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was happy when my family moved to the Triangle, with its top-notch museums, parks, trails, other amenities and welcoming people. Like many parents new to the area, I picked up Carolina Parent to discover helpful resources, terrific programs for kids, fun family activities and other things to learn about the Triangle. I knew to look for it. When my son was in diapers, I stumbled across a copy of the local parenting publication in Maryland, where we lived at the time. My informationjunkie habit compelled me to pick up practically every local magazine I saw. But this was different. It was specifically for parents in that area, with information I needed as a new mom. Itching to start working part time again, I contacted the publisher to see if she would like any help creating the monthly issues. Soon I was compiling the family events calendar and editing articles, the start of a new career gathering and sharing information and resources with other parents wherever I lived. So when my family was relocating to the Triangle, I reached out to my professional colleague, friend and then-editor of Carolina Parent. Who else would best know the ins and outs of family life in the Triangle? One day she contacted me: Carolina Parent was looking to fill an editorial position. Would I be interested? Heck, yes. Almost seven years later, it’s with mixed emotions I write that I’m stepping down as editor of Carolina Parent. With my son at college and a new job for my husband, exciting and unknown changes are ahead.

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The “birds and bees” talk builds the foundation for a healthy attitude toward sexuality and an open dialogue with your child that continues through adolescence, says Laurie Watson, licensed marriage family therapist and clinical director of Awakenings Center for Intimacy and Sexuality in Raleigh. Here are suggestions for how to approach the topic with your children, from preschool through the teen years.

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Although toddlers and preschoolers are too young for clinical descriptions or copious details, it’s never too early to begin preparing for a healthy understanding of sex. “Young children have a natural curiosity about their own bodies and the bodies around them,” Watson says. “Talking about bodily functions, gender differences and sex should simply be a woven, continual conversation.” Beginning in toddlerhood, all children should learn the names of their body parts, including their genitals. Children may begin to ask questions about where babies come from around age 5 or 6. This doesn’t need to be an anxiety-filled discussion; keep answers simple and straightforward, without going into too many specifics. There’s plenty of time for that later. “Once children understand the basic anatomical differences between men and women, you might explain that babies are made by two bodies fitting together like a puzzle,” Watson says.

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The best way to talk about sex depends on your child’s personality. Some kids are full of questions, while others specialize in squirming and eye-rolling when parents go anywhere near the topic. Whatever your child’s personality type, keep talking, Watson says. “Curious children will easily expand your conversations,” she says. “Avoidant children certainly still need the information. Anxious kids also should be assured that their lack of interest or even disgust is normal, but that eventually they will enjoy this wonderful aspect of special relationships.” If a child hasn’t brought up the subject by age 8, parents need to assume responsibility for covering most general topics, Watson says. By age 12, a child should know and understand facts about conception, pregnancy and birth; that sex is part of loving adult relationships and feels good; puberty-related body changes; how to handle increasing feelings for love objects; the meaning of slang words and jokes; and their family’s social and moral values regarding sexual expressions.

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Emotional comfort Children use their imagination to grow emotionally. Creating an imaginary friend is one way to do this. Think, for instance, of the child who has a “blankey” or stuffed animal that offers a special, almost magical, form of comfort. A child can comfort himself by summoning his imaginary friend, which goes beyond depending on parents or carrying a physical object. The child also is managing his need for comfort privately and internally — another growth step. A child seeking comfort from an imaginary friend is akin to a mature adult comforting herself through thoughts and memories. Being a friend to oneself, in other words, is similar to having an imaginary friend.

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Imaginative emulation Comfort is just one of a child’s emotional needs. There are many others, and children use imaginary objects to help with all of them, just as they might also use objects and toys to work through various themes that surface in their emotional development. Think of how children develop their nurturing skills by emulating parents when they care for dolls, their growing understanding of good vs. bad as they work through conflicts with action figures, and their development of self-control and order as they reprimand toys for imagined misdeeds and misbehaviors. These are examples of how imaginative play serves a deeper purpose in a child’s emotional development. With time, children gradually leave their comfort objects, dolls and action figures behind — a sign they have worked through their developmental issues and are ready to move forward. Until then, children can have their imaginary friend with them at every moment, ready to help them work on something when the need arises.

No substitute Calling an imaginary being a “friend” is a bit of a misnomer and somewhat misleading. This being is not really a “friend” in the true sense of the word but, instead, is an object that serves a developmental purpose. An imaginary friend is an imaginative object, like a doll or stuffed animal, without the physical presence. It is not a substitute for live friends or, for that matter, anything like a live friend. Live friends are separate beings a child must relate to socially. Imaginary beings are part of the child, and he or she relates to that being as he or she sees fit.

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Millions of families aren’t so lucky.

Thin is in Adolescents are wired to focus on their looks. More and more, girls — and, to a surprising degree, boys — are unhappy with what they see in the mirror. They want to be thinner, stronger, prettier — to look like the “hot” girls and boys in their school and the pop stars, actors and models they admire. They use appearance as a measure of value. What preteens and teens who obsess about their body don’t realize is that they’re a work in progress. “Teens and children need more information about how their body grows,” says Nancy L. Zucker, director of the Duke Center for Eating Disorders in Durham. “We don’t need to demonize body fat” in kids who are in the normal weight range, she says.

All too often, feeling bad about their body — especially their weight — leads kids to an unhealthy relationship with food and activity. But it’s not always easy to pin down the issue. Eating problems fall onto a continuum, with fad diets and exercise kicks on one end to dangerous psychiatric disorders like anorexia nervosa — involving distorted body image and severe calorie restriction that can cause death — on the other. Because less-severe problems don’t produce obvious symptoms or dramatic weight loss, many kids who seem fine spend years obsessing over their weight, body fat percentage or clothing size.

