Monday, June 18, 2012
by Kristen Bagwell
We're early into summer days, and I can't yet see a time when going to the pool will get old. In case it does, though, we're taking a page from our sister site's book. Triad MOM posted a "50 fun things" list last week and, not to be outdone, ours is below. We have to give a shout out to Social Butterflies, 2012 Mom's Choice Award Winner Go Ask Mom, and Triangle NC Kids Club (where you can get discounts and freebies for many of these activities!) - these websites are key sources for our online events calendar. Notes from a Mom in Chapel Hill and Macaroni Kid Triangle (on Facebook) are also great resources.
I have no idea whether there are actually 50 items listed below but am assuming we're pretty close. Even so, I know there are ideas that we've missed, so please email or leave a comment below to get them added.
Bounce and playtime programs
The Arts
Local Parks
Movies
Museums
Music Series
Science, Farms & Animal Fun
Sporting Events
Water Fun
ACTIVITIES, BOUNCE HOUSES & PLAY CENTERS
Artistic Gymnastics, Raleigh (near Garner)
Summer day camps, birthday parties, mom's morning out, and competitive team events
Parents' night out also available
919.772.9463
Bounce U, Apex
Preschool play dates, open bounce, and private parties
919-303-3368
Monkey Joes Cary & Raleigh
Indoor inflatables; group play
Open play and parties
919-461-7171 Walnut Street, Cary or
919-510-6979 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
North Hills Kids, Raleigh
Open play, outdoors multiple times each week
Like them on Facebook to stay updated on Open Play schedule and special events
PlayNation, Morrisville
Indoor playground sets and inflatables
Open play and parties
Call 919-459-1945 or visit their website for more information
Pump It Up, Raleigh
Play dates and parents' night out (various ages)
Open bounce and private parties
**Specials and event alerts on Facebook**
919-828-3344
Rainbow Party Room, Raleigh
Play dates and private parties
919-420-0005
THE ARTS
Arts Together, Raleigh
2012 Mom's Choice Award Winner: Best Arts Facility
Ages 3-16 and adult classes available
Explore arts, drama, dance and music, or choose pilates, yoga, and other enrichment activities.
Summer programs for kids and adults: full schedule here or call (919) 828-1713
Artspace, Raleigh
Rising 3rd thru 10th graders
Summer sessions and Saturday classes available
Visit their website or call 919.821.2787 for more information
Multiple class locations in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs
Classes for ages 3.5 - 15
Camps and birthday parties available
919 552-0330
For Raleigh and Wake Forest locations, please visit KidsArtRaleigh.com or call (919)264-8234
My Sweet Arts, Chapel Hill
Music, movement, and visual arts for infants and toddlers
Age-based classes for children and their caregivers
Email info@mysweetarts.com for more information or find them on Facebook
Wine and Design
Multiple locations: Cary, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Wake Forest
Kids' and adult classes; mornings out; summer camps
Visit their website to choose your location or find them on facebook
LOCAL PARKS
City of Raleigh Parks
Includes neighborhood Parks like Durant Rd. and Shelley Lake, as well as Pullen Park
Durham Parks and Rec
Town of Chapel Hill Parks
Wake County Parks
American Tobacco Trail Park, Apex
1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd
Blue Jay Point County Park, Raleigh
3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd
Crowder District Park, Apex
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Harris Lake County Park, New Hill
2112 County Park Drive
Historic Oak View County Park, Raleigh
4028 Carya Drive
Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd
Lake Crabtree County Park, Morrisville
1400 Aviation Parkway
North Wake Landfill District Park, Raleigh
9300 Deponie Drive
MOVIES (many of these programs are free for the summer)
Blue Ridge Cinemas, Raleigh
Tickets are always $1.50!
Mission Valley, Raleigh (near NC State)
Kids Movie series June 16 - August 19
Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10am; doors open at 9:30a
Season pass = $6 for 10 movies (per person)
Per-movie tickets are $2 each and add popcorn and a drink for another $2
Movies by Moonlight, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
June 4 - August 13
Tickets are $3 for adults; kids 12 and under get in for free
Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk
Movies in the Park, Womble Park, Holly Springs
Hope Community Church - FREE popcorn and drinks!
June 8, Rio
August 10, Mr. Popper's Penguins
September 21, Kung Fu Panda 2
Movies on the Lawn: American Tobacco campus, Durham
6pm, Fridays: June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, Oct. 5
Full schedule here
N.C. Museum of Art Outdoor Film Series, Raleigh June 5 - September 8
Tickets are $3 and free for kids 6 and under
Movies start either at 8 pm or 9pm
Raleigh Grande, off Lynn Road
Free Kids' Movies June 16 - Aug. 6
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.
Add a kid's popcorn and drink for $3
The Raleighwood Cinema Grill, N. Raleigh
Weekday afternoon matinees are $2.50
Regal Entertainment Group - multiple locations in Triangle
Free family film festival June 16 - Aug. 13.
10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday.
Apex: Beaver Creek Stadium 12
Garner: White Oak Stadium 14
Raleigh: Brier Creek Stadium 14; North Hills Stadium 14
Six Forks Theatre (Six Forks Rd at Millbrook Rd)
Kids Movie series June 16 - August 19
Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10am; doors open at 9:30a
Season pass = $6 for 10 movies (per person)
Per-movie tickets are $2 each and add popcorn and a drink for another $2
Stadium 10 at Northgate Mall, Durham
Summer movie program begins June 16
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Doors open at 9 a.m.
Wakefield Marquee Cinemas - Wake Forest
Kid's summer movies June 23 - Aug. 12.
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Free admission
MUSEUMS
Kidzu, Chapel Hill
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. (FREE admission thanks to Durham Regional Hospital)
Kidzu is closed on Mondays.
