluffs. Start: 10:00 am
Ticket are going so fast for The Wiggles 6:30 p.m., Aug. 22 show, that a second show was just added for the RBC Center. Tickets for a 3 p.m., Aug. 22 performance of "Pop Go The Wiggles Live!" go on sale today at 10 a.m. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 8:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Discover some of the mysteries of the nighttime forest as we search for wildlife under the light of the moon. For parents and kids. | ||
07 / 19
Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Study nesting birds at this family-friendly workshop that introduces local birds, their nesting behavior and nature journaling. Children 8 years and older with a parent are welcome, as well as interested adults. Dress for the weather. All work is done outdoors. Drawing supplies and journals will be provided. Each participant or family receives a deluxe bluebird nest box and other materials to take home. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Learn how corn was ground into meal and wheat into flour using waterpower, simple machines and millstones at Historic Yates Mill Pond County Park. Try your hand at shelling corn, see the milling machinery in operation and listen to costumed interpreters explain how the "gristmill" works. Reservations may be made in advance or on the day of the tour. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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 Start: 10:15 am
Holly Springs Library offers two free movies in July. July 19: James and the Giant Peach (rated PG) July 26: Charlotte's Web (rated G) Start: 10:30 am
Todd Jobe, a N.C. certified beekeeper will share his knowledge of bees, show his beekeeper tools and share some local samples of honey. Registration opened June 28. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
What makes bubbles float and pop? Explore the possibilities with July's Storytime Science program for children ages 4 to 6 and their caretakers. Start: 11:00 am
The Wonderful Life of a Fly Who Couldn't Fly is adapted from the story written by Bo Lozoff about a fly born without wings. TAFFY (Transactors for Families) will perform the on-the-spot scenes that have the perfect amount of silliness for young funny bones. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., July 19.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Spend the day studying the water quality of Swift Creek and its tributaries by collecting biological and chemical water quality data and performing qualitative habitat assessments at various points along the creeks. Start: 1:00 pm
The Wonderful Life of a Fly Who Couldn't Fly is adapted from Shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., July 19. Start: 2:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. NEVER, NEVER miss James M. Barrie's ageless theatrical fantasy! Get ready to be cast under Neverland's timeless spell as Peter, Tinkerbell and the Darling children take a magical journey to visit the Lost Boys, pirates ... and one giant Hook! This adventurous masterpiece will send you flying on a delightful trip to the fountain of youth. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
An afternoon program featuring stories, songs and crafts all centered around our Summer theme of Insects and Arachnids. For ages 4-8. Saturday, July 19th, 2-3:30pm Listen to tales of the African trickster, Anansi the Spider, join in a game and complete an activity. Make a spidery snack! No registration required. Cameron Village Regional Library Start: 2:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
A celebration of Latino culture with live performances, food, arts and crafts and information. Capital Area Transit will provide free bus transportation from noon to midnight on July 19 to festival goers. Go here for details. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
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. Start: 8:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square. This event is FREE. | ||
07 / 20
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Learn how corn was ground into meal and wheat into flour, using waterpower, simple machines and millstones at Historic Yates Mill County Park. Try shelling corn, see the milling machinery in operation and listen to costumed interpreters explain how the gristmill works. Reservations may be made in advance or the day of the tour. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Learn about butterflies and decorate a container garden filled with flowers to attract butterflies to your home. Start: 2:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. NEVER, NEVER miss James M. Barrie's ageless theatrical fantasy! Get ready to be cast under Neverland's timeless spell as Peter, Tinkerbell and the Darling children take a magical journey to visit the Lost Boys, pirates ... and one giant Hook! This adventurous masterpiece will send you flying on a delightful trip to the fountain of youth. Start: 6:00 pm
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 Start: 7:00 pm
NC Theatre presents Peter Pan, starring Ira David Wood III as "Captain Hook," July 12-20, 2008 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. NEVER, NEVER miss James M. Barrie's ageless theatrical fantasy! Get ready to be cast under Neverland's timeless spell as Peter, Tinkerbell and the Darling children take a magical journey to visit the Lost Boys, pirates ... and one giant Hook! This adventurous masterpiece will send you flying on a delightful trip to the fountain of youth. | ||
07 / 21
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. | ||
07 / 22
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. | ||
07 / 23
Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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." Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
