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GROUP PUBLISHER Sharon Havranek
PUBLISHER
The Great — and Colorful — Outdoors
Brenda Larson • blarson@carolinaparent.com
EDITOR
Beth Shugg • bshugg@carolinaparent.com
ow appropriate that our October
H
festivals taking place in the Triangle on
issue focuses on fall fun and
page 48 and explore 53 local “Pumpkin
women’s health. There are many ways to
Patches, Hayrides and Ghostly Gatherings”
boost your health here in the Triangle this
on page 34. Events are categorized by age
time of year — from baking or cooking
appropriateness, so you can easily iden-
with fall produce like pumpkins, figs and
tify activities that are right for your child.
sweet potatoes,
Extend your pumpkin fun by getting crafty
to crunching
with Dave and Stuart Minion Pumpkins
through leaf-
on page 13.
covered hiking
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Got little ones who aren’t so sure
trails across the
about Halloween yet? Learn how to thwart
region.
their Halloween anxiety on page 22. Get
Beyond the
cyberbullying on page 20. And, since fall
benefits of en-
sports are underway and winter sports are
joying the great
just around the corner, check out “How
outdoors, there
to Be Your Child’s Best Sports Agent” on
are mental and
page 37.
social benefits
Our focus on women’s health this
as well —
month is twofold. Browse beauty-gives-
especially for children. Sadly, as our digital
back products that benefit the Breast
world lures kids indoors with online games
Cancer Research Foundation on page 17,
and social media activities, we see fewer
and learn more about the pros and cons of
kids playing outside. During the 1970s
hormone replacement therapy on page 27.
and 1980s, the average child enjoyed more
However you spend your October, we
than two hours of outdoor play each day.
hope it’s filled with the same beauty and
Today’s kids spend as few as 7 minutes
variety of the mesmerizing fall leaves
engaged in unstructured outdoor play per
covering our region this month. Here’s to
day, while spending an average of 7.5 hours
crisp apple cider, playful Halloween cos-
in front of electronic media, according to
tumes and everlasting memories!
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tion. Turn to page 31 to read “The Great Outdoors? Today’s Kids Aren’t So Sure” for more facts and figures that support why we should encourage our children to spend more unstructured playtime outdoors. And do we ever have suggestions for how you can enjoy the outdoors this month! Browse an extensive list of fall
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KIDS WH O A M AK E C E R EN DIFFE
Do you find it difficult to incorporate unstructured outdoor playtime for your kids into their daily schedule? No. We homeschool and our kids have PLENTY of unstructured play — indoor and outdoor. If your child has to have “unstructured play” penciled into their schedule, maybe you should reduce the amount of things they are involved in. – Kandice Jenkins
Young volunteers cleaned up West Point on the Eno Park in July. Photo courtesy of Quartre Via
Kids Aid the Effort to Keep Durham Beautiful Children enrolled in the summer camp overseen by The Salvation Army of Durham, Orange and Person Counties volunteered with Keep Durham Beautiful on July 31 to clean up West Point on the Eno Park on N. Roxboro Road in Durham. Keep Durham Beautiful volunteers also provided educational information to the youth volunteers to help them understand what their service really means to the community. Teaching youth the value of taking care of the community and participating in community service is also a primary mission of The Salvation Army. Learn more at salvationarmy.org.
Follow the Child Montessori School Breaks Ground on New Site Follow the Child Montessori School, a private school serving toddlers through sixth grade, recently began construction of a Photo courtesy of Follow the Child Montessori larger campus at 3601 Harden Road in Raleigh. Set to open in the fall of 2015, the new building will be 17,000 square feet and contain 10 classrooms and a multi-purpose room. It will also feature a 2-acre outdoor learning environment and accommodate up to 200 students. The school’s current building on Ridge Road in Raleigh is at capacity with 149 students. “Our beautiful new Harden Road campus will provide a unique opportunity for focused growth with a continued emphasis on core Montessori principles — in both the indoor and outdoor environments. It will also provide our talented teaching staff with a campus that matches the quality of the instruction they are providing to our students each day and for many generations to come,” says Judd Welborn, co-chair of the school’s Board of Trustees.
