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.
Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
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Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
During harvest time, farmers often helped their neighbors to get hard work done during communal gatherings such as corn shucking. Learn about this fall tradition and make a corn husk doll to take...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Experience some of the best trail running the Piedmont has to offer in this unique trail marathon and 10 miler across Durham County, North Carolina. The course winds along the scenic Eno River...
Cost: See website for fees
Where:
5253 Roxboro Rd
Durham, NC 27712
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Take part in a class that teaches individualized ways to foster motor development for your child. Learn about tummy time alternatives, best positions for your baby, how to help your child learn to...
Cost: 24.00
Where:
Open Arts
1222 Copeland Oaks Dr.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Babies On The MOVE
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Take part in a class that teaches individualized ways to foster motor development for your child. Learn about carry positions, best positions for your baby, how to help your child learn to crawl,...
Cost: 24.00
Where:
Open Arts
1222 Copeland Oaks Dr.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Babies On The MOVE
Website »
Hike along Bolin Creek Greenway to the Adams Tract Red Trail to learn about the trees and wildlife in Carrboro.
Cost: Free
Where:
Wilson Park Shelter
101 Williams St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
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Step back in time with our 19th-century costumed interpreters and watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Tour fee: $5/Adult, $4/Senior (ages 60 & over), $3/Child (ages 7-16),...
Cost: $5/Adult, $4/Senior (60+ yrs), $3/Child (7-16yrs), Free/Child (6yrs & younger)
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Learn about mammals of the Piedmont through skulls and pelts, and what bones reveal about animals. This is a hands-on family friendly presentation by Patricia Thomas-Laemont with Elon...
Cost: Free
Where:
Bynum Front Porch
950 Bynum Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Sponsor: Friends of Lower Haw River State Natural Area
Website »
November is a time to be thankful! Celebrate the natural world and where our favorite Thanksgiving foods come from. Investigate corn under microscopes and hand lenses, learn the difference between...
Cost: For all ages; FREE. Registration is required for everyone
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
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Telephone: 919-662-2850
Join in the fight against kidney disease by taking part in a 3.5-mile walk at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. All ages. Strollers are welcome; however, bicycles and in-line skates are not...
Cost: See website for fees
Where:
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Blackwell St.
Durham, NC 27701
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Fall Family Cookie Decorating. Enjoy a family outing…. Come learn a variety of cookie recipes suited for decorating. Then practice piping and flooding sugar cookies for the perfect look....
Cost: $5.00
Where:
The Studio School of Durham
1201 W Woodcroft Pkwy
Durham, NC 27713
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Sponsor: The Studio School of Durham
Telephone: 984-377-4502
Contact Name: Danielle Sunde
Website »
Search for salamanders, owls and more. Equipment provided. Ages 10-13. Register online. Choose course #128019.
Cost: $8/resident, $10/nonresident
Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Raleigh, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »
See horses compete and enjoy food trucks, children's activities and more. Admission is free; Saturday evening Grand Prix tickets are $10/person. Proceeds benefit Duke Children's...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex
4601 Trinity Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
View map »
Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
Red, yellow, orange, and brown – leaves come in all different sizes and colors. Practice your color and shape recognition through centers, songs, and stories. For ages 18 months to 3 years (adult...
Cost: FREE. Registration is required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
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Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
See horses compete and enjoy food trucks, children's activities and more. Admission is free; Saturday evening Grand Prix tickets are $10/person. Proceeds benefit Duke Children's...
Cost: Free
Where:
Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex
4601 Trinity Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
View map »
Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Kids hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Register online. Choose course #127196.
Cost: $9/resident, $12/nonresident
Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC 27518
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »
Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring world-class production, toe-tapping tunes and a whole lot of super fun as they go into...
Cost: $28.50 and up
Where:
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St.
Durham, NC 27701
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We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
View map »
Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
See Happy Dan perform magic, comedy and more.
