A Very ’90s Holiday Gift Guide
Many favorites from the era of Zack Morris and 'The Macarena' are back—and updated. Share a bit of that throwback joy with your kids this year
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A Very ’90s Holiday Gift Guide
Many favorites from the era of Zack Morris and 'The Macarena' are back—and updated. Share a bit of that throwback joy with your kids this year
4 Tips on Navigating Great Wolf Lodge Right Now
The site’s COVID-19 restrictions are simple to follow
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to Receive the “Dueling Dinosaurs”
The nonprofit organization Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences announced Nov. 17 it will gift the Dueling Dinosaurs — a magnificent pair of the world’s most popular dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops horridus — to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.…
Triangle 2020 Holiday Art and Craft Fairs
The winter holidays are full of family fun, foods and shopping for artisan-crafted treasures and unique gifts. This year is no different, except for the COVID-related safety precautions in place to keep shoppers and vendors safe. Check out this list…
Choose and Cut Christmas Trees in (and Near!) the Triangle
So many families have made it a fun annual tradition to travel and choose their perfect Christmas tree and cut it (or have it cut) themselves. The great news is that this doesn’t mean you have to drive for…
How Triangle Malls Are Hosting Santa Claus This Year
From socially distanced photos to virtual visits
Governor Lowers Indoor Gathering Limit to 10 Ahead of Holidays
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has lowered the indoor gathering limit from 25 to 10 people, ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Cooper also says the state will be paused in Phase 3 due to the steadily increasing number of…
'Be a Santa to a Senior' Program Kicking Off in Raleigh-Durham Area
The program runs through Dec. 4
Must-See Holiday Light Shows Across North Carolina: 2020
’Tis the season for dazzling light displays. Here are our top picks of holiday light show extravaganzas across the state.
12 Family-Friendly Events in the Triangle: November 2020
‘School pictures,’ Santa sightings, and more
Where to Get Free Halloween Treat Bags in the Triangle
For those that want to make candy acquisition a little simpler this year
fit RDU Offers Outdoor Exercise Classes
Many of us are really struggling to keep our mental health in check right now. Between the stress of virtual schooling, isolation and worry about jobs and the economy it’s not easy to stay upbeat. One great way to…
5 Holiday Activities Returning in the Triangle in November
Movies, lightings, and more
3 Scavenger Hunts Arriving in the Triangle This Weekend
And a few have a Halloween theme
Historic Field Trips and Educational Getaways Near the Triangle: 2020
From presidential homes to living history museums, these destinations provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages.
5 Great Road Trips for Triangle Moms This Fall
Where to head for a weekend away
A Visit to the Kersey Valley Sunflower Extravaganza
The pandemic-related cancellation of the 2020 summer sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh disappointed so many Triangle residents. In just a few years, visiting the field had turned into a great tradition for area families--photo opportunities…
Corn Mazes and Hayrides In and Near the Triangle: 2020
Each has COVID-19 measures
Pumpkin Patches In and Near the Triangle
All have social distancing and advanced cleaning measures this year
Triangle Museums in Phase 2.5
When N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper announced that our state was moving into Phase 2.5 of the reopening plan, that meant that museums could open at 50-percent capacity. Each museum in the Triangle has its own schedule and method for resuming…
Great Wolf Lodge Concord Is Back, With Increased Safety Measures
Time to plan your much needed staycation
Haunted Houses and Trails in the Triangle: 2020
All have changes this year due to COVID-19, but are open
Juniper Level Botanic Garden Open to Public This Month
The Raleigh site offers free public viewing and plant purchases over two weekends
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…
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