Food as the enemy Adolescents in the grip of an eating disorder don’t see themselves objectively. In addition to causing eating disorders, this tendency can manifest itself in a rare but serious disorder called body dysmorphic disorder, says Cynthia Bulik, director of the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders in Chapel Hill. This disorder is a “preoccupation with one or more perceived deficits or flaws that are not observable to other people or appear slight to others,” she says. “This can be absolutely devastating.” But eating disorders are far more prevalent. According the National Eating Disorders Association, 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder sometime in their lives. Up to 1 percent of adolescent girls have anorexia, and 1-2 percent suffer from bulimia, purging through vomiting or laxative use to restrict calories after eating or binging, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics report. Blame it on social media, the entertainment industry or continued on page 30 carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2013

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fashion magazines, but the truth is even the youngest children are vulnerable to negative body images. “Clinically, we are seeing this in younger and younger children, although we don’t have good epidemiological data to back up our observations,” Bulik says. Data from other sources validates Bulik’s claim: 40-60 percent of girls ages 6-12 are concerned about their weight or about becoming too fat, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. And it’s not just girls who are prone to negative self-images.

SMASH SCALES, LET GO OF NUMBERS Southern Smash challenges women to redefine their worth and beauty by letting go — symbolically and literally — of those perfect numbers that weigh them down, says founder McCall Dempsey. “I was the girl who sat next to you in class. I was the social secretary of my sorority, yet I had an eating disorder for 15 years,“ Dempsey says.

Dempsey eventually sought help at Carolina House, a

residential treatment center for eating disorders in Durham. It took eight months for her to let go of her perfectionsim and develop a healthier mindset regarding her weight.

Since November 2012, Dempsey’s organization has been

staging eating disorder awareness events at college campuses throughout the South. Southern Smash will be at UNC-Chapel Hill on Monday, Oct. 28, smashing scales from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at various locations. Participants are invited to bring their bathroom scales to smash with a sledgehammer. (For safety purposes, the scales are first swathed in bubble wrap.)

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ctress Angelina Jolie’s announcement in May that she had radical surgery to prevent breast cancer has opened up

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ing the reconstructive double mastectomy she had in the spring had after learning she was a carrier of BRCA1, a mutated gene that can cause breast or ovarian cancer. She encouraged women with family histories of breast cancer to seek information that could help them.

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about the surgeries,” says Cécile Skrzynia, UNC-Chapel Hill associate professor and director of cancer and adult genetic counseling in the school’s departments of medicine and genetics. “I think that even people who think that prophylactic surgery is horrible and a mutation and cannot fathom this, they ask questions — and they

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Understanding the test Genetic testing, which requires a blood or saliva sample, isolates and analyzes genes to determine whether they have the mutation that increases the likelihood of breast cancer. Genetic testing is typically conducted on people 18 and older and can show whether a woman carries BRCA1 or BRCA2, the most common gene mutations that indicate a high risk of breast cancer.

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Like many carriers of the cancer gene mutation, Chavis, who has a 17-year-old son, received another cancer diagnosis years after her first. She had opted for a total hysterectomy in her 20s along with chemotherapy and radiation, and she decided to have a double mastectomy after her recent second diagnosis. Mastectomies can significantly reduce the chances of breast cancer for the first time or a recurring time. “I wanted to live more than I wanted breasts,” Chavis says. “I was confident in the Lord. I’m glad I made the decision.”

want to run the risk of not being here for my kids. I’m grateful to God every day that I don’t have to make that decision.”

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in the N.C. Mountains By Ginny Gaylor

he N.C. mountains offer something special any time of year, but when fall approaches they really shine. What better way to enjoy the region’s beauty and fun than a family-friendly festival? Here are a handful of top picks for October. Find more at carolinaparent.com (search Mountains).

BMaggie Valley Oktoberfest Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley Friday, Oct. 4, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, noon-11 p.m. maggievalleyoktoberfest.com Honoring the many German traditions associated with Oktoberfest, this inaugural Maggie Valley event will feature customary German foods, live music, arts and craft vendors, games, dancing, and a children’s stage and play area.

BBrushy Mountain Apple Festival Main and 9th streets, North Wilkesboro Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. applefestival.net The Apple Festival highlights Appalachian heritage through arts, crafts and entertainment. Festival organizers are expecting 425 arts and crafts vendors, 100 food concessions, and four stages featuring bluegrass, country, folk and gospel music. Cloggers, folk dancers, rope skippers and square dancers provide additional entertainment.

BCashiers Leaf Festival Frank Allen Road, Cashiers Friday, Oct.11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday , Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. visitcashiersvalley.com This three-day event celebrates autumn mountain beauty. The centerpiece of the

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leaf season, the Cashiers Leaf Festival highlights arts and crafts from local and regional artisans, food from area restaurants, music from a variety of bands on two stages and activities for all ages at various locations throughout Cashiers Valley.

BBoone Heritage Festival Daniel Boone Park, 591 Horn in the West Drive Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. booneheritagefestival.com Enjoy 18th-century re-enactors, historical demonstrations, craft vendors, kids’ activities, music, a flatfoot dance workshop and showcase, storytelling and more.

and Sweetie Bear. Mom and Dad can peruse the work of local artisans and craftsmen and enjoy Bavarian (and American) cuisine.

BWoolly Worm Festival N.C. 184/N.C. 105, Banner Elk Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adults; $2 ages 5-12 woollyworm.com Help celebrate the coming winter season at the Woolly Worm Festival. Where else can your woolly worm participate in a race up a string for the honor of predicting the severity of the coming winter? In addition to the races, there will be crafts, food vendors and live entertainment. A portion of the proceeds from the event goes to support children’s charities throughout the county. Ginny Gaylor is a freelance writer and editor based in Greensboro and mom of one.

BOktoberfest 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. oktoberfest.skisugar.com Break out the beer stein and put on your dirndl for the 23rd Annual Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain Resort. Kids can enjoy hayrides, inflatables, an 18-hole minigolf course and a climbing wall, and meet Sugar Bear

Take in the fall foliage on a hayride at Sugar Mountain’s 23rd annual Oktoberfest Oct. 12-13. Photo by Jonathan Burton Photography

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spooky spots and Autumn Activities By Janice Lewine

he delightful colors and rich scents of autumn beckon Triangle families to enjoy the outdoors together. Spend these cooler days collecting fall leaves, carving a pumpkin or navigating a corn maze. We’ve put together a vast selection of fall offerings in the Triangle, from tame outings to hair-raising festivities. Check the daily calendar events section and online Fall Fun Guide at carolinaparent.com for more seasonal fun. Parents should use their discretion as to whether frightful activities are suitable for children. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and opening dates. DELIGHT-FALL FAMILY FUN

Visit a pumpkin patch, enjoy a hayride or feed farm animals. Don’t forget your camera!