$5 per person for ages 2 and up
$2 per children 12-23 months
Children under 12 months are free
Marbles Kids Museum
Raleigh
Tues-Sun 9-5
Adults $5 Children $5
TMoM blog here
Museum of Life + Science, Durham
Monday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$14 Adults
$10 Children ages 3-12
Raleigh
Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 12-5
All ages FREE
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Raleigh
Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 12-5
All ages FREE
Greensboro Children's Museum
Tues-Thur 9-5; Friday 9-8
Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5
$4 each Adults, $8 Children
($8 BOGO from Greensboro Welcome Center)
**Teachers get in FREE with ID**
NC Transportation Museum
Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 1-5
Museum Adults $5 Children $3
Train Rides Adults $10 Children $6 (Train Ride includes museum admission)
Turntable $1 each
TMoM blog here
MUSIC SERIES
Music on the Lawn: American Tobacco campus, Durham
6pm, Fridays through October 5; also Wed. July 4
Full schedule here
Midtown Beach Music Series, North Hills
Thursdays, 6-9pm through August 19
Full schedule here
Midtown Music: Emerging Artist Series, North Hills
August 10 – October 12
Fridays, 6 – 8pm
Fountain Park at the Captrust Tower
Full schedule here
Music on the Front Porch, Raleigh
Live music event in the park, 2nd and 4th Fridays 6-9pm
Mordecai Historic Park, Downtown Raleigh
Food available for purchase; beer and wine allowed.
Full schedule here; Frequently-asked questions here
Wind Down Wednesdays, Waverly Place in Cary
Live Music, face painting, playground, Wednesdays 6pm through July 25
Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome
Full schedule here
SCIENCE CENTERS, FARMS & ANIMAL FUN
Greensboro Nature Science Center
Everyday 9-5
Adults $8 Children $7
FREE with zoo or aquarium membership
Homeland Creamery, Julian NC
Tours Mon-Fri at 10am, all ages $6
**Call to schedule reservations**
336-617-5618
TMoM blog here
Hill Ridge Farms, Youngsville, NC
Daily 10am - 5
All ages $5 (includes play land)
Hayride $5
Train ride $3
Gem Panning $6
TMoM blog here
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, Chapel Hill
Tues-Sat 10-3:30; Sun 1-4:30
Adults $7.25 Children $6
NC Zoo, Asheboro
Daily 9am - 5pm
Adults $12, Children $8
Dinosaur Exhibit $4, Carousel $2
4D Theatre $3, Giraffe Deck $2
Playground Free
You can purchase a Combo Pass for discounts on the extra activities
TMoM blog here
SPORTING EVENTS
Carolina Mudcats, Zebulon
Minor-league baseball played at Five County Stadium
Summer schedule here and weekly promos here
Visit their website or call 919.269.2287 for more information
Duke University Football, Durham
Season Kickoff Sept. 1 vs Florida International
Full schedule here
Durham Bulls
Triple-A minor league baseball team
Printable schedule here
Weekly promotions here
Questions? call 919.687.6500 or Ticket Line: 919.956.BULL
Local High School football begins Friday, August 19
Check here for specific team information
NCSU Football, Raleigh
Season Kickoff Aug. 31 vs. Tennessee
Full schedule here
UNC Football, Chapel Hill
Season Kickoff Sept. 1 vs Elon University
Full schedule here
WATER FUN
Wet 'N Wild Emerald Pointe, Greensboro
Daily 10am - 6pm
Adults $34.99 Children $23.99
Parking $7
**Coupons are often available on their website**
TMoM blog here
Local Pools and Spraygrounds
A.D. Clark Pool, 216 North Roberson St., Chapel Hill
919-968-2799
Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane, Raleigh
919-831-6736
Open June 12 to Aug. 15
Chapel Hill Community Center (indoor pool)
120 South Estes Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 968-2790
Chavis Pool and Spray Pool, 720 Chavis Way, Raleigh
919-831-6565
Open June 12 to Aug. 15
Edison Johnson Sprayground, 500 W. Murray Ave., Durham
Opened June 14
Forest Hills, 1639 University Dr, Durham
Sprayground opened May 14; pool opened June 12.
Hillside Pool and Sprayground, 1221 Sawyer St., Durham
919-560-4783
Opens June 12
Holding Park Pool, 133 W. Owen Ave., Wake Forest
919-554-6180.
Open June 12 - Aug 22.
Homestead Aquatic Center (indoor pool)
300 Northern park Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 968-2799
Knightdale Pool, 202 Milburnie Rd.
919-217-2232 or 919-217-2230
Open May 29 to Sept. 6
Lake Johnson Pool, Wading Pool and Sprayground, 1416 Athens Dr., Raleigh
919-233-2111
Open May 29 to Sept. 6
Long Meadow Pool, 917 Liberty St., Durham
919-560-4202
Opens June 12
Longview Pool, 321 Bertie Drive, Raleigh
919-831-6343
Open June 12 to Aug. 22
Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center, 1301 Morrisville Pkwy.
919-463-6900
Includes a large pool plus baby and wading pool.
Millbrook Pool, Wading Pool and Sprayground, 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh
919-872-4130
Optimist Pool, Wading Pool and Diving Board, 5902 Whittier Dr, Raleigh
919-870-2882
Pullen Aquatics Center, 410 Ashe Ave, Raleigh
919-831-6197
Ridge Road Pool, Wading Pool and Sprayground, 1709 Ridge Rd., Raleigh
919-420-2322
Open June 5 to Aug. 29
Triangle Aquatics Center, 275 Convention Dr, Cary (indoor pool)
919-459-4045
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