Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Family Fun Nights for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is free. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. Pre-registration is optional. Next up: December Family Fun Night Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FreeJoin Marbles … [Read more...] about Family Fun Night at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs
Museums and attractions
Science Cafe (and more) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Make sure to check the location. Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 … [Read more...] about Science Cafe (and more) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Upcoming events at North Carolina Museum of History
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It's open every day, with the following exceptions: Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Current Exhibits Quilt-Speak: Uncovering Women's Voices Through Quilts Toy Boom: Toys from the … [Read more...] about Upcoming events at North Carolina Museum of History
Santa Train at Museum of Life + Science
The Museum of Life + Science will host its Santa Train again this year, and tickets are on sale now. They go fast. You might also be interested in: Signing up for Triangle on the Cheap's daily email Free events this week Day by Day list of holiday events Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle Holiday Markets in the Triangle Christmas Trains in … [Read more...] about Santa Train at Museum of Life + Science
Pop-Up Art: Festival of Lights at NC Museum of Art (and more)
Admission to NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free, and there are also many events scheduled. Some of them are free as well. Make sure to check the NC Museum of Art calendar for other events and to make sure that there haven't been any changes. Here are a couple of the upcoming events: Daily Museum Tours Explore the Collection Tuesdays–Fridays, 1:30 … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Art: Festival of Lights at NC Museum of Art (and more)
Jonkonnu, an African American holiday tradition, at Stagville State Historic Site
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 Jonkonnu, an African American holiday tradition, at Stagville State Historic Site
Candlelight Tour at Tobacco Farm Life Museum, including free hot dogs and free pictures with Santa
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N. Church Street, Kenly, preserves the history and cultural heritage of the rural North Carolina farm family, and presents this legacy to the public. It features: 6,000 square foot gallery Traditional homestead Pack house Workshop Tobacco barn One room school house Smoke house Admission: Adults: $8 Seniors, age 55+: $7 … [Read more...] about Candlelight Tour at Tobacco Farm Life Museum, including free hot dogs and free pictures with Santa
Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue in Durham, is an interactive science park on 84 acres. It includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory, and 60 species of live animals in its outdoor exhibits. Admission is $21 for adults, $19 for seniors and military members, and $16 for kids age 3-12. However, on regularly scheduled Durham Community Days, residents … [Read more...] about Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents on Community Days
CAM Raleigh is free every day now. Also, learn about First Friday and Family Day
CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the generous support of members and partners. Here are some events that are coming up: First Friday Friday, December 6th, 2019 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free Join CAM Raleigh … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh is free every day now. Also, learn about First Friday and Family Day
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include a scientist presentation, an interactive activity relating to the discussion, a Q&A session, and time to meet other teens who enjoy science. This program is recommended for participants ages 11–17. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
