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On Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9AM-3PM, Peek-a-Do! the salon for kids will be celebrating its third birthday by having a fundraiser and book drive for Mrs. Reuther's classroom at Club Blvd. Elementary! The classroom was destroyed by fire on Oct. 8 and Mrs. Reuther needs our help to get the supplies she needs to help her students learn. Mrs. Reuther has been teaching in Durham Public Schools for 18 years and has touched the lives of hundreds of children. Please help us to get her the supplies she needs to teach hundreds more!
Marbles Kids Museum will be celebrating Halloween on Friday and Saturday with lots of crafts and other activities all day. Kids will be able to decorate pumpkins, build a scarecrow and print with vegetables. A Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt is self-led and ongoing in Castaway Cove. Marbles will be dressed up in their Halloween best both days.
The fifth annual bike ride benefits Habitat for Humanity of Durham, Bike 31, 62 or 100 miles. The start and finish is at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Register in advance or the day of. Check in begins at 8 a.m. The race starts at 9. Click here for more information.
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
Learn more about Wake County's K-12 magnet school program, visit with representatives from each magnet school, inquire about the application process and collect information. Learn more about Wake County's magnet school program by clicking here.
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.
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!
Grey Seal Puppets performs "Salsa Cinderella" at the Doris Duke Center at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens. We saw this production last spring in Raleigh and my three-year-old loved it. It's the classic Cinderella tale only all the characters are the ingredients for salsa. Very funny.
Raleigh Dance Theatre's Storybook Tales
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly, Jonathon and the Gingery Snare, and Snow White
A popular family-oriented production based on favorite childhood stories. Jonathon and the Gingery Snare is a narrated ballet with live music written and composed by Durham-based Pulitzer prize winner, Robert Ward, about a boy searching for a pet within the percussion
section of the orchestra.
Fancy Nancy is a series of books written by Jane O’Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
Build a scarecrow and enjoy refreshments and other activities. Forms to support your scarecrow are provided, along with the stuffing. Bring your scarecrow's wardrobe. Scarecrows remain on display at the arts center.
The festival is free, but scarecrow space is limited, so register. Other family activities scheduled.
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and join the N.C. Symphony for a Halloween Spooktacular featuring spine-tingling music and fun. Another performance is at 2 p.m. Go here for the details.
Part of the symphony's Young People's Series.
Come join in on the fun!!
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School is hosting an afternoon of Family Fun at Spring Forest Road Park on Saturday afternoon. Kids are welcome to wear costumes.
This event is a fundraiser for new playground equipment for the public charter school.
The Sand Box Kids and Family Fun Band will perform. There'll be inflatables, games, art table, face painting, clown, food, and more!
Not ghosts as in dead people, but as in the architectural ghosts of buildings no longer around. Learn all about Durham's streetscapes of the past. Click here for more details.
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and join the N.C. Symphony for a Halloween Spooktacular featuring spine-tingling music and fun. Another performance is at 11 a.m. Go here for the details.
Part of the symphony's Young People's Series.
Raleigh Dance Theatre's Storybook Tales
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly, Jonathon and the Gingery Snare, and Snow White
A popular family-oriented production based on favorite childhood stories. Jonathon and the Gingery Snare is a narrated ballet with live music written and composed by Durham-based Pulitzer prize winner, Robert Ward, about a boy searching for a pet within the percussion section of the orchestra.
Fancy Nancy is a series of books written by Jane O’Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center presents "Scare-o-lina Skies," a special version of it's popular "Carolina Skies" show to celebrate Halloween.
The show runs at 8 p.m., Oct. 24-25 and Nov. 1.
A family edition appropriate for kids ages 5 to 12 is at 4:30 p.m., Oct. 26. Go here for the details.
During this drop-in program, get ready for Election Day by making your own political button. Then see political buttons from past gubernatorial campaigns in the exhibit Elected to Serve: North Carolina’s Governors.
Head over to the N.C. Museum of History to check out old campaign buttons and make your own.
