Carolina Parent 2017 Readers' Favorites: Shopping and Services

By Carolina Parent staff

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From toy stores to pediatricians, here are the places Triangle families like to shop and do business. 

Day Care Facility – Childcare Matters
Honorable mention: The Goddard School

Tutoring – Sylvan Learning Center
Honorable mention: Mathnasium

OB-GYN or Midwifery – Women’s Birth and Wellness Center
Honorable mention: Wilkerson Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrician – Jeffers, Mann and Artman Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Honorable mention: Chapel Hill Pediatrics and Adolescents

Family Dentist – Riccobene Associate Family Dentistry
Honorable mention: Triangle Family Dentistry

Orthodontist – Bovenizer and Baker Orthodontics
Honorable mention: Gurley, Ritter and Brogden Orthodontics

Veterinary Services – Care First Animal Hospital and Smithfield Road Veterinary Hospital (tie)
Honorable mention: Banfield Pet Hospital

Kids’ Haircut – Great Clips
Honorable mention: Sports Clips

Family Photographer – JCPenney Portrait Studio
Honorable mention: Lundie’s Photography

Local Toy Store – Learning Express
Honorable mention: Toys ‘R Us

Consignment Store – Once Upon a Child
Honorable mention: Kid to Kid

Mall – The Streets at Southpoint
Honorable Mention – Crabtree Valley Mall 

 

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March 2019

Today
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMMindful Families of Durham

Join Mindful Families of Durham, a Buddhist-inspired spiritual community that supports area parents, caregivers, and their children in the practice of mindfulness and the understanding of the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Erwin Road
Durham, NC  27705
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Sponsor: Mindful Families of Durham
Contact Name: Adam, Laura, Josh, Sumi
Website »

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11:00 AMNuv Yug IndiaFest

Celebrate India culture with live performances, traditional cuisine and more. 

Cost: Free

Where:
Jim Graham Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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Website »

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1:00 PM - 5:00 PMPlowing & Planting

For almost 200 years, farmers brought their wheat and corn to what is now Yates Mill to have their grains ground into flour and meal. Today, you can stop by the Yates Mill visitor center to see a...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PMCorn Grinding Demonstrations and Costumed Tours

It`s 1863 at Yates Mill, and the yard is alive with activity!  Step back in time with our 19th-century costumed interpreters and watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Tour fee:...

Cost: $5/Adult, $4/Senior (ages 60+), $3/Child (ages 7-16), Kids 6 & under are free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
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1:00 PM"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds"

Ziggy is a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he...

Cost: $18/adult, $12 ages 12 and younger

Where:
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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Website »

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMMarch Winds

Come discover what makes March the windiest month! Learn what wind is and how wildlife and plants use the wind to survive. Then make a kite and fly it high in the sky! For all ages; FREE....

Cost: Free

Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC  27539
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5:00 PM"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds"

Ziggy is a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he...

Cost: $18/adult, $12 ages 12 and younger

Where:
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM16. American Sign Language Storytime with Carolina Friends School

Cost: 0

Where:
Orange County Public Library
137 W Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC  27278
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Sponsor: Orange County Public Library
Telephone: 191-924-52539
Contact Name: Libbie Hough
Website »

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9:00 AM - 12:00 PMCoat Giveaway

Needy families in Durham, Orange, and Person counties can pick up a free winter coat. One coat per family member while supplies last. Take a photo ID.

Cost: Free

Where:
Fellowship Hall
909 Liberty St.
Durham, NC  27701
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Website »

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9:30 AM - 10:45 AMTinkergarten Free Trial

Come join us outside for some outdoor fun! Register here: www.tinkergarten.com/leaders/ali.wolfe

Cost: Free

Where:
Hollow Rock Nature Park
692 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC  27707
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Sponsor: Tinkergarten
Telephone: 404-422-4544
Contact Name: Ali Wolfe
Website »

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9:30 AM - 10:45 AMTinkergarten Free Trial

Come join us outside for some outdoor fun! Register here: www.tinkergarten.com/leaders/ali.wolfe

Cost: Free

Where:
Hollow Rock Nature Park
692 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC  27707
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Sponsor: Tinkergarten
Telephone: 404-422-4544
Contact Name: Ali Wolfe
Website »

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10:00 AMPre-K Yoga

Ages 2-5 enjoy movement and mindfulness. Learn basic yoga elements through age-appropriate breath-work techniques, games, storytelling, and creative visualization.

