Events
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
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: 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
Join the Wake County Autism Society for some | ||
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. | ||
10 / 6
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 reptiles and amphibians. Meet live turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs and toads. The program is 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: 6:30 pm
Head over to Holly Springs Library for not-too-scary Halloween and ghost stories and other activities. | ||
10 / 7
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
Find out about the start of the N.C. State Fair, then create a little fair fun of your own! To register, call 919-807-7992. Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Miss Poly, Miss Ester and Bartlet are "Going Trick-or-Treating" during this presentation from the Carolina Puppet Theatre, a regular favorite at the Holly Springs Cultural Center. 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. | ||
10 / 8
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: 7:00 pm
Gear for kids at great prices. The shopping continues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, and 10 a.m. to noon, Friday. Go here for details. 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: 10:00 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 and Sept. 24; Oct. 22; and Nov. 5 and Nov. 19. Start: 10:00 am
Rags to Riches presents "Jack Tales." All shows rely on lively audience participation with 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: 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 / 9
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: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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: 11:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
Gear for kids at great prices. The public shops for half price today. Items are 75 percent off Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Go here for details. 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: 8:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
IS YOUR HOME A HEALTHY HOME? The Consumer Product Safety Commission connects 150 chemicals commonly found in our homes to allergies, asthma, birth defects, cancer and psychological disorders. THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE!! | ||
10 / 10
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Gear for kids at cheap prices. Items are 75 percent off today. Go here for details. 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: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Great bargains on kids clothes and gear and maternity clothes. The sale is 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 10. Items are half price on Oct. 11 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Take a twilight stroll through Knightdale's Enchanted Forest. A fun-filled event at the East Regional Library for the family with storytellers, music and refreshments. Go here for more information about other programs at East Regional. | ||
10 / 11
Start: 7:00 am
End: 11:00 am
Kids clothing, toys and gear and maternity clothes are half price at the fall/winter sale at Apex United Methodist Church. Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Learn all about animals and how to care for them at the Museum of Life and Science. The day includes behind the scenes tours, stuffed animal first aid and more. Some activities require registration, so check the schedule to learn more. Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Meet at the picnic shelter at Kids Together Playground and take a kid-friendly walk to learn more about the plants that make KTP so special. Gather materials from the playground for a craft project. Refreshments too. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
What kid doesn't love airplanes? Take your family to an open house of RDU's new Terminal 2, the giant glass structure that will open for real on Oct. 26 and replaces Terminal C. The day includes free food from the terminal's restaurants, giveaways and kids activities. Watch planes take off and land and check out the new customs and immigration area. Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Check out the annual gallery marketplace featuring art, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. The fair also includes craft demonstrations, a children's art area and food. Start: 10:00 am
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: 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
Nursing Mothers of Raleigh is hosting the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge in Raleigh. Nursing moms will compete to set the record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time. The challenge kicks off at 10 a.m. with snacks, freebies and door prizes. Babies will "latch on" at 11 a.m. for the official count. Go here for details. 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: 10:15 am
Free movies at Holly Springs Library. All Saturday morning movies start at 10:15 a.m. No tickets are required. Schedule: Oct. 11: Camp Rock (G) Oct. 18: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G) Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am
Join breastfeeding mothers and babies at the N.C. Women's Hospital to celebrate breastfeeding as part of the Quintessence Challenge, an effort to get the most babies "latched on" at one time. The event includes opportunities to make your baby's hand or foot print as a souvenir, meet other breastfeeding families and share some goodies. Dads, grandparents and siblings are welcome. Start: 11:00 am
Treat yourself to a unique cultural experience at Cary Diwali 2008. Cary Diwali pays tribute to Indian art and culture. This year’s theme is Santulan — An Expression of Harmonious Equilibrium. Performances will reflect the theme by presenting a balance of the latest in Indian music and dance along with more traditional forms. This year’s featured performer is the Bollywood actess, singer and VJ Raageshwari “Ragz.” A bazaar will Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
The fifth annual downtown arts festival featuring art, live music, food and family and children's entertainment. Go here for more details. Start: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Looking for a family friendly, low-cost event that will make your children want a nap afterwards? Look no further! Southwest Elementary PTA is hosting a fall-fundraiser carnival. Please join us for fun and food. Details below.... Saturday, October 11th On-site inflatables: On-site games: Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am
Join us at Cameron Village Regional Library for a storytime designed for families and children, both preschool and toddler. This 30 minute program is great for working families and consists of stories, songs, flannel boards and more! No registration required. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Food, entertainment, rides and fun for the whole family. Raleigh area children services and product providers will be on hand. Admission is free. Charge for amusements. The raindate, if needed, is the following day. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
During this drop-in program, see how cloth is made on a loom and make your own weaving to take home. Visit the exhibit Everyday Artistry to see handwork from the museum's collection. Start: 2:30 pm
A walking theatrical performance. Check out all the handmade creations made by kids and adults across the community in workshops and the Paperhand Puppet Intervention. Read more here. | ||
10 / 12
Start: 10:00 am
End: 7:00 pm
The Triangle chapter of Attachment Parenting International, API, a non-profit global network of parenting support groups with more than 60 chapters in North America, will hold Triangle API Fall Festival as part of October’s Attachment Parenting Month, which will be celebrated by chapters around the country according to this year’s theme, “Giving Our Children Presence.” Start: 12:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
A "festicause" to support The Mariposa School in Cary, a non-profit that offers children with autism and other developmental disabilities year-round, one-on-one instruction. The event will feature food and music, including the Sandbox Band from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Go here for all the details. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Consultants from 31 Gifts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Creative Memories, Premier Design Jewelry, and Pampered Chef will be on hand to help you with holiday gift ideas. Come and enjoy refreshments, and perhaps win a door prize! Bring a friend! Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
During this drop-in program, see how cloth is made on a loom and make your own weaving to take home. Visit the exhibit Everyday Artistry to see handwork from the museum's collection. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Also on Sundays, with a grant from the Orange County Partnership for Children, the museum will offer free parenting information and dental health screenings. Read more here. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Get ready for the upcoming election at this lively program of presidential campaign songs dating from the days of North Carolina-born Andrew Jackson into the 20th century. PineCone co-sponsors this Music of the Carolinas performance. | ||
10 / 13
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
In this museum-based drawing class, children ages 9-12 explore art in 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
Parkwood Library (5122 Revere Rd Durham 27713) is hosting 2 free parent/child classes on 10/13 & 10/14 at 10:30 am. 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. | ||
10 / 14
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: 10:00 am
End: 10:45 am
Find out about the start of the N.C. State Fair, then create a little fair fun of your own! To register, call 919-807-7992. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
Parkwood Library (5122 Revere Rd Durham 27713) is hosting 2 free classes next week at 10:30 am. 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: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
The Meredith College campus theme this year is: Sustaining our Environment: Developing our Greenprint. Join us for a “green” dinner and a spirited discussion. The menu will consist of local and organic items. Vegetarian and vegan choices available.
