Lucky for us, Triangle bookstores, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops and kid-friendly businesses offer the same great family activities week after week. Whether it's taking the family to see your favorite clown, listening to a story, or blowing off some steam at a festival, there's always something going on to keep the kids busy.
To update or change weekly listings for the upcoming month, please e-mail calendar@carolinaparent.com or call 919-956-2430 before the 10th of the month.
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*The following activities are held regularly in February based on information provided to Carolina Parent. Please call ahead to verify times and days, especially on holidays.
Baby Time. Books, rhymes, finger plays and music. Pre-walkers. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Breastfeeding Café. Discuss breastfeeding questions with accredited La Leche League leader and meet other mothers. Infants welcome. 1-2pm. The Red Hen, 201 Weaver St., Carrboro. 942-4420. www.theredhen.com.
BounceU Open Bounce. Ages 7 and under, 10am-noon; all ages, 12:30-2:30pm. $. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/north-carolina/apex.
Cotton’s Face Painting and Balloon Creations. Kids eat free with adult meal purchase. 5-8:30pm. Doc Green’s Restaurant, 8128 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 114, Durham. 544-8444.
Jumpin’ Beans Craft Day. Free with paid admission. 9:30am-4pm. Jumpin’ Beans, 1839 S. Main St., Wake Forest. 521-4445. www.jumpinbeanswf.com.
Kids’ Night with Ted’s Twisted Balloons. Free balloon sculptures. 5:30-7:30pm. Tomato Jake’s, 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 101, Durham. 572-7722. www.tedstwistedballoons.com.
Lynne Sue. Free face painting and balloon art three Mondays a month. Call ahead to confirm dates. 6-8pm. Fat Daddy’s, Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 787-3773.
Magic & Laughter with Happy Dan the Magic Man. Fun, magic and balloons. Kids also eat free. 6-8pm. Sparks Wings & Ribs, 5490 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-0074. www.sparkwingsandribs.com.
Monday Madness. Make a free bracelet. Ages 5-12. 3-5pm. Ornamentea, 509 N. West St., Raleigh. 834-6260. www.ornamentea.com.
Pop-In Play. One-hour drop-in play. Bring socks. No reservations required. Ages 7 and under. $. 10-11am; 11am-noon. Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone, 10700 World Trade Blvd. (Brier Creek area), Raleigh. 828-3344. www.pumpitupparty.com.
Post-Natal Yoga. Yoga for new mothers and babies ages 3 weeks to crawling. $. 10:30am. 930 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Durham. 933-9642. www.triangleyoga.com
Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10am. Quail Ridge Books and Music, Raleigh. 828-1588.
Balloon Man Mike. Free balloon creations. 6:30-7:30pm. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 6807 Fayetteville Rd., Durham. 544-6637.
Book Babies Storytime. Ages birth-18 months. 10am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
BounceU Open Bounce. Ages 7 and under, 10am-noon; all ages, 3:30-5:30pm; family night, 5:30-7:30pm. $. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/north-carolina/apex.
Captain Kid. Performs magic. 6-8pm. Golden Corral, 4201 New Bern Ave., Raleigh. 231-6905. http://raleighmagician.com.
Carolina Puppet Theater. First and third Tuesday of the month. A 50-minute show includes puppets, storytelling, movement and audience participation. $. 10am. Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. 567-4000. www.carolinapuppets.com.
Chapel Hill Public Library Storytime. Stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-6. 10:30-11am and 3:30-4pm. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778. http://chapelhill publiclibrary.org.
Cotton’s Early Years Jam Session. Sing and play along on Cotton’s musical instruments while Cotton plays her red guitar. 11:15am. Tookie’s Toys, 2028 Cameron St., Raleigh. 828-5574. www.cottontheclown.com.
Fish Tales. Interactive storytime featuring music, activity and a craft. Siblings welcome. Ages 2-5. 10:30am. A Sea of Learning, 7001 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 136, Durham. 361-2525. www.aseaof learning.com.
Jumpin’ Beans Craft Day. Free with paid admission. 9:30am-4pm. Jumpin’ Beans, 1839 S. Main St., Wake Forest. 521-4445. www.jumpinbeanswf.com.