Our daughter is 2 so we can’t just send her out to play alone, but she does play outdoors more often than not. We have a nice outdoor play set just for her, a “kids zone” on the deck, and we utilize the nearby greenway tons. We walk there several times a week and while we are out, we hunt for frogs, climb on rocks, play Pooh Sticks and wade in the creek. – Heath Hilliker Connect with us on Facebook to share your ideas each month.
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Dave and Stuart Minion Pumpkins Supplies Minion-shaped pumpkins Yellow spray paint Blue craft paint Sponge brush Black Sharpie marker Brown construction paper (or marker) White paper Black duct tape Pencil Scissors Glue Mason jar lid rings (1 per eye)
Start by spray-painting your pumpkins all over with yellow paint and allow them to dry thoroughly. n Place black duct tape around the upper portion of the pumpkin to create a band for the goggles. You may also use black paint instead of duct tape. n Using a photo for reference, lightly sketch overalls onto the pumpkins with a pencil and fill them in with blue craft paint. Once the pumpkins are thoroughly dry, use a black marker to outline and create the pocket details. n For eyes, cut white paper into circle-shaped pieces to fit inside the Mason jar rings. Cut smaller brown circles for the eyeballs and glue them into the center of the white circles. Use a black marker to add pupils. Glue the lids into place onto the duct tape band. n Marker on a smile and your minion is complete! n
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The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation, recognized 12 Durham schools with a 2014 National Healthy Schools Award for transforming their environment into a healthier place. Former President Bill Clinton presented the awards at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13, 2014. The honored schools include Brogden Middle, Durham School of the Arts, Easley Year-Round Magnet Elementary, Forest View Elementary, Glenn Elementary, Hillside New Tech High School, Lakeview School, Oak Grove Elementary, Parkwood Elementary, Sandy Ridge Magnet Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary and The School for Creative Studies. A total of 250 schools across the country received the National Healthy Schools Award by meeting or exceeding federal nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch, meeting the beverage requirements for the Smart Snacks in School standards, implementing district wellness policies and reporting progress annually, and providing students with at least 60 minutes of physical education per week. Learn more at healthiergeneration.org.
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Creepy Ambience Change up your Halloween decorations this year with spooky LED lighting options. Made of long-lasting light-emitting diodes, these battery-powered lights can be used year after year. Try these ideas: c Use flameless LED candles or tea lights with table décor or inside of jack-o’-lanterns to create a flickering effect. Hang LEDs or multicolored LED light strips indoors and outc doors for an eerie look. c Offer party guests color-changing LED coasters to rest their drinks on. Choose from a variety of colors, including orange and black. Visit blog.batteriesplus.com/2012/batteries-plus-the-halloweenhelper for more decorating tips and information on where to buy these products.
Top-Selling Costumes What will your child — or you — dress up as for Halloween this year? Here are the top-selling costumes from 2013 for kids, adults and pets, according to the National Retail Federation. KIDS Princess • Animal • Batman ADULTS Witch • Animal • Batman PETS Pumpkin • Hotdog • Devil
Elegant Centerpiece Glamorize your fall centerpiece using LoveFeast Shop’s heirloom quality velvet pumpkins. Choose from colors like spice, acorn, chocolate — even turquoise. Each pumpkin is finished with a natural, organic stem. Prices start at $10 for individual 2-inch pumpkins and $106 for a LoveFeast Trio made up of larger pumpkins. Learn more at lovefeastshop.com/velvet-pumpkins.
PA R E N T I N G T O O L B O X Have a Happy Family by Friday by Dr. Kevin Leman (Revell, $17.99) offers straightforward advice for families who want to improve communication, respect and teamwork — and he tells you how to do it in just five days. Find out how to phrase requests in a welcoming way, manage disciplinary issues effectively, improve spousal relationships and more. Check out the bonus section on birth order and the role it may play in each family members’ relationships and personalities.