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2000 Fearrington Village Center, U.S. 15-501, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 • fearrington.com Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. Spooky Storytime at McIntyre’s Fine Books at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., ghoulish goodies (for a fee) at The Goat and a Pumpkin Walk 6-8 p.m. featuring dozens of elaborately carved jack-o’-lanterns.

D Ganyard Hill Farm

319 Sherron Rd., Durham 919-596-8728 • pumpkincountry.com Open daily through Oct. 31 (call for operating dates and hours after Oct. 31); Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission is $12.50 for ages 2 and older. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, three crop mazes, corn cribs, farm animals, giant haystack, barn market and picnics.

Green Acres Farm 1132 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary greenacrescary.com Open through Oct. 27; Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (ticket office closes at 9 p.m.), Sun. 11 a.m.-sunset (no night maze). Night maze open Friday and Saturday nights in October only; last night maze is Oct. 26. General admission is $10 for ages 4-adult, free for ages 3 and younger; see website for additional pricing. Hayrides, corn maze, hay mounds, bounce houses, Bessie the Milk Cow, tractors, corn hole and more.

D Green Level Gourd Farm

3800 Green Level Rd. West, Cary 919-357-5334 • greenlevelgourdfarm.com

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Open through Oct. 27; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission is $4 for ages 18 months and older. Pumpkins, spooky hayrides, mini corn maze and play area.

Gross Farms Corn Maze and D Pumpkin Patch

1606 Pickett Rd., Sanford 919-498-6727 • grossfarms.com Open through Nov. 2; Wed.-Fri. by appointment only for groups, Fri. 7-10 p.m. (October only); Sat. 10 a.m.10 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. General admission is $3, free for ages 1 and younger; other fees vary by activity. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, John Deere tricycle track and play area.

Hill Ridge Farms Harvest and D Pumpkin Festival

703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville 919-556-1771 • hillridgefarms.com/harvest.php Open through Nov. 10; Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. General admission is $10 for ages 2 and older. Pumpkin patch, covered wagon hayride, 80-foot giant slide, farm animals, fish-feeding dock, kids’ play land, country store and live music. Pony rides, jump pillow, gemstone panning and unlimited train rides cost extra.

D Ken’s Korny Corn Maze

3175 Benson Rd., Garner 919-779-4765 • kensproduce.com Open through Nov. 10; Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.10 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m. Ticket sales end one hour before closing. Admission is $10 for ages 6 and older, $5 for ages 3-5, free for ages 3 and younger. Six-acre corn maze, hayrides, hay and rope mazes, hay barn and picnic areas. A separate haunted attraction, which requires a $17 admission fee, is open 7-11 p.m. on

select nights in October and is not recommended for young children.

D Lazy O Farm Maze Dayz

3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield 919-934-1132 • ncagr.gov (search Lazy O Farm) Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. General admission is $5 for ages 2 and older; additional fees vary by activity. See website for details. Pumpkins, barnyard animals, hayrides, stuff-a-scarecrow and picnic area.

D McKee’s Cornfield Maze

5011 Kiger Rd., Rougemont 919-732-8065 • mckeemaze.com Open through Oct. 31; Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 1-7 p.m. Admission is $10. Two corn mazes, pumpkins, farm animals and more. Haunted cornfield maze Oct. 19, 25, 26 and 31, 6-10 p.m.; admission is $10.

Naylor Family Farm and D Giant Corn Maze

6016 U.S. 401 N., Fuquay-Varina 910-249-2258 • naylorfamilyfarm.com Open through Nov. 3; Mon.-Thurs. by appointment only for groups, Fri. noon-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m. Prices vary by activity; ages 3 and younger are free with paying adult. Ancient Egypt-themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, loose corn play barn and more. Corn maze flashlight nights every Friday and Saturday. See website for hours.

D Phillips Corn Maze and Family Fun

6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary phillipsfarmsofcary.com Open through Oct. 27; Fri. 3-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and kids ages 13 and older, $6 for ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and younger. Corn maze, wagon rides, cow train, combine slide, tube swing, pumpkin patch, pumpkin launcher and more. A separate haunted attraction, which requires a separate admission fee of $20, open 8-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights in October and is not recommended for young children.

D Ragan & Holly’s Pumpkin Patch

Locations at the corner of N.C. Hwy. 751 and Lewter Shop Rd., Apex, and corner of N.C. Hwy. 55 and S. Mason Street, Apex 919-362-5800 Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun noon-6 p.m.

D Mrs. Ruth’s Farms Corn Maze

1361 Green Level Rd., Apex • mrsruthsfarms.com Open through Oct. 27; Sat. 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and older, free for ages 2 and younger. Hayride through the woods to a 5-acre corn maze, 7-acre playground, hay mountain, pedal cars, pumpkins and more. A separate zombie paintball hayride costs $10 per person; see website for night hours.

D Vollmer Farm

677 N.C. Hwy. 98 E., Bunn 919-496-3076 • vollmerfarm.com Open through Nov. 3; Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. Admission is $13 for ages 2 and older. Pumpkins, hayrides, barrel train, mazes, 80-foot underground slide, corn box, tot rocket zip line, pumpkin jump trampoline, playgrounds and farm animals.

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919-553-1555 • townofclaytonnc.org Oct. 31, 2:30-4 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat in costume in a parade that begins at Horne Square and ends at Town Square with games, activities and treats.

Creepy Crabtree g Lake Crabtree County Park

1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville 919-460-3355 • wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree Oct. 26, 3-7 p.m. Learn about nature’s creepy crawlies, listen to spooky stories, make frightfully fun crafts and go on a scary scavenger hunt. Take a haunted hike through the park. Registration is required for hikes which take place at 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Crossroads Plaza Trick-or-Treating g Walnut Street, off U.S. 1/64, Cary

shopcrossroadsplaza.com Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat at stores and restaurants and enjoy face painting in the food court.

Hallow-Eno West Point on the Eno Park g 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham 919-471-1623 • dprplaymore.org Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Hayrides, campfire stories and songs, face painting and treats for all ages.

Halloween Carnival g Carrboro Town Commons

919-918-7364 • ci.carrboro.nc.us Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Carnival games and prizes for all ages.

