Events
09 / 5
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: 11:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
The festival, now in its third year, is a celebration of downtown Raleigh. This year also marks the grand opening of the city's new convention center. The two-day event features lots of live music and entertainment,including Arrested Development, Chuck Berry, Soul Asylum and Lou Gramm, and the International Festival. Highlights for kids include the Kids' Zone and Carnival at Wilmington and Lenoir street; outdoor showings of Shrek the Third and Transformers; and fireworks, which start at 10 p.m. on both days. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Kids clothes, toys and gear for great prices. Go here for all the details. The public sale continues from 8 a.m .to 6 p.m., Sept. 6, and noon to 3 p.m., Sept. 7. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Save the Date! - September 5th and 6th, 2008 Chatham Kids Day and Kids Consignment Sale at the Historic Chatham Mill General, vendor, and consignor information can be found at: Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:28 pm
Meeting time will be from 6:00 Start: 7:00 pm
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival in the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's First Night and Artsplosure. The festival runs Aug. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 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. Start: 7:00 pm
Singer/songwriter Trish Miller brings her fun music to Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs. Go here to learn more about Trish. 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. Start: 8:00 pm
A family-friendly outdoor show that's part of the Hi Mom! Film Festival, which features short films, videos and animations from Sept. 5 through Sept. 6 at venues in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. This outdoor show will feature 14 short films, with a general rating of PG, from around North America. It's not exactly kid-oriented, but families are welcome.
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09 / 6
Start: 8:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Great kids clothes, toys and gear at even better prices. Go here for details. The public sale continues from noon to 3 p.m., Sept. 7 (50 percent off). Start: 8:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Save the Date! - September 5th and 6th, 2008 Chatham Kids Day and Kids Consignment Sale at the Historic Chatham Mill General, vendor, and consignor information can be found at: 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. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Learn how to protect your family's visual history at this introductory workshop covering the basics of photo preservation and storage. You'll also get tips on identifying historic photographs. This program at the N.C. Museum of History is co-sponsored by the N.C. State Archives. This program probably is best for adults and older kids. Start: 10:15 am
Holly Springs Library offers free movies on Saturdays in September. Sept. 6 - Camp Rock (rated G) Sept. 13 - Mulan (rated G) Sept. 27 - Speed Racer (PG) No tickets required. Start: 10:30 am
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at East Regional. Go here for more information about events for families at East Regional. Start: 11:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
The festival, now in its third year, is a celebration of downtown Raleigh. This year also marks the grand opening of the city's new convention center. The two-day event features lots of live music and entertainment,including Arrested Development, Chuck Berry, Soul Asylum and Lou Gramm, and the International Festival. Highlights for kids include the Kids' Zone and Carnival at Wilmington and Lenoir street; outdoor showings of Shrek the Third and Transformers; and fireworks, which start at 10 p.m. on both days. Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
The story of Rapunzel is told in an interactive adaptation by Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences at The ArtsCenter. Start: 7:00 pm
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival in the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's First Night and Artsplosure. The festival runs Aug. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 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. 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. | ||
09 / 7
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The New Hope Valley Railway and N.C. Railroad Museum opens its doors and offers its monthly train rides. Trains depart at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Great kids clothes, toys and gear at even better prices. Go here for details. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Baron Von Rumblebuss and Redd Zeppelin, the rocking local kids band, will be playing The City Tap in Pittsboro. The Baron invites moms and dads to enjoy a brew and boogaloo with your kids. Go here for details about The City Tap. Start: 7:00 pm
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention performs its annual summer festival in the outdoor Forest Theatre on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's First Night and Artsplosure. The festival runs Aug. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 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. | ||
09 / 8
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: 10:45 am
Learn all about scales, fur, feathers, shells and skin. The program is part of a regular series for kids ages 2 to 3 years at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. Start: 10:27 am
Little Computer Bugs LLC is now enrolling for Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids to be held at Planet Child in Cary, North Carolina. Classes at Planet Child begin the week of September 8, 2008. Each Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts in a creative way that teaches children ages 2-7 to use computers as a tool. Children work on their own computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and scaffolds to each child's academic and technical ability levels. 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. | ||
09 / 9
