Events
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!
Explore the natural world through art-making, hands-on science activities, storytelling and more at the Ackland Art Museum.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Musical Theatre Conservatory presents favorites from Schoolhouse Rock including "Conjunction Junction," "Just a Bill" and more.
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.
Celebrate the midnight release of the final book in the popular young adult series Twilight. Go here to find locations.
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.
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.
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
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.
From sundials to solar safety, Morehead offers special free activities for all ages. Go here for details.
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
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.
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)
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.
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Musical Theatre Conservatory presents favorites from Schoolhouse Rock including "Conjunction Junction," "Just a Bill" and more.
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.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square.
This event is FREE.
The New Hope Valley Railway and N.C. Railroad Museum offers its monthly train rides on its diesel and steam engines. Also check out the train museum and live entertainment.
Trains depart at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. Arrive 35 minutes ahead of your desired departure to get a seat.
Latino festival and concert with regional Mexican bands, food and fun for the family. Go here for details.
Learn all about yo-yo tricks from "around the world" to "walk the dog." Join the Yo-Yo Guys at Marbles Kids Museum for a demonstration of yo-yo tricks and simple machine exploration.
Flower pot decorating crafts, Bug Bingo and Bug Catch games, and special butterfly treats are all part of the fun at this event at Kidzu Children's Museum.
Space is limited and prepaid registration is required.
Cool off with a ranger as we explore all the hidden life lurking in the Eno River. We'll meet lots of interesting creatures and learn how their lives are linked to the health of our river.
Call ahead for reservations, directions and other details.
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
Hike a section of the Pump Station Trail looking for a list of items at 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.
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.
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
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.
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
North Carolina is home to many well-known blues musicians. Learn about several blues legends and then make some bluesy music of your own. A short story accompanies the lesson at the N.C. Museum of History.
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 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, August 7th, 4:15-5:00pm.
"I've Got the Blues"
North Carolina is home to many well-known blues musicians. Learn about several blues legends and then make some bluesy music of your own. A short story accompanies the lesson.
Presented with the North Carolina Museum of History.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6710
www.wakegov.com
Free support meeting offers information and support to women who want to breastfeed. Meetings are free and open to any woman interested in breastfeeding. Babies and children are welcome. There is a main topic for the meeting and then time for questions on any aspect of breastfeeding. Visit website for more information: www.nursingmothersofraleigh.org
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
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today for the Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 show Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience. It features life-size dinosaurs roaming the floor of the arena.
Buy a ticket to the show and get a free ticket to the State Fair, which is the same week.
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.
The Natural Learning Initiative invites children ages 6 to 8 to participate in a free outdoor play session during the Design for Children in Nature Institute. Marbles Kids Museum and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences are partners of the institute.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention's annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the huge puppets at popular local arts festivals and performances, including Artsplosure and First Night in Raleigh.
The show also runs from Aug. 15 to 17, Aug. 22 to 24, Aug. 29 through 31, and Sept. 5 through 7 at Forest Theatre. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
A park ranger at Eno River State Park will help you learn to identify some of the common trees in the area.
You are cordially invited to our New Catalog Premier!
Guest Appearances by Awesome New Stamps, Vibrant Colors, and Lots of Goodies.
Become the starlet you have always wanted to be. Walk the red carpet, don your jewels, get all gussied up and join us for a day of special make and takes, popcorn and movie style candy. There will also be drawings for great door prizes.
Grab your girlfriends and join us for a multi-demonstrator event that you won't want to miss!
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
Calling all buccaneers ages 5 to 8! Meet a pirate and challenge him to a sword fight. Listen to tales of infamous seafarers, such as Blackbeard, Calico Jack and Anne Bonney, and make a seaworthy craft during the program Pirates Ahoy! at the N.C. Museum of History on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m.
Learn about how the State Capitol was built before machines were invented to do the heavy lifting. The family-friendly program kicks off the opening of "Pride and Ornament," an exhibit that explains the construction process and showcases the tools and workers.
Tour this restored historic home at Eno River State Park and hear about its inhabitants and pioneer life during the early 1800s. Stop by at any time during the tour hours.
Go here for directions.
An afternoon program featuring stories, songs and crafts all centered around our Summer theme of Insects and Arachnids. For ages 4-8.
Saturday, August 9th, 2-3:00pm
Join us for a special event celebrating the end of Summer--enjoy stories, songs, games and a craft. Come dressed as your favorite bug!
No registration required.
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark Ave
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-6723
http://www.wakegov.com
Music, food, swimming, games and other activities for kids and adults.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention's annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the huge puppets at popular local arts festivals and performances, including Artsplosure and First Night in Raleigh.