Unmask Your Pet's Alter Ego This Sunday, Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m. Contest begins at 2:30 p.m. Free fun for the whole family. Hot prizes for cool costumes. Bounce house, face painting and more for children. Tours of Suite Paws five-star dog and cat daycare and boarding facilities, pet portraits, Paws for a Cause, professional training tip. Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier.
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.
Raleigh Dance Theatre's Storybook Tales
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly, Jonathon and the Gingery Snare, and Snow White
A popular family-oriented production based on favorite childhood stories. Jonathon and the Gingery Snare is a narrated ballet with live music written and composed by Durham-based Pulitzer prize winner, Robert Ward, about a boy searching for a pet within the percussion section of the orchestra.
Fancy Nancy is a series of books written by Jane O’Connor, illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
The famous author/illustrator Tomie dePaola (of Strega Nona fame, among other books) returns with his new pop-up book, "Brava Strega Nona." Here are all the details.
The ArtsCenter hosts a mock election open to area kids ages 5 to 11. Voting booths will be set up at The ArtsCenter on Super Monday where children from the Triangle can cast their votes for federal and state offices. The results will be printed in The Carrboro Citizen.
Marbles Kids Museum and its IMAX Theatre, which are normally closed on Mondays, are open today for the Wake County teacher work day. Traditional calendar schools are closed for students.
November 3rd is a Teacher Workdays for Traditional Calendar students. Jump!Zone will have a special Open!Play session from 10am until 3pm. Only $6.00 per child!
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.
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.
Meet Jan Brett, the artist and author behind such favorites as The Mitten and her own version of The Night Before Christmas. She'll be featuring her new book Gingerbread Friends, a sequel to her book Gingerbread Baby.
Get a ticket to get your book signed by buying a copy of Gingerbread Friends. Click here for more details.
Get free ice cream, coffee and doughnuts, plus participate in democracy.
Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please vote! For more information about the candidates, check out The N&O's Voter's Guide. For more information about where your polling place is, check your county's election board:
Call 919-807-7992 to register. Look at objects in the collection associated with picking and processing cotton. Create a cotton ball collage to take home.
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
November 4th is a Teacher Workdays for Traditional Calendar students. Jump!Zone will have a special Open!Play session from 10am until 3pm. Only $6.00 per child!
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.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us 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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
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.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and her mega-hit “I Will Always Love You.” With 1977’s crossover hit “Here You Come Again,” she successfully erased the line between country and pop music without noticeably altering either her music or her image.
Hunter Jumper Horse Show with free admission (except for Saturday night's Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.).
The 24th annual Duke Children's Benefit Horse Show is the largest hunter-jumper show in the Southeast featuring nearly a week of competition from the United States and Canada. The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how horses are cared for, trained and shown. Events run until the evening each night except for Sunday when things will wrap up by 5 p.m.
Special events include:
MOMS - take time for yourself and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.
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.
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!
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us 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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
Hunter Jumper Horse Show with free admission (except for Saturday night's Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.).
The 24th annual Duke Children's Benefit Horse Show is the largest hunter-jumper show in the Southeast featuring nearly a week of competition from the United States and Canada. The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how horses are cared for, trained and shown. Events run until the evening each night except for Sunday when things will wrap up by 5 p.m.
Special events include:
MOMS - take time for yourself and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.
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!
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
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.
Falls River Town Center, located 1.5 miles from the intersection of Falls of the Neuse and Durant Road in Raleigh near I-540, is hosting a free festival and food drive Friday, November 7 to benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The outdoor festival will feature cover band Mo Jones: Pleasure to Burn. Guests are encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items as entry. For the event, Kido's is offering free childcare for the first ten customers, and Tone Up Raleigh is providing free childcare and showing a movie for kids ages six to 12.
Hunter Jumper Horse Show with free admission (except for Saturday night's Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.).
The 24th annual Duke Children's Benefit Horse Show is the largest hunter-jumper show in the Southeast featuring nearly a week of competition from the United States and Canada. The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how horses are cared for, trained and shown. Events run until the evening each night except for Sunday when things will wrap up by 5 p.m.
Special events include:
Does your kid love trains? Head over to the model railroad show and sale sponsored by the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club. Several operating layouts on display and many vendors selling train-related merchandise. Free admission to kids five and under.