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Learn about the process of picking and pickling produce in North Carolina. Make and take home a craft that wil put you in a pickle! Part of a regular series of programs for preschoolers at the N.C. Museum of History. 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
Storytime for babies from newborns to 18 months at East Regional Library. Go here for more information about other storytimes and events at East Regional. 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: 2:30 pm
Museum of Life & Science 10:30 am onward 433 W Murray Ave 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 all about seeds 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, Sept. 9; ages 7 to 9 on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Start: 6:30 pm
Family storytime for all ages at East Regional Library. Pajamas a plus, but not a must! Go here for more information about events and programs at East Regional. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The YMCA will be hosting the 2008 Y-Guides & Princesses Dads Orientation Meeting at the McKimmon Center at NC State on September 9th at 7:00 pm. 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 & 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. | ||
09 / 10
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: 11:30 am
Children and their caregivers discover a new adventure in the box each week. Activities are designed to stretch the imagination, foster an interest in art and introduce children to the N.C. Museum of Art in fun and engaging ways. This new workshop for preschoolers also is offered Sept. 24; Oct. 8 and Oct. 22; and Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. Start: 10:00 am
Join Rags to Riches for an interactive show that features songs, shouts and dances. 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
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: 3:43 pm
Come have fun with us at Planet Child in Cary on Wednesday, September 10 and get a free trial with Little Computer Bugs, computer enrichment classes for kids. Little Computer Bugs offers Imagine Tomorrow computer classes. Learn more at http://www.littlecomputerbugs.com and http://www.imaginetomorrow.com | ||
09 / 11
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Come have fun with us at Planet Child in Cary on Thursday, September 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. | ||
09 / 12
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Kids clothes, toys, furniture and more at great prices. Go here for more information. Sale continues Saturday from 9 a.m .to 2 p.m. (from 11:45 a.m .to 2 p.m. items are half price). Start: 9:45 am
End: 12:00 pm
Are you a new mother? Have you recently moved to the area? Are you looking to meet new people? We invite you to our Annual Open House on September 12th, 2008 at 9:45am. 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: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Games, rides, entertainment, crafts, food and fun. Like a small-time county fair except in North Raleigh. The fair continues Saturday from 11 a.m .to 11 p.m. Start: 7:00 pm
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention finishes up its annual summer festival with performances on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's Artsplosure and First Night. | ||
09 / 13
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn all about the adventures of Girl Scouting! All girls ages 5 to 17 are invited. Leaders also are in need of adult volunteers to work with the girls. No Girl Scout experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun and be a positive role model for the girls. Go here for more information. Start: 9:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Clothes, toys and gear for kids at great prices. Items are half price from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Go here for more information. 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. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
In this museum-based drawing class, children ages 9-12 explore art in the galleries, then learn and develop a particular drawing skill each month. Techniques taught over the year will include creating 3-D effects, drawing people in proportion, and inventing interesting compositions. Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Get involved in the electoral process as you enjoy patriotic crafts and other hands-on activities. Middle and high school students may attend the 2008 candidates' forum from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring individuals running for statewide offices. The program at the N.C. Museum of History is co-sponsored by Kids Voting NC Wake County. Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Bring your dog and your kids to this family fun event at Womble Park in Holly Springs. Local pet care companies will be there to provide information. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The Museum of Life and Science lights up with a celebration of science fiction and movie magic Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As part of its Second Saturday Science series, Heroes, Villains and Special Effects features a full day of activities with expert artists, designers, scientists and film characters. Start: 10:15 am
Holly Springs Library offers free movies on Saturdays in September. Sept. 6 - Camp Rock (rated G) Sept. 13 - Mulan (rated G) Sept. 27 - Speed Racer (PG) No tickets required. Start: 10:30 am
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at East Regional. Go here for more information about events for families at East Regional. Start: 11:00 am
The birthplace of North Carolina's capital city, the Joel Lane Museum House, is looking for volunteers. Jobs include office assistants, tour guides, hands-on history presenters, gardeners, and those who can sew or even wash and iron costumes. Start: 11:00 am
