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25 New Twists on Turkey Day
Spice Up Thanksgiving Traditions
28 Gifts That Give to Others
Instill Selflessness in Your Child
31 Holiday Gift Guide
Find Toys and Board Games for All Ages
36 Santa Sightings and
Holiday Merriment in the Triangle
Celebrate the Season Across the Region
in every issue 8 Editor’s Note 11 Family FYI
Community 11 Education 13 Home 14 Tips & Picks 15
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CAROLINA
Seasonal Variety and New Opportunities
T
he opportunity to serve as Carolina
Festivity. As the season rolls in, holiday
Parent’s editor came as an unexpected,
songs play on our radio, time-honored
but welcome, surprise. I’m thankful to be
recipes bake in our oven, and parties fill up
PUBLISHER Brenda Larson blarson@carolinaparent.com
able to work for
our calendar. Celebrate by visiting some of
you, readers who
the festive sites and attractions in “Santa
truly appreciate
Sightings and Holiday Merriment in the
the information
Triangle” on page 36.
we present on
Color. As you drive through pockets of
our print and
rural areas this month, take in the decidu-
online pages.
ous trees and pumpkin patches that pop
Now, access-
with fall colors along the Triangle’s leaf-
ing that infor-
strewn country roads. Consider mixing
mation is easier
some of these colors into your wardrobe
than ever. We’ve
with accessories such as the burnt orange
EDITOR Beth Shugg bshugg@carolinaparent.com
ASSOCIATE EDITOR CALENDAR/DIRECTORIES
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you’re using. We have also created digital
organizations and simple pay-it-forward
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editions of our magazines and guides you
acts of kindness. This time of year, countless
GENERAL MANAGER and
can have delivered to your inbox, along with
people make anonymous donations to com-
a variety of our regular e-newsletters. Visit
munity organizations or give their time to
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worthy causes, putting their personal needs
Beyond our new website, you’ll find so
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Selflessness. It thrives in charitable
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much more to be thankful for on the pages
schen@carolinaparent.com instill these traits in my children by offering
of our November issue.
them a “holiday allowance” to purchase
Variety. From the foods we serve
“Gifts That Give to Others” for family
Thanksgiving Day, to the people we dine
members. Turn to page 28 for gift-giving
with, November is filled with variety here in
suggestions that might inspire selflessness
the Triangle. “New Twists on Turkey Day”
in your family as well.
on page 25 explores how some local families
This Thanksgiving, as you sit down
are changing their holiday up — not only
with your family to feast on the foods you
to accommodate dietary preferences, but
look forward to all year long, what will
to achieve compromise and simplify their
you profess thanks for? I’m grateful for my
celebration.
husband’s sense of humor, my sons’ musical
Shopping. I typically do not enjoy it —
talents, my daughter’s athleticism, all of our
at all. But this time of year, I confess, the
good health, a positive disposition, animals,
holiday lights and decorated storefronts
red wine and chocolate.
lure me out. As you head to malls and shops
But there is something else I’m thankful
to begin — or possibly complete — your
for: you. I look forward to taking on this role
holiday shopping, take our gift guide on
and pledge to put my best creative efforts
page 31 with you. You’ll find toys and board
into all of Carolina Parent’s publications
games for ages 0-4, 5-9 and 10 and older.
and online content.
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What will your family express thanks for at the Thanksgiving table this year? Last year at Thanksgiving we told our families we were pregnant. This year we will give thanks for the newest member of our family! — Jennifer Perkins Michael
Thankful to have been blessed with family, health and happiness. — Jennifer Butkovich Bosser
I know that I will be thankful for my daughter, Logan, who has autism. When I first met my husband, I was concerned as to how my young stepsons would react to having a “differently abled” stepsister, but it turns out I was concerned for nothing. They are fierce advocates for their sister! I am so proud of all of our children, and grateful for the empathy and compassion that they have — not only for Logan, but for all people who are “differently abled.”
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Humana, KaBOOM!, the City of Raleigh and hundreds of volunteers teamed up on Sept. 28 to build a multi-generational playground at Peach Road Park in Raleigh. The 3,520-squarefoot playground, funded primarily by health and wellness company Humana, features traditional, kid-friendly equipment, and fitness stations and walking paths for adults. The project was created with personal drawings and input from community members of all ages to promote healthy play and well-being. The park is located at 911 Ileagnes Rd., Raleigh. Learn more at raleighnc.gov.
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Elementary Schools Receive Garden Grants Two area elementary schools received Moe’s and Poe Garden Grants in October. Moe’s Southwest Grill and the Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education awarded the $500 grants to support a new garden at Brentwood Elementary in Raleigh and an existing garden at Willow Springs Elementary in Willow Springs. A grant committee selected the finalists and public voting took place on Moe’s Triangle Facebook page in September. Visit poehealth.org/events/moes-and-poe-gardencontest for more information.
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A child’s willingness to try new things — food, clothing or the new jungle gym at the park — is a good indicator of his tolerance for risk. Kids who avoid risks and dislike new experiences may be labeled shy, stubborn or picky, but these labels skirt the truth. In reality, a risk-avoidant child simply needs extra time to process new experiences and places a premium on making good choices. Parents can help risk-adverse kids step out of their comfort zone by dialing down pressure around simple choices. Let a child choose when to try a new food instead of coaxing her, for example, or let her know you won’t be disappointed if she doesn’t climb the jungle gym today. Making sure your child knows she’s loved unconditionally — regardless of how a choice pans out — can increase her willingness to take small risks.
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School-aged kids are old enough to learn about the many shades of risk, both good and bad, says licensed marriage and family therapist Amanda Lis. “Not all risk is bad — some risks are positive. Taking risks like trying out for a team and being accepted can build confidence.” As grade-schoolers become more independent, they need to learn how to recognize dangerous situations and safe people to talk to or appropriate places to go when they need help, Lis says. “Asking children what they perceive as risky, or to name situations in which they feel at risk, can guide parents in knowing which topics could be an issue.” At this age, critical thinking skills are still under construction, so practicing how to react in a dangerous scenario can be helpful. Giving kids a “script,” so they know what to say in a stressful or risky situation, is another important step.
Malia Jacobson is a nationally published health journalist and mom of three. Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.
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13-18 Teens and risk go hand- in-hand — or rather, smartphone-in-hand. Tweens and teens can easily put themselves at risk by sharing too much information online, says Charlotte father of three Paul Adkinson, creator of ZABRA, an online service that sends detailed reports to parents about risks kids are taking on social media sites. “Young people now live in a world of oversharing,” he says. “Some 92 percent of teens post their real name to social media sites, 91 percent post pictures of themselves and 71 percent post the city or town where they live.” Teaching older children good cyber habits can help keep them safe online. Tweens and teens should set their profiles on social media sites to “private,” so people they don’t know won’t have access to their personal information. If your teen is on Facebook, you should be. Parents should always “friend” or follow their teen on social media. “Parents should let their kids know that it’s OK for them to be on Facebook and Twitter, but that they should be careful in terms of what they share,” Adkinson says. “A good rule to live by is to never post anything that you don’t want the whole world to see.”
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so a child can bear painful realities. How does a parent explain to a child that her early life experiences occurred in a neglectful or abusive setting? Or that the birth parents may have loved the child but couldn’t — or decided not to keep him? These are questions to consider as you think about how the dialogue might unfold. This information needs to be given in small doses, over time, with increasing honesty as the child moves through grade school and adolescence. As you do this, take time to anticipate how your words may be interpreted by your child.
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Be Gradual Ideally, the conversation about adoption should take place over the course of an adopted child’s childhood and young adulthood. Over time, as a child grows and matures, he will have different thoughts, feelings and questions about his adoption. Parents of adopted children will do them a great service by staying open and ready to listen and talk.
Develop a Narrative Parents who actively work to create an honest and meaningful life story will foster resiliency in their child. For an adopted child, this involves weaving together his story (e.g., learning about his birth country) with the adoptive family’s narrative.
