Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

Explore wild North Carolina in these walks through our Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Join curator Stefan Bloodworth on the first Thursday of every month to discover native flowers and design strategies, and discuss ecology and your role in protecting the health of our planet

A 45 minute session of one-on-one time with dogs trained to listen to stories. A great opportunity for kids to spend time with sweet animals and gain some self-esteem

If you are a Buckeye living in our area, or just visiting, you are invited to come join the Buckeye fun with the rest of us nuts! Our Ohio State Club gathers at The Bell Tree, 155 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines and at Beef O'Brady's, 229 Hay St.

The Nature Center now offers Nature Totes available for check out. Each tote is designed for children Pre-K-4th grade. Nature totes contain books, games, lesson and hands-on activities, art and more.

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

Look for the colorful cart near the foot of the Terrace Gardens; it's full of simple and fun activities for children. Play flower bingo or make pressed flower bookmarks, paper butterflies, pond life pictures and bark, insect or leaf rubbings.

On Sept. 3, Five Counties Stadium, home of the Carolina Mudcats baseball team, turns into an athletic showcase of historic proportions. That is the day the Mudcats and the U.

The Nature Center now offers Nature Totes available for check out. Each tote is designed for children Pre-K-4th grade. Nature totes contain books, games, lesson and hands-on activities, art and more.

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

Looking for a little “staycation” this Labor Day weekend? Kick back with barbecue and bluegrass at Noah’s Landing, a non-profit children’s zoo in Coats.

Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more; for children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun! Location: Story Room: 1st Floor

Explore Yates Mill’s business and social history. View a brief presentation on the mill’s owners and operations in the Finley Center auditorium, then head to the mill for a guided tour.

Bill Ellis Convention Center First Saturdays Dances are held the first Saturday of each month. Doors open 6:30 p.m and band starts 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Cedar Falls Baptist Church started a new service called "New Light" on Sunday, April 25th at 8:40am. You can call it early, contemporary, or what you wish.

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

Formally the Officers’ Club, located next to Ryder Golf Course, the Fort Bragg Club offers Sunday Brunch to the public every week. This all you can eat buffet offers carving stations, omelet and pasta stations, a salad bar, various desserts and much more.

Train Rides - 11am, 12:15, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4pm Come experience the thrill of riding the rails - see, hear, and feel railroad history. The New Hope Valley Railway at the North Carolina Railway Museum has ride days once a month from May to December, with activities, themes, and events for all ages to enjoy.

Explore Yates Mill’s business and social history. View a brief presentation on the mill’s owners and operations in the Finley Center auditorium, then head to the mill for a guided tour.

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

The Nature Center now offers Nature Totes available for check out. Each tote is designed for children Pre-K-4th grade. Nature totes contain books, games, lesson and hands-on activities, art and more.

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

Children ages 3 – 5 are invited to join us at the North Carolina Museum of History to learn about the history of football, then create a handheld field kick game to take home!

Ages 3 - 5 years. 25 minutes of stories with songs, fingerplays and flannelboards

Ages 3-5 years. Come sing, dance, and learn at this activity-filled weekly playgroup!

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for Kindergarten through 9th graders. There is a one hour practice and one hour game each week. This is a 12 week program lasting from the week of September 7th through December 11th.

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children, was created with a vision to provide the best sports experience possible for every child.

Ages 3 - 5 years. 25 minutes of stories with songs, fingerplays and flannelboards

Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more for children two years of age. Location: Story Room: 1st Floor

"Language is the Key" Come play games, sings songs, and learn rhymes! Followed by a book exchange with the Hispanic Family Center

2 week class, Sept. 8-15 This class is for kids with no sewing experience. Learn how to operate a sewing machine and do some hand stitches. Projects include a small pillow and a drawstring bag.