Games, rides, food, crafts, entertainment. Like a county fair but in North Raleigh. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Blake Shelton, Tracy Byrd, Jake Owen and Eric Church headline an event that also showcase's North Carolina's food and farmers. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Sorry. Prince won't be there. But it is an event to support the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. And he's a member. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Raggs and his band of colorful canines from the public TV series are back with some rockin' fun. Get ready to "wag and wiggle" with the pups during their interactive, 90-minute dance party. The show, which airs on UNC-TV and other public TV stations around the country, was created by Charlotte resident Toni Steedman and her then seven-year-old daughter. A second show is at 6 p.m. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Learn how foxes earned their reputation and find out what foxes are up to this time of year. Part of Blue Jay Point County Park's family wildlife series. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun Latin dance class with Salsa Babies (ages: 6 wks and up, babies in carriers) at 3 pm and Salsa Tots (walkers to 6 years) at 3:30 pm during 2008 Arts in the Meadow Festival. Get active, get fit and learn Spanish with your child in a fun environment with Salsa Babies (6-wks and up) and Salsa Tots (walkers – 5 years). Start: 3:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Cary Community Foundation presents the Cary Sunset Celebration, a five-hour event with local entertainment, activities for kids, non-profit exhibits and athletic events. Go here for details. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Raggs and his band of colorful canines from the public TV series are back with some rockin' fun. Get ready to "wag and wiggle" with the pups during their interactive, 90-minute dance party. The show, which airs on UNC-TV and other public TV stations around the country, was created by Charlotte resident Toni Steedman and her then seven-year-old daughter. There's also a 2 p.m. show. Start: 7:00 pm
The Paperhand Puppet Intervention finishes up its annual summer festival with performances on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at the N.C. Museum of Art. Paperhand Puppet is behind the great puppets at local festivals and performances, including Raleigh's Artsplosure and First Night. Start: 7:30 pm
See area Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts as they offer exhibits and demontrations related to scouting. | ||
09 / 14
Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
The town of Wake Forest sponsors a bike safety for including a free bike rodeo, which will teach safe bike riding skills to kids ages 5 to 10 and their parents. Bring your own bikes and helmets for free bike inspections. Go here for the details. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Family Day with AuPairCare is offered by AuPairCare, an agency that places au pairs from all over the world with families in the Triangle for one to two years for cultural exchange. Au Pairs provide up to 45 hours per week/10 hours per day of live-in childcare, flexible schedules determined by the families including nights and weekends, and other household tasks related to the children, meals, children's laundry, homework, driving to school/activities, etc. Families need to be U.S. | ||
09 / 15
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: 10:27 am
Little Computer Bugs LLC is now enrolling for Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids to be held at Planet Child in Cary, North Carolina. Classes at Planet Child begin the week of September 8, 2008. Each Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts in a creative way that teaches children ages 2-7 to use computers as a tool. Children work on their own computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and scaffolds to each child's academic and technical ability levels. 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: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's the Chick-fil-A Super Heroes! Fans of the popular chicken restaurant are invited to create their favorite superhero costume and test their super powers during Chick-fil-A's Super Hero themed Night at the Apex Beaver Creek Commons location from 5 to 7 p.m. Children will have a chance to show off their super powers in several challenges located throughout the restaurant. At each station, the super hero will receive a stamp of achievement and culminate with a training certificate when all the stations have been completed. | ||
09 / 16
Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Clothes and gear for kids at great prices. Select items are 50 percent off on Sept. 18 and up to 75 percent off on Sept. 19. Go here for details and how new moms can shop early. 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
A fun, interactive show starring Miss Poly, Miss Ester and Bartlet, the "superstar." Every show has exciting musical puppet numbers and a variety of interactive guest puppets. The theme this month is Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Start: 10:00 am
Storytime for babies from newborns to 18 months at East Regional Library. Go here for more information about other storytimes and events at East Regional. 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. | ||
09 / 17
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: 9:00 pm
Clothes and gear for kids at great prices. Select items are 50 percent off on Sept. 18 and up to 75 percent off on Sept. 19. Go here for details and how new moms can shop early. 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
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: 11:00 am
End: 2:30 pm
Are you thinking about returning to work after stepping out of the workforce to be home with kids? This half day workshop, presented by Balancing Professionals, will walk professionals through the critical steps of workforce re-entery. Guest speakers include area life coaches, strategic consultants, and HR experts and topics will include: - while you are out: keeping skills sharp and staying connected - finding your focus and your mojo - building a great resume - must have networking know how Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Carnival rides, food and fun at this annual Clayton festival, which runs through Sunday. | ||
09 / 18
Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Clothes and gear for kids at great prices. Select items are 50 percent off on Sept. 18 and up to 75 percent off on Sept. 19. Go here for details and how new moms can shop early. 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