Honor our veterans at the 27th annual N.C. Veterans Day Parade. Military displays, music and more opportunities to mark Veterans Day (which is officially Nov. 11). Click here for all the information. Here's the parade route.
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
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.
A new science-focused children's story and activity every time! Advance
registration encouraged. For more information, visit
http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=storytime_science.html
Learn a drawing skill or two each month in this program for nine to twelve-year olds. Participants use the Ackland's collections as models or inspiration for their own works and practice techniques like contour drawing, linear perspective, and shading. After learning some of the basics, explore the joys and challenges of drawing people. Materials provided.
Registration required and limited
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!
After the Veteran's Day Parade, head over to the N.C. Museum of History for a quick craft. Make a colorful flag pin to wear on Veterans Day. The tour A Call to Arms in the museum's Military History Gallery.
Face painting, games and crafts to mark the opening in theaters (including Marbles' IMAX Theatre) of the sequel to Madagascar - Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.
Click here for details.
Hunter Jumper Horse Show with free admission (except for Saturday night's Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.).
The 24th annual Duke Children's Benefit Horse Show is the largest hunter-jumper show in the Southeast featuring nearly a week of competition from the United States and Canada. The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how horses are cared for, trained and shown. Events run until the evening each night except for Sunday when things will wrap up by 5 p.m.
Special events include:
I'm not sure I have enough energy for this, but maybe you do. Cheerleaders and those who want to be one might enjoy this one-day cheerleading championship. Free spectator admission. Click here for more information.
Does your kid love trains? Head over to the model railroad show and sale sponsored by the Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club. Several operating layouts on display and many vendors selling train-related merchandise. Free admission to kids five and under.
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.
A performance by the Cashore Marionettes.
Go here for more information about the performance.
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!
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Come color your own "Cookies for Santa" picture and we will have it made into a real plate in time to serve treats on Christmas Eve. You don't have to make a cookie plate - you can color anything you want and we'll turn it into a plate. These plates make great keepsakes for grandparents too. Come by either Tookie's Toys location between 10AM and 5PM on Tuesday, November 11th and create your masterpiece. We'll get your plate back in time for the holidays!
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
November 11th is Veteran's Day. Jump!Zone will have a special Open!Play session from 10am until 3pm. Only $6.00 per child!
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.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us 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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Tickets were to go on sale today for the annual favorite - the Museum of Life and Science's Santa Train. This year, there are 15 nights (five more than last year). The special nighttime train features lots of holiday lights, music, crafts and other fun.
But a glitch has forced the museum to set back the date to Nov. 15 at 10 a.m.
The train departs every 20 minutes from 5:40 p.m. to 8:20 p.m. on Dec. 3-7, Dec. 10-14 and Dec. 17-21.
Here are more details.
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
Join 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.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
McIntyre's Fine Books at Fearrington Village offers a fun and interactive Pre-School Story Hour every Wednesday morning starting at 10:30am. Come join us and experience something different every week; from fairytales and adventures to great musical entertainment. McIntyre's Fine Books is located just 8 miles south of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
This month we're making "My Favorite Salad." Special Guest Sarah Blacklin, manager of the Carrboro/Southern Village Farmers' Markets, will bring some fresh vegetables and talk about what local farmers grow. Kids will make their own salad with fun local ingredients like edible flowers.
Fees: $4.00 per child (ages 4-9). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required
Marbles Kids Museum and The Arc of Wake County present Family Fun Night at Marbles the second Wednesday of every month. A coalition of organizations dedicated to the support of and service to the special needs community have teamed up with Marbles Kids Museum to offer an
evening of museum adventure for kids 12 and under with special needs and their families. This after-hours event allows children to experience the museum in a calmer, less crowded environment.
Come and enjoy a relaxing night out as Pinky Toes Party Palace hosts local authors Amanda Lamb, author of “Smotherhood” and “Deadly Dose,” and Sonya May, author of “The Joy Commitment,” on November 12, 2008 at an evening book signing event, beginning at 6:30 PM. The book signing is one in a series of The Pink Hour monthly get-togethers where women from the Triangle Area are invited to Pinky Toes Party Palace for a free evening of socializing with and support from other grown-ups. The events
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.