Halloween Fun Ride g Clayton Community Park

1075 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton 919-553-1555 • townofclaytonnc.org Oct. 25, 3-4 p.m. for ages 6 and younger, 4-6 p.m. for ages 7 and older. $5 per child; parents ride free with each paid child. Hayride features Halloween characters, games and prizes.

Halloween Spooktacular g Flaherty Park Community Center

1226 N. White St., Wake Forest 919-435-9560 wakeforestnc.gov/parksrecreation.aspx Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Ghostly games and activities for kids ages 12 and younger. Costumes optional.

Haunted Mordecai Festival and g Lantern Ghost Tours

Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh 919-857-4364 • raleighnc.gov/mordecai Oct. 26, 5-10 p.m. Games, crafts, food and kids costume contests. Festival admission is free. Half-hour lantern ghost tours of the Mordecai House from 5-10 p.m. are $5 and depart every 15 minutes. Purchase tickets via phone or the website through RecLink.

Haunting at Harris: The Haunted Zoo g 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill

919-387-4342 • wakegov.com/parks/harrislake Oct. 19, 1-6 p.m. Admission is free. Take a hayride through a haunted zoo and look for the ghost of the Last Zookeeper. Hayrides leave every 30 minutes. Tickets sold first come, first served the day of the event only. Tickets for 1-3 p.m. rides available just before 1 p.m.; tickets for 3:30-5:30 p.m. rides available just before 3:30 p.m. Costumes optional.

Safe-N-Sane Halloween Celebration g Cary Towne Center Mall 1105 Walnut St., Cary 919-469-4061 • townofcary.org Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Storytelling, magician, costume contest and more.

Spooktacular at the Factory g 1839 S. Main St., Wake Forest

919-453-1839 • eatshopplay.com Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m. Admission is free; other fees vary by activity. Inflatables, magic and trick-or-treating for kids.

Spooktacular Trail Walk g Morrisville Community Park

1520 Morrisville Pkwy., Morrisville www.ci.morrisville.nc.us Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m. Admission is free. Family-friendly trail with mild scares 6-8 p.m. Haunted trail 8-10 p.m. for ages 10 and older. Line stops forming at 9:30 p.m.

Track-or-Treat at g New Hope Valley Railway

3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill 919-362-5416 • nhvry.org Trains run Oct. 19 and 26 at 4, 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.Admission is $10. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Ride a locomotive decorated with cobwebs and jack-o-lanterns through the woods to encounter witches, goblins and a mysterious ghost train.

Trick-or-Treat on Salem Street g Downtown Apex

facebook.com/apexdba  Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m.  Families trick-or-treat in costumes at businesses in historic downtown Apex.

and Treats Halloween Bash g Tricks g Marbles Kooky Spooky Halloween Party Herbert C. Young Community Center 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh 919-834-4040 • marbleskidsmuseum.org Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended. Advance tickets cost $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Day-of tickets, if available, are $13 members, $15 nonmembers. Don a Halloween costume and make ectoplasm slime, create a magical levitating potion and learn about nature’s creepiest creations.

N.C. Symphony’s Halloween Spooktacular g Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the

Performing Arts 2 E. South St., Raleigh 919-733-2750 • ncsymphony.org Nov. 2, 1 and 4 p.m. $27.25; advance ticket purchase recommended; order via website. Take a spine-tingling trip into favorite spooky stories with music and theater fun. Wear a costume and join the N.C. Symphony on stage for a Halloween parade.

Pumpkin Carving Hayride g Harris Lake County Park

2112 County Park Dr., New Hill 919-387-4342 • wakegov.com/parks/harrislake Oct. 26, 10-11 a.m. $5 for hayride only; $10 for hayride and pumpkin. Take a hayride to Longleaf Forest to find the perfect pumpkin to carve back at the shelter and enjoy hot cider.

101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 919-469-4061 • townofcary.org Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. Admission is $1. The Cary Teen Council sponsors carnival games, not-so-scary stories and a hayride.

Trick-or-Treat in g Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Main, Broad and downtown side streets 919-552-0848 • fuquay-varinadowntown.com Oct. 25, 2-5 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat in costumes throughout both Fuquay and Varina retail districts.

Trick-or-Treat Junction g Selma Middle School

1533 U.S. 301, Selma 919-975-1411 • selma-nc.com Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, prizes and more.

Trick-or-Treat the Trails g White Deer Park

2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner 919-773-4442 • garnerparks.org Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat in costumes around a 1-mile loop trail.

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1620 Loop Rd., Clayton 919-553-0016 • claytonfearfarm.com Open Oct. 4-31 on select nights. See website for schedule. Admission to one attraction is $12 and eight attractions is $25. Haunted hayride, houses and cemetery; Fear Farm Academy; spinning Black Hole; and 5-acre corn maze. Nonhaunted corn maze and attractions open Fri. and Sat. Oct. 5-27 and Oct. 31.

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11875 N.C. 222 W., Middlesex 919-269-8620 darksidehauntedestates.com Open through Nov. 2 on select nights; 7-10 p.m. See website for schedule. Admission is $16 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and younger. Mayhem hayride, prison yard, clown town, insane asylum, cemetery and other attractions. Low-scare night for younger kids Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m., features a behind-the-scenes tour of the haunted house, trick-or-treating, face painting and a costume contest. Admission is $5 for adults; kids are free.

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Page Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador St., Cary 919-460-4963 townofcary.org Oct. 26, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 ages 13 and older. Purchase tickets online at etix.com. Tour guides share spooky legends and tales.

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Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour Departs from Wake County Court House, 316 Fayetteville St., Raleigh 919-371-2653 tobaccoroadtours.com/raleighhaunted-footsteps-ghost-tour Fri-Sat. evenings in October; times vary. See website for details. Admission is $15 for adults, $9.99 for ages 8-14. Purchase tickets at zerve.com. Family-friendly, 1.5-mile walking tour for ages 8 and older combines local ghost stories, folklore and history and takes guests to several ghost and paranormal sites in downtown Raleigh.

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The Haunted Forest at Panic Point I

2808 Cedar Creek Rd., Youngsville raleighhauntedhouse.com Open select nights through Nov. 2. Purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth, which opens at 7 p.m. See website for details. Attraction prices vary. Haunted forest, maze, hayride, zombie shootout, carny crypt, food, music and more. Some attractions may not be suitable for young children.