The week leading up to the Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the John Entwistle Foundation at Koka Booth Amphitheatre on September 19-20 is dedicated to sharing classic rock history with local children. Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:30 pm
Even though some women are opting out of successful careers to raise their children, others are courageously “doing it all.” In her book, “This Is How We Do It: The Working Mothers’ Manifesto,” Carol Evans, CEO and President of Working Mothers magazine gives firsthand accounts of working mothers who reveal their innovativ Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Carnival rides, food and fun at this annual Clayton festival, which runs through Sunday. | ||
09 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Clothes and gear for kids at great prices. Select items are 50 percent off on Sept. 18 and up to 75 percent off on Sept. 19. Go here for details and how new moms can shop early. 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: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day, with Captain Pete, pirate tales, treasure and games at Tookie's Toys in Cameron Village. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
The three-day festival in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square and City Markets features street painting and live entertainment. Check out the free kids activities on Saturday. Here's the full schedule. Start: 4:00 pm
To celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day, Blackbeard impersonator Chris Suttle returns with some educational storytelling for kids age 6 and older. Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Camelot Treasures in Cary. The store also is offering discounts to customers who talk and/or dress like a pirate. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Greek food, pastries, gifts, music and dancing. Go here for details. The festival runs through Sunday. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Carnival rides, food and fun at this annual Clayton festival, which runs through Sunday. Start: 7:00 pm
Singer/songwriter Trish Miller brings her fun music to the Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park. If it rains, the concert is moved to the community center at 820 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina. Learn more about Trish here.
Start: 7:30 pm
Join the Holly Springs Community Band for an evening of music, including marches, lighter fare and classics. Admission is free, but come early for the best seats. Start: 11:00 pm
You've been waiting for Christopher Paolini's "Brisingr," third in the Inheritance Cycle and now it's time to party at Quail Ridge Books & Music. Be there for real swordplay, food and more at 11 p.m. as we count down to Brisingr's midnight release. Reserve your copy now. Costumes high encouraged. | ||
09 / 20
Start: 7:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Crossroads Fellowship in North Raleigh holds a giant yard sale featuring children's toys, clothes and other gear. Everything is priced to sell.
Start: 8:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Join the Carolina RailHawk Dancers at a dance clinic. Learn to perform a half-time dance routine with the RailHawk dance team at a professional men's soccer game. Bring your daughter. Novices welcome. Performance and game activities follow from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are optional. Start: 8:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Kids clothes, toys, books, nursery equipment, plus a maternity boutique, at First United Methodist Church in Cary. This is the church's 15th year hosting the sale. Organizers say it's the only consignment sale in Cary that donates all of its proceeds directly to local women's and children's missions. The half price sale starts at 11 a.m. (doors close between 10: 45 and 11 a.m. to prepare). Go here to learn more. Start: 9:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
The nation's biggest bug event, Bugfest features lots of fun for kids, opportunities to eat bugs (really) and plenty of other entertainment. A great time. Start: 9:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Today's the big day for the three-day festival, which includes street painting and lots of kids activities, including free face painting. See the full schedule. Start: 9:30 am
End: 9:30 pm
The annual Clayton festival features carnival rides, food, fun and lots of entertainment. 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. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
The downtown Durham festival is now in its 35th year and runs Saturday and Sunday. Here are all the details and check out the Kids Zones. Start: 10:03 am
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 10:15 am
Holly Springs Library offers free movies on Saturdays in September. Sept. 6 - Camp Rock (rated G) Sept. 13 - Mulan (rated G) Sept. 27 - Speed Racer (PG) No tickets required. Start: 10:30 am
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at East Regional. Go here for more information about events for families at East Regional. Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Explore the latest scientific discoveries with a different scientist Start: 11:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
Greek food, pastries, gifts, live music and dancing. The annual festival runs through Sunday. Go here for more details. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Explore the latest scientific discoveries with a different scientist Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wake County's Crowder District Park with a parade through the park (decorate your own bike, scooter and wagon for prizes), a picnic, live music, ice cream and fun. Check the park's Web site for information about a poster and essay contest about "What Crowder Means to Me." | ||
09 / 21
Start: 11:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Food, pastries, gifts, live music and dancing. Go here for more details. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
The two-day festival, which ends Sunday, features lots of arts, entertainment and kids activites. Go here for the details. Start: 2:30 pm
