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Wake County SmartStart has collaborated with Farm to Child Care and Preventing Obesity by Design (POD-Wake) to change the way children eat and play in child-care centers. Farm to Child Care brings fresh farm produce to centers serving low-income children. POD-Wake tackles the county’s childhood obesity epidemic by creating active outdoor learning environments. Children at Raleigh Nursery School recently benefitted from these initiatives by working alongside a local farmer and enjoying a newly created outdoor environment, which included gardens. Learn more at farmtoschool.org and naturalearning.org/ content/podwake.
Book Drive to Benefit Kids in Durham Durham’s Partnership for Children, a Smart Start Initiative, recently launched its annual Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive, which runs through Dec. 31. Customers at Barnes & Noble at Southpoint Mall in Durham can purchase new books for children ages birth to 5 who might not otherwise have access to reading materials. The organization will accept books for all ages and also has a large need for bilingual books. Find a suggested list at the store. Visit dpfc.net to learn more.
Preschoolers Help Kids in Need Inspired by their philanthropy curriculum that teaches preschoolers the value of selflessness and giving, students and families at the Learning Experience Academies of Early Education in Apex and Holly Springs are demonstrating the true meaning of giving back this holiday season. Owners Jon and Darcel Cumbo initiated a candy drive that raised $6,000 to purchase 50-60 bicycles, which will be donated to local kids in need, who will receive them Christmas morning. Learn more about the preschools at thelearningexperience.com.
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What’s the must-have toy that will be on your child’s gift list this year? A motorized scooter for my 10-year-old daughter. — Jennifer Mays
The Lego Star Wars Death Star for my 10-year-old. Super expensive! — Corrie Ramey Matheny
My Little Pony Equestria Girls. — Monica Bostian Maxwell
My girls like to pick out something from the Heifer Fund each year. Usually we go with something small like a basket of chicks or a goat, something around the $20 mark. They understand that it is a time for giving also, even if you are giving to a family in a far away country that doesn't celebrate Christmas. — Carrie Rogers
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Handmade garlands from Ten Thousand Villages in Raleigh, a fair-trade, nonprofit retail organization, offers a uniquely festive touch to your home this holiday season. Choose from 30-plus holiday-themed garlands featuring stars, snowflakes, stockings, angels, bells and more. $8 and up; tenthousandvillages.com/ garlands-streamers.
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Cultivate your child’s love of music by downloading music-playing apps. Tonara offers interactive sheet music (free; requires iOS 7.0 or later; compatible with iPad). Piano Dust Buster 2 works with your own piano or presents an on-screen virtual piano for you to play favorite songs on (free; requires iOS5 or later; compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch). Both apps are available at itunes.apple.com.
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The Design Aglow: Posing Guide for Family Portrait Photography by Lena Hyde (Amphoto Books, $21.99) presents 100 portrait poses for newborns, babies, children, siblings and families. Why should pros have all the fun? Use this book as a guideline for taking your own beautiful family photos this holiday season. carolinaparent.com | DECEMBER 2013
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Twinkle Toes Add some sparkle to your step with these Alloway Glitter slippers from UGG Australia. Taking cues from the smoking slipper trend, these slip-ons stun with shearling-lined comfort in a shimmering style. $100, uggaustralia.com.
Festive Fair Isle Lands’ End has given the traditional Fair Isle sweater a modern, colorful update that packs a much-needed punch to your sweater stash. It’s knit from a soft, cotton blend and designed with a slightly boxy fit for maximum coziness.$69, landsend.com.
Jammies Jubilee Wrapping gifts, baking cookies, online shopping … May as well stay in your pajamas all day! Look fabulous while making your list and checking it twice in Plum Pretty Sugar’s Pretty PJ Set. $62, plum prettysugar. com.
Bold Bauble Who needs five golden rings when you can don this conversationstarting cocktail ring from Banana Republic — with pops of emerald color. (Hello, 2013 Pantone Color of the Year!) $45, bananarepublic.gap.com.
Lady in Red Stand out in a sea of little black dresses at your next holiday or New Year’s Eve celebration in this (machine washable) Michael Kors cowl-neck dress. The asymmetrical sleeves and ruched side seam provides a forgiving cut for holiday overindulgence.$95.99, piperlime.com.
Sugar Plum Pizazz If wearing sequins and sparkles seems intimidating, why not just put that festive touch on your tips? Zoya’s Nail Polish in Aurora from the Winter Holiday Collection can be worn all on all 10 digits — or just one — if you want to enter the room with a whisper rather than a bang. $8, zoya.com.
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Don’t expect toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy the annual ritual of shopping for and giving gifts to others, says parent educator and mom of five Vicki Hoefle, author of Duct Tape Parenting. With a still-underconstruction sense of empathy, young children simply don’t yet understand the joy of giving because they can’t conceptualize others’ feelings. Adults can help tots learn to enjoy giving gifts as much as they enjoy receiving them, though. “If young children watch important adults in their lives give gifts with joy, over time they will begin to model this behavior,” Hoefle says. And don’t reprimand a young child who tries to help you open a gift from him. Including the child in the gift-opening experiencing allows him to experience the joy of giving with an important adult in his life. Eventually, he’ll begin to understand the sincere joy of giving a meaningful gift to someone he cares about.
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Give and Take
As school-age kids become more aware of and interested in material possessions, parents can take steps to prevent an avalanche of “I want!” from burying the entire season. When kids start dreaming up their most-wanted gift list, promote a balanced sense of give-and-take by asking them to write down what they plan to give to others, enlisting siblings in secret missions to uncover a brother or sister’s toy wishes, and asking kids to help plan a homemade gift for neighbors and teachers. As school friendships blossom, holiday gifting can stir up hurt feelings. Who hasn’t experienced the embarrassment of a one-sided gift exchange? If a child gives a gift to a friend but doesn’t receive one in return, embrace the teachable moment, says Auria Chamberlain, a Greensboro parenting coach. “Begin with an open dialogue with the child, and acknowledge feelings of being upset. Help your child remember the joy she gets from the friendship, and remind her that a present isn’t given with an expectation of getting one back.”
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Giving Spirit
Teens can and should take responsibility for planning and buying gifts with their own money, Hoefle says. In fact, doing so is central to becoming mature, thoughtful givers. Paying for the gifts teens give others, micromanaging what they buy or simply writing their name on a present they had no part in picking out undermines their investment — and enjoyment — in the holiday season. Volunteering with teens is a fun, meaningful way to shift the holiday spotlight off gifts and onto helping others. A teen can helm an “adopt a family” project at home, school or church, help bake cookies or sort clothes and toys to donate to a local shelter. Teens can plan a day to prepare holiday cards and care packages for overseas soldiers or less-fortunate members of their community, Chamberlain says. “Giving to charity weaves a deeper meaning into the holidays and helps kids appreciate all they’ve been given, whether the gifts are big or small.”
Malia Jacobson is a nationally published health journalist and mom of three. carolinaparent.com | DECEMBER 2013
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Telling Children the Truth We often emphasize the importance of being truthful with children. Tales about Santa Claus fall into a special category, however, along with stories about the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny. Adults in our society maintain an unspoken pact to preserve the story about these mythological characters as a gift to children. Such “white lies” are on behalf of children, even though there is something in it for us parents, too, since we remember our past belief in Santa and share in our child’s delight.
