Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting Brightleaf Harvest Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Watch as tobacco is harvested out of the field, and see the process of tobacco looping. Visitors can try their hand at these activities, or … [Read more...] about Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Kids
Free event at Kidzu Children’s Museum: Nocturnal Nature Garden Party August 16
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a free Garden Party on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This party is in celebration of International Bat Night. At Nocturnal Nature Garden Party, learn about what happens in the natural world after you go to bed. Make a beautiful lantern to light up the night, explore nocturnal animals, … [Read more...] about Free event at Kidzu Children’s Museum: Nocturnal Nature Garden Party August 16
Project CATCH Back to School Bash
Project CATCH is hosting a Back to School Bash at The Salvation Army of Wake County, 1300 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This outreach event will be hosted by Project CATCH in collaboration with The Division of Child Development and Early Learning. Project CATCH will supply book bags with age-appropriate school supplies for children in Wake … [Read more...] about Project CATCH Back to School Bash
Customer Appreciation Days at Urban Air: 40% off all-day passes
Urban Air Adventure Park is helping people make the most of the end of summer with a special deal. Through August 25, 2024, get a 40% discount on all-day passes, valid for all attractions. Just mention "Customer Appreciation" at the location. If you book online, the discount will automatically be applied to eligible passes. In addition, if you're planning a birthday party at Urban Air, get … [Read more...] about Customer Appreciation Days at Urban Air: 40% off all-day passes
Free school supplies and haircuts at I Am Worth It Foundation’s Build-a-Backpack Drive Aug 10
I Am Worth It Foundation is holding its 2nd annual Build-a-Backpack event on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Church on Morgan, 136 E Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn about the organization and the event on facebook.com/iamworthitfoundation. There will be three barbers providing back-to-school haircuts, and various community organizations sharing … [Read more...] about Free school supplies and haircuts at I Am Worth It Foundation’s Build-a-Backpack Drive Aug 10
40+ indoor play areas in the Triangle (some with discounts)
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When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor playgrounds in the Triangle will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, laser tag facilities and more. We’ve included activities for toddlers through teenagers. Know of something that should be in the list? Just … [Read more...] about 40+ indoor play areas in the Triangle (some with discounts)
Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature Oct 26
Dix Park is hosting Movies on the Lawn on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 6 p.m. This event is a Halloween Double Feature, and will also include Halloween activities, food trucks and s'mores. Wear a costume and go trick or treating before the movie! This is a free event. The event takes place at Flowers Field. Bring a blanket or low beach chair. Food trucks will be on site, but you can … [Read more...] about Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature Oct 26
Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, free burgers & hot dogs, and more
Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate summer (and the upcoming school year) with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Compliments of Meridian … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, free burgers & hot dogs, and more
Family First Friday Free Admission at Kidzu Children’s Museum August 2: Summer of Stories
Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting a program, Family First Friday, on the first Friday of select months. Family First Friday will feature FREE all-day museum admission, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a range of facilitated STEMonstrations by real world scientists, artists and makers. Upcoming First Fridays and their themes: … [Read more...] about Family First Friday Free Admission at Kidzu Children’s Museum August 2: Summer of Stories
Fun Caravan with Durham Parks and Recreation Department
Fun Caravan is a mobile recreation program that brings recreation to communities throughout Durham by providing a variety of fun, active, and challenging recreation experiences for children up to 12 years old. The program offers a variety of unstructured activities in the park. All children must be supervised by a caregiver at least 16 years old. Pre-registration is not required. This … [Read more...] about Fun Caravan with Durham Parks and Recreation Department