Enjoy a free family-friendly, book-related movie at Eva Perry Regional Library. Call the library for the exact title. It's rated G. Free tickets are available 15 minutes before the show. Start: 3:00 pm
The illustrator of Animalia and others will be at Quail Ridge Books and Music with his new puzzler Enigma: A Magical Mystery. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Summer Performance Series: Alan Hoal Sunday, Sept. 21 3 p.m.-4 p.m. | ||
09 / 22
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: 10:27 am
Little Computer Bugs LLC is now enrolling for Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids to be held at Planet Child in Cary, North Carolina. Classes at Planet Child begin the week of September 8, 2008. Each Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts in a creative way that teaches children ages 2-7 to use computers as a tool. Children work on their own computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and scaffolds to each child's academic and technical ability levels. 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: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will begin our fall meetings on Monday, September 22 from 7-9pm at Glad Tidings Church 711 Fairground Rd. Dunn,NC Glad Tidings MOPS has insightful speakers, helpful demonstrations, small mom-to-mom discussion groups, fun crafts, great food, and relaxing fellowship. You may attend MOPS with or without your children. Quality, loving childcare is provided for preschool aged children (birth to 5 years). MOPS meets the last Monday night of each month 7:00-9:00pm | ||
09 / 23
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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
Storytime for babies from newborns to 18 months at East Regional Library. Go here for more information about other storytimes and events at East Regional. 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: 2:30 pm
Triangle API Jumping Beans Meetup Tuesday September 23 - 11:00 am Onward Jumpin' Beans in Cary www.jumpinbeans.com Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Healthy Child. Healthy World. Tuesday, Sept 23, 7pm-9pm at Holly Springs Cultural Center. Please join us for a fun event to learn how to create a healthy home environment for your family and help reduce your family's exposure to common contaminants. Call 414-5343 for more information. | ||
09 / 24
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: 11:30 am
Children and their caregivers discover a new adventure in the box each week. Activities are designed to stretch the imagination, foster an interest in art and introduce children to the N.C. Museum of Art in fun and engaging ways. This new workshop for preschoolers also is offered Sept. 10; Oct. 8 and Oct. 22; and Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. 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
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: 4:30 pm
Judy Sierra and Marc Brown (yes, author of the Arthur series!) visit Quail Ridge Books and Music. The dynamic duo who brought you the award-winning "Wild About Books" have teamed up for "Born to Read." 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: 7:45 pm
Come explore the woods at night in this special ranger-led hike for kids ages 6 to 12 and their parents. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Registration is limited. Call ahead to register and find the exact location of the hike. | ||
09 / 25
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for the youngest kids and their parents. A park manager tells me the walk happens every Thursday at 10 a.m., except holidays. If just one family shows up, she'll still take them for a walk. 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: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Come get a head start on your holiday greeting cards! I will design 5 cards and you wil make 3 of each card... You will leave with 15 beautiful cards and coordinating envelopes hand stamped by YOU! I will walk you through the projects if you have not ever stamped before! This class is appropriate for crafters of any level. Regular cost is $27, New customers get 1/2 price class fee.. just $13.50! Payment is due with registration by 9/20. Cal me today: 435-8306 | ||
09 / 26
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: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Watch this third-generation tinsmith demonstrate how to make candle stands, cups and other objects from tin at this program, a regular series of the N.C. Museum of History. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Trees give us a lot of reasons to love them. Learn why trees are important, walk along the tree trail to identify some common woodland trees and make a craft. The event meets at the Training Lodge at the North entrance to the park off of Durant Road. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Join a ranger at the Crabtree large parking lot (off Highway 70) to celebrate Take A Child Outside Week. Take a short hike to Big Lake and travel along the shoreline, learn about the animals that are active at the park in the night. Go early and have a picnic dinner. Here are directions. Start: 7:30 pm
Enjoy the wholesome, much-loved performance of a long-time favorite by the Cary Players. The show runs Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. It's at 2 p.m., Sept. 28 and Oct. 4-5. | ||
09 / 27
Start: 8:00 am
Lace up your shoes, grab your team and join the American Lung Association for a fun-filled morning of fighting lung disease. The walk is a non-competitive event for teams and individuals to step up and make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from asthma by raising funds and awareness. Register to walk or start a team by going to www.asthmawalk.org. Registration starts at 8 a.m. The walk starts at 10 a.m. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Marbles Kids Museum celebrates its first birthday with special activities, including birthday games, crafts, face painting and more. Tar Heel Tale Tellers, a storytelling troupe, will perform at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Also check out Marbles new exhibit, The Magic School Bus, which opened Sept. 17 and runs through Jan. 25.