Spooky Tunes Once your haunted mansion is all decked out with spooky decorations, add creepy sounds using iTunes’ free Halloween Sound Collection app. Choose from three background music options and a range of sound effects including cats screaming, witches cackling, doors squeaking, hearts beating, wolves howling and much more. Go to itunes.apple.com and search for “Halloween Sound Collection” to download the app. carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2014
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BY MALIA JACOBSON
Helping Children Choose Good Role Models
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ole models for children run the gamut from Grandpa to a gold medalist to a Grammy winner, and help impart life lessons as they encourage kids to strive for
success. Role models help children learn about themselves and the world, says Jenny Aiello, a certified life coach and mom of five in Raleigh. But not all role models are good ones. For example, the latest pop starlet may teach your child more about the value of short-shorts than positive values. Here is age-by-age guidance on helping children pick and learn from positive, enduring role models.
AGES 0-4
Parent Play Want your little ones to
AGES 5-12
take turns, play peacefully,
Media Maven Elementary-aged children look up to people who have
Winning Words AGES 13-18
Positive adult role models are vital to high-schoolers.
speak kindly and gobble up fruits and
overcome obstacles and experienced
In a recent study from Ohio
veggies? Then start by taking up these
failure, defeat or hardship with a positive
Connections Academy, 79 percent
habits yourself. Parents are a child’s
mindset, Aiello says. “Those types of
of 10th- and 11th-graders rated role
first role model, says family therapist
role models will teach them that it’s OK
models as “extremely important.” What
Jay Fitter, author of Respect Your
to try and fail, and get up and try again,”
role should a role model take? Most
Children: A Practical Guide to Effective
she says.
students want a verbal cheerleader.
Parenting. Children begin observing
So Olympic athletes, musicians,
In the same study, three-quarters of
parents’ behaviors and attitudes almost
authors and other celebrities can be
students said they wanted a role model
from birth, even when you’re not aware
appropriate role models, but beware —
to say encouraging words. “When real-
that you’re being watched. So if you
it’s easy for an impressionable school-
world (as opposed to celebrity) role
gossip about neighbors, spend hours
ager to get caught up in “celeb worship”
models have the potential to become
glued to your smartphone or snack on
instead of seeing their role model as an
real-life mentors in a teen’s life, it’s a
junk food, don’t be surprised if your
imperfect person, or to fixate on the
win/win,” Aiello says. She recommends
little mimic follows suit.
glamorous aspects of a role model’s
talking to teens about the role models
“Parents and other role models
image. Keep the dialogue focused on
they choose to encourage big-picture
help teach toddlers and preschoolers
values. Ask kids which values they look
thinking. “Ask how they could use
about socially acceptable behavior,”
for in a role model, and why. And remind
those qualities in their own lives and
Fitter says. Modeling healthy conflict
kids that it’s OK to choose more than one
how those qualities might help them
resolution can help preschoolers
role model and to change role models as
accomplish their goals in life,” Aiello
avoid hitting and bullying behavior, he
they grow up and expand their interests.
says. “It opens up great conversations!”
adds. Small family disagreements are fodder for positive modeling. After a small argument, allow your child to see
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you resolve the conflict in a positive,
health and parenting journalist and
respectful way.
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The Best Bullying Prevention
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ullying is a word that has almost lost its meaning because it has been used so often and under so many circumstances.
That’s especially true online where cyberbullying is used to describe almost any interaction that makes adults uncomfortable, from flaming, gossip and pranks to impersonation, slander and threats.