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Channel Original Movie ever produced. One look behind the scenes of musical productions here in Triangle high schools explains not only why the movie was so wildly popular, but also why high school productions across the area remain a huge draw for participants and audiences alike.
“The theater is such a great place,” says Alex Davis Isaac, a junior at Green Hope High School in Cary who is stage manager for the school’s musical this spring. “Everybody is so open and welcoming. It’s like a family working together.” High school musicals are truly a collaborative effort, pulling students from across the fine arts in areas such as dance, drama, chorus, orchestra, band and technical theater. Both students and staff reach out across disciplines to make a high school musical happen, and the Triangle is home to some long-standing programs with the expertise to bring it all together.
Triangle Stars Local high school musicals and cast members have received regional and national accolades. One of the most popular musical-producing high schools in the area is Durham School of the Arts, a magnet school that focuses on visual arts and theater. Durham School of the Arts serves grades 6-12 and was recognized in 2013 by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 1 high school in North Carolina for overall school performance, performance of minority and low-income students, and college readiness. The school has been producing musicals since 1996 and now offers three or four nonmusical productions and one musical production each year. The musical this year took place
Cardinal Gibbons High School students performed Joseph in 2013. Photo courtesy of Cardinal Gibbons High School
in fall and was You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, a small production compared to Wizard of Oz last spring. “Our large-scale productions pull students from our choral, dance, strings, band and theater departments, and we all learn so much from each other,” says Douglas Graves, a teacher and chair of the school’s theater department. The Triangle Rising Star Awards, a qualifying program for the National High School Musical Theater Awards, recognized the following schools and actors in 2013: Enloe High School’s production of Once Upon a Mattress, Best Musical; Sam Hamashima of Green Hope High School, Best Actor; Anna Higginson of Sanderson High School, Best Actress; and Durham Academy’s Oklahoma; Best Ensemble. The two winning actors received a weeklong trip to New York City to learn from Broadway professionals.
Planning and Persistence Directors at schools across the Triangle say musicals take more than a year of planning, typically with scripts, then auditions and finally building toward a frenzied culmination of nightly rehearsals before the spring production begins. Kevin Ferguson, artistic director of Gibbons Drama at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, says fine arts students joke that the real “March Madness” is not college basketball, but spring musical rehearsals. Ferguson recalls hearing that “directing a musical is like trying to control a runaway freight train,” and says the description is definitely on the mark. continued on page 28 carolinaparent.com | DECEMBER 2013
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Now in his eighth year as director of the school’s drama club, Ferguson says, “you become pretty much the world’s largest dysfunctional family” during a high school musical production. “Sometimes, you have to take a deep breath and plunge right in. Once we get into production week, we rehearse from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every night.” Thomas Drago, theater director and drama teacher at Chapel Hill High School, has been involved in more than 100 productions. He says the Hanes Theatre at Chapel Hill High School is well supported by the community and has a longstanding reputation of excellence. When students performed Hairspray there, they played to an audience of 500 people. For Dracula it was nearly twice that many. During a recent phone interview, Drago was calling out instructions to crew members as he checked over props and sets during a rehearsal for the school’s fall play, Night of the Living Dead — his first black-and-white-only production that required the entire cast to wear copious amounts of makeup. Drago says he tells students that the stage is the canvas and his job as director is to use all of the artists to paint a picture on the stage. Margaret Cook, the musical director at Green Hope High School, says a musical happens “one step at a time, starting with the director’s vision, music rehearsals, set building ... everyone working at what they do best. And little by little, it all comes to the stage and excites everyone as it starts to take shape.”
Community Approach A high school musical production is a massive community effort, from lighting and sound, to costume designs, actors and
music. But it all begins with a director who sifts through scripts and meets with choreographers, music directors and technical directors to choose the best show. Students also help out with costuming, lighting, sound, set design and props. “Everyone in the arts department is involved in the show in some way, from visual art to tech theater to chorus and band,” Cook says. Most schools have a secret weapon when it comes to handling long rehearsals and complicated set designs — parents. Debbie Fetter, a Green Hope High School parent and member of the high school’s fine arts board, says parents help with everything from props to feeding the crew during rehearsals. Green Hope High School’s volunteers catered food for 124 participants in last year’s musical during evening rehearsals. But feeding the crew when they practice from early afternoon until 9 p.m. is just one way parents help out, Fetter says. Many high schools have similar volunteer groups that also assist with costumes and props. “It takes a lot more preparation than people might think,” Fetter says, adding that just figuring out where to stand during each scene takes the students a while, then adding dance and music to the mix makes it more complex. Then there is the set design. “All of these things that the parents find or come up with make the High School Musicals Across the Triangle show that much more spectacular,” Fetter says.
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Durham Academy’s 2013 musical, Oklahoma, received Best Ensemble Award from Triangle Rising Star. Photo courtesy of Julia Wall
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Curtain Call Fetter says her son, Daniel, has grown as an actor and a person after spending three years in the Green Hope High School drama program. “I think it really helps to build their selfconfidence, being out there in front of an audience.” As a parent, she says it’s gratifying to help out as a volunteer and witness your child find his passion. Gibbons’ parents often ask their director why he is not in the lobby after the show where everyone can congratulate him on the musical. “I tell them the real energy is watching my kids come out of the directing room and seeing how transformed they are as people when they come off the stage before they go back for curtain call,” Ferguson says. Drago of Chapel Hill High School says the theatrical arts are “important because it is a fundamental quality of human beings to be artistic and chronicle human experience through art.” He enjoys sitting in the audience after months of preparation and watching the students run the show. For a teacher, seeing a student master the art of working independently is the real reward, he says. Graves of Durham School of the Arts says he likes producing shows that can include representation from the entire student body, since the high school and middle school students there are separated during the school day. “Coming together to do something that they all love creates bonds and friendships that last throughout their school careers and beyond,” he says. “I love the collaborative art that is the musical!” Isaac at Green Hope High School says acting is a creative outlet that also allows her to be with her friends. “Acting is a really good way to break out of your shell and practice being someone else for a little while,” she says. “It’s also a great way to make friends.” The productions give Triangle youth — and their directors — an opportunity to exercise their passion for drama, dance, music, design and technical skills — all through the colossal undertaking that is the high school musical. The shows have become part of a high school’s identity, like homecoming and prom. For some students, musicals are a stepping stone to a profession in the arts. For others, they are a chance to expand horizons. But for everyone involved, these community productions are an opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.
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How Triangle Schools Keep Art in Education by Jill Moffett
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In the wake of the recession, many states have cut funding for school arts programs. North Carolina is no exception — squeezed budgets have forced public schools to get creative with how they make arts accessible to students. “There is a statewide mandate to have arts education, arts integration and arts exposure well represented in the schools, but the mandate is unfunded,” says N.C. Arts Council Arts in Education Director Banu Valladares. Fortunately, North Carolina is home to many passionate artists and advocates who help keep the arts a vibrant part of North Carolina’s public education landscape. Whether their support involves helping teachers learn how to integrate art into the new Common Core State Standards curriculum, or providing resources for schools to host performances, many artists and advocates are working to fill the gaps.