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Paddle a canoe, dip a net on the lake, watch birds, butterflies and dragonflies, create nature crafts and meet some critters. Sample all that Durant has to offer. Start: 9:00 am
End: 11:00 pm
A major motorcycle festival featuring music, motorcycles, drag bikes and fireworks in the evening. Here's the full schedule. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
The massive Durham Children's Clothing Exchange runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 27. Go for great deals on clothes, toys and other gear for babies and kids. Reduced-price days run Sunday afternoon through Tuesday. Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Join Ranger Brock Martin for a canoe "hike" in the still waters of the sub impoundment area of Jordan Lake. All canoes and life jackets are provided. Wear clothes that can get wet and sunscreen. Each child under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult in the canoe. Space is limited so registration is required. 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. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:00 am
A hands-on geology program for children ages 6 to 12. It includes a couple of fun activities and a half-mile hike. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Start: 10:15 am
Holly Springs Library offers free movies on Saturdays in September. Sept. 6 - Camp Rock (rated G) Sept. 13 - Mulan (rated G) Sept. 27 - Speed Racer (PG) No tickets required. Start: 10:30 am
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at East Regional. Go here for more information about events for families at East Regional. Start: 10:30 am
End: 3:00 pm
Come discover what makes us human. Explore some of our unusual Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
A new science-focused children's story and activity every time! For Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Family Day: Colonial North CarolinaSaturday, Sept. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Historic Oak View County Park hosts its annual Storytelling Festival, sponsored by Wake County Public Libraries. The event features storytellers from around the country. They'll perform at sites spread throughout the park. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Demonstrations and activities by prescribed fire professionals that emphasize the importance of controlled burns. Students with an interest in resource management and homeowners that live near areas where controlled burns are conducted, as well as the general public, are encouraged to attend. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. There will be activities for kids of all ages, including fire trucks and other equipment to check out. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Join a ranger to discover the critters living just beneath the water surface at one of Jordan Lake State Recreation Area's many ponds. Nets will gather debris from the pond floor. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. All nets and equipment provided. Wear old clothes and bug spray. Here are directions. The program meets at Parker's Creek Swim Area Shelter No. 3.. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Join a naturalist at the Reedy Creek large parking lot (located off Highway 40) to see the largest planet in the solar system. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Reservations required. Start: 7:30 pm
Enjoy the wholesome, much-loved performance of a long-time favorite by the Cary Players. The show runs Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. It's at 2 p.m., Sept. 28 and Oct. 4-5. | ||
09 / 28
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
The event features crafts, a family gallery guide and live performances, including Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences performing Rapunzel at 1 p.m. and classical guitarist Peter Fletcher at 3 p.m. Admission is free and there will be a limited number of free tickets to the El Greco to Velazquez exhibition. For more information, check out Nasher's Web site. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm
Moms, meet great babysitters. Babysitters, meet cool moms. Add a dash of chatting, shopping bargains and fun and you've got MommyMixer®, the hot new service that connects college students looking for fun babysitting jobs with busy families that need occasional help. There's no better way to get hooked up with the babysitter of your dreams. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Enjoy music all day and night in Carrboro at the 2008 Carrboro Music Festival. Be sure to check out the Weaver Street Realty Stage on the Town Commons at 301 W. Main St., which includes a performance from the popular Sandbox Band at 2 p.m. and Tim Poe at 1 p.m., who will perform a kids and family sing along. Start: 1:15 pm
End: 2:15 pm
Explore the Ackland Art Museum's collection and the Circa 1958 exhibition with your favorite kid. Learn new ways to look at and think about art in these interactive gallery tours, designed for six- to twelve-year-olds and their adult companions. Start: 1:30 pm
KIDS! Bring your parents to the park and learn how to look for signs of animals by identifying their footprints and poop! Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Space is limited so call ahead to register. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:45 pm
Join in a sing along with Ranger Keith at the Reedy Creek Shelter No. 2 (located off Highway 40). Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Sing songs about animals of all types. Afterwards, you can take a hike on one of several trails in that area of the park. Bring a lunch, come early and use the shelter. Start: 2:00 pm
The lovable Peanuts gang as interpreted by the Cary Players. The show also runs Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 4-5 at 2 p.m. Start: 2:00 pm
Snakes have a bad reputation but they are actually very beneficial. Go to the Rolling View Shelter No. 12 to learn many interesting facts about these cold-blooded reptiles. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Go here for directions. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm
Learn how to spot the tracks and signs left by animals during this hands-on program and hike. Join a ranger on an easy to moderate mile hike through the woods and around ponds looking under logs and leaves for wildlife signs. Meet at the Old Oak Trail head, area A at Ebenezer Recreation Area. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and bug spray if needed. Here are directions. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
The Joel Lane Museum House, "The Birthplace of Raleigh," will sponsor Lizzie Lane's Colonial Tea on Sunday, September 28 from 3 to 5 pm with a rain date of Sunday, October 5. Elizabeth was Colonel Joel Lane’s seventh child. He was a founding father of North Carolina’s capital city and an officer in the Militia during the American Revolutionary War. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
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09 / 29
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Wander through the bird garden at Durant Nature Park and search for some common birds. Make your own binoculars and bird feeders to take home. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. 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: 10:27 am
Little Computer Bugs LLC is now enrolling for Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids to be held at Planet Child in Cary, North Carolina. Classes at Planet Child begin the week of September 8, 2008. Each Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts in a creative way that teaches children ages 2-7 to use computers as a tool. Children work on their own computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and scaffolds to each child's academic and technical ability levels. Start: 10:30 am
- Where -West Wake Booda Beans 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. | ||
09 / 30
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. 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
Join us at Cameron Village Every Tuesday, Wednesday and No Start: 11:15 am
End: 11:45 am
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Take A Child Outside at Prarie Ridge. Explore the field research facility of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Start: 5:30 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Learn about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly and where they all go in the fall. Look for caterpillars and butterflies in the butterfly garden and make a fun butterfly craft to take home. Part of Take A Child Outside Week. Start: 6:45 pm
End: 7:45 pm
It's Take A Child Outside week! Come out to Holly Point Recreation area on Falls Lake and learn what insects are buzzing at night. We'll set up some different insect attractants and have some time to explore them. Bring a flashlight. Please call 919-676-1027 to sign up. 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. | ||
10 / 1
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Registration starts today for Scare on the Square, a spooky candle-lit tour of the State Capitol, children's activities, carriage rides, live music and more. The event is Oct. 25 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tours are limited so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 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
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. through December 6th. 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
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: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! | ||
10 / 2
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
A fun, guided walk through Durant Nature Park for the youngest kids and their parents. A park manager tells me the walk happens every Thursday at 10 a.m., except holidays. If just one family shows up, she'll still take them for a walk. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:20 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that can walk up two years of age. This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Every Thursday in October it's Pumpkin Patch Tales with NeoSoul at 10:30am. Your little ones will enjoy this fun and inspiring story time event held in our pumpkin patch! The NeoSoul Trading Company is a life style company that has assumed the task of teaching the principles of 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
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime aimed at children that are in preschool or about to enter preschool. This 30 minute program consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! Start: 5:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Join the staff and families of KinderCare Stonehenge for a night of family fun, complete with a moon bounce, carnival games, great food and fun prizes. Take a tour of our wonderful center and see what KinderCare Stonehenge has to offer you and your family. Enroll with us on the night of the festival and recieve a $100 tuition credit!!! Admission is only $5 per family! Thursday, October 2nd 5:30-8:00pm For further information, please feel free to contact us at: KinderCare Learning Center @ Stonehenge | ||
10 / 3
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Mommy & Me Creative Movement Classes - Springhill This dynamic class has everything a child needs to grow and learn! Singing, fitness, instrument play, self-esteem building, social interaction, art exploration, storytelling, and MORE! 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: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Clothes, toys and gear for kids at great prices. Sale is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 3; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 4; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 5 (when some items are 50 percent off). Go here for details. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Kids will enjoy this fun fall event as we welcome in our fall harvest! Spend time in our pumpkin patch and get your picture taken with the Grand Pumpkin! Enjoy singing along with Uncle John and taking part in many kid's activities and food tastings! Start: 6:00 pm
N.C. State fans will pack Hillsborough Street for the annual Homecoming Parade. But you don't have to be a State fan to enjoy this parade. Kids will love the scene with live music, floats and maybe some giveaways. Start: 7:00 pm