Cost: $5/person
Where:
Renaissance Centre
405 Brooks St.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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We’ll enjoy poetry written in honor of the many holidays that occur around this time of the year. Following questions and discussion, those attending will have the opportunity to share by reading...
Cost: Free
Where:
Orange County Main Library
137 W Margaret Ln
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Sponsor: Orange County Public Library
Telephone: 919-245-2539
Contact Name: Libbie Hough
Website »
We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
View map »
Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
Join us in the Kidzu Front Yard Garden for a special off-season Junior Gardeners in honor of Chapel Hill Arbor Week. Get hands on and explore trees, and all the things they provide including...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kidzu Children's Museum
201 S. Estes Dr.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Take the fast track to nature in this hands-on study of ecology. Ages 8-12. Register online. Chose course #127203.
Cost: $9/resident, $12/nonresident
Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
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Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »
The word philanthropy means love of mankind. From the earliest days, human civilization has depended upon kindness directed towards strangers. Explore the history of giving, then help to cut out...
Cost: FREE. Registration is required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
Join us to learn about 4H and then enjoy fall activities and crafts! No registration is required. Grades 3-5
Cost: Free
Where:
Orange County Main Library
137 W Margaret Ln
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Sponsor: Orange County Public Library
Telephone: 919-245-2539
Contact Name: Libbie Hough
Website »
Join Cary Lifestyle Magazine for a wonderful night of charity, fashion, decadent food and drinks and shopping. Proceeds go to Saving Grace NC,non-profit animal rescue, that since its inception in...
Cost: $75.00
Where:
Hilton Garden Inn
131 Columbus Ave
Cary, NC 27518
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Sponsor: Carolina LifeStyle Magazine
Website »
Enjoy a family-friendly movie and a slice or two of pizza. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 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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Ages 11 and older with special needs help support the Town of Cary's annual toy drive by donating an unwrapped toy for a child in need. Make cards for the holiday cards for these...
Cost: $2/resident, $3/nonresident
Where:
Cary Senior Center
120 Maury O'Dell Place
Cary, NC 27513
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Transformative stories through the mists of time adapted from "1001 Arabian Nights" and performed by Emerson's 10th grade class. Recommended for audiences age 10 and up. For...
Cost: $5-$12
Where:
Emerson Waldorf School
6211 New Jericho Road
Brown Wing
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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It’s the summer before the 1904 World’s Fair and the three Smith sisters are filled with anticipation. But the year brings turmoil as family life interferes with their newfound chances...
Cost: Adults: $15 Seniors: $10 Students and children: $5 Family 4-pack
Where:
William Peace University, Kenan Auditorium
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Sponsor: William Peace University
Contact Name: Charles Machalicky
Website »
We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
View map »
Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
Celebrate collards at the State Farmers Market.
Cost: Free
Where:
State Farmers Market
1201 Agriculture St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. Kids of all ages will enjoy our Magical Winter Lights Paintscaping, featuring colorful holiday lights...
Cost: Free
Where:
Park West Village
Village Market Place
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Park West Village
Contact Name: Conner
Website »
Talented dance students perform the lavishly staged holiday ballet alongside guest artists from Carolina Ballet. All ages. Purchase tickets online.
Cost: $12-$27
Where:
Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Deck the halls at Waverly Place and welcome the holiday season with their Eighth Annual Tree Lighting Celebration! The festivities kick off on Friday, November 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and...
Cost: Free
Where:
Waverly Place Shopping Center
302 Colonades Way
Cary, NC 27518
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Transformative stories through the mists of time adapted from "1001 Arabian Nights" and performed by Emerson's 10th grade class. Recommended for audiences age 10 and up. For...
Cost: $5-$12
Where:
Emerson Waldorf School
6211 New Jericho Road
Brown Wing
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
View map »
The Triangle Youth String Orchestra and Youth String Sinfonia present a joint concert of their fall repertoire. All ages. Purchase tickets online.
Cost: See website for fees
Where:
Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Ave.