Kids’ Craft and Movie Night. 5-7pm. Golden Corral, 5006 Hwy. 55, Durham. 544-2275.
Kids’ Karaoke. Ages 5-12. $. 5:30-8:30pm. Right Time Kids, 1411 Aversboro Rd., Garner. 665-2696. www.righttimekids.com/locations/nc_garner.
Kids’ Night. Kids craft or activity. 5-7pm. Chick-fil-A, 104 Residence Inn Dr., Durham. 484-7778.
Kids’ Night. Kids make a craft and meet Mr. Cow. Free kid’s meal with the purchase of a combo. 5-8pm. Chick-fil-A at Renaissance Village. 7836 Leonardo Dr., Durham. 206-4330.
Kids’ Night. Kids make a craft and meet Mr. Cow. Free kid’s meal with the purchase of adult meal. 5-7:30pm. Chick-fil-A at Garner Towne Square. 2720 Timber Dr., Garner. Also at Chick-fl-A at White Oak Crossing, 220 Shenstone Ln., Garner. 662-7200. www.chickenspace.com.
Kids’ Night with Ted’s Twisted Balloons and Magic. Free balloon sculptures and table magic. Kids eat free with purchase of each adult meal. 6-8pm. Jim’s Famous BBQ, 115 S. Elliott Rd., Chapel Hill. www.tedstwistedballoons.com.
Magic & Laughter with Happy Dan the Magic Man. Fun, magic and balloons. Kids also eat free. 6-8pm. Champs, 3741 Sumner Blvd., Triangle Town Center, Raleigh. 792-0330. www.champps.com.
Magic Workshops with Jeff Jones. Workshops last 20 minutes. Register in advance. $. 3-5pm. 593-4271. www.MagicNC.com.
Mommy and Baby Belly Dance. Learn belly dance through social interaction and play. Ages 6 weeks-18 months. $. 10am. Itsy Bitsy Baby Spa, 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-8801. www.itsybitsybabyspa.com.
Mommy and Baby Yoga. Learn yoga through social interaction and play. Ages 6 weeks-18 months. $. 11am. Itsy Bitsy Baby Spa, 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-8801. www.itsybitsybabyspa.com.
Paint Savvy. Face painting. 6:30-8pm. Golden Corral, 4055 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham. www.paintsavvy.com.
Preschool Storytime. 10am. Barnes & Noble, New Hope Commons, Durham. 489-3012.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3-5. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11:15am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh. 792-2140.
Storytime. Ages 1-preK. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Streets at Southpoint, Durham, 806-1930.
TK’s Jungle Open Play. Indoor inflatables. Drop-in play. All ages. $. 10am-3pm. TK’s Jungle, 4300 Emperor Blvd., Ste. 250, Durham (Research Triangle Park area). 474-2499. www.tksjungle.com.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 1-3. 10am. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
Toddler Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh. 792-2140.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Toddler Time. Stories, songs and flannel boards. Ages walker-2. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Tuesday Tales. Stories, music, poems, jokes and hands-on activities. Grades K-5. Call to pre-register. 2:30pm. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Bingo Fun and Food. Ages 12 and under. $. 5:30-8:30pm. Right Time Kids, 1411 Aversboro Rd., Garner. 665-2696. www.righttimekids.com/locations/nc_garner.
Book Babies Storytime. Ages birth-18 months. 10am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Borders Books Storytime. 4pm. 404-101 E. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 755-9424.
BounceU Open Bounce. Ages 7 and under, 10am-noon; all ages, 3:30-5:30pm. $. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/north-carolina/apex.
Cotton’s Early Years Jam Session. Cotton provides instruments for anyone who wants to accompany her red guitar. 10:15am. Tookie’s Toys, 6675 Falls of Neuse, Raleigh. 841-4955. www.cottontheclown.com.
Kazoom Preschool Show. Stage show with music and puppets. $. 10am and 11am. 431 Peace St., Raleigh. 829-0822.
Magic & Laughter with Happy Dan the Magic Man. Fun, magic and balloons. Kids also eat free. 6-8pm. Tequila Sunrise Mexican Grill, 877 E. Gannon Ave., Zebulon. 269-0999.