Singer/songwriter Trish Miller performs at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs. Learn more about Trish here. Start: 7:00 pm
The Grammy Award winner comes to Raleigh's RBC Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets went on sale Aug. 15. Start: 7:30 pm
Enjoy the wholesome, much-loved performance of a long-time favorite by the Cary Players. The show runs Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. It's at 2 p.m., Sept. 28 and Oct. 4-5. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This program at Crowder District Park called Quiet Night highlights the sounds of the night after a story around the campfire with s'mores. | ||
10 / 4
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Enjoy an exciting day learning about track and field events. The event will give kids an opportunity to learn the skills of running. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Head over to Historic Oak View County Park for some old fashioned fun with live animals, antique farm equipment, reenactors, live music and crafts. Heritage Day is presented in conjunction with the 4-H Youth Fair Day. Food is available for purchase. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Enjoy live demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment, a craft fair and gallery exhibits. Artists interested in participating in the fair can call the Arts Center at 831-6126 for an entry form. Start: 10:00 am
End: 9:00 pm
Kids clothes and gear at great prices. Sale continues Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some item sare 50 percent off. Go here for details. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Jump start National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11, at Cary's Bond Park. The event includes games and educational activities in the open field across from Bond Park Community Center to help teach kids and their parents about the dangers of home fires. 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. There's a different theme each week at this regular program at the N.C. Museum of Art. Sept. 6: Salute to the Trees Sept. 13: Decoding Hidden Messages Sept. 20: Build It! Sept. 27: Folktales in Art Oct. 4: Organizing Chaos Oct. 11: Exploring Connections in Art Oct. 18: Getting 3-D Effects Start: 10:15 am
End: 10:35 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime for pre-walking babies. Great for working families! A 20-minute program for prewalkers, parents or caregivers interact with their babies using books, rhymes, fingerplays and music. Start: 10:30 am
End: 4:15 pm
Celebrate the beginning of the Carolina Hurricanes season at Marbles. The museum will bring back its Center Ice indoor hockey rink and feature some special visits from the Storm Squad and Stormy. Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Storm Squad visit 1 p.m.: Hockey clinick 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.: Stormy Start: 10:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
Turkish Storytime: Masal Vakti. Join us for Turkish stories, games & crafts. This special event replaces our regular Saturday storytime. Families welcome! No registration required. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
This is a drop-in program. Learn about famous North Carolina baseball players, from high-school standouts to major-league stars. See and touch reproduction baseball items, play an early version of the game, and make a baseball craft to take home. Start: 2:00 pm
The lovable Peanuts gang as interpreted by the Cary Players. Start: 3:00 pm
The well-known story of Little Red Riding Hood comes to life in an unusual setting. The Big Bad Wolf enjoys precious moments of glory until Dudley, the forest ranger, shows up to put a stop to his fun. Opera Express, Opera Carolina's educational touring company, engages children and families throughout the Carolinas with professional performances of opera for young people. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
High school bands battle for prizes. An official contest entry form is required. Start: 7:30 pm
Enjoy the wholesome, much-loved performance of a long-time favorite by the Cary Players. The show runs Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. It's at 2 p.m., Sept. 28 and Oct. 4-5. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Bring your family to watch the night sky during a program of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. For all the details, including directions to Jordan Lake Ebenezer Church Recreation Area, go here.
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10 / 5
Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Clothes and gear for kids at great prices. Select items are 50 percent off! Go here for details. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
A celebration for survivors, co-survivors, friends and family in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event features food, music and fun activities for the whole family. Tickets must be purchased online by 1 p.m., Oct. 3. Go here for details. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Chapel Hill's annual fair features live entertainment, arts and crafts, and lots of fun for kids. Go here for details. Start: 2:00 pm
The lovable Peanuts gang as interpreted by the Cary Players. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Celebrate romances and the readers who love them at the 2nd Annual Romance Tea. Meet local authors Diane Chamberlain, Virginia Kantra, Elizabeth Amber and Jenna Black and enjoy refreshments. Free and open to the public but registration is required. Call 919-560-0268 or visit http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/events.php for more information. Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
The Chapel Hill Fire Department and Chapel Hill Museum recognize National Fire Prevention Week with a special event featuring all kinds of chili and a fun musical puppet show for kids. Celebrate local heroes, learn fire safety tips and enjoy the food. Proceeds support the museum's annual fire safety program that teaches area school children the importance of community helpers. Call ahead to get tickets, though some will be available at the door. | ||