Parent/Daughter Dinner Series, Meredith College (Individuals are welcome to attend) | ||
10 / 15
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! Start: 5:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Chick-fil-A restaurant at Capital Crossing will host a fundraiser for Ella's Miracle Fund to offset the medical expenses of Ella Newmiller's family and to fund research to further investigate treatment options for Ella's condition. Ella is a Raleigh girl with an inoperable brain tumor. Read more about her in Bonnie's blog post in May and an update in September. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Meredith’s School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Speaker Series will sponsor a lecture on internet safety on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium. Linda Criddle, the author of “Look Both Ways – Help Protect Your Family on the Internet” will present a lecture titled “Virtual World and Real Risk.” Learn what factors have come together to create an environment that makes online crime easy and what it takes to address these factors and to solve the problems consumers, businesses, and governments face. | ||
10 / 16
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: 11:30 am
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters. Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am
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: 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: 3:00 pm
The great N.C. State Fair, which runs through Oct. 26. Go here for every single detail you could ever need. Start: 4:30 pm
The last time Glasser, illustrator of "Fancy Nancy," was at Quail Ridge Books and Music, hundreds showed up. She's back with her new picture book, "Tea For Ruby," done with the Duchess of York (who won't be there). | ||
10 / 17
Start: 8:00 am
The great N.C. State Fair, which runs through Oct. 26. Go here for every single detail you'd ever need. Oct. 23 is Food Lion Hunger Relief Day. Bring four cans of food to the fair that day to receive free admission. 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: 5:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Bring the family to the N.C. Museum of Art for some Friday night fun. Travel to Europe on a self-guided tour where you'll meet different people from Italy, Holland, Spain and France. Then drop in to Studio One and create a postcard of your European visit. Start: 7:00 pm
Singer/songwriter Trish Miller performs at the Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park in Fuquay-Varina. The concert is moved to the community center at 820 S. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, if it rains. Go here for more about Trish. | ||
10 / 18
Start: 8:00 am
The great N.C. State Fair, which runs through Oct. 26. Go here for every single detail you'd ever need. Oct. 23 is Food Lion Hunger Relief Day. Bring four cans of food to the fair that day to receive free admission. Start: 8:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Kid's Co-Op Consignments has its fall and winter sale. The sale continues Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon when items are marked half off. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Discover that chemistry is cool at this annual event at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. Go here to learn more. Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
Learn all about the conservation of red wolves at the N.C. Zoo. The event includes a wolf awareness information station, howling contest and face painting. Here's 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: 10:15 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: 11:30 am
A new science-focused children's story and activity every time! Advance Start: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
Games, informational booths, music, fun and more for the family. Here's more information. Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Raleigh Dance Theatre will present excerpts from its fall feature, Fancy Nancy in Bonjour, Butterfly. This event is for all ages. No registration required. Come join us at Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh (856-6723). | ||
10 / 19
Start: 4:00 am
End: 6:00 am
Children's Outdoor Music Concert. Sunday, October 19 from 4-6pm. Free. Bring a chair or blanket to Cameron Village Shopping Center parking lot to enjoy the Sandbox Band. Concert sponsored by Tookie's Toys, Moxie Kids, Polkadots and Be-tween. Concert will be held in front of the sponsoring stores. For more information, call 828-5574 or www.tookiestoys.com Start: 8:00 am
The great N.C. State Fair, which runs through Oct. 26. Go here for every single detail you'd ever need. Oct. 23 is Food Lion Hunger Relief Day. Bring four cans of food to the fair that day to receive free admission. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009. Also on Sundays, with a grant from the Orange County Partnership for Children, the museum will offer free parenting information and dental health screenings. Read more here. Start: 2:30 pm
See a free, book-related movie at Eva Perry Regional Library. The movie is rated G. Call the library for the title. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before show time. Start: 4:00 pm
Direct from the Beijing Summer Games, the World Tour of Gymnastic Superstars featuring Shawn Johnson, Paul Hamm, Nastia Liukin and others stops at the RBC Center. The tour also includes live performances from KSM and Jordan Pruitt, whose single "One Love" was just named No. 1 on Radio Disney. Go here for details. | ||
10 / 20
Start: 8:00 am
The great N.C. State Fair, which runs through Oct. 26. Go here for every single detail you'd ever need. Oct. 23 is Food Lion Hunger Relief Day. Bring four cans of food to the fair that day to receive free admission. 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. | ||