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Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary 919-462-2025 boothamphitheatre.com/movies.htm Oct. 24-26, movies start at dusk. (Gates open at 6 p.m.) Admission is $5, kids 12 and younger free. Spine-tingling chills from frightening movie classics on a huge outdoor screen. Features the PG-rated movie Hotel Transylvania (Oct. 25), the R-rated film Sleepy Hollow (Oct. 24) and the unrated movie Cape Fear (Oct. 26) from 1962. Movie nights also feature a haunted trail.

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Tours meet at the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St., Hillsborough 919-732-7741 historichillsborough.org Oct. 19, one-hour tours every half hour beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12. Stroll past Hillsborough’s haunted homes, churches and cemeteries to learn about its fascinating spirits.

Riverside Cemetery Corner of S. Second and Church streets, Smithfield 919-934-2836 Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Admission is $3 adults, $2 children. Small groups are guided through the cemetery where costumed re-enactors portray famous and infamous persons from Johnston County’s past.

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G ETTING O UT highlights 39 | daily events 40 | fall festivals 42 | on stage 46 Enjoy a bumper crop of fun at the N.C. State Fair Mark your calendars for one of North Carolina’s most anticipated annual events: the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh Oct. 17-27. The 11-day fair features carnival-style rides and games, agricultural and heritage exhibits, a Kiddieland fun park, livestock competitions, magic and comedy shows, musical performances and much more. American Idol winner and Garner native Scotty McCreery returns for live performances in Dorton Arena Oct. 21-22. Approximately 1 million people attend the N.C. State Fair each year, making it the state’s largest annual event. Check the fair’s website at ncstatefair.org for daily hours. Advance tickets through Oct. 17 are $7 for ages 13-64 and $3 for ages 6-12. Gate tickets are $9 for ages 13-64 and $4 for ages 6-12. Ages 5 and younger and 65 and older are admitted free. The N.C. State Fair showcases big-name performers, rides food and much more. Photo courtesy of the N.C. State Fair

Technology and beauty highlight ‘Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed’ Vroom! Car lovers of all ages can explore the history and development of the Porsche lineage from the 1930s to the present in “Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed,” the N.C. Museum of Art’s first design exhibit, which showcases more than 20 cars and opens Oct. 12. See Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche, Steve McQueen’s Speedster, a rare Formula One race car and a Panamericana concept car on loan from the Porsche Museum in Germany. Free family-friendly meetups featuring food trucks, music and a kids’ zone, take place Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Nov. 9 and Nov. 30 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The exhibit runs through Jan. 20, 2014. “Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed” tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for ages 7-18 and free for ages 6 and younger. Purchase tickets online at ncartmuseum.org. The N.C. Museum of Art is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Learn more at ncartmuseum.org.

Fall in love with Beauty and the Beast Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s hit musical, Beauty and the Beast, at the Durham Performing Arts Center Oct. 8-13. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle and musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers, including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Beauty and the Beast is appropriate for ages 5 and older. Visit dpacnc.com or call 919-680-2787 to purchase tickets, $27-$90. DPAC is located at 123 Vivian St., Durham. Hilary Mailberger performs as Belle and Darick Pead is Beast at the Durham Performing Arts Center Oct. 8-13. Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2013

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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. Time for Tots: A Clean Sweep. Find out how housecleaning has changed over time and make a miniature broom 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. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.

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Curious Creatures: Snakes. Discover fascinating facts about wildlife through hikes, activities and crafts. 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. History Corner and History Hunters: Halloween en EspaĂąol. Learn about El DĂa de los Muertos. Registration required. $1. Ages 6-9 with adult, 10-11 a.m. Ages 10-13, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Wee Walkers: Light as a Feather. 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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Eco-Express: Camouflage Creatures. Study nature and ecology with handson activities. 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. Wee Walkers: Light as a Feather. See Oct. 2.

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American Girl Club. Discuss American Girl Josefina. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Crowder By Night: Spooky Spiders. Learn about spiders. 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. Little Historians: Take Me to the State Fair. Learn about the origins of the N.C. State Fair through games, a story and more. 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. Night Out in Nature. Kids spend a night outside in this old-fashioned, campstyle 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. Tree Houses for Animals. Parent and child learn about ways animals use trees for shelter through a story, craft and hike. Ages 3-5. No strollers. Registration required. $3. 12:30-2 p.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-9966764. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

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Bull City Play Streets. Get moving with physical activities such as line dancing, jumping rope, four square, hula hooping and more. Health screenings and information booths will also be available. All ages. Free. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Foster Street area, Durham. 919-560-1647. ahealthieramerica. org/play-streets/find-a-play-street/ durham-north-carolina. Creative by Nature: Musical by Nature. Make gifts inspired by the musical notes of nature. Ages 7-10. 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.

Durham Big Sweep. Volunteers help clean up trash in parks, school grounds, streams and other locations in Durham. Register online. Free. See website for details. sites.google.com/ site/durhambigsweep. Make It, Take It: The Write Way. Learn about penmanship and 19th century steel-nib pens. Drop-in program. All ages. Free. 1-3 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919807-7982. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Raleigh Reads. Discuss Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances Dowell and enjoy crafts and snacks. Registration required. Free. 10-11:30 a.m. City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. 919-996-2220. raleighcity museum.org. Run For Their Lives 5K Race. Take part in a 5K race or a dog jog/family 1-mile walk to benefit SAFE Haven Cat Shelter and Clinic. Register online by Oct. 4. $30. 8:30 a.m.-noon. SAFE Haven Cat Shelter and Clinic, 8431-137 Garvey Dr., Raleigh. safehaven5k.org. Saturdays at the Old Mill. Take a half-hour guided tour to view the historic mill’s main power drive and machinery. Explore 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. Star Wars Reads Day. Enjoy story time, a trivia contest and more featuring Star Wars characters. Free. 3 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Super Fun Saturday. Drop by for free art activities. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. thehalle.org. Tip Top to Bottom Mill Technology Tour. Learn the history of milling in North Carolina and see the mill’s preserved machinery. Explore all four floors of the mill. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. $10/adult, $8/senior and $6/child (ages 10-16). 10 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov. com/parks/yatesmill.

