Happy Birthday to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST)! The 1175 mile trail stretching from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks turns 44 this September. The Friends of the MST, an advocacy group that promotes construction, volunteer work, and promotion…
Less light and sound to provide a sensory-friendly experience
What's all the buzz about? BugFest returns to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) Sept. 13-18, and the arthropod for this year is the bee. Due to Covid-19, this family-friendly experience will look a little different this year. Their…
Labor Day is right around the corner, and we believe you deserve a break. Here is a list of 8 amazing things happening in the Triangle during the long weekend. Shop till you drop, fly airplanes, sit in the driver's…
Dorothea Dix Park recently announced its Fall Program Guide. The list is extensive so we narrowed it down to the 7 most family-friendly activities being offered including a teddy bear picnic, a kids nature program, and a locals festival. If…
Theatre is an art form that brings storytelling to life, and who knows bringing stories to life better than children, experts in make-believe? In that case, it's a perfect time to introduce them to the magic of theatre, entertainment that…
Aug. 28-29th Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival Downtown Cary The Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back this August in downtown Cary. After only taking its second hiatus in history, once for a hurricane and last year for Covid-19, the Town of Cary is…
Kidzu Children's Museum (201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill 27514) is now in phase 2.0 of their reopening. They have slowly taken steps to reach their new normal since resuming business in November of 2020. The museum's top priority is…
Choo choo! All aboard the 2021 Summer Kids Fare! Leave the traffic and TSA behind because traveling by train has its perks, especially this summer. NC By Train invites families to experience the railways, explore the Piedmont and Atlantic coastal…
Remember roasting on the hottest days of summer, and the wave of relief you felt after ducking into a cool dark movie theatre? Those days are back and come with a great family deal. Select kid's movies will be playing…
Although the Carolina Panthers' stadium is over 2 hours away, Raleigh is about to get a taste of Panther pride. On Tuesday, July 13, at Barwell Road Park (5857 Barwell Park Drive, 27610) in southeast Raleigh, the new Panthers Play 60…
"Time to sit back and unwind. Summertime." Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff know exactly how to spend time during the hottest season of the year. As a matter of fact, so does Durham Parks and Recreation. During the dog…
Mark your calendars for July 17 when the Triangle gets its very first sensory clubhouse, Sensored Vibes. Designed for the neurodiverse community, this safe space will bring together kids, adults, parents, and professionals. Equally important, it will provide a sensory…
Like Alex the Lion from Madagascar would exclaim, "Here come the people, Marty! Oh, I love the people! It's fun-people-fun time!" We like to believe the lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) in Durham are thinking the same thing.…
Take me out to the ball game. For the first time ever, Major League Baseball (MLB) and Gatorade will be hosting a Draft Combine, featuring both high school and college baseball players. Over 100 players have been hand-picked to attend…
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The unofficial beginning of summer - Memorial Day Weekend - is upon us, and there is a new and really exciting family event scheduled at First Fruits Farm in Louisburg, NC. Less than an hour’s drive from Raleigh, the…
Oh say can you see, all the upcoming Memorial Day weekend events in the Triangle? Compared to last year, this may feel like either a warm welcome or an overwhelming amount of things to sift through. We took the heavy…
Cool off this summer by visiting these pools, lakes and waters parks around the Triangle and beyond.
Do you enjoy playing sports? Are you an amateur? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions then you may be interested in the BODYARMOR State Games. It's a sporting event that will span from June 5 through July…
Summer is almost here and it has us wondering where to cool off
Mother’s Day is closing in fast--it’s always the second Sunday in May, and this year that’s May 9. As a mom myself, I can say that mothers want to feel appreciated, loved and pampered, but we’re all different. As for…
The Moore Square Market in downtown Raleigh is returning for its third year this Sunday, May 2nd from 11am-3pm. After that, it will continue every Sunday through October 3rd. Expect a lively community bustling about as they shop from more…
The season is here, and we have six that you shouldn't miss
