The New Year is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure you are ready to hit the ground running. Check out these 8 family-friendly events happening across the Triangle this January. Jan.1-Jan. 9 NC Chinese Lantern Festival Koka Booth…
In Partnership With NC 529 Plan Everything is more expensive these days: groceries, utilities, gas, and especially college education costs. Let’s look at the current price tags. A four-year public college education is on average $10,560 per year. The College…
“Houston, we have liftoff!” Don’t miss NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ Astronomy Days: NOW VIRTUAL! on Monday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 30. From learning about rockets to participating in space trivia, this virtual multi-day event offers a cosmic array…
In Partnership With Wake County Public School System East Cary Center for Global Studies and World Languages Magnet Middle School is inviting you and your middle schooler on a journey to see the world! Located near the vibrant Downtown…
The Triangle offers lots of play escapes where kids can create and learn — and many outings are free.
When I was a kid, my mom made one dinner that catered primarily to my father’s palate. Unless it was a special occasion, my mom didn’t ask my brothers and me what we were in the mood to eat, and we rarely ordered food from a restaurant. If I didn’t like what she made, I complained silently to myself and…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day arrives on Monday, Jan. 17. Below, we have 6 events across the Triangle, both in-person and virtual, that offer a chance for local families to learn more about and celebrate the life of Dr. King.…
In Partnership With St. David's School At St. David’s School we equip our Pre-K-12 students to discover their WARRIOR WITHIN in the classroom, on the field and through the arts. Our goal for students is not just to learn,…
It’s easy to zoom past Mount Airy, North Carolina as you drive up I-77 on your way to hit the ski slopes in West Virginia or view the autumn leaves along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But consider pumping the brakes about two hours north of Charlotte at exit 100. Just eight miles off the interstate, you’ll find a destination that…
New Year's Eve is a very exciting time, but staying up till 12am with the kiddos can be a drain. Luckily, there are some alternatives to watching the ball drop at midnight. Equally important, our 8 options are all kid-friendly.…
In the middle of the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh sits a new temporary addition, an ice skating rink. Known as The Rink presented by UNC Health, this new holiday tradition (fingers crossed) is exploding with interest from Raleighites.…
In Partnership With NC 529 Plan Parents and grandparents are often tempted to give a mountain of presents for kids to open each holiday season, but little ones quickly outgrow most of those. This year, you can give your kids…
A dose of nostalgia is waiting for you at the Main St. Community Garden in downtown Clayton. Play The Woman’s Club of Clayton's version of Candyland any day of the week through Jan. 2. The Garden is located on 439…
Why is finding joy so hard during the holidays? Well, let’s see…there’s the increased pressure and expectations from family. Grief from loss. Pain from past trauma. Anxiety from worrying. Stress from the never-ending to-do list. Exhaustion from all of it. Add the guilt and shame that tells us we “should” be enjoying “the most wonderful time of the year” and…
Brooke Light PhotographySetting creative scenes for your Elf On The Shelf is just one more thing to add to the busy list of holiday to-dos. Find inspiration with these 12 go-to ideas that are as fun as they are easy to set up. Use items you already have around the house, or get some help from the team at Sweet…
In time the annual winter solstice will be here again. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Dec. 21, the shortest day of the year and beginning of winter for the Northern Hemisphere. This day signifies the start of the season and…
There’s nothing quite like cozying up in a mountain lodge at the height of the holiday season. At just over three hours from Raleigh, Chetola Resort is a magical weekend getaway in Blowing Rock, a Rockwell-esque town off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Book a stay this month to catch a glittering holiday light display, roast marshmallows by a bonfire, hunt…
Plan a family fun getaway within driving distance to ski, snowboard and tube.