Teachers in Training Training teachers to take innovative approaches to arts integration is one way to keep the arts in everyday instruction. The United Arts Council of Raleigh, N.C. Arts Council and Durham Arts Council all offer resources that can fulfill continuing education credits and inspire new ideas in the classroom. The United Arts Council of Raleigh’s Arts Integration Institute (unitedarts.org/artsed/aii) gives teachers hands-on opportunities to learn art-teaching techniques from renowned North Carolina artists. The N.C. Arts Council offers an A+ Schools Program to combine interdisciplinary teaching and daily arts construction (aplus-schools.ncdcr.gov). And the Durham Arts Council provides educators with arts-integrated teaching plans and other resources (durhamarts.org/teaching_artist.html). Making sure all children — no matter what their limitations are — engage with existing art programs can be a struggle for teachers. Arts Access trains teachers to develop strategies for making their curricula accessible to children with disabilities. “We did a big workshop last March in Cary where we invited teaching artists to come,” says Betsy Ludwig, Arts Access’ program director. “The keynote address was about making the arts accessible; for example, how to include children with autism, how to include a kid who uses a computer to talk. We help art
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instructors by thinking about what they do and offering ideas about how they can include all kids.”
Creative Learning Planning arts curricula takes time. The United Arts Council (in Wake County) and the Durham Arts Council have created curricula that integrate the arts and conform to state educational standards, making it easy for schools to implement. Every August, the United Arts Council hosts a day-long booking fair that offers school representatives an opportunity to meet with the artists and performers who make up the Artists in the Schools programs. The Durham Arts Council hosts a similar event for its Creative Arts in the Public/Private Schools (CAPS) program. Teachers and PTA representatives come to browse the offerings and make selections for the upcoming school year. From African drumming to puppet-making, there is something for all ages and interests. Although there is a booking fee, arts councils work hard to make sure all schools can pay for some of these resources. “The Durham Public School district partners with the CAPS program, and all Durham Public Schools have a CAPS budget they can use, based on enrollment,” says Shanna Adams, manager of the CAPS program. The N.C. Arts Council compiles an arts curriculum available to schools for a small fee. “We offer district-wide performances, such as the John Brown Jazz Orchestra, that reach 500-1,000 students at a time. The N.C. Arts Council covers the artists’ fees, and the school district and the venue cover transportation,” Valladares says. “These performances are a whole package. They come with a teacher workshop that prepares all the educators to understand the art form and prepare students for the program.”
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Here’s round two of our holiday gift guide. Find digital toys and devices, books, DVDs and music for all ages. The editors at Carolina Parent — and sister publications Charlotte Parent and Piedmont Parent — collaborated to choose these items from top toy product lists, parent recommendations and product samples.
ELECTRONICS, DVDs and CDS AGES 0-4 Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi: Into the Snow We Go! Nickelodeon’s Bubble Guppies take to the snow with their first-ever seasonal DVD release, which includes three episodes (two with special guests Team Umizoomi). $14.99; amazon.com; ages 3-5. Rockabye Baby Lullaby Renditions of Michael Jackson. Lull the wee one to sleep with soft renditions of “Thriller,” “Beat It” and “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson, You’ll also find lullabies from artists such as the White Stripes and Bob Marley. $16.98. rockabyebabymusic.com. My Cup of Tea. Musician and actress Heidi Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band’s new album presents
joyful music that will have little ones dancing, singing and playing along. Tunes swing from classics like “Coming Around the Mountain” to Latin lullaby “Duermeté.” $15; sukeyjumpmusic.com; ages 2 and older. i-Mat. My Animal World. Kids can roll, play and learn on this interactive foam mat featuring a full-color illustration of animals from around. A simple point with the Voice Pen on the animal word cloud produces an animal sound, a word, music or a foreign language translation. $79.99 for Voice Pen and i-Mat; creativebabyinc. com; ages 1 and older.
Art Tablet. Turn your iPad into an easel for tots with this protective holder, art set and downloadable iOS app combo, which comes with interactive stamps, animation, music, special effects, a stylus pencil, a crayon and a paintbrush. $39.99; museumtour.com; ages 3 and older.
Laugh & Learn Apptivity Creation Center. Snap this sturdy case onto your iPad to create a learning center for baby that features four smart shape stamps that interact with two free downloadable apps. Snap on the play panel to use without the iPad for more hands-on play and learning. $40; fisher-price.com; ages 12-24 months. School Zone Little Scholar Tablet. This newly released tablet includes four episodes of a new original children’s video series, “Charlie and Company,” as well as 45 educational apps based on core early-learning concepts and skills, 87 upbeat children’s songs and 45
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learn-to-read e-books. $199. schoolzone.com/little-scholar; ages 3 and older. AGES 5-9 nabi Jr. Nick Jr. Tablet. Play, read and watch with favorite Nick Jr. characters. The tablet features 16 GB of storage, a 5-inch, high-resolution, capacitive touch screen, and a rotating front and back camera. $139.99; nabitablet.com; ages 4 and older. Wild Walls Shark Encounter. Create a light and sound experience on your child’s wall. Use the peel ’n’ stick decals to design a Shark Encounter underwater scene. Water wave light effects will gently fade in and out, illuminating the wall to mimic an underwater experience, complete with undersea animal sounds. $29.99; unclemilton.com; ages 5 and older. Disney Infinity Starter Pack. Create stories and play experiences using this new game platform starring characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. Experience original adventures or build your own world. Playable on a variety of consoles. $59.99$74.99; disney.com/infinity; currently unrated. Crayola DigiTools Paint Pack. This set of iPad painting accessories makes it possible to create virtual spray-art effects with a digital airbrush, animate images with a digital stamper and roll down patterns with a digital paint roller. $39.99; crayola.com; ages 3 and older. Solar Rover. Put together unique solar-motorized modules powered completely by the sun to learn how sunlight is converted into energy. Just add a soda can to make it work. $19.99; museumtour.com; ages 8 and older.
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Playmobil Children’s Club With Disco. Choose from one of two dance songs, or connect your MP3 player and select a personal favorite you can play through built-in speakers. Switch on the disco ball and flashing colored lights for a club effect. Move Playmobil figures around on the rotating dance floor, which can also be converted into a board game. $47.99; playmobil.us; ages 4-10. AGES 10 AND OLDER Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset. Enhance your child’s gaming experience with this headset that features amplified audio, bass boost, microphone monitoring and independent chat volume control. USB-powered and compatible with Xbox 360. $59.95; turtlebeach.com; all ages. SpyNet Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars. See up to 50 feet in complete darkness using night vision technology that features a dual eye display. $112.99; spynethq.com; ages 8 and older. Algoriddim’s djay for iPad app. If your tween or teen already has an iPad, Algoriddim’s djay app integrates your child’s music library into a full-featured DJ system through which he can perform live, record mixes on-the-go or enable the Automix mode. $9.99; algoriddim. com/djay-ipad; all ages. IRISPen Executive 7. This portable highlighting tool scans books, magazines, papers or anything else your child may want to load onto a computer for test prep or project research. $99; irislink.com; ages 8 and older. GoPro HERO3 White Edition. This entry-level, waterproof GoPro features video resolutions of up to 1080p30, 5-megapixel photos up to three frames per second, an ultra wide angle lens and builtin Wi-Fi. It’s 20 percent smaller, 15 percent lighter and 50 percent cheaper than GoPro Black editions. $199.99; gopro.com/ cameras; age recommendations vary.
