Triangle Places for Family Fun in Winter
The Triangle offers lots of play escapes where kids can create and learn — and many outings are free.
Winter
Celebrations & Service to Commemorate MLK Jr. Day
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.…
New Year's Eve Events Across the Triangle
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.…
Holiday Ice Skating Rink in Downtown Raleigh
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.…
Preview: First Night Raleigh on New Year's Eve
10, 9, 8,...3, 2, 1! Happy New Year! New beginnings, new resolutions, and new memories are around the corner for 2022. Before we get ahead of ourselves, let's back up to New Year's Eve and suggest a splendid way to…
Guide: December Festivals in the Triangle
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The air is colder, the lights are shining, and the cocoa is hot. Although this can be a very busy time of the year, find some time to enjoy these 10 hand-picked,…
GUIDE: Women's History Month at the NC Museum of History
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…
Raleigh Little Theatre Offers a Socially Distanced 'Snow White'
A look at the outdoor theatre production
How to Ride the Historic Raleigh Trolley
All aboard! Jump back into time on four wheels
Dino Safari Roars into Raleigh
We had a chance to sit down with the producer of Dino Safari, Tom Zaller, and get the inside scoop on what makes this larger than life drive-thru dinosaur experience roar.…
Best Bets: Independent Chocolatiers in the Triangle
The Triangle is absolutely replete with fine chocolatiers. We have options from Wendell to Raleigh to Durham and Hillsborough and everywhere in between. These artisans work on tiny, delicious canvases of rich chocolatey goodness and then offer their works of…
Celebrate Black History Month: Pope House Museum
Black History Month is here, and what better place to start the month off than at the Pope House Museum, the only African-American house museum in N.C., located in downtown Raleigh. This two-story relic is run by the City of…
Inside StoryWalk, a Growing Park Trend Across the Triangle
Walk in nature, read a story, and have a safe experience outside
5 Fun and Festive Family New Year’s Eve Activities
There are plenty of safe ways to commemorate the end of 2020 with the family. Several virtual and outdoor events are planned around the Triangle for New Year's Eve. Here are five events to get you started: Christmas Plugged Synchronized…
Take the Short Trip to M & M Alpaca Farm of NC
If you’ve driven west from the Triangle on Highway 64 through Pittsboro, you probably noticed M & M Alpaca Farm of NC on the right. I think when I first saw the alpacas, they were standing around watching their…
Tips for Traveling With Kids During the Holidays
Before packing the car or heading to the airport with your kids, remember these tips for a stress-free holiday.
January 2015 Family Performances in the Triangle
Check out these family-friendly performances across the Triangle in January 2015.
December 2014 Holiday Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill
From Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer to Handel's Messiah and The Nutcracker, head to these family shows in December.
Craft: Cinnamon Christmas Tree Ornaments
Give your Christmas tree a delicious aroma and homespun charm with these delightful ornaments.
Better Christmas Holidays: Parenting Tips & Picks
From Facetime with Santa to earth-friendly toys and candy aisle crafts, these products put a sparkle into your holiday.
Triangle Children Holiday Classes Create Homespun Gifts
Each year, venues across the Triangle host a variety of classes to help children make gifts the old-fashioned way — by hand.
A Nativity Set, Disco Ball and Christmas Tree Named Sally
This dad tosses his "Bah Humbug" hat and embraces joy with the help of little Jessie and a tree named Sally.
12 Retro Holiday Toys and Games
Is your childhood holiday toy on our list of 12? From $2.99 to $99.99, we bet your kids will love these classics.
Craft: Recycle Household Items into Holiday Ornaments
Get creative with kids and use recycled items from around the house for masterpieces.