The show also runs from Aug. 15 to 17, Aug. 22 to 24, Aug. 29 through 31, and Sept. 5 through 7 at Forest Theatre. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
The N.C. Museum of Arts' outdoor movie series features "Horton Hears a Who" (rated G).
The movie starts at 9 p.m. A Family Fun Night starts at 7:30 p.m. with special concessions, prize giveaways, facepainting and a chance to take your picture with "Horton." Popcorn, candy and activities are free for museum members
Explore the nighttime behavior of insects, including beetles, moths, fireflies and more at this special after hours event at the Museum of Life and Science.
You are cordially invited to our New Catalog Premier!
Guest Appearances by Awesome New Stamps, Vibrant Colors, and Lots of Goodies.
Become the starlet you have always wanted to be. Walk the red carpet, don your jewels, get all gussied up and join us for a day of special make and takes, popcorn and movie style candy. There will also be drawings for great door prizes.
Grab your girlfriends and join us for a multi-demonstrator event that you won't want to miss!
See the exhibit Rhythm and Roots of North Carolina Music, play the interactive jukebox and learn about musical legends from our state. Try your hand at playing bones, spoons or a stump fiddle at the N.C. Museum of History.
The free family friendly event focuses on Latino music, dance and art.
Gourds have been used as musical instruments for centuries throughout the world. Using an assortment of guords, Botsford creates stirring rhythms blended with folklore, history, science and art.
Marbles Kids Museum and North Carolina Theatre present Live on Stage, a workshop for kids that includes singing, dancing and performing. At the end of the 40-minute workshop, the kids will present a group performance for parents to enjoy.
The workshop is taught by Ray Walker and Tito Hernandez, stars of Broadway shows and national tours.
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
Join a naturalist at Eno River State Park for an easy hike in search of creatures such as insects, spiders and crustaceans.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention's annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the huge puppets at popular local arts festivals and performances, including Artsplosure and First Night in Raleigh.
The show also runs from Aug. 15 to 17, Aug. 22 to 24, Aug. 29 through 31, and Sept. 5 through 7 at Forest Theatre. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
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.
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.
Learn about winged creatures at Crowder District Park, part of its regular Nature Friends series for kids ages 5 to 9.
Ages 5 to 7 will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 12; 7 to 9 will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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.
Learn about winged creatures at Crowder District Park, part of its regular Nature Friends series for kids ages 5 to 9.
Ages 5 to 7 will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 12; 7 to 9 will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Marbles Kids Museum and The Arc of Wake County offer a special night for kids 12 and under with special needs and their families. The after-hours event allows kids to experience the museum in a more calm, less crowded environment.
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.
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 City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation
ART CLASS!
AHOY MATES (course #76237 REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Let's get together to make a cool treasure chest with hidden gold!
Ages 4-9
Aug. 14 from 4:15-5:00pm
Brier Creek Community Center (register in person or online at RecLink)
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
Looking for really nice clothes for your kids? Check out Upscale Resale's consignment sale in Cary.
Sale continues through Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.
And check out this list of other consignment sales in the Triangle this season.
Tickets go on sale for the 8 p.m., Oct. 3, Michael Buble concert at the RBC Center. Go here for details.
Visit Mordecai Historic Park for a free guided tour of the oldest home in Raleigh still on its original foundation and a collection of historic buildings including the birthplace of Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States.
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.
Ackland Art Museum's "In and Around the Garden" exhibit and Kidzu Children's Museum's "Green Thumb" exhibit help children learn about shapes and patterns that exist in the plant world. A trip to Kidzu's studio follows where kids create their own patterned stepping stone.
Shapes and patterns abound in the natural world. In this workshop, the Ackland's In and Around the Garden and Kidzu Children's Museum's "Green Thumb" exhibitions help children discover shapes and patterns that exist in the plant world and then design their own nature-inspired patterns. A trip to Kidzu's studio follows, where kids create their own patterned stepping stone. For children 4-8 years old.
Registration is required and limited
The local singer and songwriter for kids performs at the Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park. My three-year-old daughter loves her.
If it rains, the concert moves to the community center at 820 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. The Paperhand Puppet Intervention is behind the great puppets at many local festivals and performances, including Artsplosure and First Night in Raleigh. Tickets available only at the door.
The festival runs Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7 at Forest Theatre. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
Looking for really nice clothes for your kids? Check out Upscale Resale's consignment sale. Sunday is half price day!
Check out this list of other consignment sales in the area this season.