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!
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.
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.
November 13th at 10:30am--Mommy & Me Fitness Fun! Calling all moms and children! Join Lynne Sue,
popular children's entertainer, for songs and dance games like the
limbo and freeze dance. Get moving the FUN way! All are encouraged to
participate!
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
Overweight kids and families get very frustrated when attempting to lose weight on their own. They seek help from their pediatricians and other healthcare providers and wind up chasing their own tails – going on diets that don’t work, trying to implement approaches that on
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!
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
Not all junk is created equal. Artists Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Stankiewicz, and Ed Kienholz used found objects in their sculptures, transforming everyday objects into art, and creating big changes in the art world. Four to eight-year olds can make their own big changes by exploring the exhibitions of Circa 1958: Breaking Ground in American Art and Kidzu Children's Museum's Kidzoom: The Power of Creativity, then making their own artistic assemblages using found objects.
Registration required and limited
Get there by 6 p.m., Nov. 14, to see Santa arrive. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and includes a tree lighting; holiday parade featuring Santa and all the kids; and visits with Santa.
In case of rain, the festivities will be inside next to Kirkland's at the clock plaza on Brier Creek
Commons.
There will be refreshments, free gifts for the kids, and visits with Santa. Bring your camera. No professional photographer here.
WakeMed Apex Healthplex, 3rd floor
What a way for your kids to start the day! Join Twinkle, WakeMed Children’s mascot, and his friends for breakfast and live entertainment. Call 350-STAR to register. FREE.
Visit www.wakemed.org for more information
NextCare will offer the first 25 patients at each location, who donate two cans of food a FREE preventative flu shot.
Visit www.nextcare.com to find the location closest to you!
Have breakfast with Santa at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 15, in the Food Court. Then follow him over to his seat for photos starting at 10 a.m.. He'll be there through Dec. 24 during mall hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday). Break times are 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday.
The Museum of Life and Science presents the return of the mechanical artwork of New York-based artist and sculptor Steve Gerberich and his newfangled moving sculpture. The holiday-inspired exhibit opens Nov. 15 and runs through Jan. 5, 2009.
Go here for more information.
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
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.
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!
The Grammy-nominated performer Red Grammer returns with his fun songs about peace, unity and getting along. This show can sell out. Go here for more information about the concert.
Get ready to dance your heart out.
Barriskill Dance Theatre School and Participating Durham Public School PTAs have partnered up to offer a Day for Dance for ages starting at 15 months to adults. All donation proceeds will go towards participating Durham Public School PTAs.
Activities will include flower pot decorating crafts, Bug Bingo and Bug Catch games, and special butterfly treats that should make for a "hoe" lot of fun. We hope you can Bee here for the fun!
Fee: $6 per child (ages 3-8). Space is limited and prepaid registration is required. To register call Kidzu at 919-933-1455.
Everyone is welcome to a fun family afternoon of games and prizes at the Curran Aquatic Center, 276 Convention Dr., next to the Cary Towne Center. The event is a fundraiser to help pay for children's swim lessons. UNC will be accepting donations to fund a child's swim lessons and provide eligible kids with Learn-To-Swim scholarships. All are invited to attend the fun family activities brought to you by UNC event organizers.
Here's more information about Triangle Aquatics.
For the 20th year, as many as 400 handbell ringers from several states will meet for training. A final concert on Saturday is free and open to the public. See The Raleigh Ringers Web site for more details.
Popular Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach will entertain with old stories of the Cherokee, along with contemporary tales. His storytelling style is humorous, informative and extremely moving. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Arneach has presented stories at the National Folklife Festival, the National Museum of the American Indian, and hundreds of other venues. PineCone co-sponsors the Nov. 16 performance.