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3-D Mirascope. Create a hologram by placing an object inside and watching as mirrored optics project an image into a 3-D floating position on top. $6.99; shop.toysmith.com; ages 8 and older. Soul Combat+ Ultimate Active Performance Over-Ear Headphones. Active tweens and teens can enjoy high-quality audio sound wearing Soul’s antibacterial, breathable and wide-grip headband; Comply premium ear pads with body heat activation (removable for easy cleaning); and sweat-resistant speaker drivers. Available in blue, black and yellow. $199; soulelectronics.com; all ages.
BOOKS Peace on Earth: A Christmas Collection by Mary Engelbreit. Featuring lively illustrations, this book is filled with traditional Christmas songs, poetry and the author’s favorite childhood traditions. $17.99; zondervan.com; ages 4 and older. Baby Santa by M. Maitland DeLand. Santa and the elves forgot to put nametags on the presents! Luckily, Santa’s helpful son uses his special gift to save the day. Greenleaf Book Group Press, $14.95; amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com; ages 3-5. The Christmas Cats Chase Christmas Rats by Constance Cocoran Wilson. Christmas Cats learn to view rats as individuals. The story builds upon the idea of keeping an open mind and appreciating each other’s differences. $14.95; amazon.com and barnesandnoble. com; ages 3-10.
Angelina Ballerina’s Nutcracker Sweet by Katharine Holabird. Angelina and her friend, Marco, are performing the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” for the school’s holiday showcase. Bring Angelina’s dance to life with paper dolls and a stage illustration inside the book’s cover. $9.99; amazon.com and barnesandnoble. com; ages 5-8. Olivia Helps With Christmas by Ian Falconer. Christmas is coming, and Olivia has to wait for Santa, make sure Dad sets up the tree, watch Mom make Christmas dinner, make sure the stockings are hung and, of course, open her presents! $7.99; simonandschuster. com; ages 3-8. The World Almanac For Kids 2014 (edited by Sarah Janssen). Filled with fun, fascinating facts and essential homework help on a wide range of subjects, this full-color, updated almanac features new content, quizzes, experiments, puzzles, games, activities, jokes, maps, websites and more. $13.99; worldalmanac.com; ages 9-12. Time for Kids Top 5 of Everything: Tallest, Tastiest, Fastest by the editors of Time for Kids magazine. Ever wonder what the top five longest running Broadway shows are, or the top five greatest books for kids? You name it, there’s a top five for it in this book. $11.99; timeforkids.com/store/books; ages 8 and older. It Can’t be True! by the editors at Discovery Kids. How big is the biggest cave? Is the largest insect really 10 inches across? This book answers these questions and more. $19.99; kids.discovery. com/shop/books; ages 7 and older. Carla Kelly’s Christmas Collection by Carla Kelly. Enjoy four heartwarming Christmas stories that take place in Regency London: The Christmas Ornament, Make a Joyful Noise, An Object of Charity and The Three Kings. $8.88; cedarfort.com; ages 15 and older.
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Firefly Ready Go Light Up Timer Toothbrush. This toothbrush mimics a traffic light, flashing green for 30 seconds, yellow for another 30 Matching Girl and Doll Woven Headband Set. Perfect for seconds and red for stop. This encourages the dentist-recommend- the girl who loves to match her doll. The large headband fits girls, ed 60 seconds per row of teeth. Choose from Barbie, Spider Man and from toddlers to adults, and the doll headband fits most 18-inch Angry Birds. $3.99; fireflytoothbrush.com; ages 3 and older. dolls. Custom order colors and patterns. $12; etsy.com/shop/ katiebugbows; ages 10 and older. Alphaberry. The perfect gift for little ones who like to play on the phone like mom and dad while learning their ABCs. When a toddler StyleWire Laces. Light up the night with illuminating, batterypushes any button on the play phone, a letter appears and can be powered shoe laces, which come 28 inches long (but can be cut) heard aloud. $21.95; justb-byou.com; ages 18 months-4 years. and are made to withstand normal daily use. Battery life is 70-80 hours. Choose from blue, green, fuchsia or rainbow. $14.95; Poppy Drops Earring Starter Set. Say goodbye to piercings with museumtour.com/product/7512/stylewire-laces; all ages. these tattoo earrings. The starter kit comes with three collections and one applicator. All earrings are made with food-grade vegetable Tickets to LEGO KidsFest. Tickets to the nationally-travelling LEGO expo make a great holiday gift and will fit nicely into your dyes, are waterproof and are safe for use by children. Remove them child’s stocking. The tour stops at the Raleigh Convention Center with baby oil or rubbing alcohol. $21.95; poppydrops.com; all ages. Feb. 28-March 2, 2014, and will offer 3 acres of activity and entertainment for kids — and parents — of all ages. Purchase tickets, $20-$22, at legokidsfest.com; all ages. carolinaparent.com | DECEMBER 2013
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A New exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh introduces children to the kindergarten experience. In “Ready, Set, School,” little ones can pretend to be a teacher, explore a school day and discover ways to make new friends. The exhibit is located in the Around Town gallery, and consists of a kid-sized community bustling with opportunities to explore how people work, live and play together. It serves as the cornerstone of Marbles’ nationally funded school-readiness initiative and is made possible in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Learn more at marbleskidsmuseum. org/aroundtown or call 919-834-4040. Admission is $5 for ages 1 and older. Marbles Kids Museum is located at 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh.
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Disney stories come to life on ice at the PNC Arena in Raleigh Dec. 11-15. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment
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The “Ready, Set, School” exhibit features a kid-sized version of a kindergarten classroom. Photo courtesy of Marbles Kids Museum
A colossal party arrives in Raleigh when Disney on Ice presents Let’s Celebrate at the PNC Arena Dec. 11-15. The show features more than 50 characters from 16 Disney stories live in a magical medley of holidays and festivals from around the globe. Enjoy a winter wonderland with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a royal Valentine’s Day ball with the Disney princesses, a Hawaiian luau with Lilo and Stitch, a Halloween haunt with Disney villains, a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, and much more. Purchase tickets online for $20-$91 at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. PNC Arena is located at 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh. Learn more at disneyonice.com.