Discuss Many families talk about their child’s adoption from the beginning. This allows for the development of a story that can be refined and added to over time in a natural way. Parents of adopted children can set the stage for open, honest and ongoing communication by conveying their willingness to talk as well as their comfort with all aspects of the discussion. Keep the door to talking, thinking and feeling together open, and you will ultimately provide your child with a safe, comforting environment in which to learn and grow. The Lucy Daniels Center is a nonprofit agency in Cary that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children and families. The Triangle’s PREMIER Indoor Sports Facility!
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New Flu Vaccine Offers Extra Protection This flu season, a new vaccine will guard against four strains of flu, instead of the usual three. The quadrivalent vaccine offers protection of the three strains typically included (two Type A strains — H1N1 and H3N2 — and one Type B), and also adds protection against a second Type B strain. Type A flu causes more serious illness, but Type B flu is more common in children. All of the vaccine in the nasal spray form this year will consist of the new variety, called FluMist quadrivalent. Flu shots are
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2,020 pounds: The weight of the largest pumpkin pie ever baked. It measured just over 12 feet long and was baked on Oct. 8, 2005 by the New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers in Ohio. Source: The Guinness Book of World Records
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body mass index and other factors, they found: n Mothers who drank more than 5 ounces of milk a day had bigger babies, on average, than those who drank less. n By age 20, children with mothers who drank more than 5 ounces of milk a day during pregnancy were, on average, almost a half-inch taller. Source: The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Sept. 4, 2013)
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Holiday Food Safety Tips The holiday season is a good time to remind yourself and family members of basic food safety tips: n Wash your hands, utensils and food surfaces with warm, soapy water before and after handling or preparing food. If cutting raw meat, use hot, soapy water and bleach to wash utensils, cutting board and other surfaces. n Keep raw foods separate from ready-toeat foods to prevent cross-contamination. n Cook foods to a safe temperature using a food thermometer. Visit mayoclinic. com/health/meat-cooking-temperature/ MYO1813 for exact temperatures. n Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods promptly, within two hours of purchasing or preparing them. n Defrost safely. Do not thaw foods at room temperature. Instead, defrost foods in the refrigerator or microwave the food using the “defrost” or “50 percent power” setting. n If you aren’t sure if a food has been prepared, served or stored safely, discard it. Food left at room temperature too long may contain bacteria or toxins that can’t be destroyed by cooking. n Food poisoning is especially serious and potentially life threatening for young children, pregnant women and their fetuses, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. These individuals should take extra precautions.
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New Twists on Turkey Day Adventurous Families Spice Up Thanksgiving Traditions By Suzanne M. Wood
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cross the country, families representing different cultures and backgrounds share similar Thanksgiving rituals. Traditional holiday pastimes include the turkey-and-all-
the-trimmings dinner with family and friends, followed by viewing endless football games on TV. Yet plenty of people around the U.S. break with tradition in a variety of ways for a variety of reasons — family dynamics, geography and the desire to put their personal stamp on the fourth Thursday in November among them.
Going Meatless Thanksgiving has become a time to try new meat-free recipes for Marcy Bauer of Raleigh. She and her husband, William, gave up eating all meat except fish in 2007 for moral and health reasons. That first Thanksgiving, Bauer wanted to prepare a fish dish in recognition of what the first American native hosts likely served their newly arrived guests. So she made fish tamales, which she, her husband and her then-4-year-old son had as their main dish, and guests enjoyed as a side dish. The next year, Bauer made a salmon main course. “For the first two years (of foregoing most meat), it was very important to me to do something that the Native Americans would have prepared,” Bauer says, to imbue their new dietary changes with more meaning. “And it’s fun for me to come up with different meal ideas that don’t involve turkey.” Bauer says although she and her husband were careful not to impose their values on extended family — with whom they often spend holidays — her parents were a little defensive. “When first we told them about going meatless, our family reacted like, ‘Well, Thanksgiving is turkey, and Christmas is turkey,’ even though we weren’t asking them to give up having turkey,” Bauer says. Over the years, Bauer’s family has come to appreciate her jazzy veggie dishes, particularly a meatless shepherd’s pie she served one year.
This year, Bauer and her family will spend Thanksgiving at her in-laws’ home in Arizona. She plans to make a lentil coconut soup over chopped greens, with a scoop of brown rice and some jalapeno and cilantro on top. “I may swap out the coconut milk with something else so that it pairs better with the sides that our meat-eating family will most likely prepare,” she says.
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Marcy, Isaac and William Bauer go meatless for While their menu will be traditional, Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of the Bauer family Tania Grant, her husband, Brian, and their three children aren’t going to be at “We always say grace and what their Raleigh home for Thanksgiving — or we’re thankful for, and we will do that at any home, for that matter. The Grants this year, too,” she says. “Another of our are meeting Brian’s parents, who live in Ohio, in Gatlinburg, Tenn., home of Dolly traditions is to go to the mall to see Santa the day after Thanksgiving, and since Parton’s Dollywood theme park. “Since Thanksgiving break is so short, Gatlinburg has many year-round Christmas attractions, we’ll also get to do that.” it doesn’t always work out to travel far,” Grant says. “Gatlinburg is kind of halfway Going Rogue between Raleigh and where my in-laws The Bauers and Grants are varying a live, and they’ve been there before.” traditional holiday to suit their unique The Grants will stay in a cabin near the hotel where Brian’s parents will lodge, needs. Whether they have different food and they’ll meet for Thanksgiving dinner preferences or live too far to host or visit loved ones, any family can take a creative at a restaurant called the Apple Barn for approach to Thanksgiving, according to turkey and down-home side dishes. Because they’ll be surrounded by family and traditions expert Meg Cox, author of The Book of New Family Traditions: How to familiar food, Tania isn’t concerned that her children — who are in sixth, fifth and Create Great Rituals for Holidays and first grade — will miss not being at her in- Every Day. Cox describes a chance meeting laws’ home or with her brother in Atlanta, with an Indian immigrant who wanted where they usually spend Thanksgiving. continued on page 26 carolinaparent.com | NOVEMBER 2013
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to celebrate her new country’s most celebrated national holiday, but couldn’t serve turkey because she and her family, like most Hindus, are vegetarians. So they enjoyed a vegetarian feast and said a blessing for all the turkeys being served that day, Cox recalls. Suzanne M. Wood is a Raleigh-based freelance writer and mother of three.
TWO HOLIDAYS IN ONE This year, Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 28, the first day of Hanukkah — an eight-day-long Jewish festival of lights that typically occurs a couple of weeks before Christmas. This unique convergence of two holidays falling on the same date happened once before — in 1888, when Thanksgiving was officially recognized as the “last” instead of “fourth” Thursday in November. (Congress passed a law Dec. 26, 1941, officially making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November.)
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Gifts That Give to Others By Kathleen M. Reilly
Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org), political fundraisers and public libraries. What kids can do: Draw or make a certificate to show the recipient the details of his or her gift. Older children can help raise money, locate organizations, or even offer a cut of their own allowance or earnings to put toward the gift.
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hen my parents retired, they jettisoned most of their “stuff” and reduced the size of their household so they could be foot-loose and worry-free. I completely
understood, but when gift-giving seasons rolled around, I was stumped. My family and I wanted my parents involved in the fun of opening gifts, but we also wanted to honor their “Don’t get us anything … really!” request. Enter “gifts that give to others.”
Donating to or volunteering for an organization on a gift recipient’s behalf can be a winning — and rewarding — solution. Not only are you limiting the amount of material bulk in someone’s life, you’re also doing something good beyond your inner circle — and you’re showing your child how to do it, too, so he can pay it forward in the future (when you’re the one cutting back on possessions). In fact, a new report from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute found that children whose parents discuss charity with them are 20 percent more likely to give to charities themselves. But how can kids get on board, when those donations are often intangible? That first year, when we bought a goat from Heifer International for my parents, included a small stuffed goat. I didn’t see it around after that, so I suspect it found its way to the donation center by Febru-
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ary. The next year, we skipped the plush toy and instead went as a family to the petting farm. As the holidays approach, consider these ways your family can give from the heart.