Learn about exotic invasive plants and how they are threatening native communities at Eno River State Park. Then participate in a volunteer project to help restore the balance. Great for Scouts and youth groups. Kids under 18 must have signed permission from parent or guardian.
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!
With little ones snuggled into baby carriers, new moms learn popular Latin dances while babies shake maraca rattles and bounce along to the Salsa beat!
The free event offers inflatibles, food, rides and gospel presentations. Go here for details and more about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Raleigh.
Learn all about engineering and technology at this special program at the Museum of Life and Science.
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 third annual funderaiser for La Leche League of Cary. Food, live music, activities for the kids, information sessions and more. Go here for details.
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)
Learn about how flowers drink water and what they need to live. Take your own flower home and watch it grow! The program is part of a regular series at Morehead Planetarium.
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 older babies who have outgrown the carrier and 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!
7th Annual Kids Multicultural Fun Day
What's the difference between a silhouette decoy, a tip-up and a working decoy? Learn about various styles of duck decoys and make a bathtub decoy to take home at the N.C. Museum of History.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. The Paperhand Puppet Intervention is behind the great puppets at many local festivals and performances, including Artsplosure and First Night in Raleigh. Tickets available only at the door.
The festival runs Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7 at Forest Theatre. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, popcorn, and blankets (no alcohol please), and enjoy a movie in Moore Square.
This event is FREE.
Listen and look for animals who are active while we sleep at the Eno River State Park. Hike with the naturalist by moonlight.
Cyclists will take on 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile bike rides to raise money for cancer research. The event also includes a free bike rodeo for kids aged 6 to 12, family fun rides and a bicycle swap meet. Go here for details.
Explore Fowlers Field and hike along the river with a naturalist at Eno River State Park to discover what butterfly species can be found. Nets provided.
Make whirligigs for the yard that will let your imagination fly.
Kickoff kindergarten for your child with an event designed to help children and their families transition into school. Kids will go through their first lunch line, board a real school bus and get their very own library card, among other activities.
Special appearance by SuperWHY!, star of the PBS Show, and musical guest Big Bang Boom.
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
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. The Paperhand Puppet Intervention is behind the great puppets at many local festivals and performances, including Artsplosure and First Night in Raleigh. Tickets available only at the door.
The festival runs Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7 at Forest Theatre. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
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.
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.
Learn about the year-round camps, day camps and night camps at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh.
For dads only. Durham YMCAs, as part of the YMCA of the Triangle will be hosting the 2008
Durham Y-Guides & Princesses Dads Orientation Meeting at Hope Valley Country Club on August 19 at 7:00 pm.
Durham moms or dads, do you have a son or daughter entering the 1st grade this fall? If
so, dads should attend this meeting and learn more about the Y-Guides and Princess program. At the end of the meeting, dads will be matched up by zip code to form new tribes. Dads can also come to the meeting with their tribes already formed. This meeting is for dads only.
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.
Join special guest presenter Paula Casallas for a special storytime where kids will learn a few words of beginning Spanish. All preschoolers welcome and no previous experience with Spanish is necessary.
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.
The Morreene Road Park and Recreation Center celebrates its reopening after renovations that include repairs and a playground.
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.
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.
Explore a giant inflatable structure (not the bouncy kind) in this unusual exhibit that's part of the new downtown arts festival, Art on the Edge.
Levity III, part of England's Architects of Air, will be up from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, at Lichtin Plaza in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are $5 for ages 4 and up.
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.
Come and wiggle in the aisles as the Pop Go The Wiggles Live! Tour brings The Wiggles highly interactive, fun and educational message to Raleigh.
Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster locations (www.ticketmaster.com) or by calling 919-834-4000 and the RBC Center box office. Prices range from $18-$38 (additional facility fees and service charges may apply). Seating for tickets purchased at the $38 level will take place in the “hot potato seats” and will include an exclusive Wiggles giveaway.
Explore a giant inflatable structure (not the bouncy kind) in this unusual exhibit that's part of the new downtown arts festival, Art on the Edge.
Levity III, part of England's Architects of Air, will be up from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, at Lichtin Plaza in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are $5 for ages 4 and up.
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Celebrate and buy locally grown products in downtown Chapel Hill. Evening includes street performers from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the west end of Franklin Street; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., children's and family activities on Wallace Plaza; and live music from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Wallace Plaza.
Go here for details.
The Wiggles, the kids band that made songs such as "Romp Bomp A Stomp," "The Monkey Dance," and "Move like an Emu" popular for the toddler set, is coming to Raleigh. Tickets, which cost $18 to $38, go on sale at 10 a.m., July 14.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at many local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's Artsplosure and First Night.