Cost: $15 or use your package/membership

Where:
Kids Mindful Movement - Pittsboro
184 East St.
Pittsboro, NC  27312
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Website »

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHomeschool Yoga

Ages 5-13. Homeschool Yoga is a one-hour class designed to strengthen and stretch the entire body, balance the nervous system, improve body awareness. Weave in art and journaling before or after...

Cost: $15 or use class pass/membership

Where:
Kids Mindful Movement - Pittsboro
184 East Street
Pittsboro, NC  27312
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHomeschool Yoga

Ages 5-13 enjoy a one-hour yoga class designed to strengthen and stretch the entire body, balance the nervous system, improve body awareness, encourage the development of communication and social...

Cost: $15 or use class pass/membership

Where:
Kids Mindful Movement - Pittsboro
184 East St.
Pittsboro, NC  27312
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AMPre-K Yoga

Ages 2-5 enjoy movement and mindfulness. Learn basic yoga elements through age-appropriate breath-work techniques, games, storytelling, and creative visualization and more.

Cost: $15/child, use your package/membership.

Where:
Kids Mindful Movement - Chapel Hill
781 Mt Carmel Church Rd
chapel hill, NC  27517
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PMCandy Making Fun

Ages 11-17 create old-fashioned taffy and hard candy using ingredients like caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Register online. Choose course #120979.

Cost: $18/resident, $23/nonresident

Where:
Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Ave.
Cary, NC
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PMProject Enlightenment Workshop: Teaching Children How to Regulate Their Own Behavior

Learn ways to interact with a child that teaches self-control and supports the development of self-regulations. For families with children ages 3-6. Register online.

Cost: $22/person, $33/couple

Where:
Project Enlightenment
501 S. Boylan Ave.
Raleigh, NC  27603
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Telephone: 919-856-7774
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PMDance 2 Get Fit

Dance 2 Get Fit is a high energy, calorie blasting dance fitness workout. Each dance routine is fun and exciting, yet easy to follow. The dance moves will target your hips, thighs and strengthen...

Cost: $5 per class

Where:
Sanderford Road Center
2623 Sanderford Road
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Telephone: 919-831-1898
Contact Name: Adam Sproles
Website »

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7:30 PM"TAP DOGS"

Experience the thrill of a revitalized genre of dance with an adrenaline-pumped cast that turns traditional tap dancing upside-down. Purchase tickets online. dpacnc.com/events/detail/tap-dogs

Cost: $35 and up

Where:
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St.
Durham, NC  27701
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Website »

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7:30 PM"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I"

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist...

Cost: $25 and up

Where:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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Website »

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTarheel Cluster Dog Show

The Cary Kennel Club, Alamance Kennel Club, Durham Kennel Club, Raleigh Kennel Club and Fayetteville Kennel Club join forces to bring dog lovers a variety of dog competitions, obedience and rally...

Cost: $5/person

Where:
North Carolina Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMDiscovery Table: The Vernal Equinox

The Vernal Equinox signals the beginning of Spring. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
View map »

More information
9:30 AM - 10:45 AMTinkergarten Free Trial

Free trial for Tinkergarten! Come see what the fun is about!

Cost: Free

Where:
Hollow Rock Nature Park
692 Erwin rd
Durham, NC  27707
View map »


Sponsor: Tinkergarten
Telephone: 404-422-4544
Contact Name: Ali Wolfe
Website »

More information
10:00 AMPreschool Storytime at Barnes & Noble Cary

Tiger doesn't think bunnies are scary, but just because something is small and fluffy doesn't mean it isn't tough! 

Cost: Free

Where:
Barnes & Noble
760 S.E. Maynard Rd.
Cary, NC  27511
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PMBaby + Me Yoga

Connect with your baby, other parents and yourself during this adult-focused postpartum yoga class. Recommended for babies newborn to walking. Take a mat, a blanket for your little one, and...

Cost: $15 or use class pass/membership

Where:
Kids Mindful Movement - Pittsboro
184 East Street
Pittsboro, NC  27312
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMTot Time

Meet other families in your community in a recreation setting. The play room will be reserved for parents and their young children. Sports and recreation equipment will be available...