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1 SUNDAY Grinch Day. Enjoy a celebration of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and giveVisit CarolinaParent.com for information about aways. Free. Two times and locations: fun holiday happenings across the Triangle, 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary, 919-467-3866; and from Santa visits and sleigh rides to parades 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 8431 Brier and craft shows. Check out parts one and two Creek Pkwy., Raleigh, 919-484-9903. bn.com. of our Holiday Gift Guide for toys, electronics, Hanukkah Storytime. Enjoy Hanukkah books and stocking stuffers to add to your gift Free. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, stories. list. And be sure to enter our 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-4673866. bn.com. “12 Days of Giving” contest Dec. 2-13 Kids Art Mart at Bull City Craft. Local for a chance to win toys, books and artists sell crafts and artwork. Enjoy face painting and refreshments. other great prizes. 2-4 p.m. Bull City Craft, 2501 Free. University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com.
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TUESDAY Nature Families: White Tails in the Woods. Explore pelts, skulls, tracks and scat of white tails through handson discovery stations. Learn about the dangers that exist in nature for white tails by playing a predator-and-prey game. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ crowder.
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WEDNESDAY History Corner: Sweet Holidays. Explore the tasty treats and traditions of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Make something sweet to take home. Ages 6-9 with adult. Registration required. $1. 10-11 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. History Hunters: Festival Food. Taste and make some winter celebration treats, and learn the traditions behind them. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $1. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
Nature Friends: Flashes of White. Learn about the communication, habitat and diet of deer and rabbits through games and hands-on activities. Take a habitat hike searching for tracks and signs of white tails in the park. Ages 6-9. Registration required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ crowder. Nature Lab: Mystery in the Park. Help park staff solve clues to find Maize, their missing snake. Ages 9-12. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $16. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov. com/parks/harrislake. Nature Watchers: Whitetail Wonders. Learn about whitetail rabbits and deer, play a game and make a craft. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ crowder. Wee Walkers: Fuzzy and Furry. Children discover the shapes, textures, sounds and smells of nature. Ages 1 and older with parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 10-11 a.m. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.
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THURSDAY Cold But Cuddly. Storytellers and musicians entertain children of all ages at the UNC Friends of the Library’s 20th annual Winter Stories program. Refreshments served in the lobby at 5 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Free. Wilson Library, UNC-CH campus, 919-548-1203. library.unc.edu. Gingerbread Benefit. Decorate and take home a gingerbread house, enjoy hot chocolate and treats, and sit with Santa as he reads a story. Purchase tickets online. Proceeds benefit Triangle Family Services. $55/individual, $195/family four-pack. 4-5p.m. The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary. 919-821-0790 ext. 338. tfsnc.org/events/gingerbread-benefit. Storytime in the Gallery. Meet a staff member at the information desk and follow your guide to one of the galleries to look around and listen to a history-related story. Ages 3 and older
with adult. Free. 10-10:30 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumof history.org. Wee Walkers: Fuzzy and Furry. See Dec. 4. What’s in the Box? Seasons. Discover a new adventure in a box. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. First come, first served. $3 nonmembers, free for members. 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-664-6850. ncartmuseum.org/ calendar.
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FRIDAY American Girl Club. Discuss American Girl holiday celebrations. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Arbolito de la Esperanza: Tree of Hope Lighting. Enjoy a traditional potluck dinner with holiday foods from Latin American countries and live Latino music preceding the lighting of a holiday tree. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary. 919-4604965. townofcary.org. Christmas by Candlelight. Celebrate an 1870 Christmas during evening tours. Enjoy period decorations, caroling, dances, hot apple cider and more. $2 adults, $1 kids. 7-9 p.m. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd., Durham. 919-4775498. nchistoricsites.org/duke. Crowder By Night: The Winter Sky. Learn about winter’s constellations and sip hot cocoa. Dress warmly and take binoculars. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 5-6 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ crowder. Forest Friends: Who’s Hibernating? Ages 3-5 and caregiver learn about the natural world through games, crafts and more. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-3874342. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake. Garden Buds: Winter Fun. Discover plants that like the cold weather through hands-on activities, art projects, stories and a snack. Ages 3-5. Register by emailing elizabeth_ overcash@ncsu.edu. $12/child. 10-11:30 a.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum,
4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum. Holiday Express at Pullen Park. Celebrate the season as Pullen Park is transformed into a winter wonderland. This family-friendly event features a lighted train ride, local entertainment, concessions, an antique carousel ride, crafts and a visit with Santa. Armband purchase required. $8/armband for ages 2 and older. Free for ages 1 and younger. 4-9 p.m. Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh. 919-996-6468. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Nature Tots: Who’s Hibernating? See Forest Friends Dec. 6. Ages 1-3. 10-11 a.m. The Polar Express Children’s Event. Making a Difference Children’s Theatre from Raleigh Charter High School reads the magical story. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. The Polar Express Storytime. Enjoy a reading of the holiday classic The Polar Express, fun activities and holiday treats. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 8431 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 919-484-9903. bn.com.
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SATURDAY Author Visits. Tar Heel author Jacqueline Ogburn reads from her children’s book, The Magic Nesting Doll, which was inspired by Russian folktales. A signing session follows. Free. 2-3 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7990. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Birding with Vernon. Join bird enthusiast Vernon for an easy walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats. Meet at the Waterwise Garden. Free. 8:30-10 a.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree. Durham Preschool Fair. Representatives from Durham area preschools share educational philosophies, discuss their school’s program and answer questions. Organized by the Durham Mothers Club. Free. 1-3 p.m. Southwest Library, 3605 Shannon Rd., Durham. bigtent.com/groups/durhammoms. Eco-Explorers: Searching for Salamanders. Children expand their knowledge of local plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Registration required. $12
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residents, $16 nonresidents. 10 a.m.noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Family Programs: Take a Hike. Discover old home sites and other signs of habitation left by farmers at the lake. Meet at the Loblolly Shelter. Registration required. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/ parks/harrislake. Getting Ready for Winter. Make paper-tube binoculars and spy on birds in the forest and field. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $3. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Holiday Express at Pullen Park. See Dec. 6. Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. Participants wear reindeer antlers and tie jingle bells to their shoelaces for a 5K run, a 1-mile fun run or a Reindeer Dash for ages 10 and younger. Register online. $25. 8:30 a.m. Saint Mary’s School, 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. jinglebellrunraleigh.kintera.org. Joel Lane Museum House Presents Colonial Christmas Open House. Learn how colonists and early Americans celebrated the Christmas holiday. Costumed re-enactors demonstrate scenes of 18th-century life and kids can enjoy colonial games and crafts. Donations accepted. Free. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Joel Lane Museum House, 728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-833-3431. joellane.org. Make It, Take It: Nesting Dolls. Make a paper version of this traditional Russian toy. Drop-in program. 1-3 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7990. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Mrs. Claus Visits. Mrs. Claus reads from The Polar Express. Enjoy singalongs and more. Free. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-286-4400. northgatemall.com. Natural Explorations Hike: Winter Wildlife Survival Skills. Discover seasonal changes in nature and explore how various kinds of wildlife prepare for the cold. Learn to enhance your winter survival skills. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $5/family.
