Parents, here's another online resource for your kids. The Wizarding World Team, along with J.K. Rowling, has introduced Harry Potter at Home. The site promises to cast a "Banishing Charm" on boredom, with: Magical craft videos Fun articles Quizzes Puzzles More Some of the first offerings are: First Year Harry Potter Quiz How to draw a Niffler Harry … [Read more...] about New: Harry Potter at Home website
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Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
Your kids have been home for a while and maybe it's time to pull a new trick out of your hat. Enter Google 3D animals. If you haven't tried this yet, it's good for entertaining bored kids, or maybe bored adults. (Scroll down for more ideas for fun things for kids to do at home.) Google has introduced a number of 3D animals that you can view in Google Search using AR (augmented … [Read more...] about Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
Burger King offers two free kids’ meals with purchase
Burger King is making feeding the kids a little easier and less expensive. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids’ meals with purchase made via its app. (The chain is open for take-out, drive-thru or delivery.) Choose from a meal with a hamburger, cheeseburger or chicken nuggets, including applesauce and your choice of milk, chocolate milk or apple … [Read more...] about Burger King offers two free kids’ meals with purchase
Audible is streaming children’s stories for free
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere stream stories for free. Here are 20 other fun, free, educational websites for kids. A large collection of children's stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There are titles in six different languages. The collection includes: Stories for the littlest listeners Elementary … [Read more...] about Audible is streaming children’s stories for free
Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
Many colleges have shut down, and K-12 schools are also closing for a period of time. Students without access to internet services may be unable to keep up with their studies, especially as some libraries are also closing. Charter-Spectrum has committed to offering free access to internet service for students. Free Broadband and Wi-Fi for Households with Students Charter-Spectrum announced in … [Read more...] about Charter-Spectrum: Free access to internet service for students
Durham Art Walk Spring Market
Durham Art Walk Spring Market is a free event taking place March 7th and 8th, 2020. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's presented by the Durham Arts Council, and that's a good place to start, at 120 Morris Street Durham. Art lovers are invited to experience a weekend featuring local artists, live music, world-class restaurants, and great shopping, at … [Read more...] about Durham Art Walk Spring Market
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
At Pure Life Theatre’s summer camp, kids can be part of a show — learn how to get FREE before and after camp care
At Pure Life Theatre's Summer Camps, kids can be part of a show! This summer, your child can have an experience like no other! Days include dance, music, art, yoga and creative drama. Shows are directed by Deb Royals Mizerk, with music direction by Ronzel Bell and choreography by Chanda Branch and Aya Wallace. The camps take place in the Historic Royal Bakery Building, 3801 … [Read more...] about At Pure Life Theatre’s summer camp, kids can be part of a show — learn how to get FREE before and after camp care
Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
“Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum — no longer in effect
UPDATE: The "pay what you want" program is no longer in effect. Learn about the free days at museums all over the Triangle. More upcoming events and activities for kids in the Triangle … [Read more...] about “Pay What You Can” at Kidzu Children’s Museum — no longer in effect