Tree Houses for Animals. See Oct. 4. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Triangle Independent School Consortium. Cary Academy, Duke School, The Hill Center, St. David’s School and other local schools host an annual admissions fair. Free. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Hampton Inn and Suites Crabtree Valley, 3920 Arrow Dr., Raleigh. tiscnc.org/Annual_Fair.html.

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Animals of Umstead. Learn about the park’s animals. All ages. Meet at the visitor center auditorium. Registration required. Free. 3 p.m. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. Junior Naturalist: Amazing Flying Animals. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 2-3 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 slideshow, 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. 919-856-6675. wakegov. com/parks/yatesmill. Natural Explorations Hike: Who’s Passing Through? Take a hike to learn about seasonal migratory birds. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $5/ family. 10 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Triangle Independent School Consortium. See Oct. 5. 1-4 p.m.

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Nature Families: Raccoon Rascals. Learn about raccoons, make a craft and go on a scavenger hunt. 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: A Clean Sweep. See Oct. 1.

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Fly Fishing 101. Learn how to fly fish. Take hiking shoes for a walk to the lake. Rods available to loan. Meet at the Trailhead Parking Lot. Registration required. Free. 5:45 p.m. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-571-4170. ncparks. gov.

Nature Friends: Masked Bandits. Learn about raccoons and make a craft. 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: Rambunctious Raccoons. Learn about raccoons through a story, craft and hands-on discovery. 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. Toddler Issues. Discuss discipline, development and ways to communicate with a toddler to increase cooperation and reduce power struggles. Register online. $15/individual, $22/couple. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Project Enlightenment, 501 S. Boylan St., Raleigh. 919-8568186. projectenlightenment.wcpss.net.

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Curious Creatures: Otters and Opossums. See Oct. 2. Sing! Dance! Play! Join Jammin’ Baby for musical fun and exploration. Ages birth-5. $5 ages 1 and older. 10-10:30 a.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.

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Garden Buds: Fall Leaves. Discover leaves through hands-on activities, art projects, stories and a snack. 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. Kids Fun-Days: Predators. Children learn about nature using their senses and

imagination. Ages 5-8. 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. Nature Nuts: Beetles. Go nutty for nature as children and parents learn about the world around them. 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. 919-3875980. townofcary.org.

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Be a Scatologist. Identify the tracks and skulls of animals that live in or near the preserve and participate in a craft. Ages 6-9. Register online. $3. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

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Oct. 4-6 – Celebrate the Triangle’s diversity through international cuisine, music, crafts and dance. $6 adults, $5 ages 7-12. Free for ages 6 and younger. 4:30-10 p.m. Oct. 4; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 5; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 6. Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. internationalfestival.org.

Oct. 6 – Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts features an artist market, live entertainment, hands-on activities and local food. All ages. Free. Noon-6 p.m. Downtown Chapel Hill, W. Franklin St. 919-968-2829. townofchapelhill.org/festifall.

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Oct. 6 – Enjoy canine demonstrations, free caricatures, a Skyhoundz Disc Dog championship and more. Free. 1-4 p.m. Durham Central Park, 502 Foster St., Durham. durhamnc.gov (search for Woofstock).

and food vendors. Punch cards are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 5:30-8 p.m. North Ridge Elementary School, 7120 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh. northridgees.wcpss.net.

Fox 50 Family Fest and Great American Tobacco Duck Race Oct. 5-6 – Enjoy live music, a baby crawling contest, face painting, live animals, appearances by Ronald McDonald and Wool E. Bull, balloon art and more on Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pullen Park in Raleigh. Admission and activities are free, with a small fee for rides. On Oct. 6, noon-3 p.m., head to the American Tobacco Campus in Durham to watch yellow rubber ducks race to benefit the Durham Literacy Center, Marbles Kids Museum and the Museum of Life and Science. Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh; American Tobacco Campus, Durham. fox50.com/community/family-fest.

Heritage Day Oct. 5 – Celebrate Wake County’s agricultural and rural history with live entertainment, craft and agricultural displays, re-enactors and more. All ages. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh. 919-250-1013. wakegov.com/parks/oakview.

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance Oct. 10-13 – This family-friendly music lovers’ festival features live performances, dance, art and more. Day passes range from $28-$48 for ages 16 and older and $14-28 for ages 13-15. Ages 12 and younger admitted free. 10 a.m.-midnight Oct. 10; 9-1 a.m. Oct. 11 (into Oct. 12); 9 a.m.midnight Oct. 12; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 13. Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro. shakorihillsgrassroots.org.

Atlantic Avenue Orchid and Garden Fall Festival Oct. 12-13 – Celebrate the fall season with a “punkin chuckin” event, kids activities, food vendors and more. Pony rides are available from 11 a.m.2 p.m. Oct. 12; noon-5 p.m. Oct. 13. $5 punch card for kids activities. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Atlantic Avenue Orchid and Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-239-8078. atlanticavenuegarden.com.

For Garden’s Sake Fall Festival Oct. 12 – Enjoy a pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, local food, craft vendors, live music and more. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For Garden’s Sake Nursery, 9197 N.C. 751, Durham. 919-484-9759. fgsnursery.com.

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Family Wildlife Series: A Little Bit Squirrelly. Learn about North Carolina’s state mammal. 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. Family Yoga in Nature. Combine nature with yoga to nurture the mind, body and spirit. Ages 2 and older with parent. Registration required. $16 resident, $20 nonresident. 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Junior Ranger Program. Learn about careers managing natural resources. Join a park ranger for a program overview and one activity. Requires additional time to complete. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Free. 2 p.m. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801

Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov. Magic in the Garden. Create a magical woodland home for fairies, elves and other wee folk using natural materials. Wear a magical costume. Ages 4 and older with adult. Registration required. $10/child. 10 a.m.-noon. NC Botanical Garden, UNC-CH campus, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-9620522. ncbg.unc.edu. Music Makers. Orchestrate some fun with the N.C. Symphony’s Instrument Zoo and meet a special guest musician. $5 ages 1-adult. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Nature Nuts: Beetles. See Oct. 11. 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. Parents Night Out/Kids Night of Art. Kids enjoy art projects, pizza and games while parents have a night out. Ages 3-12. $35/child, $20/sibling. 5-9 p.m. Noah’s Art, 1141 Falls River Ave., Ste. 120, Raleigh. 919-480-7880. noahs-art.com/north-raleigh. S.W.E.A.T. Fitness and Wellness Convention. Enjoy an athletic performance showcase, a get-fit camp for kids, charity raffles, music, demonstrations, tastings and more. Online registration required. Activity times vary; see website for details and prices. Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, 700 Emperor Blvd., Durham. sweatfc.com. Saturdays at the Old Mill. See Oct. 5.