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11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Paint Along Art Class. Parent and child paint together with guidance from an art instructor. Materials provided. Registration required. $25. 10 a.m.noon. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-645-9799. kidzcelebrate.com. Suzuki Guitar Kids of Meredith Perform. Music students perform holiday favorites. Free. 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Woodplay’s Holiday Open House. Enjoy face painting, free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snacks, balloon animals and more. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodplay Playsets of the Carolinas, 9521 Lumley Rd., Morrisville. 919-2787801. woodplaync.com.
Private Shopping Fundraiser for Kidzu Noble, 8431 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. Children’s Museum. All ages enjoy 919-484-9903. bn.com. a special after-hours shopping event Animals of Umstead. Learn about the that features samples from local food animals that call the park home. vendors, holiday discounts, a silent All ages. Meet at the Visitor Center auction and more. Proceeds benefit Auditorium. Registration required. Kidzu Children Museum. Purchase Free. 10 a.m. William B. Umstead State advance tickets online for $10/person, Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. $15/person at the door. 7-9 p.m. South919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. ern Season, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. Cary High School Concert Chorus 919-933-1455. kidzuchildrensmuseum. Performs. Students perform holiday org/planyourvisit/communityfavorites. Free. 5:30 p.m. Barnes & fundraisers. Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Christmas by Candlelight. See Dec. 6. MONDAY Getting Ready for Winter. See Dec. 7. Pop-in-Playtime. Drop-in play. Take Holiday Express at Pullen Park. See socks. $7/child, $5/sibling, adults free. Dec. 6. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pump It Up of Raleigh, Nature Nuts: Winter Birds. Go nutty for 10700 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh. nature as children satisfy their curiosity 919-828-3344. pumpitupparty.com. about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages TUESDAY 3-5 with parent. Registration required. Open Bounce at BounceU. Music, games $11 resident, $14 nonresident. 10-11 and fun on giant inflatable toys. Take a.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock SUNDAY socks. All ages. Registration required. Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. Carolina Youth Ballet Performs. $8. 12-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Dancers perform special dances from BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. Night Out in Nature. Kids spend a night The Nutcracker. Free. 4 p.m. Barnes 919-303-3368. bounceu.com/apex. out in nature making memories and & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. new friends in an old-fashioned, camp919-467-3866. bn.com. WEDNESDAY style program. Ages 8-12. Registration Christmas Open House. Enjoy refreshHiking Stick With It. Make a hiking stick required. $19 residents, $24 nonresiments and traditional decorations, plus and take a short hike. Ages 16 and dents. 6-9 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/ activities such as wool spinning, an younger must be accompanied by an Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., old-time tool demonstration, a display adult. Registration required. Free. Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. of heritage breed animals from Bull 10 a.m. William B. Umstead State Santa Paws. All ages and their dogs enjoy City Farm and grinding demonstrations Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. pictures with Santa, games and activiat the mill. Free. 1-5 p.m. West Point on 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. ties, a holiday pet market and more. the Eno, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham. Nature Stories: Our Yard is Full of Free. 6-8:30 p.m. Downtown Durham 919-471-1623. dprplaymore.org. Birds. Learn about backyard winter Armory, 212 Foster St., Durham. Family Programs: Sunset Canoeing. birds and make a bird treat to take 919-560-4355. dprplaymore.org. Explore the lake at sunset. Take a home. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registracanoe or kayak or use one of the park’s tion required. $4. 1-2 p.m. Blue Jay canoes. Ages 8 and older. Meet at the SATURDAY Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Longleaf Shelter. Registration required. Crossroads Parenting Education Class. Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-870-4330. $10/canoe. 3-5 p.m. Harris Lake County Learn effective parenting with Bonnie wakegov.com/parks/bluejay. Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. Ferrell. Refreshments provided. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ Registration required. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. THURSDAY harrislake. Fontill Counseling, 102 Market St., Canoe Program on Big Lake. Enjoy Holiday Express at Pullen Park. See Ste. 107, Chapel Hill. 919-351-5838. a guided canoe program to look for Dec. 6. fonthillcounseling.com. migrating species. Meet at the Big Lake Junior Naturalist: Winter Wildlife Explore a Rock Outcrop. Hike to an outBoat House. Registration required. Adventure. Participants develop their crop to explore how rocks are changed Free. 1 p.m. William B. Umstead State naturalist skills and understanding by rain, ice, plants and people. Ages Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. 6-9. Registration required. $3. 10:30 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. Registration required. $8 resident, a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, Storytime in the Gallery. See Dec. 5. $10 nonresident. 1-2 p.m. Stevens 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 919-996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. FRIDAY Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. Family Fun Saturday: Curious American Girl Book Club. Discuss Ameritownofcary.org. Creatures. Search for animals in can Girl “Kit”. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & the galleries and create a creature to
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take home. Ages 5-11. Registration required. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. 10 a.m. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-715-5923. ncartmuseum.org/calendar. Family Rhythm Jam. Drumming and stories for ages 3 and older with parent. Drums to loan. $10/family. 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy. 55, Ste. 107, Durham. 919-219-2371. musicexplorium.com. Family Wildlife Series: Green and on the Scene. Hunt for winter plants and trees. No strollers. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3:30 p.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-8704330. wakegov.com/parks/bluejay. FutureVet with Banfield Pet Hospital. Kids explore careers in pet health, meet a therapy dog and graduate with a certificate. $5 ages 1-adult. 2-3 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Holiday Express at Pullen Park. See Dec. 6. Kidz Night Out. Kids enjoy a pajama slumber party, the movie The Polar
Express, a craft and a healthy snack while parents enjoy a night out. Registration required. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. 6-10 p.m. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-645-9799. kidzcelebrate. com. Logan’s Family Night. Enjoy holiday treats and Christmas karaoke. Take a camera for a picture with Santa. Free. 5-7 p.m. Logan Trading Co. 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh. 919-828-5337. logantrd. com/events. Mad Science Festival: Reindeer Snot and Electric Lights. Kids ages 5-12 take part in holiday-themed science creations, cosmic bouncing, pizza and fun while parents enjoy a night out. Registration required. $39/child. 6-10 p.m. BounceU, 3419 Apex Pkwy., Apex. 919-303-3368. bounceutriangle.com. Mrs. Claus Visits. Mrs. Claus reads The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. Enjoy singalongs and more. Free. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-286-4400. northgatemall.com. Music Makers with the N.C. Symphony. Orchestrate some fun with the
symphony’s Instrument Zoo and meet a Wake Audubon Society’s Winter Bird special guest musician. $5 ages 1-adult. Count. Join Naturalist John Connors 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, and members of the Audubon Society 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834for the winter bird count. Take bin4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. oculars and field guides. Registration Nature Nuts: Winter Birds. See Dec. 13. required by Dec. 12. Free. 8-11:30 a.m. Nature Stories: Our Yard is Full of Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Birds. See Dec. 11. 10-11 a.m. Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-841Reindeer Run 5K and Fun Run. Dress in 8206. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. holiday attire and take party in a 5K or Winter Wildlife Wonderland. Kids a fun run. Nonperishable food items enjoy a day out in nature while parents and monetary donations accepted. $10. enjoy holiday shopping. Ages 6-10. 9 a.m.-noon. Creedmoor Elementary Registration required. $28 residents, School, 305 E. Wilton Ave., Creedmoor. $36 nonresidents. 1-5 p.m. Stevens gcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/304. Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 St. Michael’s Jolly Elf Trail Run. Take Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. part in a 1-mile fun run, a 200-yard townofcary.org. kids dash and a 5K run. Register online. $5-$30. 8:30 a.m. Bond Park, 801 High SUNDAY House Rd., Cary. stmcary.org. Family Feature: Winter Wrap Up. Join a Tales and Trails: Wildlife Detectives. park naturalist and learn how to idenHear stories about wildlife and look for tify tracks, explore conifers and drink clues to discover who’s in the forest. pine needle tea. Observe snow and All ages with parent. Registration ice through hands-on experiments. required. $20 residents, $28 nonDress warmly. All ages. Registration residents. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Stevens required. $5/family. 2-3 p.m. Crowder Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ townofcary.org. crowder.
