Historic Field Trips and Educational Getaways
From presidential homes to living history museums, these destinations provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages.
Oct. 15-18: Kids Yoga, STEM Career Showcase, Nature Stories and What’s in the Box?
Try kids yoga in Durham; and in Raleigh, get inspired at the STEM Career Showcase, enjoy a fall hike and explore settings in pieces of art.
Enter to Win 4 Tickets to the Carolina Artisan Craft Market Nov. 2-4
Tickets are good for attending a single day of the event. Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces from jury-selected artists.
Oct. 12-14: Fright Night, the Great Pumpkin, Bats and Pumpkin Painting
This weekend, enjoy a fall festival and haunted house in Durham, view a Halloween favorite show under the stars in Apex, learn about bats in Apex and paint a pumpkin in Cary.
Quietly Different: Life After a Diagnosis
The search for answers and explanations, and how life does (and does not) change after you find them.
Understanding PANS/PANDAS
How common infections like strep throat are causing severe behavioral changes in kids.
NC Countdown to College Kicks Off
Take advantage of activities and special savings to help high school seniors complete residency, FAFSA, and admission applications in October.
STEMosphere Exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum Gets an Update
Duke Energy continues Marbles partnership by refreshing popular STEM play exhibit.
Wisdom Teeth 101
What are wisdom teeth? Why do we have them? Should they come out?
Oct. 8-11: Pumpkin Circle, Flatbread Pizza Baking, Acrylic Pouring and Natural History Halloween
Learn about a pumpkin's life cycle, bake a flatbread pizza, make a masterpiece with acrylics and enjoy nature-themed Halloween activities.
FAST NC Effort Created to Help Schools Recover From Hurricane Florence
North Carolinians are being challenged to help the students and educators whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Florence.
The 2018 North Carolina State Fair Comes to Town Oct. 11-21
Fairgoers will experience new attractions, special deals and delicious food.
Get to Know: Kaci Barbosa of Jade & May
A Q&A with the co-owner of the mobile bartending business
Welcoming Refugee Families to Charlotte
How family-to-family support makes a difference
Oct. 5-7: Science of Superpowers, Durham Big Sweep, Art Stories and Bass Lake Day
Learn about genetic traits, help keep Durham clean, find out what stories art has to tell and check out a nature and environmental education festival.
Plan Ahead for the Charlotte Parent School Fair
More than 30 local school representatives will be on hand to answer questions and share information at the School Fair.
A Little Family Teamwork
A trip to 'The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown'
How to Put Scary Dreams to Bed
Two local experts help unpack nightmare facts and explain how to make nights less frightening for kids
30 Days of Giveaways Grand Prize
Day 30 is here — and ALL entries will be included in this drawing for a two-night stay for four at the Maragaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Movie review: Smallfoot
It's not everyday that a man befriends a Yeti in the Himalayan mountains. Communicating through hand signals, they form a bond and set out to prove that each other exists.
30 Days of Giveaways: Day 29
Enter to win a Laura Ashley $100 gift card.
30 Days of Giveaways: Day 28
Enter to win a couple's 2-night getaway to the Beacon House Inn Bed & Breakfast in Carolina Beach.
How to Talk to Your Child About Healthy Dating Relationships
Tips on how parents can play a role in how their children think about romantic relationships.
Oct. 1-4: Bugs in Nature, a Kids’ Gardening Primer, Hedgehogs 101 and What’s in the Box?
Here are some fun things to do with the kids this week in the Triangle.
Western, Retro and Layered Simplicity
A fall preview of mom-approved styles
October 2018: Our Picks for Fun Family Outings
Hillsborough Handmade Parade, Fall Foliage Tours and International Festival of Raleigh
24 October Festivals and Fairs in the Triangle
Mark your calendar for fall fun at these family-friendly events.
The Importance of College Alumni Networks
Connecting with alumni is a solid investment.
The Fifth-Graders are Coming!
A fourth-grader takes charge of playground bullying.
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