Exploring our local parks does not have to be reserved for only warm, dry weather days. Often you can find something to do even on the cold and/or rainy days. The Walnut Creek Wetland Center is one of these such…
The All Children’s Playground at Laurel Hills was designed in the early 1990s to accommodate children of all abilities and did just that for over 20 years. As time passed, the idea of accessible playgrounds grew which led to the creation…
** The seasonal pop-up store is returning and will open on Saturday, July 15th. Opening weekend visitors will need to get a ticket to enter the store on July 15th and 16th. Ticket distribution begins one hour prior to store…
The North Carolina Zoo added a couple of new attractions this year – Zoofari an open-air vehicle tour of the Watani Grassland exhibit and Air Hike Ropes Course. The Air Hike Ropes Course is positioned in Africa with its entrance near…
North Raleigh is home to the newest kid ‘play’ cafe concept. SnickerDoodles opened last week and offers a free play area (yes, free); art space (small fee); and snacks & drinks for purchase (the cafe portion). The main room is…
During a day trip to Greensboro last week to visit family and play at the Greensboro Children’s Museum, we discovered the brand new LaBauer Park in downtown. It just opened at the beginning of August and is gorgeous. LaBauer Park…
Along with a lot of other parents, I’ve been watching and counting down for this one all summer – Cary just opened a brand new park including the Town’s first sprayground. The playground features 2 play structures and 5 swings (2…
Have a little music lover or need a place for your kids to shake your sillies out? The 3,000 square foot interactive play space at Notasium in Durham is the perfect spot. Bigger kids will get a kick out of…
Last year I had the opportunity to try out the Go Ape Treetop Adventure course at Blue Jay Point Park and share with you all about it. At the time, my then almost 6 year old was disappointed that this…
Mary Poppins is in the Triangle preparing for an upcoming production at the Duke Energy Center. Last week my youngest and I caught a glimpse of her up close during a special story time hosted at Crabtree Valley Mall where…