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Hooray for Ballet! Watch dancers from Carolina Youth Ballet perform excerpts from The Nutcracker and learn some of the steps. $5 ages 1-adult. 2-3 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Victorian Family Christmas. Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at Duke Homestead. Enjoy hands-on crafts, costumed
interpreters and tasty treats. $2 adults, $1 kids. 1-4 p.m. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd., Durham. 919-477-5498. nchistoricsites.org/duke. Winter Scavenger Hunt. Search for signs of wildlife and other winter wonders. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3:30 p.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex.
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Dec. 13 – Make ornaments and enjoy refreshments, treats and more. All ages. Advance registration is $6/person, $10/person day of event. Registration suggested. $. 4-6 p.m. Bull City Craft, 2501 University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com.
Track-Out Morning: Holiday Crafts
A Doll Christmas
Dec. 3, 10 and 17 – Use natural materials to make a holiday wreath Dec. 3, holiday cards Dec. 10 and a roll of wrapping paper Dec. 17. Ages 6-12. Drop-off program. Register by emailing elizabeth_overcash@ ncsu.edu. $45/child. 9:30 a.m.-noon. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum.
Dec. 14 – Take your favorite doll and make Christmas crafts and enjoy punch and cookies. Ages 5-11. Email polkhouse2@bellsouth.net. to register. $20/child, $18/siblings. 9-11 a.m. Historic Polk House, 537 N. Blount St., Raleigh. 919-285-1537. facebook.com/polkhouse.
Little Historians: Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Dec. 14 – Families enjoy sweet treats and the fun of decorating a keepsake gingerbread house. Registration required. $10/person, $15/gingerbread house. 10 a.m.-noon, 1:303:30 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Dec. 6 – Learn about Virginia O’Hanlon and how her letter to The New York Sun in 1897 prompted an editor’s response about hope, generosity and the spirit of childhood. Make a Santa-themed craft. Ages 5-7 with adult. Registration required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov. com/parks/yatesmill.
A Natural Holiday Dec. 7 and 15 – Create holiday cards inspired by nature. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $19 residents, $24 nonresidents. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org.
Handmade Holidays Dec. 7 – Create greeting cards and weave a Dutch Heart to fill with a special surprise. All ages. Ages 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. $4/person. 1-4 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov. com/parks/yatesmill.
Raleigh Reads Dec. 7 – Discuss The Christmas Barn by C.L. Davis and enjoy crafts and snacks. Registration required. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. 919-996-2220. raleighcitymuseum.org.
Trim the Tree with Twinkle Dec. 7 – Join Twinkle for an afternoon of ornament making for a holiday tree at WakeMed Children’s Hospital. $5 ages 1-adult. 1-4 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Kids, Cookies and Candy Canes Dec. 12 – Enjoy family holiday fun that includes cookies, crafts and a children’s show. Free. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro. townofcarrboro.org.
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Gingerbread Party Dec. 14 - Build your own gingerbread house or village and enjoy games, a healthy lunch and pictures with Santa. Registration required. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-645-9799. kidzcelebrate.com.
Swim With Santa Dec. 14 - Children play in the shallow water with Santa and make holiday-themed artsand-crafts projects on the pool deck. An adult must enter the water with children ages 9 and younger. Lifejackets provided. Register by Dec. 13. $6$11/child. 5:30-7 p.m. Edison Johnson Aquatic Center, 500 W. Murray Ave, Durham. 919-560-4265. dprplaymore.org.
Kids Programs: Christmas Games and Crafts Dec. 23 - Create gifts from recycled and reusable items. Enjoy hot cocoa and a snack. Ages 7-12. Meet at the park office. Registration required. $16. Noon-4 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com.
Playdates With Julia and Alexis: Snowflakes Dec. 27 - Kids enjoy fun, structured play while parents connect with and support one another. The event features crafts, activities and stories. Register online. $5/child. 9:30 a.m., ages 1-3; 10:15 a.m., ages 4-6. Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique, 2845 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh. allwrappedupparties.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/come-out-to-play.
daily events family. 5-6:30 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake. Open House and Family Social at Legacy Academy. Take the family for carnival games, artwork, tours and more. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Legacy Academy of Chapel Hill, 515 E. Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill. 919-929-7060. lachapelhill.com. Target $2 Tuesday Night. Enjoy hours of play for just $2 per person. 3-7 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
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WEDNESDAY Little Sprouts: Sparkling Snow. Learn the science behind snow. Read a story to find out where the animals go in snow and make a sparkly snow painting. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Skate with the Canes Fundraiser. Skate with various Hurricanes players and enjoy an autograph sessions. Take a camera. Price includes food, beverages, ice skate rentals and a gift. Purchase tickets in advance. Ages 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit Kids ‘N Community Foundation. $75/person. 6-9 p.m. PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh. 919-861-5474. ticketmaster.com.
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Kids Fun-Days: Rocking Rocks. Children hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 10 a.m.-noon. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Storytime in the Gallery. See Dec. 5. Trail Treks: Evergreens. Take a look at evergreens and compare shades of green. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-387-2117. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake.
What’s in the Box? Movement. Discover a new adventure in a box. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. First come, first served. $3 nonmembers, free for members. 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-664-6850. ncartmuseum. org/calendar.
$5/family. 1-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree.
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SUNDAY Family Programs: Winter Hayride. Play a game of “I Spy” on a hayride and sip hot chocolate. Meet at the Loblolly Shelter. Registration required. $5/ FRIDAY family. 1:30-3 p.m. Harris Lake County Curious Creatures: Salamanders. Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. Discover fascinating facts about 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ wildlife, their habits and their habitats harrislake. through hikes, activities and crafts. Winter Break. Learn about birds that Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 sleep during the winter months. Meet resident, $16 nonresident. 10 a.m.at the Beech Shelter. Ages 7-adult. noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Registration required. $5/family. Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 1-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. Holiday Family Fun Friday. Enjoy games, 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/parks/ crafts, stories, music, a traditional Gerlakecrabtree. man holiday market and a Beirgarten for family dining. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. N.C. Museum of Art East Bldg., 2110 MONDAY Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-664-6850. LEGO Jump-N-Snap Camp. Beginner and ncartmuseum.org/calendar. advanced users build with LEGO bricks. Nature Play Day. Imaginative play for all Ages 4-12. Registration required. $40; ages. Dress to get messy. Drop-in prolunch included. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. gram. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilkerson Pump It Up of Raleigh, 10700 World Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Trade Blvd., Raleigh. 919-828-3344. Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink. piusnapologycamps.eventbrite.com. raleighnc.gov.