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In her new book, It’s Complicated, Hannah Boyd points out that “the language of bullying often presumes that there’s a perpetrator and a victim. By focusing on blaming the perpetrator and protecting the victim, well-intended adults often fail to recognize the complexity of most conflicts.” She suggests that parents avoid using the term “bullying” unless behavior meets three criteria identified by Swedish psychologist Dan Olweus: Aggression. What’s the intent? Is the perpetrator trying to hurt or intimidate someone? Sometimes behavior that looks like bullying is actually a misguided attempt at humor or a response to stress. Repetition. What’s the frequency? Even the nicest people hurt others on occasion because they are oblivious or under stress. Bullying involves repeating a behavior even after the perpetrator understands that it’s painful or damaging to another person. Imbalance. Who has the power? Young people seem to understand that bullying involves disproportionate power — a stronger person picks on a weaker one precisely because he or she cannot fight back effectively. Research confirms that children are 63 percent more likely to be bullied if they have disabilities or perceived differences (such as being gay or overweight). In situations that meet these criteria, adults must intervene because bullying has lasting consequences for everyone involved. Research shows that children who are bullied tend to be lonely, anxious and depressed. Children who become bullies are also likely to have underlying social and emotional problems that interfere with healthy relationships. Even children who witness aggression are vulnerable to emotional distress and anxiety.
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Of course, Boyd acknowledges that online interactions that fall short of bullying can still be hurtful. Girls are more likely to participate in and be wounded by gossip and rumors — especially about looks and sexual behavior. Boys are more likely to participate in pranking and punking (insults and intimidation). Online abuse has several unique features. Some people find it easier to be cruel when they don’t have to deal with direct consequences. Also, online humiliation can be deeper, because there are so many witnesses, and more long-lasting, because it’s difficult to eradicate cyber slurs. Online, the child who is behaving poorly may feel there is no risk of punishment, and the child who is tormented may feel there is no escape. Parents must consistently reinforce two messages: n Cruel behavior is always unacceptable. n In difficult circumstances, healthy people stay focused on what they can control. Boyd says kids who develop these five capacities are less likely to take out their feelings on others and less likely to become targets: Self Awareness. Help your child recognize and reflect on her own feelings. Knowing she feels angry or sad, frustrated or vulnerable gives her more options. Self Management. Children need help learning how to insert thought between feeling and action. A child who is able to calm himself and think through a problem is less likely to say or do cruel things and less likely to trigger hostility in others. Social Awareness. From an early age, encourage your children to be respectful, tolerant and curious about people who are different in appearance, abilities, point of view or cultural background. Relationship Skills. Research suggests that children are less likely to be unkind to others when they have high-quality friendships. For advice about helping kids develop strong friendships, go to parentingscience.com/kids-makefriends.html. Decision Making. Help your child focus on what she can do. Redirect her attention to what’s positive. If necessary, limit contact with people who behave poorly by using the controls available in most social networks. Carolyn Jabs raised three computer-savvy kids including one with special needs. Visit growing-up-online.com to read more of her columns.
CH Pediatrics & Adolescents
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Thwart Halloween
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he sights and sounds of Halloween during — and prior to — the month of October are inescapable. Porches and
lawns display jack-o-lanterns, cobwebs, black cats and witches on broomsticks. LED lights lead to haunted garages and ghostly shadows peer through attic windows. Halloween decorations have evolved extravagantly over the years and now play music, move, talk and make spooky sounds.
NC Eye, Ear Nose & Throat
Beyond the neighborhood, it’s difficult to find a store, restaurant or other public venue that doesn’t display some sort of Halloween decor. Retailers have even labeled the first Tuesday in September as “Orange Tuesday.” Put simply, just about everywhere your child looks in October, she is bound to see something Halloween-related. For many children, the spooky and sometimes gruesome imagery floating around this time of year is taken in stride alongside the excitement that accompanies costumes and trick-or-treating. But for other children, especially those under age 5, Halloween images and themes can be more frightening than exciting. Caught up in and surrounded by the excitement that accompanies this holiday, children do not always know how to express their worries or seek help when they are uncomfortable.