Come to Jump!Zone's First Anniversary Party on November 16th! It's our Anniversary! Come help us celebrate on Sunday, November 16th from 11am until 6pm. In addition to the awesome inflatables and other activities that we normally have at Jump!Zone, a children's favorite, BB the Clown , will be joining us from 11am until 1pm. He will entertain us with his special clown gags and amazing balloon animals. Then from 3pm until 5:30pm, be prepared to be mesmerized by KC, the Raleigh magician,
The Old Reliable is the largest and longest-running 10K in the state. There's also a one-mile fun run and a 100-yard kids dash.
Go here for all the details.
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.
Triangle Day School, a K-8 independent school, is hosting an Open House for prospective parents from 2-4pm. All faculty and staff will be on hand to answer questions and the kindergarten staff will have information sessions every 1/2 hour.
Get out your tutus: it's a special NUTCRACKER storytime at 10 a.m, Nov. 17, presented by members of the City Ballet! Characters from Tchaikovsky’s THE NUTCRACKER leap from the storybook pages for preschoolers. Young dancers from City Ballet will share their love of ballet and the story of THE NUTCRACKER with our young audience, telling this timeless holiday story in full, dazzling stage costume. Clara and Dew Drop Fairy, along with a mouse and a soldier, will join our weekly storytime.
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.
Elf on the Shelf Book Signing with author Chanda Bell. This is the only signing in the triangle and pre-orders are accepted. The Elf on the Shelf promises to watch over little ones during the day, report to the North Pole at night, and return at day's break to hide in a new place. Enjoy this fun family hide-and-seek activity right up through Christmas Eve, this year and for years to come.
Call 919-807-7992 to register. Look at objects in the collection associated with picking and processing cotton. Create a cotton ball collage to take home.
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
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.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us 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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
The National MS Society Eastern North Carolina Chapter will hold Real Talk Real Answers, an informational dinner session for individuals in their 20s and 30s living with multiple sclerosis. Attendees will be connected to other young adults across the country through a live Web cast. This candid conversation will cover a range of important issues including how to build and maintain important pe
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock
Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
Join 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.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock
Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
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.
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!
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us 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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
Santa (and the Sandbox band ) will stop by Cameron Village tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa's parade is from 5 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. and ends at Tookie's Toys. Bring your own camera. Photos are free.
Sandbox performs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There also will be clowns, jugglers and lots of other live entertainment. Go here for the event flier.
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock
Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
Silhouette artist, Patti Rishforth, visits Simply Spoiled offering hand-cut silhouettes, pencil portraits as well as gift options including ornaments or mugs with the silhouette or portrait image. These unique, one-of-a-kind keepsakes make wonderful gifts for grandparents! Or capture your little one at this moment in time and create a priceless keepsake you'll treasure forever. Appointments last less than 10 minutes.
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!
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
Join us for this great live show by Starworkz Community Children's Theatre. Should be entertaining and educational as kids learn about live theatre. Free with admission.
UPDATE 11/19: Just got word that this event was canceled.
Want to enjoy a night out on the town, but just can't find a babysitter?
LeT YOur LIttlE oNEs DrEaMs bECoMe A ReAliTY! ExPLorE tHe MagIcAl WoRLd OF A DaNciNg PrIncEss!
Kids can come dressed up as a princess of their choice! Real princesses will be instructing this wonderful dance night! Kids will meet and dance with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and more! Kids will dance, make crafts, have snacks, and much more! Please contact us for more information and to register your child to be a part in this enchanting evening!
Friday, November 21st, 2008 - 6:30pm-8:00pm
The DanZe Zone
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock
Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
The 19th annual Alternative Christmas Market features handicrafts, services and food items that benefit local, national and global causes.
The official start of the Christmas season in Raleigh. Get there early to get a good seat along the street. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and a thermos of hot chocolate.
Silhouette artist, Patti Rishforth, visits Simply Spoiled offering hand-cut silhouettes, pencil portraits as well as gift options including ornaments or mugs with the silhouette or portrait image. These unique, one-of-a-kind keepsakes make wonderful gifts for grandparents! Or capture your little one at this moment in time and create a priceless keepsake you'll treasure forever. Appointments last less than 10 minutes.
