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Welcome to Carolina Parent's interactive calendar!

The Triangle is a great place to raise kids. Why? Take a look at what's happening on our calendar! Clowns, magicians, story times, musicals, dramatic performances, special museum exhibits, face painting...and that's just on Saturdays. For more calendar events, click on the links below the calendar.

Please click on the link below the calendar to add your special event. All events must be child friendly or be specifically related to parenting. All submissions will be reviewed on the 10th of each month and edited for consistency.

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Events Calendar Sponsored by Marbles Kids Museum

Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Bear Awareness Week.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Location: Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave., Durham.
Cost: $.
Phone: 220-5429.
Summary: Visit the bear exhibit May 11-18 and learn more about black bears, with activities and giveaways. Free with museum admission. www.lifeandscience.org.

Carolina Kids Expo.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Location: N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh.
Summary: Have fun at this interactive tradeshow for kids and families, featuring educational and informational booths, inflatables, games, storytellers, magic, science, horse rides and more. www.carolinakidexpo.com.

Castle-Making Workshop.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Location: Kidzu Children's Museum, 105 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill.
Cost: $.
Phone: 933-1455.
Summary: Create and decorate castles with stand-up characters, with professional artist Helen Buiskool. Ages 5-8. Space is limited; pre-registration required. www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

Go Wild!.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Times:  1-5pm.
Location: Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary.
Phone: 387-5980.
Summary: Spend Mother's Day with your mom and family celebrating Mother Nature. Hands-on activities, crafts, prizes, displays, nature walks, live animals and light refreshments. www.townofcary.org.

Mother's Day Stroll.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Times:  10am.
Location: Eno River State Park, Durham.
Phone: 383-1686.
Summary: Bring Mom to the park for a casual morning stroll on the Pump Station Trail. Observe nature in all its glory as the mountain laurel and wildflowers will be in bloom. Space is limited; pre-registration required.

Music of the Carolinas.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Times:  3pm.
Location: N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh.
Phone: 807-7979.
Summary: Come hear strong singing, great picking on old-time breakdowns, gospel tunes, blues and novelty songs by string-band musicians Wayne Martin and Craig Johnson. Co-sponsored by PineCone. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Pesky Plants.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Times:  2-3:30pm.
Location: Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh.
Phone: 571-4170.
Summary: Join a park ranger at the Visitor Center for a brief discussion and presentation about exotic invasive plants. A short hike will follow. Space is limited; pre-registration required. http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php.

Webs and Their Weavers.
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2008
Times:  11am.
Location: Eno River State Park, Durham.
Phone: 383-1686.
Summary: Take a closer look at the intricate beauty and utility of a spider's web. Space is limited; pre-registration required.

                                                         

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201 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Museum Ph: 919-834-4040
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