Distinguishing Fantasy From Reality For the very young child, boundaries blur between what is real and what is pretend. Wishes come true, Santa brings gifts and the Tooth Fairy magically knows when a tooth has come out. The mind’s ability to distinguish between what is real and what is not emerges over time, and this development process is often nonlinear. Keeping this in mind, we can now begin to see Halloween from the perspective of a young child. Halloween is a time when monsters — that usually only lurk under the bed around bedtime — are out in the open, walking around, talking and sometimes even jumping out in a surprising (and terrifying) way. With some thought and preparation, parents can help ensure that their child’s Halloween night out is fun (and emotionally safe) for all. Here are tips to consider:
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Young children who believe in magical ideas benefit from parents talking with them about things that are pretend. For example: “That’s just a little boy in a costume.” “That’s Sally’s mommy. Her face is painted.” “Those are decorations. They can be turned on and off.” Keep the night short and predictable for young children, and visit only familiar houses. Choose your young child’s costume carefully, keeping his age and emotional development in mind.
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Remember that a child’s expressions of worry about these themes can easily be confused with excitement. Such behaviors are signs that an experience has become too much for a child to handle comfortably and independently. We recommend that parents use the Lucy Daniels Center’s 90 Percent Rule as a guideline to help decide if their child is ready to undertake a significant new challenge: Present a challenge or experience to your child only if you are at least 90 percent sure that he or she will succeed. For parents of more anxious children, preparation begins long before Halloween night. Keep in mind that many public venues look and feel different to a child when they are decorated for Halloween. You can prepare your child by talking about what you may encounter. For example, “The grocery store is selling candy for Halloween, so they may have some scary decorations when we walk past that part of the store.” Talk ahead of time about whose houses you will be visiting and explain that the people answering the doors may look different, but that you know they are your neighbors and friends. With these thoughtful measures in place, you can help ensure that Halloween night is a fun and safe experience for the entire family.
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about their history with dieting and weight control, current eating disorder symptoms, current weight and shape concerns, and quality of life. Defined as having a current body size equal to their preferred size, body satisfaction was endorsed by only 12.2 percent of women ages 50 and older. Satisfaction was associated with better overall functioning, with satisfied women having a lower body mass index and reporting fewer eating disorder symptoms and dieting behaviors. Although these women were content with their body size, a sizeable number still reported dissatisfaction with other aspects of their appearance, including their stomach (56.2 percent), face (53.8 percent) and skin (78.8 percent). Weight monitoring and appearance-altering behaviors, such as cosmetic surgery, did not differ between satisfied and dissatisfied groups. Satisfied women also engaged in more exercise per week than dissatisfied women.
Co-workers of Women With Breast Cancer May Avoid Screening In a surprising finding by researchers Giulio Zanelli of the University of Bologna in Italy and his co-author Ritesh Banerjee, during the year after a co-worker is diagnosed with breast cancer, the probability that a woman has a mammogram drops by about 8 percentage points, off a base level of about 70 percent. The study was reported in March by the online journal Social Science Research Network. In an effort to understand how a woman’s propensity to have an annual mammography changes over time, the researchers studied unique data from more than 7,000 American women. The impact of reduced screening for breast cancer persisted during at least the following two years. The more serious the case of a co-worker’s breast cancer (later stage diagnoses), the greater was the reduction in mammography screening. The researchers concluded that fear of their own diagnosis of cancer may prevent some women from going through a mammography screening, as they seek to avoid possible bad news.
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Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You? DISCERNING THE RISKS AND BENEFITS
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f you’re like many women, you’re probably confused by the conflicting information about hormone replacement therapy.
Whether you fall in the traditional or alternative medicine camp, or somewhere in between, it’s important to educate yourself about your options and what works best for your body and lifestyle.