Give What Matters Most Think about what’s important to the gift recipient, then brainstorm. In lieu of her son’s birthday party gifts, Raleigh mom Charlyn Spiering suggested friends and family make donations to the orphanage in India where they adopted their son. Michi Vojta, another Raleigh mom, gave to the Coastal Land Trust as a wedding gift for friends in Wilmington. Getting started: Consider hobbies, interests or anything the recipient holds special, then search for appropriate organizations. Examples include local or well-known hospitals such as St. Jude
Who can say “no” to the adoption of an adorable polar bear cub in their name, or the honor of a star in outer space being named after them? Some organizations allow you to adopt a creature, name or object on a recipient’s behalf. The donation goes toward research and/or helps fund the organization, and the recipient gains a unique connection. Getting started: Adopt a star (whitedwarf.org/palebluedot) or manatee (savethemanatee.org), or sponsor land or an animal (nwf.org). What kids can do: Draw or make an adoption certificate to accompany the “official” documentation, write a story about the “adoptee,” create a map showing the link between the recipient and adoptee, or consider hosting a celebration meal with the recipient and ask the kids to help. You could make Asian food to celebrate a panda’s adoption, for example.
Volunteer Your Time Don’t limit yourself to monetary donations. Share your time on your recipient’s behalf by volunteering for a meaningful organization that honors him or her. Is she outdoorsy? Does he have a special place in his heart for seniors? Getting started: Check out a list of volunteer opportunities (volunteernc.org or volunteermatch.org). Rails to Trails also organizes volunteer workdays (triangletrails.org/volunteer), as does Hemlock Bluffs in Cary (hemlockbluffs. org), the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in
Raleigh (foodshuttle.org) and Meals on Wheels (mowaa.org), which has locations throughout the Triangle. What kids can do: While volunteer opportunities are often limited to older kids, sometimes younger children can pitch in. Contact organizers to find out. Younger kids can load grocery bags for the Food Shuttle and chat with seniors as you deliver Meals on Wheels. Older kids can make a digital video or photo montage consisting of pictures of the family engaged in the work, or background information about the organization they volunteered for.
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Think Globally Consider reaching across the globe in your recipient’s name. There are plenty of international organizations you can donate to — maybe even one with a connection to your recipient’s heritage or interests. Getting started: Try Heifer International (heifer.org), World Vision (worldvision.org), Samaritan’s Purse (samaritanspurse. org) or Doctors Without Borders (doctorswithoutborders.org/ msf.org). What kids can do: Kids can help research and choose the organization you want to shop with or donate to, then choose gifts out of the organization’s catalog to give in the recipient’s name (goats, chickens or blankets, for example). Consider setting up a budget for your kids to work with, then divide the number of relatives they each get to shop for. It’s a charity and math lesson all in one!
Have — and Give — Faith To celebrate renewal (like birth, bar/bat mitzvahs and weddings), Vojta gives to the Jewish National Fund (jnf.org), which is dedicated to planting trees in Israel. Finding a faith-based gift may be especially welcome to some family members during the holidays. Getting started: Inquire at your local place of worship or check out some of the religiously founded global organizations mentioned in the above “Think Globally” section. What kids can do: Again, allow kids to choose gifts from the organization’s catalog to give in a loved one’s name. Have a family conversation about values you’d like to share in the form of a gift to others, then discuss how your family can continue doing good in the world.
Go Solo If you can’t pinpoint an organization that is perfect for your recipient, don’t worry. Be creative! Purchase seedlings to plant in your recipient’s honor, donate a portion of your garden’s harvest to the Food Shuttle, or visit local seniors in a retirement home regularly. Let your recipients know what you’re doing. Perhaps they can join you, bringing the gift-giving full circle. Kathleen M. Reilly is a freelance writer and mom in the Triangle.
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Holiday Gift Guide Toys and Board Games for All Ages
Ready to hit the stores? Roll up this copy of Carolina Parent or visit carolinaparent.com (search for “Holiday Gift Guide”), then get busy. We’ve got great suggestions for toys and board games your kids will love in three age groups: 0-4, 5-9 and 10 and older. Next month, check out part two of our Holiday Gift Guide, which will feature electronics, books and stocking stuffers. AGES 0-4
Big Hugs Elmo. The most affectionate Elmo ever, when you hug him, he hugs you back. Big Hugs Elmo also features fun songs, dancing and imagination scenarios so you can play pretend. $59.99; hasbro.com; ages 18 months-4 years. My First Crayola MessFree Touch Lites. With no muss or mess this is perfect for your little artist. Tiny fingers can draw and scribble or use fine motor skills to control the stylus. Each color has a corresponding musical tune that combines art and music. $28.99; crayola.com; ages 24 months and older.
Wiggimals. These soft, round animals move and shake to encourage the pursuit of crawling babies. With the touch of their head, Wiggimals make animals sounds, play “Old McDonald” and travel around the floor. $14.99; littletikes. com; ages 6 months and older.
Cat Preschool Construct Dough Deluxe. Experience a new way to build your construction site. Place the dough onto each freewheeling Cat machine, and watch as the dough transforms into custom ‘I’ beams and other assorted construction shapes. Includes one can of dough and accessories; $13.99; toystate.com; ages 3-5.
Mooshka Tots Doll. Collect these adorable, washable and colorful dolls, which each come in a gift box that includes a finger puppet doll and paper doll chain. $12.99; mooshka. com; ages 2 and older. Skip Hop Giraffe Safari Activity Gym. Soft and colorful, this multi-sensory playmat is perfect for the budding baby explorer in your life. Baby can explore the mat’s textures, gaze into the turtle mirror and reach for miniature stuffed animals that can be hung from sort arches. $75; skiphop.com; ages 3-12 months.
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through small spaces, making it perfect for indoor play. $60; plasmarttoys.com; ages 18 months and older. pipSquigz. Sensory development is crucial in the beginning stages of your child’s life. pipSquigz are perfect for little hands and they are also colorful, dishwasher-safe and, of course, fun. $19.95; fatbraintoys.com; ages 6 months and older.
Begin Again Buddy Blocks. Made from sustainably harvested rubber wood, this puzzle is perfect for the eco-friendly family. The four-piece puzzle makes six different sea creatures, including an octopus, crab, sea turtle, starfish and shark. $13; beginagaintoys.com; ages 8 months and older.
Go! Go! Smart Wheels Construction Playset. Your tiny construction worker can have hours of fun playing with the rotating play claw, SmartPoint dump, conveyor ramp and weigh station. $34.99; vtechkids.com; ages 1-5. Bunny Peek A Boo. Give the gift of fun and learning with a 3D puzzle that promotes logic, problem-solving and spatial dynamics. Children can put the puzzle together to match challenge cards or just play with it as a wooden toy. $24.99; smartgames.eu; ages 2 and older.
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Bananagrams. Requiring no pencil, paper or board, this anagram game comes in a small, portable banana-shaped pouch and is great fun for the entire family. $14.95; bananagrams.com; ages 7 and older.
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Appleletters. This game for early readers enables players to work together to build a “word worm” by adding words to the worm’s head or tail. $14.95; bananagrams.com; ages 5 and older.
Fairy Gardening Kit. Create a beautiful indoor garden in any weather. The kit includes a box for planting, potting soil, an arbor with a bench, a birdbath, a wheelbarrow, pebbles for a path and more. $59.95; fairygardening.com; ages 4 and older.
Monkeez and Friends Plush Characters. Choose from more than 100 plush designs and sizes. With an adult’s help, children follow the instructions on the tag and enter an online code to watch videos about each charity that partners with Monkeez Makes a Difference. Children can select which charity they would like to contribute to, and Monkeez Makes a Difference donates 10 percent of the wholesale cost on the child’s behalf. $7.99-$100; monkeezandfriends.com; ages 5 and older. Playscape Mega Creativity Kits. More than 1,100 craft supplies are tucked inside this kit, such as foam and felt stickers, pompoms, pony beads, chenille stems, idea sheets for bookmarks, flowers, jewelry and pom critters. Choose from girl or gender-neutral themed kits. $12.99; pomtreekids.com; ages 5 and older.
