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 July 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. All ages, 12:30-2:30pm and 3:30-5:30pm. $. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 303-3368. www.bounceutriangle.com.
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. www.cottontheclown.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’ 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.sparkswingsandribs.com.
Monday Madness. Make a free bracelet. Ages 5-12. 3-5pm. Ornamentea, 509 N. West St., Raleigh. 834-6260. www.ornamentea.com.
Mover and Shakers Toddlers Group. 9:30am. The Diapering Doula. 4109 Grace Park Dr., Morrisville. 651-9802. www.trianglediapercompany.com.
New Moms Group. 9:30am. The Diapering Doula. 4109 Grace Park Dr., Morrisville. 651-9802. www.trianglediapercompany.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 Steele Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
BounceU Open Bounce. Family Bounce, 5:30-7:30pm. Package includes pizza and drinks. See Monday for location details.
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://chapelhillpubliclibrary.org.
Family Night. Kids make a craft. Free kids’ meal with the purchase of a combo. 5-7pm. Chick-fil-A, 6612 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 571-8480.
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.asea oflearning.com.
Jumpin’ Beans Craft Day. See Monday for details.
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-fil-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.
Kids Yoga. Ages 5-9. 4:45-5:30pm. $. Wake Forest Yoga, 103 S. White St., Wake Forest. 623-5410. www.wakeforestyoga.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.
Mimi the Clown. Mimi entertains with balloon art and face painting at local Chick-fil-As. Call 639-9328 for details. www.themelodymaker.net.
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.
Parent and Child Yoga. Ages 2-4. 3:45-4:30pm. $. Wake Forest Yoga, 103 S. White St., Wake Forest. 623-5410. www.wakeforestyoga.com.
Preschool Storytime. 10am. Barnes & Noble, New Hope Commons, Durham. 489-3012.
Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 11:15am. East Regional Library, 946 Steele Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
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. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh. 792-2140.
Read Seed’s Free Book Tuesday. Pick up a free book. Children must bring a parent. 10:30am-5:30pm. Pickett Square Office Complex, 3020 Pickett Rd., Ste. 456, Durham. 794-8122.
Story Hour and Activity. 10:30-11:30am. The Grove School, 2590 Laura Duncan Dr., Cary. 877-684-7683. http://groveschool.com/home.cary.
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. Ages 18 months-3 years. 10:30am. East Regional Library, 946 Steele 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. Ages 5-10. Stories, songs, riddles, poems, games and more. 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.
Book Babies Storytime. East Regional Library. See Tuesday for details.
Borders Books Storytime. Stories, songs, snacks and fun. 10am. 1807 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill. 929-8332.
Borders Books Storytime. 4pm. 404-101 E. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 755-9424.
BounceU Open Bounce. All ages, 12:30-5:30pm. See Monday for location details.
Drum for the Hoop Jam. 6:30pm until dark. Pullen Park, Raleigh. www.raleighdrumcircle.org.
Free Make and Take Class. Make an age-appropriate craft to take home. Ages 4 and up. 3-5pm. Two A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts locations: Patterson Place, 3615 Witherspoon Blvd., Ste. 107, Durham, 402-8053; 429 Crossroads Plaza, Cary, 816-8100. www.acmoore.com.
Kazoom Preschool Show. Stage show with music and puppets. $. 10am and 11am. 431 Peace St., Raleigh. 829-0822.
La Leche League RTP Breastfeeding Cafe. Noon. The Diapering Doula. 4109 Grace Park Dr., Morrisville. 651-9802. www.trianglediapercompany.com.
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. See Tuesday for details.
Mommy and Baby Yoga. Ages 2-3. 11:15am. See Tuesday for more details.
Music in the Gardens. Live outdoor music. $. Ages 12 and under free. See website for times. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University, 426 Anderson St., Durham. www.dukeperformances.org.
Playdate. Socialize with other families and take part in activities. Ages 18 months-4 years. 10-11am. The Grove School, 2590 Laura Duncan Dr., Cary. 877-684-7683. http://groveschool.com/home.cary.
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. Cameron Village Library. See Tuesday for details.
Preschool Storytime. East Regional Library. See Tuesday for details.
Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market. Locally grown produce and artisan foods. 10am-2pm. City Market, downtown Raleigh. www.raleigheat local.com.
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.
Summer Program. Crafts, games and learn about Jesus. Ages 4-11. 7-8pm. RTP Community Church, 1727 Ed Cook Rd., Durham. www.rtpcommunitychurch.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 fHill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778. http://chapelhill publiclibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, 8431 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 484-9524.