Cost: Free

Where:
Sanderford Road Center
2623 Sanderford Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Telephone: 919-831-1898
Contact Name: Adam Sproles
Website »

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PMEquinox Astronomy

Youth ages 8-13 investigate how flowers know when to bloom and construct models to understand why spring days get longer. Register online. Course code #232024.

Cost: $4

Where:
Wilkerson Nature Preserve
5229 Awls Haven Drive
Raleigh, NC  27614
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Sponsor: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Telephone: 919-996-6764
Contact Name: Wilkerson staff
Website »

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWelcome Spring!

Celebrate the coming of Spring by going on a sensory hike around the millpond with a park naturalist. While exploring park wildlife, learn about the history, cultural traditions, and science...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
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6:30 PMAuthor Visits

Tom Angleberger speaks about his book "Didi Dodo, Future Spy: Recipe for Disaster." In this new chapter book series opener, on the day of the royal cookie contest someone has stolen...

Cost: Free

Where:
Quail Ridge Books
4209 Lassister Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27609
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Website »

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6:30 PM - 7:30 PMSpecialized Recreation: Games

Ages 11 and older with special needs enjoy team-building exercises and outdoor games. Register online. Choose course #121440.

Cost: $9/resident, $11/nonresident

Where:
Cary Senior Center
120 Maury O'Dell Place
Cary, NC  27513
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Website »

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7:30 PM"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I"

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist...

Cost: $25 and up

Where:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
View map »


Website »

More information
7:30 PM"TAP DOGS"

Experience the thrill of a revitalized genre of dance with an adrenaline-pumped cast that turns traditional tap dancing upside-down. Purchase tickets online. dpacnc.com/events/detail/tap-dogs

Cost: $35 and up

Where:
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St.
Durham, NC  27701
View map »


Website »

More information

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTarheel Cluster Dog Show

The Cary Kennel Club, Alamance Kennel Club, Durham Kennel Club, Raleigh Kennel Club and Fayetteville Kennel Club join forces to bring dog lovers a variety of dog competitions, obedience and rally...

Cost: $5/person

Where:
North Carolina Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMDiscovery Table: The Vernal Equinox

The Vernal Equinox signals the beginning of Spring. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
View map »

More information
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMArt in Bloom

Enjoy the museum's annual celebration of flowers. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $13/members and $18/nonmembers. Free for ages 6 and younger

Where:
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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Telephone: 919-839-6262
Website »

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PMVolunteer Workdays: Wildflower Watering Club

Parent and child ages 2-5 water plants in the native wildflower gardens. Register online. Choose course #121559.

Cost: Free

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »

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4:00 PM - 4:45 PMAfter-School Yoga for Grades 3-5

This after-school class for kids in grades 3-5 offers fun learning yoga poses and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress. Grades 3-5. 

Cost: $15/class, or use your class pass/membership.

Where:
Kids Mindful Movement - Chapel Hill
781 Mt. Carmel Church Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC  27517
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Website »

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5:30 PM - 7:30 PMActing Locally to Address the Challenge of Global Warming

Learn about the increasing rate of climate change and global warming, and how individuals and the government can take action. Guest speakers will spark ideas and conversation.

Cost: Free

Where:
Chapel Hill Public Library Room B
100 Library Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC  27514
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Sponsor: Chapel Hill Alliance for a Liveable Town (CHALT)

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFree Workshop: A Day in the Life of a Web Designer

Students learn all the different responsibilities that come with the title and become a web designer for the day. Learn how designers work in teams to define user needs, develop site architecture,...

Cost: Free: students must register

Where:
Optum
4242 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC  27609
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Website »

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PMAdult Workshop: E-Cigarettes 101

This program addresses the growing concern of e-cigarettes and youth. Participants will explore adolescent brain development and effects of e-cigarettes as we cover the latest research. Take a look...

Cost: Free

Where:
Poe Center for Health Education
224 Sunnybrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Website »

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6:30 PM - 7:30 PMDance 2 Get Fit

Dance 2 Get Fit is a high energy, calorie blasting dance fitness workout. Each dance routine is fun and exciting, yet easy to follow. The dance moves will target your hips, thighs and strengthen...