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Bitty Baby from American Girl. Girls can select their own 15inch Bitty Baby with 11 choices in a variety of skin tones and hair color. The doll comes with a “Bitty Baby and Me” picture book. $80; americangirl.com; ages 3 and older.
transmits players’ scores to the iPhone, iPod or iPad and the app provides exciting commentary, tracks game stats and captures the games on video. $19.99; hasbrotoyshop.com; ages 8 and older. B-Daman Break Bomber Battlefield Arena. Inspired by the “B-Daman” Season 1 TV series, arena players must master power, speed and precision to keep up with the frenetic play as they shoot marbles at rows of blocks. $29.99; hasbrotoyshop.com; ages 6 and older.
Nerf N-Sports Cyber Hoop. Turn any room into a virtual stadium. To begin play, fans download the free app to their iPhone, iPod or iPad. Players select one of five basketball challenges to start shooting hoops. The set
and force a turnover. Average playtime is 20-30 minutes per game. $19.99; technosourcehk. com; ages 7 and older. Codee is an activity toy, puzzle, building toy and collectible all in one. Made of flexible, linked blocks marked with letters and symbols, Codee twists, clicks and transforms into characters, animals, vehicles and more by following a simple code. Codee starter packs come in monster and robot themes and include one 64-link Codee strand, accessories and two creation codes. $7.99; technosourcehk. com; ages 7 and older. AGES 10 AND OLDER
NFL Rush Zone Board Game. Players split into teams and flip a coin to start the game. The offense rolls the dice to keep the drive alive, while the defense tries to sack the quarterback
14-in-1 Solar Robot. This solarpowered robot transforms into 14 different modes, including a dog wagging its tail, a beetle that runs, a crab that walks, a surfer, a speedster, a zombie chaser and more. $35.99; owirobot.com/14-in-1educational-solarrobot-kit; ages 10 and older.
LEGO Chima: The Lion Chi Temple. Help the Lion and Eagle tribes fight enemy tribes to restore balance to Chima. The set includes a drawbridge, claw bikes, a reptile raider, an eagle drone, a rotating tower cannon and more. $119.99; shop.lego.com; ages 8-14. Crayola’s Marker Maker. Create custom markers in minutes using the product guide or your imagination. The kit includes a marker maker unit, color guide, three bottles of ink, marker labels and two storage boxes to hold the markers. $24.99; crayola.com; ages 8 and older.
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Loaded Questions. Find out how well you know your opponents with more than 1,000 questions that spark laughter and in-depth discussions, such as “What is the worst piece of clothing someone can wear?” and “If you were to wipe one country off the map, which would you choose?” $24.99; familyandpartygames. com; ages teen-adult.
Kinetic Sand. Watch your imagination take shape, literally, as you sculpt creations or cut shapes out of this sand that breathes motion and never dries up. Kinetic Sand leaves no residue, is nontoxic and is great for kids who have allergies (because it is wheat-, gluten- and casein-free). $44.95; wabafun.com; ages 3 and older.
What’s Up? Journal. Capture pictures, keepsakes and dreams in this hardcover, spiral-bound journal, which includes 20 pages (40 layouts), graphics, Japanese-style washi tape, pearls, rhinestones, stickers, keepsake envelopes and more. $24.99; fabercastell.com; ages 7 and older. Aerobie SkyLighter Lighted Disc. Light up the sky with this LED-powered, translucent disc, which features a cushioned rim for soft catches and long, accurate flights. $14.99; aerobie. com; ages 10 and older.
Slicer Sled. Sled on snow or grass-covered slopes with this innovative product, which works like a regular sled in the snow, but features a hollow, double-walled construction with two “Icers” that can be removed from inside the sled and frozen to form thin ice blocks
that attach to the bottom of the sled. In above-freezing outdoor temperatures, the melting ice provides a slippery surface for winter sledding fun in the summer. $79.99; icesled.com; all ages.
Dabble. Spell out five separate words with just 20 letters as quickly as possible. Five words must be comprised of a two-letter, three-letter, four-letter, five-letter and sixletter word. $24.99; inillc.com; ages 10 and older.
Perplexus Epic. Bend, twist and turn your way around 100 gravity-defying barriers in this maze game, where players maneuver a small marble around a transparent sphere to develop motor and dexterity skills and improve handeye coordination. Players can race each other or the clock. $29.99; perplexus.net; ages 6-12.
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Santa Sightings and Holiday
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towns offer fun ways to spend the season together by hosting festive parades, treelighting ceremonies and opportunities to meet a particular jolly old elf. Mark your calendar now for these upcoming events, listed alphabetically by town. Be sure to check with the event’s sponsors before heading out, since plans can change based on weather or other unexpected conditions. Downtown Apex ushers in the holiday season with its annual Christmas on Salem Street event Dec. 6. The evening features a tree-lighting ceremony and sleigh rides. Visit apexdowntown.com for times. The Salem Street firehouse serves a pancake breakfast for families Dec. 7, 7-10 a.m. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Halle Cultural Arts Center. The town’s annual Christmas parade is at 5 p.m. apexrotary.org. Benson’s Christmas on Main is Dec. 6. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a tree-lighting ceremony, followed by live entertainment, hot cider and cookies, strolling carolers and a parade at 6:45 p.m. benson-chamber.com; 919-894-3825. Downtown Cary’s Ole Time Winter Festival Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., features arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and a visit from Kris
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Kringle. Families can experience old-fashioned holiday fun at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center, a historic 1868 hotel in the heart of Cary, from 4-6 p.m. The afternoon features horsedrawn carriage rides, craft activities for kids, Victorian carolers and century-old holiday traditions. The town’s tree-lighting ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus. See live performances and the unveiling of a community tree decorated with locally handcrafted ornaments. townofcary.org; 919-469-4061. Celebrate Hanukkah and Jewish culture at Cary’s Jewish Cultural Festival with traditional foods, crafts, hands-on activities and more Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. townofcary.org; 919-469-4061. Cary’s 19th Annual Kwanzaa celebration, sponsored by the Town of Cary and The
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Ujima Group, is Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Cary Arts Center. Ponder the Nguzu Saba — seven powerful principals derived from African heritage. 919-460-4963. Themed floats, marching bands and Santa highlight the Chapel Hill-Carrboro holiday parade Dec. 14, which begins at 10 a.m. on East Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill and ends at Carrboro Town Commons at noon. chapelhilljaycees.org. Snow sledding, pictures with Santa, cookie decorating and seasonal crafts are all part of the fun at Briar Chapel’s Winter Wonderland event in Chapel Hill Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m. briarchapelnc.com. Main Street in Clayton becomes a holiday wonderland featuring live music, a tree-lighting ceremony and a live nativity Dec. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. More than 100 units will participate in Clayton’s annual Christmas parade on Main Street Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. downtownclayton.org; 919-553-6352.
Durham’s Southern High School band marches in the Holiday Parade. Photo courtesy of Rosalie Bocelli
Durham hosts its Fourth Annual Holiday Fun Fest Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m., at Durham Central Park. Sledding, pony rides, bounce houses, arts and crafts, live music and a visit with Santa round out the fun. Durham’s Kwanzaa celebration, featuring dance performances, kids activities and a vendor marketplace, is Dec. 30, 6-8 p.m., at the Holton Career and Resource Center. durhamnc.gov. Families in Fuquay-Varina can enjoy free sleigh rides in the downtown district and a tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. Bring a canned food item, which serves as a ticket for the sleigh ride, to benefit the Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry. The town’s annual Christmas parade is Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. on Main Street. fuquay-varina downtown.com.