Toddler Storytime. East Regional Library. See Tuesday for details.
Toddler Time. Cameron Village Regional Library. See Tuesday for details.
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. Family Bounce, 5:30-7:30pm. Package includes pizza and drinks. See Monday for location details.
Cotton’s Early Years Jam Session. Sing and play along on Cotton’s musical instrument while Cotton plays her red guitar. 11:15am. Learning Express Toy Store, 4151 Main at North Hills St., Ste. 110, Raleigh. 917-8987. www.cottontheclown.com.
Kazoom Preschool Show. See Wednesday for details.
Mornings at the Farm. Animal puppet shows, storytime, donkey rides, crafts and farm animals. 10am-1pm. $. Pre-registration required. Green Level Gourd Farm, 3800 Green Level Rd., Apex. 387-7352. www.greenlevelgourdfarm.com.
Nature Tales: Storytime at the Garden. Themed stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. $. Pre-registration required. 10-11am. N.C. Botanical Garden, UNC-CH campus, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. www.ncbg.unc.edu.
Pop-in Play. All ages. 3-4pm; 4-5pm. See Monday for details.
Preschool Storytime. Cameron Village Regional Library. See Tuesday for details.
Story Hour and Activity. See Tuesday for details.
Storytime. 10:30am. Borders Books, 8825 N. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 845-1154.
Storytime. 10:30am. Flyleaf Books, 752 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill. 942-7373. www.flyleafbooks.com.
Storytime. 10:30am. Market Street Books and Maps, 610 Market St., Southern Village, Chapel Hill. 933-5111.
Time for Toddlers. First three Thursdays of the month, Chapel Hill Public Library. See Wednesday for details.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 782-0030.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. 10am. Chick-fil-A, Renaissance Village, 7836 Leonardo Dr., Durham. 206-4330.
Toddler Storytime. Barnes & Noble, Brier Creek Pkwy. See Wednesday for details.
Toddler Time. Cameron Village Regional Library. See Tuesday for details.
Alphabet Soup Storytime. 10am. Alphabet Soup Educational Supplies & More, 145 E. Wait Ave., Wake Forest. 554-3035.
BounceU Open Bounce. See Monday for details.
Cotton’s Early Years Jam Session. 10:15am. Babiology, 2012-A Fairview Rd., Five Points, Raleigh. 917-8987. www.cottontheclown.com. See Thursday for more details.
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. adventurelanding.com/raleigh/events.html.
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.
Flow Circus. Close-up magic, comedy juggling and balloon sculptures performed by Paul Miller. 7-10pm. Adventure Landing, 3311 Capital Blvd., Raleigh. 872-1688.
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.
Mornings at the Farm. See Thursday for details.
Pop-In Play. All ages. 10-11am; 11am-noon. See Monday for details.
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.
TK’s Jungle Open Play. See Tuesday for details.
Young Reader’s Book Club. Call store for book title. Ages 7-10. 6pm. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
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. 10:15am. Cameron Village Regional Library. See Monday for details.
Babywearing Demo. Learn how to use wraps and slings. 1pm. The Diapering Doula. 4109 Grace Park Dr., Morrisville. 651-9802. www.trianglediaper company.com.
BounceU Open Bounce. All ages, 8:30-10am. See Monday for location details.
BounceU Parents’ Night Out. Pizza and drinks included. Ages 4 and up. 6-9pm. $. Reservations required. See Monday for location details.
Cloth Diapering Tutorial. 2pm. The Diapering Doula. 4109 Grace Park Dr., Morrisville. 651-9802. www.trianglediapercompany.com.
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.comebuildwithus daycare.org.
Eno River Farmers Market. 8am-noon. Make-and-take crafts for kids. Historic downtown Hillsborough. www.enoriverfarmersmarket.com.
Family Storytime. Stories, songs and games for walkers through 5 years. 11am. Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
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. Ages 6 weeks-18 months. 10am. See Tuesday for more details.
Preschool Storytime. 11am. Barnes & Noble, New Hope Commons, Durham. 489-3012.
TK’s Jungle Open Play. Drop-in play. All ages. 10am-noon. See Tuesday for details.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale. 217-5317. www.wakegov.com/libraries.
Western Wake Farmers Market. Different programs offered each week in the Education Tent, plus live music and more than 30 farmers and artisans. 8am-noon. 1226 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.
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. Drop-in play. All ages. Noon-6pm. See Tuesday for more details.
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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