Santa will appear at 10 a.m., Nov. 22, and will be there through Dec. 24. Santa's hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday (with breaks 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday (with a break from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.) You can download a coupon for a free CD of photos (valid Monday through Thursday only through Dec. 11 with purchase of a $29.99 photo package or more) and coloring sheet from the site.
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.
Santa arrives around 10:45 a.m., Nov. 22. A marching band will lead him to his chair at 11 a.m. and he'll be there through Dec. 24 for photos. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m., Sunday.
Northgate's popular Maestro Leonard Bearstein will be conducting his orchestra of 18 animatronic bears starting Nov. 22 until after Christmas. Bring your camera to take photos of your kids amid Northgate's holiday finery. But photos on Santa's lap are for the professionals to take, I'm told. Packages start at around $10.
Duke Gardens Children's Education and Duke Performances presents the performance by Opera Express.
Watch and listen as Thanksgiving tales come to life on November 22 through performances by the Tar Heel Tale Tellers. For 15 years the Tar Heel Tale Tellers, a renowned children's literature performance company, have performed new adaptations of contemporary children's illustrated books.
A second performance is at 3:30 p.m.
A poor couple cooks up a clever scheme to become rich in this Mexican American folktale. Part of the N.C. Museum of Art's Children's Performance Series.
Performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Buy tickets online or call (919) 715-5923.
During this drop-in program, watch Lumbee tribe member James Malcolm create wall hangings and medallions based on traditional Lumbee pinecone patchwork art. Malcolm uses actual pinecones to create the finished product. He takes a traditional Lumbee design and kicks it up a notch with a contemporary twist.
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!
More than 100 musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers and authors from North Carolina’s state-recognized tribes will gather for this popular family event so large that it spills outside onto Bicentennial Plaza and the State Capitol grounds.* With something for all ages, the celebration is a firsthand opportunity to learn about the state’s Indian culture, past and present. The day’s activities include performances, craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, food and much more. Admission and parking are free.
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year.
The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will host their Meet a Scientist program on November 22. There will be two sessions, starting at 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Archaeologist Margaret Scarry will explain what the ancient Carolinians ate and how we know. Visit <www.moreheadplanetarium.org> for more information.
A poor couple cooks up a scheme to become rich in this Mexican American folktale. Part of the N.C. Museum of Art's Children's Performance Series.
Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Showtimes are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Buy tickets online or call (919) 715-5923.
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
The North Hills Christmas Tree Lighting and Sip and Stroll is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 22. Santa Claus, the Theater in the Park's Ira David Wood, carolers, the lighting of the giant Christmas tree and more at this annual event that includes a little falling snow.
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock
Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
The 19th annual Alternative Christmas Market features handicrafts, services and food items that benefit local, national and global causes.
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.
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year.
The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show.
Put on your finest finery (not required) and enjoy tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. There are cookies and punch, a short dance by the Sugar Plum Fairy, a magic show, a story and photos with the Sugar Plum Fair. Seating is in round tables of 12. More details.
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
Share your interest in art with a child you care about in these interactive gallery tours designed for six to twelve-year olds and their adult companions. Whether you are a mother, father, aunt, uncle, or mentor, each tour will give you choices of what to talk about in the galleries and model different ways to look at and think about art. Free.
Are you ready to get off the couch and start moving towards healthier lifestyles for Wake County? You have an opportunity to do that on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Wake PTA Healthy Lifestyles 5k. Best of all, you have the opportunity to show other schools in Wake County how supportive and involved the families at your school truly are!
What: Wake PTA Healthy Lifestyles 5k Run/Walk
When: Sunday, November 23, 2008
Where: NCSU Centennial Campus, Raleigh
Start Time: 3:30pm
Put on your finest finery (not required) and enjoy tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy. There are cookies and punch, a short dance by the Sugar Plum Fairy, a magic show, a story and photos with the Sugar Plum Fairy. Seating is in round tables of 12. More details.
Annie is coming to Raleigh! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock
Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
The Amran Shriners presents the Royal Hanneford Brothers Circus. There are pony and elephant rides and more fun.
Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets at the box office the day of.