What is HRT? HRT is a hormone — estrogen, progesterone or a combination — used to supplement the hormones no longer made by the ovaries after menopause. “If a woman has a uterus, she needs both,” says Dr. Lisa Grana, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at Triangle Physicians for Women in Cary. “Without progesterone, the lining can get too thick and she can be at risk for endometrial cancer. If she’s had a hysterectomy, she may only need estrogen.” Estrogen comes in pill, spray and transdermal (gel or patch) forms. Progesterone comes in combination pills with estrogen, as a patch combined with estrogen, and as a compounded cream. Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to hormones the body produces. These hormones, both synthetic and bioidentical, are available either in a prescription form or from a compounding pharmacy. “Some people believe compounded is safer. That’s not necessarily true,” Grana says. A prescription is Federal Drug Adminstration-approved and has gone through rigorous testing, whereas compounded forms have not had FDA testing and approval.
Benefits HRT alleviates menopausal symptoms. “Women use it to regain their quality of life, if their symptoms are so severe it impacts their daily functioning,” says Anna Garrett, a boardcertified pharmacotherapy specialist, Certified Intrinsic Coach, certified valuations specialist and chief “mojo” officer at DrAnnaGarrett.com. HRT helps prevent development of osteoporosis, vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse, and it promotes bladder continued on page 28 carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2014
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and vaginal health, Grana says. If it’s started at the time of menopause, it may help prevent heart disease and dementia.
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Some women experience no symptoms, or their symptoms are not debilitating, Grana says. Cary mom Laura Heinlein thought about HRT, but never felt a need for it, even though her doctor recommended and encouraged it. “I had about eight months of serious symptoms — losing my temper, confusion, word loss, bad night sweats,” Heinlein says, but “it wasn’t so debilitating that I couldn’t handle it.” Heinlein has adapted to hot flashes by wearing short sleeves, even in winter, and bringing a sweater or jacket. She also cranks up the air conditioning, if possible. Other women have very severe symptoms. “In the U.S., we’re exposed to so many compounds in the environment that mimic estrogen in our bodies, attaching to estrogen receptors and blocking the action of estrogen in our bodies,” Garrett says. “We live in a chronically stressed out way, which causes our body to make high amounts of cortisol, which impacts hormone function,” she says. Teresa McCarthy of Swannanoa had a full hysterectomy in 1994. While estrogen cured her hot flashes, she gained weight and her libido dropped. After 15 years, she stopped taking HRT to let her body rest. The hot flashes returned, but with them came a sensation like electricity surging through her body that made her stop doing everything until it passed. She began a bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in 2012, and after six weeks, felt better. “Hot flashes were gone, my energy level was up and my outlook on life was great,” McCarthy says, adding “My libido is back!”
Drawbacks The primary drawbacks to HRT may be increased risks for stroke, blood clots or breast cancer, Grana says. The cost can be relatively high, whether bioidentical or synthetic, and some women don’t tolerate it well, especially if it’s not dosed correctly, Garrett says. But for many women, the pros make it worth the effort. “There’s not a ton of cons to HRT, although there’s that subtle, low-grade fear and anxiety that if you go down the synthetic HRT road, you don’t know if you’re doing some harm to your body,” Garrett says. “This can also be true if you take
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BHRT because of conflicting media reports and the fact that it’s all lumped together.” Following a total hysterectomy in 2005, Candler mom Lynn Nicolai, a nursing educator, went on a fairly high dose of estrogen. She visited the doctor several times with increasing incidents of weight gain, bloating, insomnia and depressive symptoms. She left each visit with increased estrogen doses and a prescription for sleeping pills, an anti-depressant or an appetite suppressant. “After about six months, I was bloated, sleepless and depressed,” Nicolai says. A co-worker advised her to use a bioidentical progesterone cream to overcome estrogen dominance. “Within two weeks, I felt much better and was losing the bloating,” Nicolai says. She researched hormones and menopause and learned that even without ovaries, other body parts produce estrogen. Nicolai later experienced brain fog and memory issues. Her new doctor recommended synthetic hormones, which she didn’t want to take. She began using estrogen and testosterone creams, along with progesterone pills, but after three weeks, had gained eight pounds. Nicolai now takes an oral progesterone capsule. “I just need to be very careful with estrogen because it just didn’t work for me,” she says.
