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Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11

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Jody Mace

Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children’s Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina.

The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you’re into design thinking, upcycling, or digital fabrication.

The grand opening takes place on April 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s free to attend.

Schedule

  •  Ribbon Cutting – Kick off the festivities with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.
  • Special Announcement – Kidzu Children’s Museum has some exciting news! Stick around after the ribbon cutting to hear all about it.
  • Live Music – Meadowlark Music will take the stage and lead singalongs for all ages from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Get Creative – Unleash your inner maker with hands-on projects at The Makery from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Explore The Makery – Check out The Makery’s open house! Kids and the young at heart can tinker, play, and create.
  •  Live DJ – DJ Shahzad from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Teen Takeover – School’s out — time for the weekend! Swing by and hang with The Makery crew from 3 to 5 p.m. and try your hand at some makery projects.
  • Live Music – Keep the party going when Sonder takes the stage with some downtempo funk at 5:30 p.m.

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Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP
When
April 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Cost
FREE
What
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP
Where
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300 Park Offices Drive
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