Cary, NC 27511
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It’s the summer before the 1904 World’s Fair and the three Smith sisters are filled with anticipation. But the year brings turmoil as family life interferes with their newfound chances...
Cost: Adults: $15 Seniors: $10 Students and children: $5 Family 4-pack
Where:
William Peace University, Kenan Auditorium
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604
View map »
Sponsor: William Peace University
Contact Name: Charles Machalicky
Website »
Our seventh annual food drive will be held during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd
Apex, NC 27529
View map »
Telephone: 919-662-2850
Website »
We will be conducting a food drive during the month of November. All donations benefit the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (www.foodbankcenc.org). We encourage you to get involved...
Cost: FREE. Registration is not required.
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
View map »
Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Give rugby a try. Take part in tag rugby pick-up games every Saturday morning at Baileywick Road Park, near the Second Shelter. No experience necessary. All ages.
Cost: Free
Where:
Baileywick Road Park
9501 Baileywick Rd
Second Shelter Field
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Sponsor: Raleigh Redhawks Rugby
Contact Name: denise travis
Website »
Ages 5 and older move through yoga poses and show gratitude by writing a thank-you note for someone special. Registration required online. Choose course #127447.
Cost: $19/child
Where:
Middle Creek Community Center
125 Middle Creek Ave.
Apex, NC 27539
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Learn about the state’s American Indian culture from musicians, dancers, craftspeople and storytellers from eight state-recognized tribes. Over 100 presenters will fill the museum and...
Cost: Free
Where:
N.C. Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Join dozens of ethnic communities at the Global Holiday Festival and Market to celebrate and honor holidays and traditions from around the world. Sample traditional dishes, view free dance...
Cost: Free
Where:
Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Talented dance students perform the lavishly staged holiday ballet alongside guest artists from Carolina Ballet. Show times are at noon and 5 p.m. All ages. Purchase tickets online.
Cost: $12-$27
Where:
Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Want to get inside Historic Yates Mill? Join us for a half-hour tour (starting at 1, 1:30, 2, 2:30 & 3 p.m.) to view the main power drive and milling machinery while exploring the mill's history...
Cost: $5/Adult, $4/Senior (60+ yrs), $3/Child (7-16yrs), Free/Child (6yrs & younger)
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Telephone: 919-856-6675
Website »
Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Register online.
Cost: $8/resident, $10/nonresident
Where:
Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs
2616 Kildaire Farm Rd.
Cary, NC
View map »
Telephone: 919-387-5980
Website »
Talented dance students perform the lavishly staged holiday ballet alongside guest artists from Carolina Ballet. Show times are at noon and 5 p.m. All ages. Purchase tickets online.
Cost: $12-$27
Where:
Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
View map »
Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. Kids of all ages will enjoy our Magical Winter Lights Paintscaping, featuring colorful holiday lights...
Cost: Free
Where:
Park West Village
Village Market Place
Morrisville, NC 27560
View map »
Sponsor: Park West Village
Contact Name: Conner
Website »
East Cloud Kungfu hosts a Parent's Night Out event, featuring a safe environment for kids as they about the wide world of kungfu. Check it out!...
Cost: $25 first child, $20 each additional child
Where:
East Cloud Kungfu, LLC
5655-A Western Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27606
View map »
Sponsor: East Cloud Kungfu, LLC
Telephone: 252-646-7053
Contact Name: Imari Colon
Website »
Transformative stories through the mists of time adapted from "1001 Arabian Nights" and performed by Emerson's 10th grade class. Recommended for audiences age 10 and up. For...
Cost: $5-$12
Where:
Emerson Waldorf School
6211 New Jericho Road
Brown Wing
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
View map »
It’s the summer before the 1904 World’s Fair and the three Smith sisters are filled with anticipation. But the year brings turmoil as family life interferes with their newfound chances...
Cost: Adults: $15 Seniors: $10 Students and children: $5 Family 4-pack
Where:
William Peace University, Kenan Auditorium
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604
View map »
Sponsor: William Peace University
Contact Name: Charles Machalicky
Website »
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