Cost: $5 per class

Where:
Sanderford Road Center
2623 Sanderford Road
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Telephone: 919-831-1898
Contact Name: Adam Sproles
Website »

More information
6:30 PM - 8:00 PMYouth Program: Understanding Vaping

This free program for youths addresses the growing concern of e-cigarettes and youth. Participants will learn about the addictive nature of nicotine and how addiction impacts the brain....

Cost: Free

Where:
Poe Center for Health Education
224 Sunnybrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Website »

More information
7:30 PM"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I"

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist...

Cost: $25 and up

Where:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
View map »


Website »

More information
7:30 PM"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds"

Ziggy is a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he...

Cost: $18/adult, $12 ages 12 and younger

Where:
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Website »

More information
Kidz Stuff Consignment Sale

Shop for gently used kids' clothing, toys, furniture, baby equipment and more. See the website for shopping hours.

Cost: Free

Where:
Hayes Barton Baptist Church
1800 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC
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Website »

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTarheel Cluster Dog Show

The Cary Kennel Club, Alamance Kennel Club, Durham Kennel Club, Raleigh Kennel Club and Fayetteville Kennel Club join forces to bring dog lovers a variety of dog competitions, obedience and rally...

Cost: $5/person

Where:
North Carolina Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMDiscovery Table: The Vernal Equinox

The Vernal Equinox signals the beginning of Spring. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
View map »

More information
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWind & Wings: The Science of Flight

This high-flying aviation event features displays and flight activities from the Wright Brothers Flyer to modern aircraft of today.  Activities are geared toward students and school groups...

Cost: $4-$12

Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC  28159
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Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »

More information
9:00 AM - 9:00 PMArt in Bloom

Enjoy the museum's annual celebration of flowers. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $13/members and $18/nonmembers. Free for ages 6 and younger

Where:
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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Telephone: 919-839-6262
Website »

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFun Friday

Enjoy fun, games, friendship and more every Friday.

Cost: Free

Where:
Sanderford Road Center
2623 Sanderford Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27610
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Sponsor: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Telephone: 919-831-1898
Contact Name: Adam Sproles
Website »

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6:00 PM - 7:00 PMSigns of Spring

Shake off the winter blues and welcome the spring season! Join us as we spot the early signs of spring from songs to smells. Discover the buds on the trees as we walk around the pond. Then decorate...

Cost: Free

Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC  27539
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6:45 PM - 8:00 PMBeginner Aerial Yoga Ladies Night Out

This class is a chance for adventurous women to get together for a fun-filled workshop where we explore the basics of aerial silks. No need for a background in aerial yoga, this is a workshop...

Cost: $25

Where:
Cary Hot Yoga
952 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC  27511
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Sponsor: Cary Hot Yoga
Telephone: 188-858-79530
Contact Name: hoa bui
Website »

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7:00 PM - 9:00 PMNocturnal Night with NC State

Come join us for Nocturnal Night with NC State, a special educational program on the nocturnal wildlife found at Harris Lake County Park! Featuring Parks, Recreation and Tourism students from NC...

Cost: Free

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC  27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
Website »

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7:00 PM"Seussical The Musical"

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on the hilarious, yet sometimes tender, musical production of Seussical on March 15-16 and 22-23. It is a family-friendly show that...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1050 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC  27514
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Sponsor: Durham Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Website »

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM"Seussical the Musical"

Durham Stake presents a family-friendly show featuring favorite Dr. Seuss books all together in one story. Join the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and many others on a journey through...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1050 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC  27514
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Sponsor: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Contact Name: Bethany Fager
Website »

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7:30 PM"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I"

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist...

Cost: $25 and up

Where:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
View map »


Website »

More information
7:30 PM"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds"

Ziggy is a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he...

Cost: $18/adult, $12 ages 12 and younger

Where:
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Website »

More information
8:00 PMNorth Carolina Symphony Presents "The Music of Queen"

Queen's timeless rock music is performed live by the North Carolina Symphony. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: See website for fees

Where:
Meymandi Concert Hall
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
View map »


Website »

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Kidz Stuff Consignment Sale

Shop for gently used kids' clothing, toys, furniture, baby equipment and more. See the website for shopping hours.