Merriment in the Triangle The mayor leads the countdown for a tree-lighting ceremony at Garner’s Light Up Main event Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. The event also showcases children’s arts and crafts in Santa’s workshop, local entertainment and food. Garner’s Christmas parade on Main Street takes place Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. garnerparks. org; 919-773-4442. Hillsborough hosts a treelighting ceremony Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. on the old courthouse lawn at Churton and King streets. The evening features carols, stories and kids activities. The town gets festive with a Christmas parade Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. that begins on Corbin Street and ends at East Margaret Lane. hillsboroughchamber.com; 919-732-8156. Holly Springs’ annual Main Street Christmas takes place Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m. The event includes hayrides, live entertainment, caroling and refreshments. Mrs. Claus reads stories and Santa visits with children at Town Hall until 7:30 p.m. The night concludes with the town’s tree-lighting ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center. Holly Springs’ Happy Holly Days Parade on Main Street begins at 11 a.m. Dec. 14. hollyspringsnc.us; 919-557-3930. Knightdale turns on the holiday charm with a treelighting ceremony on First Avenue Dec. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Kids can walk through a caboose on the avenue to greet Mrs. Claus, view Santa’s
workshop and write him a letter. Knightdale’s Christmas parade takes place Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. knightdalenc.gov; 919-217-2236. Carriage rides, strolling carolers, a tree-lighting ceremony, marshmallow roasts, kids activities and Kris Kringle highlight downtown Mebane’s two-day Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration Nov. 15, 10 a.m.9 p.m. and Nov. 16, 10 a.m.5 p.m. The town’s nighttime Christmas parade is Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. downtownmebane. com. Morrisville greets the arrival of the holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 6, 6:30-8 p.m., at town hall. Hot chocolate, cookies and a performance by a children’s choir highlight the event. The next morning, the town hosts a Winterfest parade on Town Hall Drive at 11 a.m., followed by a holiday craft fair at Cedar Fork Community Center from noon3 p.m. Local vendors, food trucks and a visit with Santa round out the fun at the fair. townofmorrisville.org; 919-463-7102. The New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill invites families to ride a train with Santa along 8 miles of scenic tracks. Bundle up to ride in open cars decorated with holiday trimmings. Santa Trains run Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. triangletrain. com; 919-362-5416.
The annual Christmas parade in Pittsboro is Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. pittsboronc.gov; 919-542-4621. The 68th Annual WRAL Raleigh Christmas Parade is Nov. 23 at 9:40 a.m. in downtown Raleigh. The parade begins at the corner of Hillsborough and St. Mary’s streets and features holiday-themed floats, marching bands, classic cars and large helium balloons. The rain date is Nov. 24. grma.org. The Ipreo Raleigh Winterfest kick-off is Dec. 7, 3-10 p.m. in downtown Raleigh. The event features ice skating, sledding, a Ferris wheel, kids activities, Santa’s Village and a tree-lighting ceremony. Raleigh Winterfest runs Nov. 22-Feb. 1, 2014. raleighwinterfest.com; 919-821-6984. Selma’s Christmas Parade is Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. selma-nc. com. Smithfield welcomes families to meet Santa, decorate cookies and sing carols Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the corner of Third and Market streets, and the town celebrates the season’s arrival with a Christmas parade on Market Street Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. smithfield-nc.com. Pictures with Santa, performances by local choirs, horse and carriage rides and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree comprise The Lighting of Wake Forest Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m., at Town Hall on
South Brooks Street. The Downtown Merchants Association hosts a Holiday Open House that includes school and dance group performances, carriage rides and activities for all ages Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. The town’s holiday parade takes place Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. in downtown Wake Forest. wakeforestnc.gov/christmasin-wake-forest.aspx; 919435-9415. Wendell ushers in the holiday season with a Lighting of the Square event Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. on West Third Street. Holiday entertainment, food, vendors and a visit from St. Nicholas round out the fun. townofwendell.com/discover/ events; 919-365-6318. Zebulon’s Christmas Parade is Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. zebulonchamber.org; 919-269-6320. Janice Lewine is the associate editor at Carolina Parent.
For more family fun in and around the Triangle, visit our Fall Fun Guide and our Things to Do and Family Fun pages at carolinaparent.com.
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G ETTING O UT highlights 39 | daily events 40 | winter holiday craft fairs 42 | on stage 44 See 600 Horses Jump for the Children The 30th Jump for the Children Horse Show, benefiting Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center, takes place Nov. 5-10 at the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh. This year’s event showcases various competitions for U.S. Equestrian Federationrated AA hunters and level 4 jumpers, pony hunter events, a hunter derby, a stick horse race, a lead line, exhibitors and plenty of kidfriendly fun. The show culminates with the Duke Children’s Grand Prix Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the show is free except for Nov. 9, when the Grand Prix costs $10 for ages 10 and older. More than $137,000 in prize money will be awarded throughout the week. Jump for the Children has raised more than $1.6 million for Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center since its inception in 1984. Visit trianglefarms.com/duke-show for a schedule. The Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex is located at 4601 Trinity Rd., Raleigh. Photo courtesy of Anne Gittins Photography
Embrace Your Inner Elf Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Elf: the Musical Nov. 12-17 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Broadway Series South and North Carolina Theatre present the tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. While he believes he is one of Santa’s elves and is unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities force him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity and help folks in the Big Apple remember the true meaning of Christmas. Visit ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000 to purchase tickets, which range from $34-$94. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus
Celebrate Literature at First Peak City Book Festival Book lovers, rejoice! An entire day of authors, illustrators, workshops, food and fun is in store at the first Peak City Book Festival Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex. The event includes story times with authors throughout the day, photo opportunities with Disney princesses, workshops for authors and artists,
a scavenger hunt for prizes from local businesses, arts and crafts and more. Grown-ups can meet authors of their favorite genre, including romance, mystery, suspense and more. Visit peakcitypublishing. co and facebook.com/peakcitypublishingllc to learn more. Halle Cultural Arts Center is located at 237 N. Salem St., Apex. carolinaparent.com | NOVEMBER 2013
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American Girl Club. Features a discussion of American Girl “Kit.” Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Bird Buddies. Make paper-tube binoculars and take a walk to look for birds. Ages 3-5. Register online. $3. 12:30 2 p.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Crowder By Night: A Seasonal Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy an autumn night searching for clues focused on nature and nighttime critters. Sip apple cider and make a fall craft. 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. Eco-Express: Amphibian Adventures. Take the fast track to nature in handson 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. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Forest Friends: Turkey Time. 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. Little Historians: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving. Learn about Sarah Hale and how she helped make Thanksgiving a national holiday. 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. Nature Tots: Turkey Time. See Forest Friends Nov. 1. Ages 1-3. 10-11 a.m.
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The Art of Balance: Beauty in the Backyard. Use natural materials to build a mobile. All materials provided. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 3-4 p.m. N.C. Botanical Garden, UNC-CH campus, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522. ncbg.unc.edu.
Bird Buddies. See Nov. 1. 10:30 a.m.noon. 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/ default.htm. Eco-Explorers: Fall Nature Fun. Learn about local plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 10 a.m.-noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Family Programs: Fall Fun Hayrides. Enjoy a fall hayride on the back roads of the park. Meet at the playground. Registration required. $5/family. 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake/Pages/default.aspx. Love Big Gathering. Families learn about adoption, foster care and orphan care. Register online. $20. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Apex United Methodist Church, 100 S. Hughes St., Apex, tinyurl.com/ldwvnam. Make It, Take It: Ribbonwork. Make a “ribbonwork” bookmark and learn about this traditional craft. Drop-in program. 1-3 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919807-7990. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Natural Explorations Hike: Fall Colors and Fruits. Take a guided hike and discover what fall colors reveal about the seasons ahead. Test your knowledge of natural leaf colors, fruit and trees. Ages 4 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Parent and Toddler Art Workshop. Explore painting, collage, clay, play dough and more. Ages 18 mos-4 yrs. Registration required. $12/child. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org. Percussion Intervention Training with Jim Donovan. Professionals who work with children with autism, ADD/ADHD and other disabilities take
part in training to help improve attention, support nonverbal expression and increase socialization. Register online. $129 advance registration; $159 on event day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wake Tech North Campus, 6600 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh. 919-696-0883. jimdonovandrums.com/apps/ webstore/products/show/4060891. Project Feeder Watch. Learn how you can participate in the Project Feeder Watch, a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers and other locales in North America. Meet at the manager’s office. Free. 9-11 a.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/ lakecrabtree/default.htm. Raleigh Reads. Discuss Blue by Joyce Hostetter 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. Saturdays at the Old Mill. Enjoy a halfhour guided tour to view the historic mill’s main power drive and milling machinery. Explore aspects of the mill’s history and preservation. $5/adults, $3/ages 7-16. Free for ages 6 and younger. 1-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov. com/parks/yatesmill. Super Fun Saturday. Drop by for free art activities. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. thehalle.org. Tales and Trails: Stories Around the Campfire. Discover what happens in the forest as the sun sets and listen to stories around a campfire. All ages with parent. Registration required. $20 residents, $28 nonresidents. 4:306 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.