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Happy Birds Intro. Learn to identify birds in the park. Registration required. Free. WEDNESDAY 10 a.m. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-5714170. ncparks.gov. Paint Along Art Class. Parent and child THURSDAY paint together with guidance from Pop-in-Playtime. See Dec. 9. an art instructor. Materials provided. Registration required. $25. 10 a.m.FRIDAY noon. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Birding for the Young. Learn to identify Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-645-9799. birds in the park. Ages 5 and older. kidzcelebrate.com. Take binoculars. Registration required. Winter Tree ID. Learn how to identify Free. 10:30 a.m. William B. Umstead winter trees. Hand lenses and field State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., guides provided. Meet at the White Raleigh. 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. Oak Shelter. Ages Curious Creatures: Cardinals and 7-adult. RegistraChickadees. See Dec. 20. tion required. Kids Fun-Days: Junior Birdwatchers. See Dec. 19. 1-3 p.m.
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Mad Science Festival: North Pole Ice and Happy New Year. See Dec. 14. Parents’ Date Night Out. Kids enjoy a bouncing and sliding extravaganza with dinner, a movie and crafts while parents enjoy a night out. Ages 4-12. Registration required. $20/child, $10/ sibling. 6-10 p.m. Pump It Up of Raleigh, 10700 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh. 919-828-3344. pumpitupparty.com.
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The Nutcracker. – Carolina Ballet’s production features lavish scenery and a live orchestra. $34-$110. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 919-719-0900. carolinaballet.com.
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The Nutcracker. – See Dec. 28. 2 p.m.
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MONDAY Eco-Express: Winter Wildlife. Take the fast track to nature in hands-on studies of nature and ecology. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. LEGO Jump-N-Snap Camp. See Dec. 23.
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Curious Creatures: Woodpeckers. See Dec. 20. 2-4 p.m. First Night Raleigh. Ring in the new year with live performances, a fireworks display, an acorn drop at midnight and more. A Children’s Celebration featuring arts and crafts, storytelling and other activities begins at 2 p.m. at the N.C. Museums of Natural Sciences and History on Bicentennial Plaza. First Night Raleigh button required for entry. See website for pricing and details. Evening events begin at 7 p.m. Downtown Raleigh, 919-832-8699. firstnightraleigh.com. Kids Fun-Days: Salamander Commander. See Dec. 19.
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ON STAGE Carolina Ballet Presents Messiah
Holiday Pops
Nov. 27- Dec. 1 – Carolina Ballet’s feast for the senses is set to Handel’s magnificent score. $34-78. See website for dates and show times. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 919-719-0900. carolinaballet.com.
Dec. 13-14 – Ring in the season with holiday favorites by the Concert Singers of Cary. $18. 8 p.m. Dec. 13; 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 919-645-8435. concertsingers.org.
Barriskill Dance Theatre School Presents The Nutcracker Dec. 14-15 – Students from the school perform Tchaikovsky’s enduring holiday ballet. Purchase tickets online. $10-$20. 6 p.m. Dec. 14; 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Reynolds Theater, Duke University, 125 Science Dr., Durham. 919-684-4444. tickets.duke.edu.
City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Dec. 14-15 – City Ballet’s annual production features a full-length, richly costumed version of the holiday ballet and guest artists from Carolina Ballet. $10 and up. 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 14-15; 1 p.m. Dec. 15. Enloe High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent, Raleigh. city-ballet.com.
Raleigh Ringers’ Winter Concert
See Frosty come to life as never before when this holiday classic gets a magical twist. Photo courtesy of RMO Photography
Dec. 15-16 – The Raleigh Ringers presents its winter handbell concert. Purchase tickets online. $19 adults, $17 students. 4 p.m. Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. rr.org.
Holiday Treasures from Stage and Screen
Frosty the Snowman Nov. 29-Dec. 24 – Enjoy this heartwarming children’s tale presented by Storybook Theater about a living snowman. $20-$57. See website for show times. Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Dec. 15 – The Durham Children’s Choir and Triangle Wind Ensemble perform music from favorite holiday movies and Broadway shows, including Home Alone, Mame and more. Donations benefit Durham’s Genesis Home. 7 p.m. N.C. School of Science and Math Auditorium, 1219 Broad St., Durham. trianglewind.org.
Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical
Triangle Brass Band Holiday Concert
Dec. 3-8 – See the Grinch discover the true meaning of Christmas live, with natations by Max, the dog. $27-$121. See website for show times. Durham Performing Arts Center, 1223 Vivian St., Durham. dpacnc.com.
Dec. 15 – Enjoy traditional Christmas carols and other holiday selections. Purchase tickets online. $5-$15. 3 p.m. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 919-469-4069. trianglebrass.org.
A Christmas Story
The Glory of Christmas
Dec. 5-9 – Jean Shepherd’s classic tale follows young Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun in this performance by the Cary Players. $16-$18. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 9; 3 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8; 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. caryplayers.org.
Dec. 15 and 18 – Enjoy music by the Unity Choir and professional soloists. $12 advance tickets; $15 at the door. $5 for children. Family matinee 3 p.m. Dec. 15; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Unity Church of the Triangle in the Long View Center, 118 S. Person St., Raleigh. unitytriangle.org.
Cinderella
The Burwell School Historic Site Presents A Christmas Carol
Dec. 6-21 – Raleigh Little Theatre’s musical comedy combines elegant costumes and scenery with song, dance, conniving step-relatives and resourceful fairy-folk. All ages. $30. See website for show times. Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh. 919-821-4579. raleighlittletheatre. org/shows/13-14/cinderella.html.
Dec. 19 and 21 – Charles Dickens’ timeless tale comes to life. Proceeds benefit the Burwell School Historic Site and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. $15. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; 5 p.m. Dec. 21. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 210 St. Mary’s Rd., Hillsborough. 919-732-7451. burwellschool.org.
The Nutcracker
A Very Cary Christmas
Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 20-29 – This production by Carolina Ballet features lavish scenery, jaw-dropping illusions, a live orchestra and more than 100 performers. $34-$110. See website for show times and locations. 919-719-0900. carolinaballet.com.
Dec. 19-21 – Enjoy a ballet by the Cary Ballet Company and holiday jazz works by The 3D Project. Purchase tickets online. $12-$15. 7 p.m. Dec. 19-20; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 800-514-3849. etix.com.
A Christmas Carol Dec. 12-15, 19-22 – Theatre in The Park’s original musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is adapted for the stage by Ira David Wood III. $30-$80. See website for show times. Showtimes at Durham Performing Arts Center: 7 p.m. Dec. 19-21; 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22. theatreinthepark.com.
Cary Town Band Presents Winter’s Eve Dec. 13 – Enjoy a carol singalong and music to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, the winter solstice and more. Free. 7:30 p.m. Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place , Cary. 919-847-8806. carytownband.org.
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