Logan’s Harvest Day

RTP Community Church OctoberFest

Oct. 12 – Enjoy family games and activities, free gardening classes and

Oct. 25 – Wear a costume and enjoy trunk-or-treating, hayrides,

more. Take clothes to build your own scarecrow for a $5 donation to charity. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Logan Trading Co. 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh. 919-828-5337. logantrd.com.

pumpkin carving, a petting zoo, face painting, carnival games and more. Free. 6-10 p.m. RTP Community Church, 1727 Ed Cook Rd., Durham. rtpcommunitychurch.com.

Mebane Autumn Fest

Day in Downtown Festival and Chili Cook-off

Oct. 12 – Celebrate autumn with games, activities, pony rides, face

Oct. 26 – This family-friendly street fair celebrates downtown Fuquay-Va-

painting, gem mining and more. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Mebane, 919-563-2767. downtownmebane.com.

rina, showcases arts and crafts and features local cooks and their best chili recipes in a spirited competition. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Fuquay-Varina, fuquay-varinadowntown.com.

Cary Diwali Oct. 19 – Enjoy music and dance performances, handicrafts, exhibitions, food and more in a celebration of India. Free. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary. 919-460-4963. humsub.net/ our-event/cary-diwali.

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St. Francis of Assisi Preschool Harvest Moon Festival Oct. 20 – Enjoy an afternoon of carnival games, prizes, a cupcake walk, food and more. Nominal fee for games and food. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The Franciscan School, Fellowship Hall, 10000 St. Francis Dr., Raleigh. www.franciscanschool.org.

Oct. 26 – Take the family for a pumpkin carving contest, live entertainment, inflatables, rides, arts and crafts, food vendors and more. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sugg Farm Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs. hollyspringsnc.us. Tents line Hollyfest, which features arts and crafts, inflatables, racing pigs and more. Photo courtesy of the

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Oct. 19 – Features a 5K race and family fun relay, live music, food and more. Proceeds benefit Super Cooper’s Little Red Wagon Foundation and families affected by childhood cancer. Register online. See website for fees. 2-6 p.m. Southern Village, Hwy. 15-501, Chapel Hill. supercooperswagon.org.

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Teen Purity Conference. Females ages 8-18 participate in a conference to learn about preserving sexual purity and enjoy live music, guest speakers and more. Register online. $20. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wither’s Hall, N.C. State University, 101 Lampe Dr., Raleigh. generationkeepsake.org. Young Ecologists: Things That Go Bump in the Night. Explore the preserve after the sun goes down. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 6-8 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org.

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25th Annual Thad and Alice Eure Walk and Run for Hope. Take part in a 10K, 5K run or 1-mile walk from Angus Barn through Umstead State Park. Proceeds benefit the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness. Enjoy food, music and prizes after the walk. Register online. $60 adults, $30 ages 12 and younger. Run begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 10 a.m. Angus Barn, 9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-781-9255. walkforhope.com. Curiosity Club: Creatures with Wings. Children learn about the natural world. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Family Pond Study: Busy Beavers. Learn about the adaptations of beavers. All ages. Free. 1-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegovcom/parks/ crowder. Mill Heritage and Local History Tour. See Oct. 6. S.W.E.A.T. Fitness and Wellness Convention. See Oct. 12.

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ABC Nature and Me. See Oct. 1. Target $2 Tuesday Night. Take the family for hours of play for just $2 per person. 3-7 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-8344040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.

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Little Sprouts: What is Wild? Hear a story, play a game and sing a song about animal friends. 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. Nature Stories: The Changing Season. Learn why the seasons change and about fall animals; enjoy tree activities related to fall. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registration required. $4. 1-2 p.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-8704330. wakegov.com/parks/bluejay. 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. SPCA Preschoolers and Pets. Learn about animals through songs, rhymes, movement and stories. Free. 11:1511:45 a.m. SPCA Pet Adoption Center, 200 Petfinder Ln., Raleigh. 919-7722326. spcawake.org. Wee Walkers: Crunchy and Munchy. See Oct. 2.

17 THURSDAY

Kids Fun-Days: Migration Madness. See Oct. 11. 10 a.m.-noon. Wee Walkers: Crunchy and Munchy. See Oct. 2.

18 FRIDAY

Breastfeeding Cafe. Discuss breastfeeding with an accredited La Leche League leader and meet other mothers. Infants welcome. Free. 1-2 p.m. The Red Hen, University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-942-4420. theredhen.com.

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Curious Creatures: Backyard Bugs. See Oct. 2. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Early Release Afternoon Activity: Arboretum Trivia. Explore the gardens and enjoy a scavenger hunt. Drop-in program. $1/family. 2-4 p.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl

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Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132. ncsu.edu/ jcraulstonarboretum. Nature Play Day. Imaginative play for all ages. Dress to get messy. Drop-in program. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink. raleighnc.gov. Up, Up and Away Astronomy: The Autumn Sky. Use binoculars to observe the night sky. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 6-7 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/ yatesmill.

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Author Visits. Matthew Cody discusses his new book, Will in Scarlet. Free. 4 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Camp Woodbine Event. Hearingimpaired children ages 3 and older and their families enjoy socialization, language stimulation and communication opportunities. Free. 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Camp Woodbine, 12701 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. campwoodbine.com. 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. 919-8566672. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Curiosity Club: Sundown Nature Explorers. See Oct. 13. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Garden Gourmet. Enjoy fall-themed food fun. $5 ages 1-11. 10:30 a.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskids museum.org. Historic Trades: The Farrier. Learn about farriers and horseshoeing. All ages. Free. 1-4 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Icing on the Cake Gift and Craft Show. This fall fundraiser for the Dynamic Community Charter School features

unique merchandise, vendors, a cakewalk, a bake sale, a photo booth and more. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Unitarian Univeralist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh. dynamic communitycs.com/2013/08/18/ icing-on-the-cake-gift-and-craft-sale. Kidz Night Out. Kids enjoy a pajama slumber party, movie, craft and 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. Nature Stories: The Changing Season. See Oct. 16. 10-11 a.m. Saturday for Kids. Create a story using your imagination, Rory’s Story Cubes and Jungle Animals Make-a-Mask. Ages 6-10. Registration required in the kids department. Free. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Super Fun Saturday. See Oct. 5. Zombie Fairy Garden. Make a scary mini garden for zombie fairies. Register online. $25 adults, $10 child. 1 p.m. Atlantic Avenue Orchid and Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-239-8078. atlanticavenuegarden.com.