Cost: Free

Where:
Hayes Barton Baptist Church
1800 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC
View map »


Website »

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTarheel Cluster Dog Show

The Cary Kennel Club, Alamance Kennel Club, Durham Kennel Club, Raleigh Kennel Club and Fayetteville Kennel Club join forces to bring dog lovers a variety of dog competitions, obedience and rally...

Cost: $5/person

Where:
North Carolina Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AM - 5:00 PMDiscovery Table: The Vernal Equinox

The Vernal Equinox signals the beginning of Spring. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
View map »

More information
9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWind & Wings: The Science of Flight

This high-flying aviation event features displays and flight activities from the Wright Brothers Flyer to modern aircraft of today.  Activities are geared toward students and school groups...

Cost: $4-$12

Where:
North Carolina Transportation Museum
1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC  28159
View map »


Telephone: 704-636-2889
Website »

More information
9:00 AM - 9:00 PMArt in Bloom

Enjoy the museum's annual celebration of flowers. Purchase tickets online.

Cost: $13/members and $18/nonmembers. Free for ages 6 and younger

Where:
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC  27607
View map »


Telephone: 919-839-6262
Website »

More information
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMArtsy Owls

Do you love owls? If so, join us to learn all about them! Discover these amazing raptors' adaptations and why they are important to the ecosystem. We will be practicing our different owl calls and...

Cost: Free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
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12:00 PM - 5:00 PMBriar Chapel Spring Open House

Enjoy spring open house featuring seven model homes on the tour, as well as kite-flying demonstration by seasoned professionals. Start your tour at the information center, and get ready for...

Cost: Free

Where:
Briar Chapel Information Center
1342 Briar Chapel Parkway
Chapel Hill, NC  27516
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Sponsor: Newland Communities
Telephone: 888-249-9429
Contact Name: Cherith Andes
Website »

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PMSaturdays at the Old Mill Tours

Want to get inside Historic Yates Mill? Join us for a half-hour tour (starting at 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30 or 3 p.m.) to view the main power drive and milling machinery while exploring the mill's history...

Cost: $5/Adult, $4/Senior (ages 60+), $3/Child (ages 7-16), kids ages 6 & under: free

Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC  27603
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1:00 PM"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds"

Ziggy is a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he...

Cost: $18/adult, $12 ages 12 and younger

Where:
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PMSecretive Salamanders at Harris Lake County Park

Harris Lake County Park is home to several species of salamanders. Join us as we learn about these elusive amphibians and see some up close. All ages. Meet in the Educational Garden at the picnic...

Cost: Free

Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC  27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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2:00 PM"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I"

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist...

Cost: $25 and up

Where:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM"Seussical the Musical"

Durham Stake presents a family-friendly show featuring favorite Dr. Seuss books all together in one story. Join the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and many others on a journey through...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1050 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC  27514
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Sponsor: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Contact Name: Bethany Fager
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2:00 PM"Seussical The Musical"

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on the hilarious, yet sometimes tender, musical production of Seussical on March 15-16 and 22-23. It is a family-friendly show that...

Cost: Free

Where:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1050 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC  27514
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Sponsor: Durham Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PMAmerican Music Festival “High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass"

The Raleigh Boychoir will reach new heights as our choristers and community present Dr. Tim Sharp’s “High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass.” Welcoming area boys to perform in...

Cost: Free

Where:
First Baptist Church
99 N Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC  27603
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Sponsor: Raleigh Boychoir
Telephone: 919-881-9259
Contact Name: Erin O'Hara
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5:00 PM"Bob Marley's Three Little Birds"

Ziggy is a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he...

Cost: $18/adult, $12 ages 12 and younger

Where:
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St.
Raleigh, NC  27607
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PMJunior Naturalist: Nighttime Nature

Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Register online. Choose course #121675.

Cost: $8/resident, $10/nonresident

Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
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7:30 PMCeltic Women Perform

Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while continuing its remarkable legacy of introducing some of Ireland's most talented singers and musicians onto the...

Cost: $43 and up

Where:
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St.
Durham, NC  27701
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7:30 PM"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I"

Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist...

Cost: $25 and up

Where:
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC  27601
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Kidz Stuff Consignment Sale

Shop for gently used kids' clothing, toys, furniture, baby equipment and more. See the website for shopping hours.

Cost: Free

Where:
Hayes Barton Baptist Church
1800 Glenwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC
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