Events in the Triangle for October 27, 2011

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Package includes pizza and drinks.

BounceU is located at 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. Call 303-3368 or visit www.bounceutriangle.com for more information.

Marbles and UNC-TV at the NC State Fair   October 14-October 24
The NC State Fair is just around the corner and now is your chance to join in all of the Marbleous merriment!  Marbles Kids Museum is once again partnering with UNC-TV to participate in the NC State Fair.  Volunteer at our award-winning, interactive pavilion and enjoy a complimentary day at the fair. Contact Liz McKee for volunteer opportunities at 919.857.1025.

Gadgets & Gizmos – Here we go loop-de-loop!  Sunday, October 16, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Have you ever wanted to be a roller coaster designer?  Today's your chance.  Come engineer a roller coaster.  See how many loops you can fit into a 10 ft long ride.  In partnership with The Engineering Place, NCSU College of Engineering's K-12 Outreach Program.

Target $2 Tuesday Night  Tuesday, October 18, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Bring the whole family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always, members play free. Join our friends from Target for story time, and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. (Theme: Seasons Come, Seasons Go) Held every third Tuesday, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Sponsored by Target.

Member Pumpkin Party  Saturday, October 22, 10:00am-12:00pm
Marbles members are invited to have a gooey gourd-geous good time.  All you need to bring is a pumpkin and your family! To sign up, please RSVP with the number of attendees to Lizzie McConville at 919.857.1022.

Music Makers with NCSKids   Saturday, October 22, 11:00am-2:00pm
Explore all types of music at Marbles! Be prepared to orchestrate some fun with the Instrument Zoo from 11:00am-2:00pm and celebrate Beethoven as he prepares for his performance of Beethoven Lives Upstairs with the Symphony’s next Young People's Series on November 19. In partnership with the North Carolina Symphony.

Family Fun Night “Spooktacular”   Thursday, October 27, 5:30pm-8:00pm
An after-hours event exclusively for kids with special needs to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. FREE and exclusive for kids with special needs and their families.  Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for creepy, crawly fun!

Halloween at Marbles – Let’s Get Batty and Celebrate the Season!  Friday, October 28 - Monday, October 31
Boo bubbles, roasted seeds, pumpkin pounding, costume making, bat bungee and spiders dropping?! Wow! What a way to celebrate the fall season and Halloween!

Garden Gourmet  Saturday, October 29, 10:00am-11:00am
Create and taste a simply delicious afterschool snack using summer’s freshest harvest from farms across North Carolina. In addition, enjoy story time and creative printing… all with apples! Sponsored by The Produce Box.

Museum Open  Monday, October 31, 9:00am-5:00pm

Visit the 2011 Raleigh Jaycees Haunted House!
October 20-22 and 27-31
7pm - midnight Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween
7 - 11pm on Saturdays; 7 - 10pm on Thursdays

Located at 2526 Hillsborough St in Raleigh. Click here for more information.