Tar Heels Together is offering a FREE week-long virtual camp for kids in grades K-12. Camp Carolina runs from July 20th to 24th, and features STEM, arts, astronomy and more, with programs brought to you by Carolina institutions like Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Ackland Art Museum, North Carolina Botanical Garden and BeAM@CAROLINA. On … [Read more...] about Free week-long virtual Camp Carolina from Tar Heels Together
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Thinking of homeschooling this year? Here’s what you need to know
Most parents were “homeschooling” their children, not by choice, for the last few months of the 2019/2020 school year. And now, the 2020/2021 school year looms ahead, with more uncertainty than we’ve ever faced before. North Carolina public schools will be opening with "moderate social distancing," although school districts can opt for remote-only learning if they feel that they need to. But … [Read more...] about Thinking of homeschooling this year? Here’s what you need to know
Walmart is transforming parking lots into drive-in movie theaters
Starting in August, Walmart will be providing much-needed family entertainment by transforming parking lots in some of its store parking lots into contact-free drive-in movie theaters. You might also be interested in Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson. We don't know yet which Walmart stores will be hosting the movies, and if there will be any in the Triangle, but here's what we do … [Read more...] about Walmart is transforming parking lots into drive-in movie theaters
Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
Fireworks scheduled in Benson
You might have to drive a little bit from the heart of the Triangle to see fireworks this year. One of the places that's still planning a fireworks display is Benson. Please scroll down for more 4th of July events around the Triangle. It will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, around 9 p.m., and should be viewable from many places around Benson. There is no gathering … [Read more...] about Fireworks scheduled in Benson
LEGO fans — head to The Brickworld Virtual LEGO Expo
In-person Brickworld conventions are on hold, but Brickworld is coming through with the Brickworld Virtual Con Fireworks on Saturday, June 27th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 6 .m. Future Brickworld Virtual Conventions: Tickets are $9, or you can get a pass for all remaining shows for $22. Only 2,000 tickets are being released for each show, so register now. $1 from each ticket will be … [Read more...] about LEGO fans — head to The Brickworld Virtual LEGO Expo
Walltown Children’s Theatre handing out free Grab and Go meals this summer
Update: we don't know if this is still taking place, but we'll update soon. Walltown Children's Theatre, a nonprofit youth arts organization in Durham, is handing out Grab and Go lunches every weekday, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Just stop by 1225 Berkeley Street, Durham, to pick one up Monday through Friday. The lunches are offered in partnership with the Food Bank of Central and … [Read more...] about Walltown Children’s Theatre handing out free Grab and Go meals this summer
Juneteenth farm tours in Chatham County
Off Grid in Color is a sanctuary for health and wellness at 11 Daisy Scurlock Road, Moncure, in Chatham County. Its mission is to lead people to greater self-sufficiency through farm raised food, birth coaching and community outreach. Off Grid in Color is offering Juneteenth farm tours on Friday, June 19th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. They are free, but you need to reserve your … [Read more...] about Juneteenth farm tours in Chatham County
V Pizza in Cary is showing drive-in movies for free 4 times a week
V Pizza, 1389 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, is providing some entertainment for families while we wait for more events to start back up. Every evening, from Wednesday to Saturday, V Pizza will be showing a drive-in movie at sunset. These will be family-friendly movies...not necessarily "kid" movies, but nothing rated R. Please make sure to check their Facebook page or Instagram for announcements … [Read more...] about V Pizza in Cary is showing drive-in movies for free 4 times a week
Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
J.K. Rowling is casting her spells for children again, but this time, with a book that isn't about magic. Her new children's book, "The Ickabog," will be published in November, but as a gift to children in these chaotic times, it will be available one (or two) chapters each day, online, for free. In her own words, “The idea for The Ickabog came to me, while I was still writing Harry … [Read more...] about Read J.K. Rowling’s new children’s book “The Ickabog” online for free