The Amran Shriners presents the Royal Hanneford Circus.
Shows are at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Story Stars Storytimes on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. are for three year olds to five year olds for Moms/Dads and Children, Grandparents and Grandchildren and for small In-Home Child Care groups. Storytimes consist of theme related stories with books, flannelboard, songs, fingerplays and games. We meet in the Story Time Clubhouse on the first floor of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. Storytime begins at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information about the library and its other programs, go to: www.pljcs.org
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.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us 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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No
registration required.
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
Book, fingerplays, songs and action rhymes for babies through 18 months at Eva Perry Regional Library. Space is limited. Arrive 15 minutes before storytime to get a free ticket for admission.
For more Wake County library storytimes, go to www.wakegov.com/libraries/kids/storytimes.htm.
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.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
Join Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and music-time fun.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
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.
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!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. through December 6th.
No registration required.
Happy Thanksgiving! Pretty much everything is closed today, but here's a list of open restaurants and stores.
Restaurant critic Greg Cox listed a bunch of restaurants open Thanksgiving Day in his blog. Remember that you likely will need reservations.
Divine Consign is having it first After Thanksgiving Sale! Three Mommas and Wish Upon a Star are sending their smocked and appliqued boys and girls clothing to sell at great prices! Bring all your friends! NO CONSIGNED ITEMS AT THIS SALE, ONLY NEW CLOTHING.
Live holiday music, Santa, cooking demonstrations and a large arts and crafts show. Click here for all the details.
The festival runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 30.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
Don't miss this family holiday classic as it rolls through this season. Based on the beloved children's book, The Polar Express, which opens Nov. 28 for its holiday run, is an inspiring reminder that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Share the journey with your family. Purchase tickets online (starting Nov. 20) or at the IMAX Theatre box office.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Join us each Friday at 10:30 am for our weekly storytime on our children's stage. We will read a different story each week and create something fun following the story.
Dressing up like people in Ackland works and making your own art is just one of the many ways you and your family can celebrate the Museum's 50th anniversary. Learn the lingo from the 1950s, watch artists demonstrate traditional and current approaches to art making, or create your own work of art in this event for everyone.
Santa visits our Falls Village location. Come enjoy time to talk with Santa. Bring your cameras for this photo opportunity.
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year.
The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show.
Divine Consign is having it first After Thanksgiving Sale! Three Mommas and Wish Upon a Star are sending their smocked and appliqued boys and girls clothing to sell at great prices! Bring all your friends! NO CONSIGNED ITEMS AT THIS SALE, ONLY NEW CLOTHING.
Live holiday music, Santa, cooking demonstrations and a large arts and crafts show. Click here for all the details.
The festival runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 30.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
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.
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!
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year.
The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show.
- It's Thanksgiving Break! Our hours will be as follows:
- Wed. 11/26 from 10am until 3pm;
- closed Thanksgiving Day;
- Fri. 11/28 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sat. 11/29 from 10am until 4pm;
- Sun. 11/30 from 11am until 5pm.
- Only $6.00 per child! (No other discounts may be used)
Live holiday music, Santa, cooking demonstrations and a large arts and crafts show. Click here for all the details.
The festival runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 30.
Thanks to a grant from Durham Regional Hospital, Kidzu Children's Museum is free on Sundays through September 2009.
Read more here.
The 35-minute show, the longest-running planetarium show in the world, explores the mystery of the legendary celestial event. It's now in its 59th year.
The show opens Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 1. Go here for the full schedule and more details about the show.
Live music and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your own camera. Go here for more information.
Children are invited to put on their pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed friend and come hear stories about going to bed.
For more Chapel Hill Public Library events and storytimes, go to www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.
Storytime and craft at the independent bookstore in Raleigh. Call ahead to make sure there are no changes to the schedule.
Go here for details.
A storytime at the free N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. Hear a book and meet a few of the museum's critters.
Go to www.naturalsciences.org for details about this and other daily programs at the museum.
Take the challenge and spend an afternoon decorating a gingerbread house. Winners will be displayed in the lobby of The Siena Hotel. Advanced reservations required. More details.