Magic Workshops with Jeff Jones. Workshops last 20 minutes. Register in advance. $. 3-5pm. 593-4271. www.MagicNC.com.
Mommy and Baby Yoga. Learn yoga through social interaction and play. Ages 2-3. $. 11:15am. Itsy Bitsy Baby Spa, 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-8801. www.itsybitsybabyspa.com.
Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. McIntyre’s Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. 542-3030.
Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10am. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3-5. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11:15am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 484-9903.
Storytime. Stories, songs, snacks and fun. 10am. Borders Books, 1807 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill. 929-8332.
Stretch & Play. Songs, fun activities, games, parachute play and more. Ages 1-3. $. 10:15am. Itsy Bitsy Baby Spa, 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-8801. www.itsybitsybabyspa.com.
Time for Toddlers. Stories, songs and movement activities. First three Wednesdays of the month. Ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. 10:15-10:35am and 11-11:20am. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778. http://chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Toddler Time. Stories, songs and flannel boards. Ages walker-2. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Toddler Time. Make a craft. Free coffee for moms. Second and last Wednesday of the month. 9:30-10:30am. Chick-fil-A at White Oak Crossing. 220 Shenstone Ln., Garner. 662-7200. www.chickenspace.com.
BounceU Open Bounce. Ages 7 and under, 10am-noon; all ages, 3:30-5:30pm; family night, 5:30-7:30pm. $. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/north-carolina/apex.
Time for Toddlers. Stories, songs and movement activities. First three Thursdays of the month. Ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. 10:15-10:35am and 11-11:20am. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778. http://chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.
Cotton’s Early Years Music Program. Lots of babies and a way to meet other new parents and grandparents. 11:15am. Learning Express Toy Store, 4151 Main at North Hills St., Ste. 110, Raleigh. 881-4141. www.cottontheclown.com.
Kazoom Preschool Show. Stage show with music and puppets. $. 10am and 11am. 431 Peace St., Raleigh. 829-0822.
Pop-In Play. One-hour drop-in play for all ages. Bring socks. No reservations required. $. 3-4pm; 4-5pm. Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone, 10700 World Trade Blvd. (Brier Creek area), Raleigh. 828-3344. www.pumpitupparty.com.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3-5. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 484-9903.
Storytime. 10:15am. Borders Books, 8825 N. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 845-1154.
Storytime. 10:30am. Market Street Books and Maps, 610 Market St., Southern Village, Chapel Hill. 933-5111.
Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 782-0030.
Time for Toddlers. Stories, songs and movement activities. Ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. 10:15-10:35am and 11-11:20am. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. 10am. Chick-fil-A, Renaissance Village, 7836 Leonardo Dr., Durham. 206-4330.
Toddler Time. Stories, songs and flannel boards. Ages walker-2. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Toddler Time: Stacy’s Little Land. Free, interactive music experience for toddlers features fun microphones, instruments and more. 10am. Java Divine Coffee Bar, 128 Bass Lake Rd., Holly Springs. 577-6288. www.javadivine.com.
Alphabet Soup Storytime. 10am. Alphabet Soup Educational Supplies & More, 145 E. Wait Ave., Wake Forest. 554-3035.
BounceU Open Bounce. Ages 7 and under, 10am-noon; all ages, 12:30-2:30pm. $. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/north-carolina/apex.
Cotton’s Early Years Music Fun. Singing and dancing fun with Cotton’s musical instruments. Cotton plays her red guitar. 10:15am. Babiology, 2012-A Fairview Rd., Five Points, Raleigh. 834-0014. www.cottonthe clown.com.
Family Center Play Space. For ages birth-5 and their caregivers. 9:30am-1pm. $. Family Center of Northern Durham, 206 E. Murray Ave., Durham. 336-583-8574. www.familycenternd.org.
Family Fun Night. Books, activities and discussion. Every Friday but the first Friday, which is American Girl Night. School ages. 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
Family Night. Unlimited mini golf and laser tag and a large pizza. $. 6-10pm. Adventure Landing, 3311 Capital Blvd., Raleigh. 872-1688. www.adventure landing.com/raleigh/events.html.
