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…
For cool, frugal fun when temperatures soar outside or on a rainy summer day, you can't beat bowling.
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…
‘I think any time you can join your kid in a shared hobby is a chance to talk with them about what is going on with their lives’
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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Spring is here and the winter hibernation is over. Stretch your legs, be inspired, and learn about your community at Dorothea Dix Park this April and May. The park is providing many opportunities to get out of the house and…
March 28, 2021, marked the 100 year anniversary of the Dentzel Carousel being part of Pullen Park. This carousel has had quite the ride over its lifetime from its inception in the early 1900s, to its time in Bloomsbury Park,…
When you think of castles, places like Ireland, Scotland, and England may pop in your head. What about Chapel Hill? Probably not, but surprisingly, this part of the Triangle does have its own legitimate French-style château, Gimghoul Castle. It even…
Picture two baseball fans studying their collection of cards and you may hear something like this: "I'll trade my Mickey Mantle for your Jackie Robinson." This year in downtown Raleigh, you may hear something slightly different: "I'll trade my Raleigh…
When you hear "exotic pet" you may think of the three animals exclaimed by Dorothy and the gang in the Wizard of Oz. Actually, a lot of animals are classified as such: snakes, spiders, and even hamsters make the cut.…
March is Women's History Month, and what better way to honor the women of our past than by visiting the NC Museum of History. Not ready to go indoors yet? The museum also has a variety of virtual activities you…
Have more time on your hands? Looking for a new hobby? Maybe a musical instrument? Or perhaps, you're an old pro when it comes to riffing on the guitar. Wherever you may be on your musical journey, these eight locally-owned…
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