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Art in the Park: A Cornucopia of Carolina Goodness. Get inspired by the park’s natural beauty and contribute to a community art project celebrating the fall season. All ages. Free. 1-4 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Cary’s Great Punkin’ Chuck. Teams compete in a mash-up of science,
backyard technology and clean fun hurling pumpkins with trebuchets at targets and for distance. Register online. Spectators can enjoy the competition and a mini-makers’ faire with science and technology exhibits. Rain date Nov. 10. All ages. $50 for team registration. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 919-4694100. carypumpkinchuck.com. Family Programs: Fall Colors for Families. Families search for the secrets of fall colors during peak leaf color time. All ages with parent. Registration required. $16 resident, $20 nonresident. 2-3:30 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Mill Heritage and Local History Tour. Watch a brief slideshow then explore the inner workings of the mill and witness the power of water as it turns the milling machinery. Registration encouraged. $5 adults, $3 ages 7-16. Free for ages 6 and younger. 2-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Wand Gizmos: Bungee Barbie with The Engineering Place. Protect Barbie from hitting the ground on her first bungee jump. Design a bungee cord that provides the perfect amount of stretch for Barbie to safely jump off a balcony. $5 ages 1-adult. 1-3 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
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Home-School and Track-Out Program: Daytime Astronomy. Learn about the solar system through hands-on activities. Meet at the Beech Shelter. Ages 5-12. Registration required. $8. 1-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/parks/ lakecrabtree/default.htm. Home-School Day: Recycle It. Learn about recycling through games and crafts. Peek into the mill to observe how building materials are reused and repurposed. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $6/child. 10 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegovcom/parks/yatesmill.
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Nov. 29-Dec. 1 – Shop for arts, crafts and holiday gifts from more than 250 exhibitors. $8 adults, $4 ages 6-12. Free for ages 5 and younger. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 29-30; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 1. Jim Graham Building, N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. christmascarousel.com.
3 p.m. St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd., Apex. saintandrew.org.
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home decor. Free. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7-8; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 9. Quail Hollow Swim Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh. visionsofsugarplumsraleigh.com.
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Bethesda Christian Academy Shop ’Til You Drop Extravaganza Nov. 8-9 – Shop for gifts from more than 30 vendors and enjoy live entertainment, raffles and food trucks. Proceeds fund school upgrades. Free. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 9. Bethesda Christian Academy, 1914 S. Miami Blvd., Durham. bcacrusaders.org.
Soapstone Preschool Sugar Plum Fair and Silent Auction Nov. 13-14 – This fundraiser features more than 50 vendors and a silent auction with specialty items from local businesses. Santa visits Nov. 13, 6-9 p.m. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14. Soapstone Preschool UMC, 12837 Norwood Rd., Raleigh. soapstoneumc.org.
than 100 vendors. Free. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 6:309 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7. Cary Academy, 1500 North Harrison Ave., Cary. 919-228-4653. caryacademy.org/holidayshoppe.
Christmas Holiday Shoppe at St. Thomas More School Dec. 7 – Shop with 60 artisans and crafters and enjoy a raffle, live music, bake sale and visit from Santa Claus. The Reindeer Cafe and Candy Cane Coffee Bar will be open. Proceeds benefit the school and its educational programs. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friends and Family Hall at St. Thomas More Church, 940 Carmichael St., Chapel Hill. stmhsa.org/events.
Elf Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 7 – Shop for holiday arts and crafts from more than 35 artisans. A kids’ zone will feature hands-on art projects and classic holiday films. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. 919-929-2787. artscenterlive.org/event/exhibition/2828.
Emerson Waldorf Holiday Faire Nov. 23 – Celebrate fall by dipping a candle, making a jump rope, or enjoying a puppet show or horse-drawn wagon ride. Music, crafts, food and fun for all ages. Free parking and shuttle bus at Eubanks Road Park and Ride Lot. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-967-1858. emersonwaldorf.org.
Morrisville Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 7 – Enjoy local vendors, food trucks and a visit with Santa. Free. Noon-3 p.m. Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Dr., Morrisville; 919-463-7102; www.ci.morrisville.nc.us.
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Hanukkah Festival Nov. 24 – Enjoy holiday shopping, homemade latkes, games and activities. Free. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Levin JCC, 1937 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham. levinjcc.org/calendar/hanukkah-festival-2.
Dec. 7 – Celebrate the traditions of Scandinavia through unique crafts, gifts, live performances, cuisine and more. $7/adults. Free for ages 12 and younger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Holshouser Building, N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. scanfair.org.
St. Nicholas Christmas Market Dec. 7 – Enjoy this festival of food, gifts, decorative items from around the world, an exhibit on the life of St. Nicholas, music from the Little German Band and more. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish, 2510 Piney Plains Rd., Cary, 919-851-9266.
Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec. 8 – More than 100 artists and craftspeople sell a wide range of glasswork, woodwork, textiles, ceramics, photography and more from the neighborhood’s porches, yards and sidewalks. Food will be available throughout the day. Free. Noon-5 p.m. Boylan Heights, downtown Raleigh. artwalk.boylanheights.org.
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Nov. 1-17 – It’s holiday time and Junie B’s first-grade classroom is doing lots of fun things to celebrate, but how can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when “Tattletale May” keeps ruining her holiday glee? $13 adults and teens. $9 ages 12 and younger. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 2-3; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-8; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 9-10; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-15; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 16-17. Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh. 919-821-4579. raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/13-14/junie.html.
Nov. 10 – Hear music played on traditional American Indian flutes that Richardson carves himself from cedar to relay the meaning behind centuries-old melodies and rhythms. Presented with PineCone. All ages. Free. 3-4 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, Daniels Auditorium, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-664-8302. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
Dora The Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure Nov. 1-3 – Dora, Boots and the gang embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island and navigate over Dancing Mountain and Silly Singing Bridge to confront the Pirate Piggies in this Storybook Theater performance. $20-$57. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1; 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Nov. 2; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 3. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
The Longest Night: A Winter’s Tale Nov. 2-Feb. 24 – Enjoy this “fulldome” planetarium show combining animation and storytelling with live action video of Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s world-class puppets. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $7.50 adults, $6 kids. Morehead Planetarium, 250 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill. 919- 962-1236. moreheadplanetarium.org.
N.C. Symphony’s Halloween Spooktacular! Nov. 2 – Take a spine-tingling trip into spooky stories. Wear a costume and join the N.C. Symphony on stage for a Halloween parade. $27.25. Show times 1 and 4 p.m. Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org.
Spencers’ Theatre of Illusion Nov. 2 – Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Cindy Spencer deliver a hightech stage show that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions. All ages. $29-$52. 8 p.m. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham. 919-560-3030. carolinatheatre.org.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Nov. 8-9 and 15-16 – Durham Family Theatre’s young artists are the stars of Agatha Christie’s greatest mystery. Purchase tickets online or at the door. $15 adults, $10 students. 8 p.m. Nov. 8-9 and 15; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 N. Church St., Durham. 919-286-5717. durhamfamilytheatre.wordpress.com.
Seussical Jr., the Musical Nov. 8-9 – Favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in a familyfriendly production performed by young artists. Call for tickets. $10. 7 p.m. Nov. 8; 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9. Journey Church, 3500 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh. 919-605-9946. raleighact.com.
Storybook Tales Nov. 9-10 – See young ballet dancers from Raleigh Dance Theatre perform Tea for Ruby and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Robin Preiss Glass, illustrator of Tea for Ruby, signs books purchased through Raleigh Dance Theatre at the Sunday performances. Glass also hosts a tea party Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Marriott City Center Ballroom, 500 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Combination tickets for the tea party and one of the Sunday performances is $35/person. $12 advance tickets, $15 at the door. 3 p.m. Nov. 9; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 10. Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 919-834-1058. raleighdance.org.