Risks and Alternatives In 1991, the National Institute of Health’s Women’s Health Initiative conducted a study on HRT. Before the study, the medical community thought hormone replacement therapy didn’t have many risks and would help people stay healthy longer. Study authors looked at just one conjugated estrogenprogestin (a synthetic progesterone) in post-menopausal women, but ended the study in early 2002. The first phase showed an increased risk of stroke and blood clots, as well as an increased risk of breast cancer, Grana
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says. The results caused a lot of U.S. women to stop taking HRT. Grana notes that the average age of the women studied was 63; 50 percent were smokers or ex-smokers and 50 percent were overweight. Other HRT options, including bioidentical estrogen and progesterone, have not been studied, Grana and Garrett point out, so risks, benefits and side effects associated with those treatments are unknown. Data in the last 10 years shows that HRT should be started at the time of menopause, that it may prevent heart disease and that it should not be started 10-12 years after menopause, according to Grana. Most literature says HRT should be started during the first seven years of menopause. (Read more about the study at www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi.) Whether or not you use HRT, some simple changes can make your life and body healthier before, during and after the transition to menopause. Garrett recommends avoiding caffeine and alcohol because they can increase cortisol, and alcohol increases estrogen. She also suggests avoiding processed food because it contributes to weight gain and sugar addiction. Try yoga and/or other forms of exercise (45 minutes to 1 hour, five days a week, plus strength training two days a week). Garrett also suggests acupuncture, known to help decrease hot flashes. Grana talks in detail with patients about their medical, surgical and family histories. “I treat every patient on an individual basis to assess if she’s a good candidate, and review every year if she’s still a good candidate,” she says. If you chose to do HRT, it’s best to start close to the beginning of menopause and to use the lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time. “The key to HRT is to balance benefit to harm,” Grana says. Cathy Downs is a freelance writer and mom to two boys. She and her family live in Cary.
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TODAY’S KIDS AREN’T SO SURE
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t’s no coincidence that “great” often modifies “outdoors.” But do today’s kids know why?
In the 1970s and 1980s, the average child enjoyed more than two hours of outdoor play each day, according to an April 2013 study conducted by JCB Kids, an online constructive play resource center for children and adults. Today’s kids spend as few as 7 minutes engaged in unstructured outdoor play per day, while spending an average of 7.5 hours in front of electronic media, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. Homework and extracurricular activities also limit unstructured playtime outdoors. And those aren’t the only numbers that are cause for alarm: A meager 10 percent of children between the ages of 13 and 18 say they spend time outdoors every day, according to a Nature Conservancy poll taken July 28-Aug. 4, 2014. Compare that to statistics published in the Spring 2011 issue of American Journal of Play, which state that 70 percent of the 830 U.S. mothers surveyed said they played outdoors daily as children, while only 31 percent of their children play outdoors daily now.
The Culprit Lack of interest in and access to nature keeps kids indoors, according to the Nature Conservancy poll. Kids ages 13-18 who responded to the survey reported discomfort with bugs and heat as a reason to stay indoors, and 61 percent blamed a lack of natural areas near their homes. Parents who worry about “stranger danger,” or that their kids could be harassed, attacked or even abducted by a stranger while playing outdoors may not even realize they also share some of the blame for why kids are staying indoors more often nowadays. Other parental concerns include traffic dangers, kids getting hurt or gaps in supervision. Compelling distractions such as the new “Legend of Zelda” game or the latest episode of SpongeBob SquarePants may share a good portion of the blame. On weekends, kids average more than seven hours a day in front of an electronic screen, according to the National Wildlife Federation. By the time a
child attends kindergarten, he or she is likely to have watched more than 5,000 hours of television. That’s about the same amount of time it takes to earn a college degree.
