30 Ways to Win the Game of Social Media
To celebrate Carolina Parent’s 30th anniversary, let’s highlight 30 winning moves on social media — for kids and adults.
Learn about day camps, track-out programs and residential camps at Carolina Parent's 2019 Camp Fair. Parents can also enter exciting giveaways for free camps and tickets to local...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham
4700 Emperor Blvd,
Durham, NC 27703
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The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Join park staff in collecting data for the 22nd annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We will look and listen for birds in a variety of habitats, and keep track of how many individuals of each species...
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Lake Crabtree County Park
Telephone: 191-946-03355
Contact Name: Carol Cunningham
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Come by the park center any time during the four days of the Great Backyard Bird Count to view a free slideshow of the birds of Yates Mill Pond. Over 150 photographs of birds are featured in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Celebrate all things cats at the Tica Time Cat Show. Watch judging, learn about the different cat breeds, interact with the breeders and exhibitors, cheer on favorite cats, shop...
Cost: $5.00 adults; discounts for children and families
Where:
NC State Fairgrounds: Holshouser Building
1025 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Telephone: 9194774221919-477-42
Contact Name: Ruth Willett
Website »
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
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Take your favorite Valentine to the farm and join all the animals for some Valentines fun. Meet Peppa Pig and Annie the Donkey, and feed the horses and other animals. Take...
Cost: $13.50/person
Where:
Spring Haven Farm
5306 Homer Ruffin Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Sponsor: Spring Haven Farm
Telephone: 919-407-1806
Contact Name: Andrew
Website »
Eagles are often seen around Lake Crabtree County Park. From 2003 to 2011, they even nested here! This year a new nest was discovered, and we are hoping to have an active nesting season this...
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Lake Crabtree County Park
Telephone: 191-946-03355
Contact Name: Carol Cunningham
Website »
Zuri's Paint and Read Party is a event to bring awareness to young girls who have natural hair to let them know how beautiful they are and that being natural is perfectly acceptable. Paint...
Cost: $15-$25
Where:
Abbott's Creek Community Center
9950 Durant Rd.
Raleigh , NC 27614
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Sponsor: Classy Hair Products
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Search for salamanders, birds, deer and more. All ages with adult. Register online. Choose course #121683.
Cost: $12/resident, $16/nonresident
Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »
Search for salamanders, birds, deer and more. All ages with adult. Register online. Choose course #121683.
Cost: $12/resident, $16/nonresident
Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »
Join a park naturalist on a one-mile hike around Yates Mill Pond and help to identify and count the birds that we see along the way. Learn how to identify backyard birds by sight, sound, and other...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Enjoy afternoon tea in a beautiful Victorian home. Refreshment and light fare will be served and consist of tea sandwiches, scones, fruit and cakes. Unplug and experience the luxury and...
Cost: $25/person
Where:
Morning Glory Inn Bed & Breakfast
507 East 2nd Street
Clayton, NC 27520
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Walk along the trails and ponds to discover creatures in nature as they settle down for the night. Look for owls and other birds at dusk. Take a flashlight. All ages; children...
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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The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Come by the park center any time during the four days of the Great Backyard Bird Count to view a free slideshow of the birds of Yates Mill Pond. Over 150 photographs of birds are featured in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Is it true that Turkey and Eagle once faced off to see who would be our national bird? Find out the answer and discover the natural characteristics that made each bird a contender. Celebrate...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Join park staff in collecting data for the 22nd annual Great Backyard Bird Count. We will look and listen for birds in a variety of habitats, and keep track of how many individuals of each species...
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC 27560
View map »
Sponsor: Lake Crabtree County Park
Telephone: 191-946-03355
Contact Name: Carol Cunningham
Website »
Help staff add to the Great Backyard Bird Count data by walking along the trails and shoreline to identify birds in different habitats of the park. Free for all ages. Suggested for ages 4...
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 »
Family Wildlife Series: Counting is for the Birds! Monday, February 18 10-11 a.m. Join Blue Jay staff to hear a bird story (or two), try a fun bird activity (or three) and count how many...
Cost: Free
Where:
Blue Jay Point County Park
3200 Pleasant Union Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
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Telephone: 191-987-04330
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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Learn some cool woodpecker facts, hear common woodpecker calls, make a suet log for your family to take home and go on a short hike to look and listen for woodpeckers around the park. Free for all...
Cost: Free
Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
Apex, NC 27502
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
Website »
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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Birds come in different shapes, sizes, and patterns! Stop by to create a "bird." We will bring the materials if you bring the imagination! For all ages (adult accompaniment required for all...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
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Spend the afternoon learning all about birds and why it is important that we help conserve them. We will go on a bird behavior scavenger hunt, play the migration game, and learn how to identify...
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Lake Crabtree County Park
Telephone: 191-946-03355
Contact Name: Carol Cunningham
Website »
Learn about the history of the Eastern Bluebird and how you can attract them to your yard. Hike along our bluebird trail to check the park boxes and prepare them for the coming season. Then make...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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William Peace University presents its final concert of the 2018-2019 year of the Manning Music Series in partnership with the North Carolina Symphony. The concert features the String...
Cost: Free
Where:
William Peace University
15 East Peace St.
Kenan Hall
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Join us on a winter bird scavenger hunt! Search for common birds of the park and count them along the way. Practice using binoculars and learn how to identify these animals by shape and color. For...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
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The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Is it true that Turkey and Eagle once faced off to see who would be our national bird? Find out the answer and discover the natural characteristics that made each bird a contender. Celebrate...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Enjoy "Planes" on a big screen. Take snacks and blankets. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Where:
The Halle Cultural Center
237 N. Salem St.
Apex, NC 27502
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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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Can you believe there are active beavers building dams and lodges inside Raleigh’s beltline?? Bring your budding naturalist to the park to learn about these awesome creatures that call our park...