A Wednesday afternoon series at the N.C. Museum of Art featuring live performances for kids. A free drop-in craft is offered on the same days from noon to 3 p.m. Performances start at 1 p.m. June 11: Fiesta! A Celebration of Life in Latin America with Cantare June 18: Following the Rhythm with Alex Weiss and Different Drum Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Children will discover facts about fish, their habits and their habitats through hikes, activities and crafts. | ||
07 / 24
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for young children and their parents. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 1:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm
From birds of prey to insects that don't see the light of day, it's a "dog eat dog" world at Hemlock Bluffs. Find out who eats who along the fantastic journey called the food web. Start: 5:30 pm
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. Start: 7:00 pm
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 | ||
07 / 25
Start: 9:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
The Kids Exchange Consignment Sale offers like new clothes, toys and other children's items offered at discounted prices. Bring a wagon to load up your haul! The sale runs through Sunday (9 to 5 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, when items are half off). Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:30 pm
Celebrate and buy locally grown products in downtown Chapel Hill. Street performers will roam the west end of Franklin Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities for kids and families, including face painting, games and a misting tent, are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Wallace Plaza. Live music lasts until 10:30 p.m. Go here for details. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Hear toadally awesome tales while learning about toads and create an abode for the toads that live in your yard. Start: 9:00 pm
End: 10:30 pm
Experience Crowder District Park at night. The theme is Appalachian Trail Tales. Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker Ross Bonnewell will recount stories from his experiences on the trail. Separate activities will be available for children. Refreshments served. | ||
07 / 26
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The Kids Exchange Consignment Sale has like new clothes, toys and other items for kids offered at discount prices. Bring a wagon to load up your haul! The sale runs through Sunday (hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, when items are half off). Go here for a list of all the upcoming consignments sales this season. Start: 9:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Explore the fields and edges around Blue Jay Point Park. Use sweep nets and magnifying glasses to unlock the mysteries of the creatures that make this habitat their home. Check out Blue Jay Point's Web site for more information about the park, this program and other activities.
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
The TAFFL YOUTH COMBINE is a FREE one-day, non-contact football camp for boys and girls ages 8-17. During this one-day event, participants will learn helpful and invaluable football skills, tips, and techniques that will help each of them to be successful playing the game of football at any level. For more information or to register please visit http://www.mocsports.com or call 919.337.3538! Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. The topic today is raccoons. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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 Start: 10:15 am
Holly Springs Library offers two free movies in July. July 19: James and the Giant Peach (rated PG) July 26: Charlotte's Web (rated G) Start: 11:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Raleigh and Durham New Balance stores will host the fair, which is open to the public and includes family-friendly activities such as a children's ID booth and health fit van, Sesame Street giveaways and guest characters from the TV show, including Elmo, Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch. The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Raleigh store (in Pleasant Valley Promenade off Glenwood Avenue). It's from 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. at the Durham store (across from The Streets at Southpoint). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Dancing dolls, or limberjacks, offer old-fashioned fun. See examples of hand-carved limberjacks and make a modern version to take home at the N.C. Museum of History. Start: 3:00 pm
Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house she goes. Red Riding Hood, not so little anymore, and her pals try to stay on the straight and narrow in the latest adventure from the Missoula Children's Theatre, RED RIDING HOOD. Start: 7:00 pm
Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house she goes. Red Riding Hood, not so little anymore, and her pals try to stay on the straight and narrow in the latest adventure from the Missoula Children's Theatre, RED RIDING HOOD. | ||
07 / 27
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The Kids Exchange Consignment Sale offers like new clothes, toys and other items for kids offered at discounted prices. Bring a wagon to load up your haul! Sunday is half-price day! Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Explore the natural world through art-making, hands-on science activities, storytelling and more at the Ackland Art Museum. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
One old tree can provide a home for many creatures including squirrels, woodpeckers, tree frogs, beetles, raccoons and more. Come be a house hunter with us as we search for the best wildlife tree houses in the preserve. Start: 6:00 pm
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 | ||
07 / 28
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. | ||
07 / 29
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. | ||
07 / 30
Start: 9:15 am