The festival runs Aug. 8-10, Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
The Durham school system offers a special program for parents and rising kindergarteners who are riding the bus for the first time. Sessions are at 8:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Kids and parents will take a short bus ride and learn safety tips, parents can confirm their child's bus schedule and get their picture taken with Dottie, the DPS kindergarten mascot, and Buster, the baby bus (who knew they existed?).
The 32nd annual Lazy Daze is Cary's massive arts and crafts festival, bringing 60,000 people to downtown Cary. Lots of live entertainment that kids will love. Go here for all the details, including a shuttle bus to avoid parking problems.
Popular local performer Stacy Clearman's LittleLand is scheduled to perform at 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
MOMS Club of Garner-East Annual Children's Consignment Sale.
Saturday, August 23 @ 9:00-12:30 (half-price sale 13:00-15:00)
Items we sell:
children's gently used clothing/shoes
(all seasons)
maternity wear
toys/books
baby equipment
furniture
If you would like to sell, please contact Maggie at eastgarnermomsclub@yahoo.com.
Free yoga at Durham Central Park.
Join us Saturday, August 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a fun-filled, kid’s safety fair. Meet City of Raleigh fire and police officials, NBC 17 meteorologist Bill Reh, and Wool E. Bull, mascot of the Durham Bulls. We are giving away free bike helmets and other school supplies all day. Plus, you’ll find great store offers throughout the town center. Stop by for a moment, or stay for the day at Falls River Town Center’s Back to School Safety Fair.
www.fallsrivertowncenter.com
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
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)
TAFFY: Transactors for Families will open a performance from the Common Ground Theatre summer camp of "Goodnight, Animals," based on Saint-Saens "Carnival of the Animals." It's the story of a zoo keeper, who is too tired to noticed that the animals are sneaking out of their cages.
A second performance is at 1 p.m. Call ahead to reserve tickets.
Come out to the Durham Outback today from 11-2 for a yummy lunch and free kids face painting!
100% of the proceeds of this lunch will go towards research for fighting Friedrich's Ataxia, a form of Muscular Dystrophy.
3500 Mount Moriah Rd.
Durham, NC 27707
919-493-2202
Cost of lunch is considered a donation - cash or check made out to MDA only
A one-of-a-kind carnival for the whole family in conjunction with Artspace's Summer Arts Program Youth Exhibition.
Fun and games will include artist demonstrations, face painting, carnival treats and art activities for young and old.
Improv from TAFFY: Transactors for Families opens up a performance of Common Ground Theatre's summer camp. They'll be performing "Goodnight, Animals," which is based on Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals."
Call ahead if you plan to attend to reserve tickets.
Storytime in Spanish and English at Kidzu Children's Museum. Event includes interactive activities and a craft project. First-time museum visitors who attend this program will receive free admission to the museum for the rest of the day.
Get in the river and get a little wet while helping the naturalist at Eno River State Park search for creatures swimming and crawling around the river bottom. Wear close-toed shoes that you can get wet.
Explore a giant inflatable structure (not the bouncy kind) in this unusual exhibit that's part of the new downtown arts festival, Art on the Edge. Levity III, part of England's Architects of Air, will be up from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, at Lichtin Plaza in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are $5 for ages 4 and up.
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at many local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's Artsplosure and First Night.
The festival runs Aug. 8-10, Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
The last day to enjoy the programs at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center this summer. The center will be closed from Aug. 25 to Sept. 15 for regular maintenance.
Uncover the different ways artists see the world in this interactive gallery experience at Ackland Art Museum. Look, choose and talk with each other about art from around the world.
Learn how to look for signs of animals at Eno River State Park by identifying their footprints and poop!
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.
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
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival at the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at many local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's Artsplosure and First Night.
The festival runs Aug. 8-10, Aug. 15-17, Aug. 22-24, Aug. 29-31 and Sept. 5-7. It's Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh.
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.
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.
Black widow spider identification and safety precautions for first through third graders.
The Divine Consign Show
Drop-off day for Consignors-by appointment only
Exclusive Trunk Show & Boutique Consignment and Overstock Sale
Beautiful high-end children's clothing at great prices!
Volunteer and be one our first shoppers.
Quail Hollow Swim & Tennis Clubhouse
800 Orleans Place
Visit www.dcskids.com to shop, consign, volunteer, or advertise your business.
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
Enjoy a puppet show for preschoolers based on classic folktalkes such as Jack and the Beanstalk.
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.