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Hansel and Gretel Nov. 15-16 – Wander the woods with Hansel and Gretel in a musical rendition of this well-known Grimm fairy tale performed by young artists from Raleigh Area Children’s Theatre. Call for tickets. $6 advance tickets, $10 at the door. 7 p.m. Nov. 15; 1 p.m. Nov. 16. Journey Church, 3500 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh. 919-605-9946. raleighact.com.
The Three Little Pigs Nov. 16 – Enjoy Opera Express’ presentation of this familiar story set to excerpts from four Mozart operas. $7 youth/ members, $9 public, $28/ family four-pack. 11 a.m. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. 919-929-2787, ext. 214. artscenterlive.org.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Performs Nov. 21 – This renowned orchestra delivers the final performance of The Lost Christmas Eve. $39-$83. 7:30 p.m. PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh. 800-7453000. ticketmaster.com.
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.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dec. 3-8 – The mean and scheming Grinch steals Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Narrated by Max the Dog, the show features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas”. Ages 4 and older. $27-$105. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5; 8 p.m. Dec. 6; 11 a.m. and 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Dec. 7; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com. (Don’t miss our online giveaway contest Nov. 18-22 of four tickets to the Dec. 3 show at 7:30 p.m.)
CALENDAR POLICY The Carolina Parent calendar lists local and regional activities for children and families. To submit an event for consideration, email calendar@carolinaparent.com by the 8th of the month for the next month’s issue. Readers, please call ahead to confirm dates and times. This calendar may include some events not intended for young children.
daily events Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Create Your Own Ornament. Create an ornament to adorn your tree or to give as a gift. Registration required. $15/child. 10-11:30 a.m. Durham Arts Council, Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org.
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ABC Nature and Me. Families explore nature and the alphabet together through games, songs, crafts, animals and more. Ages 2-5. Registration required. $5/child, $2.50/siblings, free for infants. 10-11 a.m. Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd., Efland. 919-3042178. campchestnutridge.org. Author Visits. James Dasher discusses his new Internet thriller for teens, The Eye of Minds. Free. 6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release Party. Enjoy a party celebrating the release of Hard Luck. Free. 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Create Your Own Ornament. See Nov. 4. 4-5:30 p.m. Time for Tots: Early American Indian Life. Learn about the lives of the first North Carolinians by handling objects, listening to stories and making a clay-coil pot to take home. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $1. 10-10:45 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-8077992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
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History Corner: Blackbeard. Find out about swashbucklers and life aboard a ship in the 1700s. Ages 6-9 with adult. Registration required. $1. 10-11 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. History Hunters: Most Notorious Pyrates. Learn about pirates and other wild parts of North Carolina history. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $1. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Nature Stories: Owl Be Seeing You. Peek into owl habits and habitats through favorite owl stories. Ages 3-5
with parent. Registration required. $4. 1-2 p.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-870-4330. wakegov.com/ parks/bluejay. Storytime for Tots: Fossil Fun! Learn what fossils are and how they’re formed. Dig for fossils and learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the area that is now the park. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree/ Pages/programs.aspx.
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919-996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Family Fun Saturday: Transportation Innovation. Create your own textile design using the museum’s galleries as inspiration. Ages 5-11. Registration required. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919715-5923. ncartmuseum.org/calendar. Family Wildlife Series: Fall Colors. Learn about fall tree identification as you create leaf windows to take home. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3:30 p.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-870-4330. wakegov.com/ parks/bluejay. Junior Naturalist: Fall Colors. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 1-2 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Kids History Detective Tour. Solve puzzles, hunt for clues and investigate the mystery of milling with historical artifacts. Ages 5-16. Registration SATURDAY required. $4 ages 5-16, $5 adults. Free Apex High School Marching Band for ages 4 and younger. 11 a.m.-noon. Carnival. The Apex High School Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Marching Band hosts its annual Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856carnival featuring a parade, inflatables, 6672. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. games, rock-climbing, a silent auction Mariposa School Bowl-A-Thon. All ages and more. See the band perform a enjoy bowling and door prizes. $25 special Veteran’s Day tribute. $10/child. entry fee covers T-shirt, bowling shoes Free for adults. Families with three or and fees. 10 a.m.-noon. Buffaloe more children pay only $30. 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Apex High School, 1501 Laura Lanes, 151 High House Rd., Cary. mariposaschool.org. Duncan Rd., Apex. apexhighband.org. Nature Nuts: Gray Squirrels. See Nov. 8. Crossroads Parenting Education Nature Stories: Owl Be Seeing You. See Class. Learn effective parenting with Nov. 6. 10-11 a.m. Bonnie Ferrell. Refreshments provided. PAGE of Wake County Super Saturday. Registration required. Free. 9 a.m.Gifted learners take part in enrichment 1 p.m. Fontill Counseling, 102 Market classes that focus on LEGO Mindstorm, St., Ste. 107, Chapel Hill. 919-351-5838. jewelry making, opera and computer fonthillcounseling.com. programming. See website for classes Curiosity Club: Digging Dinosaurs. and fees. Register online. 10 a.m.-3:30 Children embrace science and nature p.m. Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborwhile developing skills and knowledge ough St., Raleigh. pagepage.org. to satisfy their curiosity about the Paint Along Art Class. Parent and child natural world. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresipaint together with guidance from an art dent. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/ instructor. Materials provided. RegistraHemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., tion required. $25. 10 a.m.-noon. Kidz CelCary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. ebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. Deer Tracking. Track deer and find their 919-645-9799. kidzcelebrate.com. hiding places. Ages 6-9. $3. 10:30 a.m. Saturday for Kids. Enjoy storytime -noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, featuring Pete the Cat and His Magic 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Sunglasses, activities and giveaways. Nature Nuts: Gray Squirrels. Go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registration required. $11 resident, $14 nonresident. 10-11 a.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Park After Dark. Experience the sights and sounds of sunset and learn more about the park’s nocturnal animals. Meet at the Longleaf Shelter. Registration required. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree/ default.htm. Western Wake Artists Studio Tour. Tour the studios of professional artists in different mediums, including sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. See the website for a list of artists and a detailed map. Free. Select studios open 6-8 p.m. Western Wake County, wwast.org.
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Free. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Saturdays at the Old Mill. See Nov. 2. Western Wake Artists Studio Tour. See Nov. 8. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Eco-Explorers: Rock and Mineral Mania. See Nov. 2. 2-4 p.m. Family Pond Study: Birds of the Pond. Meet park staff on the boardwalk to study the waterfowl and other winged wildlife of the park. Learn how to identify a few common birds and make a duck call. All ages. Free. 1-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegovcom/parks/crowder. Family Programs: Creepy Creatures. Learn why snakes, spiders, worms and other creatures are important to the ecosystem. Meet at the Loblolly Shelter. Registration required. $5/ family. 2-3:30 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake/Pages/default.aspx. Mill Heritage and Local History Tour. See Nov. 3. Western Wake Artists Studio Tour. See Nov. 8. 1-6 p.m.
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Family Programs: Busy Beavers. Learn about beavers through a hike and look for evidence of this large rodent. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. Registration required. $5. 10-11:30 a.m. Harris Lake County Park, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks.
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Let’s Make Paper Toys. Make animals, buildings, flying toys and more using paper connectors. Ages 5-12. Registration required. $12/child plus $5 materials fee. 4:30-6 p.m. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org. Nature Families: Tree Drummers. Search out the best tree cavities for woodpeckers. Play a game and make a bird feeder. 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.
Time for Tots: Early American Indian Life. See Nov. 5.
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Nature Friends: Woodpeckers in the Wild. Learn why woodpeckers tap on trees and where they build their nests. Take a habitat hike to search for woodpeckers and their nesting cavities. 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 Watchers: Woodsy Woodpeckers. Learn how to distinguish woodpeckers from other birds, 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: Big or Small. Children discover the shapes, textures, sounds and smells of nature. Ages 1 and older with caregiver. 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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Adoption Fair. In honor of National Adoption Month, public and private agencies provide information on all phases of fostering and local, national and international adoption. Exhibits highlight foster care, pregnancy crisis centers, maternity homes, adoption support and interaction with adoptive/ fostering families. Free. Noon-8 p.m. Grace Reformed Baptist Church, 939 S. 3rd St., Mebane. grbc.net. Open House and Family Social at Legacy Academy. Enjoy 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. Sing! Dance! Play! Join Jammin’ Baby for musical fun and exploration. Ages birth-5. $5 ages 1-adult. 10-10:30 a.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Storytime in the Gallery. See Nov. 7.