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Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo. Take part in a half marathon, 5K or 1-mile fun run and enjoy food trucks, a kids zone and live entertainment. Register online by Oct. 17. $20-$85. 7:30 a.m. Downtown Durham, bullcityracefest.com. Corn-grinding Demonstrations and Costumed Tours. See Oct. 19. Eco-Explorers: Things That Slither and Crawl. Learn about local plants and animals. Ages 7-10. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Family Feature: We’re Into Pumpkins. Learn about pumpkins. 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.

daily events Family Programs: Family Night Out in Nature. Families enjoy a fun adventure after dark. All ages with parent. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 6-7:30 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Hiking Stick With It. Make a hiking stick. Ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Free. 3 p.m. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-571-4170. ncparks.gov.

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Breastfeeding Cafe. See Oct. 14.

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Carolina Parent’s Women at Work Breakfast. Celebrate the 50 N.C. Family-Friendly Companies and hear guest speaker Kathy Kastan, director of Duke Women’s Health and Advocacy Initiative and author of From the Heart. Register online at carolinaparent.com. Enjoy an early networking hour and vendors from 8-9 a.m., as well as goody bags and door prizes. $35. 8-11 a.m. Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd., Cary. 919-956-2430. carolinaparent. com/womenatwork.

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Open Bounce at BounceU. Music, games and fun on giant inflatable toys. Take socks. All ages. Registration required. $8. 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. BounceU, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. 919-303-3368. bounceu.com/apex.

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Author and Illustrator Visits. Hear Mark Tatulli discuss his upcoming book, Desmond Pucket Makes Monster Magic. All ages. Free. 4:30 p.m. Quail Ridge Books, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. 919828-1588. quailridgebooks.com. Curious Creatures: Fish. See Oct. 2. Literacy Council of Wake County Trivia Night. Teams of up to six players enjoy trivia games. Prizes awarded. Register online by Oct. 22. $150/teams of up to six people. 6-7:30 p.m. Sammy’s Tap and Grill, 2235 Avent Ferry Rd.,

Raleigh. 919-787-5559. wakeliteracy. org. Tuscany Landscape. Create an acrylic painting while learning painting techniques. Register online. Ages 12 and older. Registration required. $50 plus $10 supply fee. 6:30-8 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Town Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy.com/shop/c3etsy.

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Kids Fun-Days: Fall Frenzy. See Oct. 11. Nature Nuts: Forests. See Oct. 11.

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Building Worlds. Using found objects, string, sticks, drawings and other materials, create a special space that will remain on display at the November First Friday in Raleigh. You can also get tools to create your own mini version of the installation at home. Rising grades 3-5. Registration required. $35 nonmembers, $30 members plus $12 registration fee. 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Artspace, 201E. Davie St., Raleigh. 919-821-2787. artspacenc.org. Creative by Nature: Awesome Autumn Art. Be inspired to create art using fall leaves. Ages 7-10. 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. Family Adventure Day. Families learn team building and communication skills. Limited availability. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fontill Counseling, 102 Market St., Ste. 107, Chapel Hill. 919351-5838. fonthillcounseling.com. Family Wildlife Series: Eeek-O Lanterns. See Oct. 12. The Great Migration Challenge. Play an outdoor game to learn the hazards and adventures of birds on migration and make a bird craft. Ages 4 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. $2. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. raleighnc.gov. Habitat Halloween Bike Ride. Riders of all abilities enjoy a bike ride across the

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Oct. 2 – This original play by 2012 Piedmont Laureate Ian Finley explores how our heritage, hopes and values are reflected in the food we eat. All ages. $5 suggested donation at the door. 7-8 p.m. Burning Coal, 224 Polk St., Raleigh. 919-834-4001. burningcoal.org.

Oct. 19-20 – Enjoy a ballet performance by Infinity Ballet’s young dancers. Purchase tickets online. $6. 3 p.m. The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., Apex. 919-249-1120. thehalle.org.

Tarheel Tale Tellers Perform 11th Annual Heart of Carolina Marching Band Invitational Oct. 5 – Enjoy fabulous music as marching bands from across North Carolina compete for best-in-class awards. $10 ages 10 and older, $5 ages 9 and younger. 4:30 p.m. Wolverine Stadium, Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh. wakefieldhsband.org.

CATS Oct. 8-13 – Take the family to enjoy the popular musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber that tells the story about a tribe of cats called the Jellicles. Presented by N.C. Theatre and Broadway Series South. $34-$84. 7:30 p.m. Oct . 8-11; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12-13. Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.

See CATS, one of the best-loved musicals, Oct. 8-13. Photo courtesy of CPaul Lyde

Oct. 26 – Tarheel Tale Tellers bring tales to life. $5 ages 1-adult. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! 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.

Storybook Theater Presents Dora The Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure Nov. 1-2 – Dora and her friends embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island and navigate over Dancing Mountain and Silly Singing Bridge to confront the Pirate Piggies. $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.

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N.C. Symphony’s Halloween Spooktacular! Nov. 2 – Take a spine-tingling trip into favorite spooky stories with music and theater fun. Wear a costume and join 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.

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Oct. 10-27 – See Carolina Ballet’s dancers sparkle in this homage to choreographer George Balanchine and his most influential at. Also included are “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” and “Raymonda Variations.” $28-$66. 8 p.m. Oct. 10-11; 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 12; 2 p.m. Oct. 13; 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 19; 2 p.m. Oct. 20; 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 26; 2 p.m. Oct. 27. Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 919-719-0900. carolinaballet.com/ program/balanchines-rubies.

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Nov. 2 – Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Cindy Spencer deliver a high-tech 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.

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