End: 9:30 am
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. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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." Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 3:30 pm
Enjoy a short, funny play for all ages based on the book Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective. Pick up a free ticket at the library's Youth Services desk. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Children are invited to put on their pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed friend and come hear stories about going to bed. Start: 7:15 pm
Help raise awareness and funds for the Autism Society of North Carolina and the Mariposa School for Students with Autism. Creative Business Interiors, Kimball Office and Alpha Chi 2055 - Epsilon Sigma Alpha have partnered with the Carolina Mudcats for the first Strikeout Autism Night. Go here for more information and how to get tickets. The Mudcats will be facing off against the Jacksonville Suns. | ||
07 / 31
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for young children and their parents. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Storytime and activity for kids ages 3 to 5 at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
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 Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 2:15 pm
End: 4:15 pm
Watch the U.S. Olympic baseball team practice as it prepares for its four pre-Olympic games against Team Canada this weekend. The practice is free and open to the public. Tickets to the games range from $10 to $50, so this is a bargain if you've got a baseball fan at home. Go here for more details about the practice and the games this weekend in Cary and at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Start: 7:00 pm
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 | ||
08 / 1
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
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. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
If you need an excuse to go to the mall, here's one: Your kid will be safer! Well ... kind of. Crabtree Valley will be offering its Kode-A-Kid card. It's a plastic laminated ID card which includes your child's photo, name, vital statistics and contact information for emergencies. One card goes to the child and one to the parent. It's free. Plus, Friday is the start of the state's tax holiday. Go here for details on what's tax free this weekend. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Musical Theatre Conservatory presents favorites from Schoolhouse Rock including "Conjunction Junction," "Just a Bill" and more. Start: 9:30 pm
Borders and Waldenbooks will celebrate the release of "Breaking Dawn," the fourth and final book in Stephanie Meyer's bestselling vampire-inspired "Twilight" series, with in-store book release parties starting at 9:30 p.m. and ending at midnight when the book goes on sale. There will be costume and trivia contests and debates on the themes from the series. Start: 10:00 pm
Celebrate the midnight release of the final book in the popular young adult series Twilight. Go here to find locations. Start: 11:00 pm
Come celebrate the release of Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn" at Quail Ridge Books & Music at a special "after hours" party. This is the fourth book in Meyer's incredibly popular Twilight saga. | ||
08 / 2
Start: 7:00 am
End: 4:30 pm
Clothes and gear for kids at great prices. Go here for details. The public sale is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. It closes from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and reopens from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. when items are 50 percent off. Start: 7:30 am
End: 2:30 pm
Triangle Mothers of Twins and Triplets Children's Fall and Winter Clothing and Equipment Sale 7:30am-2:30pm Get there early for the best selection! Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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 Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Celebrate the warmest time of the year during Solar Family Science Day at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. Solar Family Science Day offers free activities to learn about the sun, Earth's closest star. Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:30 pm
Styles Plus is a three-hour workshop at The ArtCenter in Carrboro that covers many styles of hip hop dance. Kids will learn styles like house, krump, popping, beak dance, freestyle and more. The goal is to learn how to incorporate style with movement, which is the secret of dancing. Bring a bag lunch and wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Tej Burns is the instructor. Space is limited.
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
From sundials to solar safety, Morehead offers special free activities for all ages. Go here for details. Start: 10:15 am
Enjoy free movies at the Holly Springs Library. Schedule: Aug. 2: The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG) Aug. 9: Oliver & Company (G) Aug. 16: College Road Trip (G) Aug. 23: The Lion King (G) Aug. 30: Hannah Montana (G) Start: 1:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Korean Jr. Demo Team demonstrations will be held at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Crabtree Valley Mall's promotional court. World Champion Masters demonstrations will be at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Musical Theatre Conservatory presents favorites from Schoolhouse Rock including "Conjunction Junction," "Just a Bill" and more. Start: 8:00 pm
Join a naturalist at the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area for a short interpretive hike ending with sunset at the quarry overlook. Call 919-383-1686 for reservations, directions and additional information. Start: 8:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square. This event is FREE. | ||