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Nature Play Day. Imaginative play for all ages. Dress to get messy. Drop-in program. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilkerson
daily events Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink. raleighnc.gov. Night Out in Nature. Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $19 residents, $24 nonresidents. 6-9 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Wee Walkers: Big or Small. See Nov. 13. Yates by Night: Fall Family Hike. Take a guided walk outdoors with a park naturalist to spy on creatures of the night. Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegovcom/parks/ yatesmill.
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Corn Grinding Demonstrations and Costumed Tours. Step back in time with 19th-century costumed interpreters and watch the millstones grind corn into meal. Reservations encouraged. $5 adults, $3 ages 7-16. Free for ages 6 and younger. 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6672. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Fairy Houses. Create a fairy house for a mouse, bug or other woodland creature using natural materials and imagination. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $2. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Hemlock Nature Quest: Migration Mania. Find out which animals are on the move as winter approaches. Ages 13-15. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Historic Trades: The Postman. Learn about the history of the U.S. Postal Service and the origins of the postage stamp. Write a thank you letter to a U.S. veteran to commemorate Veterans Day. All ages. Free. 1-4 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-
6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Intermediate Orienteering. Learn how to find your way using only a compass and a map. Meet at the Waterwise Garden. Ages 7-adult. Registration required. $5/family. 1-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree/ default.htm. Kids Get Crafty: Fall Forest Fun. Learn the parts of a tree, then create festive fall crafts using natural objects. All ages. Registration required. $4/child. 10-11:30 a.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Kidz Night Out. Kids enjoy a pajama slumber party, the movie Pocohontas, a craft and a healthy snack while parents enjoy a night out. Registration required. $25 members, $30 nonmem bers. 6-10 p.m. Kidz Celebrate, 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh. 919-6459799. kidzcelebrate.com. Parent and Toddler Art Workshop. See Nov. 2. Super Fun Saturday. Drop by for free art activities. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. thehalle.org.
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Corn Grinding Demonstrations and Costumed Tours. See Nov. 16. 1-4 p.m. Family Feature: Turkey Time. Sort through turkey facts and fiction, learn about turkeys’ cool adaptations, practice a turkey call and eat a turkey-inspired treat. Ages 5 and older. Registration required. $5/ family. 2-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Rock Painting. Paint two rocks. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. $15 plus $5 supply fee. 2-3:30 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Town Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy.com/shop/ southerncharmgifts2. Slippery Salamanders. Learn about the lifestyles and adaptations of salamanders. Meet at the Waterwise Garden. Ages 7-adult. Registration required. $5/family. 1-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree/default.htm.
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daily events Southern Village 5K and Family Fun Run. Enjoy a 5K or family fun run to support Christmas House and other community projects. Enjoy children’s activities from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., music and food trucks. $27 for 5K, $10 for fun run. 5K begins at 10 a.m., fun run begins at 11:30 a.m. Southern Village, Hwy. 15-501, Chapel Hill. sv5k.com.
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Kids Fun-Days: Animal Armor. See Nov. 8. 10 a.m.-noon.
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ABC Nature and Me. See Oct 5. Seminar for Academic Achievement: A Self-Determined Approach to Success in High School, College and Beyond for Young Adults with ADHD/LD. Learn specific strategies to promote the development of self-determination skills. Online registration recommended. Free. 1-4:30 p.m. George Watts Hill Alumni Center, UNC-CH campus, Chapel Hill. alumni. unc.edu/academicsuccess. Target $2 Tuesday Night. Bring the family for hours of play for just $2/person. 3-7 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
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Cartoon Sketching Anime and Manga: Greek Mythology Heroes and Monsters. Sharpen eye-hand coordination and drawing skills while creating characters and fantasy creatures. Suitable for beginners and advanced students who wish to refine their sketching skills. Ages 6-12. Registration required. $12/child plus $5 materials fee. 5-6:30 p.m. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org. Little Sprouts: Ice is Nice. Learn how ice can keep animals warm. Listen to a story and take part in science experiments. 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. SPCA Preschoolers and Pets. Learn about animals through songs, rhymes, movement and stories. Free. 11:1511:45 a.m. SPCA Pet Adoption Center,
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Storytime in the Gallery. See Nov. 7. Trail Treks: Fall Hike. Take a hike to learn about local trees and why their leaves turn color. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. Registration required. $5. 2-3 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks. What’s in the Box? Movement. See Nov. 7.
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Curious Creatures: Hawks and Owls. Discover fascinating facts about wildlife through hikes, activities and crafts. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Durham Mocha Moms Support Group. See Nov. 8. Family Fall Craft Party. Make a cute turkey or a pumpkin centerpiece and decorate wooden maple leaves. All ages. $6/person. 2-4 p.m. Bull City Craft, 2501 University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com. Nature Nuts: Deer. See Nov. 8. Playdates with Julia and Alexis: Giving Thanks. Kids enjoy structured play, and themed crafts and activities while parents connect with and support one another. 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/comeout-to-play. A Side of History: Pilgrims at Play. Play 17th-century games, learn to talk like a pilgrim and try some of the original Thanksgiving treats. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 11 a.m.-noon, 2-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill.
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work, watch dancers and drummers, listen to storytellers, participate in hands-on workshops and craft activities, hear historians discuss their latest findings and more. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7900. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Author Visits. Jan Brett delivers a retelling of Cinderella inspired by Russia — and chickens. Ages 3 and older. Free. 5-7 p.m. Quail Ridge Books, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. 919-828-1588. quailridgebooks.com. Family Fun Saturday: For the Birds. Investigate magnificent, life-size prints in a gallery and create colorful birds using printmaking processes. Ages 5-11. Registration required. $3 members, $5 nonmembers. 10 a.m., 1 p.m. N.C. Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-715-5923. ncartmuseum.org/calendar. Family Wildlife Series: Recycled Wraps. Create holiday wrapping paper from recycled items and stamps. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3:30 p.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-870-4330. wakegov.com/ parks/bluejay. Grand Opening of “News Around Town Helicopter.” Celebrate the grand opening of “News Around Town” in the “Around Town” gallery where kids create the news. Join exhibit sponsor ABC 11 for a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. and take a spin in “News Around Town.” $5 ages 1-adult. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Junior Naturalist: Finding Fossils. See Nov. 9. 2-3 p.m. Nature Nuts: Deer. See Nov. 8. Paint Along Art Class. See Nov. 9. Saturday for Kids. Enjoy storytime featuring Elf on the Shelf and an adoption ceremony. Free. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Saturdays at the Old Mill. See Nov. 2.
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Curiosity Club: Life Under Logs. See Nov. 9. Guest Star Scientist: It’s a Feast! Dig into the chemistry of food and the
science behind some of your Thanksgiving favorites. Explore how chemistry, biology and engineering improve the quality, nutrition, safety and value of food. $5 ages 1-adult. 1-3 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Hooray for Ballet! Watch dancers from City Ballet perform excerpts from The Nutcracker and learn some of the steps. $5 ages 1-adult. 1 and 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Mill Heritage and Local History Tour. See Nov. 3. Upcycle Basic Jewelry Design Class. Learn the basic techniques in making earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Ages 9 and older. Registration required. $5. 2-3:30 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Town Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy. com/shop/southerncharmgifts2.
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Open Bounce at BounceU. Music, games and fun on giant inflatables. Take socks. All ages. Registration required. $8. Noon-6 p.m. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 919-303-3368. bounceu.com/apex.
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Open Bounce at BounceU. See Nov. 25.
27 WEDNESDAY
Eco-Express: Birds of Prey. See Nov. 1.
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Black Friday Drop-off Crafting. Kids ages 3 and older enjoy crafts while parents shop on Black Friday. $7/child per hour. 8-11 a.m. Bull City Craft, 2501 University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com.
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Saturdays at the Old Mill. See Nov. 2.
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