Flow Circus. Close-up magic, comedy juggling and balloon sculptures performed by Paul Miller. 7-10pm. Adventure Landing, 3311 Capital Blvd., Raleigh. 872-1688.
Family Improv. Family-friendly improvisational comedy. Encourages kids 10 and under to be the stars of the show. $. 5pm. DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 338-8150. www.dsicomedy.com.
Kids Climb Time. Supervised by an AMGA climbing wall instructor. Reservations recommended. Ages 6-12. $. 5-7pm. Triangle Rock Club, 102 Pheasant Wood Ct., Morrisville. 463-7625. www.trianglerockclub.com.
Kindermusik at Planet Child. Cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical development. Ages newborn to 7. 9:30am. Planet Child, 305A Ashville Ave., Cary. 233-0090. www.planetchild.com.
Pop-In Play. One-hour drop-in play for all ages. Bring socks. No reservations required. $. 10-11am; 11am-noon. Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone, 10700 World Trade Blvd. (Brier Creek area), Raleigh. 828-3344. www.pumpitupparty.com.
Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh. 792-2140.
Sports Night. Supervised drop-in activities include in-line skating, soccer, floor hockey and basketball. Ages 8-13. $. 6:30-10:30pm. Dreamsports Center, 1016 Investment Blvd., Apex. 387-2955. www.dreamsportscenter.com.
Storytime. Ages 1-preK. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Streets at Southpoint, Durham, 806-1930.
Teen Night. Music, dancing and games. Ages 13-17. 7-10pm. Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave., Durham. 560-4270. www.durhamnc.gov.
TK’s Jungle Open Play. Indoor inflatables. Drop-in play. All ages. $. 10am-3pm. TK’s Jungle, 4300 Emperor Blvd., Ste. 250, Durham (Research Triangle Park area). 474-2499. www.tksjungle.com.
Tot Time. Open gym. Ages 6 months-5 years. 9:30-11:30am. Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh. 870-2911.
Art With Evan. Preschool art class. Drop-ins welcome. $. 12:30-1:15pm. 120 Old Durham Rd., Chapel Hill. 968-0642. www.artwithevan.com.
Baby Time. Books, rhymes, finger plays and music. Pre-walkers. 10:15am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
BounceU Open Bounce. All ages. $. 8:30-10am. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/north-carolina/apex.
Drop-In Play Zone. Free drop-in play. Ages crawlers to 12. 8-11am. Come Build With Us Daycare, 208 Forest Hill Dr., Garner. 772-8889. www.comebuildwith usdaycare.org.
Free Family Movies. 10:15am. Presented by the Holly Springs Branch Library. Call for titles. Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. 577-1660.
Improv Slam. Family-friendly improvisational comedy. $. 7:30pm. DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. 338-8150. www.dsicomedy.com.
Mommy and Baby Yoga. Learn yoga through social interaction and play. Ages 6 weeks-18 months. $. 10am. Itsy Bitsy Baby Spa, 1055 Darrington Dr., Cary. 467-8801. www.itsybitsybabyspa.com.
Preschool Storytime. 11am. Barnes & Noble, New Hope Commons, Durham. 489-3012.
TK’s Jungle Open Play. Indoor inflatables. Drop-in play. All ages. 10am-noon. $. TK’s Jungle, 4300 Emperor Blvd., Ste. 250, Durham (Research Triangle Park area). 474-2499. www.tksjungle.com.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games for walkers through 5 years. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Capital City BMX Race Day. Friendly atmosphere with focus on fun, sportsmanship and great racing. All ages. $. Registration between 1-2:30pm; race at 3pm. Lions Park & Community Center, 516 Dennis Ave., Raleigh. 834-4269. www.ccbmx.com.
TK’s Jungle Open Play. Indoor inflatables. Drop-in play. All ages. Noon-6pm. $. TK’s Jungle, 4300 Emperor Blvd., Ste. 250, Durham (Research Triangle Park area). 474-2499. www.tksjungle.com.
To update or change weekly listings for the upcoming month, please e-mail calendar@carolinaparent.com or call 919-956-2430 before the 10th of the month.
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