Cost: $2
Where:
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
950 Peterson Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Telephone: 919-996-2760
Contact Name: Stacie Hagwood
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department and Shaw University Men's & Women's Soccer teams offer spring soccer clinics for youth ages 5‐7 who are interested in...
Cost: Free
Where:
Sanderford Road (Softball Field)
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 »
Celebrate Black History Month with a poetry reading featuring Ashley Harris, Fred Joiner, and members of the local youth and teen poet community. Ashley Harris is a former youth-slam competitor and...
Cost: Free
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 »
The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Is it true that Turkey and Eagle once faced off to see who would be our national bird? Find out the answer and discover the natural characteristics that made each bird a contender. Celebrate...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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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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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 »
The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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This program is designed to move at a toddler’s pace: Run. Stop. Pick dandelions. Run. Climb on a rock. Find an interesting leaf! Join others for an easy-paced hike around the greenway...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Walnut Creek Wetland Park
950 Peterson Street
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Telephone: 919-996-2760
Contact Name: Stacie Hagwood
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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Sharpen your culinary skills and learn some new ones during this cooking class for would-be chefs. Call or stop by to register 919-245-2532 to register. Space is limited.
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 »
Enjoy the family-friendly movie and a slice or two of pizza. Purchase tickets online.
Cost: $5/person, $2 for ages 2 and younger
Where:
The Halle Cultural Center
237 N. Salem St.
Apex, NC 27502
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Parents learn ways to discipline and communicate with a toddler to increase cooperation and reduce power struggles. Register online.
Cost: $22/person, $33/couple
Where:
Project Enlightenment
501 S. Boylan Ave.
Raleigh, NC
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Learn to recognize warning signs of unhealthy dating relationships and potential dating violence. In addition, participants will learn current sexting statistics and trends as well as North...
Cost: Free
Where:
Poe Center for Heath Education
224 Sunnybrook Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610
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The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Chase away the winter blues with a hike through the JC Raulston Arboretum's Winter Garden! Meet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center ready for a fun time outside. From there, we will go to the...
Cost: $5.00 per child for Arboretum family members, $7.00 per child for nonmembers (no
Where:
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Telephone: 919-513-7011
Contact Name: Elizabeth Overcash
Website »
Put on your fanciest clothes and come to the royal ball! Don your crowns, dance the night away, and enjoy other royal activities fit for tiny kings and queens.
Cost: Free
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 »
Whooo’s active in the park after dark? Find out during a night hike at Crowder! Learn about owls and other birds that are active at night. Bundle up—it is cold outside! For all ages (adult...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
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Ages 15 and older with disabilities enjoy dancing, music, games and refreshments. Take a camera for a photo in front of a winter scene background. Register online.
Cost: $3
Where:
Century Center
100 N. Greensboro
Carrboro, NC 27510
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Yates Mill has served as a source of artistic inspiration for more than two centuries and continues to be the subject of numerous local works of art. Help us to celebrate the opening of the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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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 »
Ages 5 and older investigate what's up in space this month. Program begins with an indoor presentation and (weather permitting) moves outside after sunset to view the moon, stars, and more with...
Cost: $3
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 »
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 »
The Flying Biscuit Café celebrates National Pancake Month by bringing back its Red Velvet Pancakes. The delicious red velvet pancakes, complete with hand-made cream cheese...
Cost: Dine-in purchase required
Where:
Flying Biscuit - Raleigh
2016 Clark Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27605
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Enjoy a special storytime for ages 4 and older with Jonathan Voss, author of "Brave Enough for Two: A Hoot and Olive Story".
Cost: Free
Where:
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Telephone: 919-942-7373
Website »
Artist Pinkie Strother is known for her three-dimensional figures that place everyday people in historical scenes, as was Ernie Barnes, whose work is on exhibit. In this hands-on workshop, see...
Cost: $20 for non-museum members
Where:
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Join us for our February Kids Event for 1st through 5th graders. This is a free event, with fun, fellowship, games and snacks.
Cost: Free
Where:
Grace Bible Fellowship
9043 Chapel Hill Road
Cary, NC 27513
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Telephone: 919-468-4590
Website »
Children make treasured memories while increasing their knowledge of plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Register online. Choose course #121613.
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
Website »
The sixth annual Marbles Future Me Kids Career Fair introduces children to architects, dentists, engineers, scientists, educators, entrepreneurs and many other...
Cost: $7 ages 1 and older
Where:
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Poets everywhere are speaking out about what they believe in. In this generative workshop, we'll examine techniques used in poems that tackle tough topics like racial inequality, immigration,...
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 »
Enjoy a docent-led tours through exhibits that highlight the contributions of African-Americans to North Carolina.
Cost: Free
Where:
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Winter days find many animals curled up in their dens. They sleep warmly, awakening in spring ready to enjoy the renewed Earth. Discover how animals prepare for cold weather and which ones...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Cost: Free
Where:
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Telephone: 919-942-7373
Website »
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Cost: Free
Where:
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Telephone: 919-942-7373
Website »
Gather 'round the campfire for an evening of storytelling, nature, and marshmallows. As dusk falls, we'll come together to meet new friends, enjoy quality time, and share a tale connected...
Cost: $2/person
Where:
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Cost: Free
Where:
Quail Ridge Books
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609
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Telephone: 919-942-7373
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