The Benefits Greater Health – As if the reduction in outdoor playtime for today’s generation of kids isn’t alarming enough, consider that data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows obesity rates have increased dramatically over the past 20 years, antidepressant use has increased by 400 percent since 1988 (kids are not exempt), and parent-reported ADHD diagnoses have been on the rise since the 1970s. Many researchers wonder — could there be a link between nature deficiency and these significant health statistics? Correlation doesn’t imply causality, but research strongly suggests that exposure to nature can have a positive effect on a child’s health and development. A 2005 study by the American Medical Association concluded that children who are given free and unstructured opportunities to play outside will be “smarter, better able to get along with others, healthier and happier.” In the Nature Conservancy study, 90 percent of kids who spent time outside reported that being in nature and taking part in outdoor activities helped relieve stress. And then there are the well-known benefits of physical activity — whether it takes place indoors or outdoors. Research from the U.S. Department of Health shows that engaging in 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, consistently reduces the risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other adverse health issues. Greater Intelligence – Len Saunders, best-selling author and motivational speaker in the fight against childhood obesity, says kids who play on a consistent, regular basis perform better in school. A group of 2,000 teachers surveyed by the National Wildlife Federation in 2010 agree. Of those surveyed, 78 percent feel students who spend time in unstructured outdoor continued on page 33 carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2014
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play are better able to concentrate, and 75 percent feel that these students are more creative and better problem solvers. Kids who spend time in nature also have higher test scores, do better in science and play more cooperatively, according to the teachers surveyed. See our sidebar (below) for ways to encourage safe outdoor play. Evidence shows convincingly how beneficial it is for children, so give yours plenty of opportunities to play outside, whether they are building forts and dens, climbing trees or making daisy chains. A healthy dose of dirt can go a long way.
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5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy the great outdoors. Here are five ways your family can get out and get active. 1. Go to a park. Wake County boasts 152 county parks, city parks and public swimming and tennis facilities within its borders. There are more than 60 parks in Durham County, 40 in Orange County and 30 in Johnston County. Check out this year’s GPS (Go Play See) resource guide for more locations and ideas.
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2. Encourage outdoor play with friends. The Nature Conservancy’s poll showed that 91 percent of kids said if a friend encouraged them to spend more time outdoors, they would comply. Playing outside with the neighborhood kids is beneficial for your child’s social development and teaches them skills they’ll use in future relationships later on. 3. Teach your child about nature. An interest in nature will spur a curious child to explore the outdoors and learn about the world around him. Also, a child who loves nature will likely be more passionate about protecting it. 4. Landscape your yard to increase natural window views. Access to or views of nature improve cognitive function and have shown to improve recovery from surgery or illness in hospitals, according to a 2010 study by Cornell University. Consider supporting plans to create space for parks and natural areas near or within neighborhoods and developments.
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eeling a chill in the air? Gather the family to savor all the wonderful things autumn offers: pumpkin patches, caramel apples, corn mazes and haunted houses. Our hearty selection of fall festivities in the Triangle offers something for everyone. Check the daily calendar section for more seasonal fun. Parents: Use discretion as to whether frightful activities are suitable for your children. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and dates – and don’t forget your camera!
Hill Ridge Farms Harvest and Pumpkin Festival Fearrington Village’s Pumpkinfest
2000 Fearrington Village Center U.S. 15-501, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 • fearrington.com Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. Fearrington gardeners and chefs put their creative skills to work on over 50 beautiful, silly and spooky jack-o’-lanterns.
Ganyard Hill Farm
703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville 919-556-1771 hillridgefarms.com/harvest.php Open through Nov. 9; Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. General admission is $12 for ages 2 and 12, $10 for ages 13 and older. Pumpkin patch, covered wagon hayride, 80-foot giant slide, farm animals, fishfeeding dock, kids’ play land, country store and live music. Pony rides, gemstone panning and unlimited train rides cost extra.
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Green Acres Farm
3175 Benson Rd., Garner 919-779-4765 • kensproduce.com Open through Nov. 9; Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. noon-8 p.m. Ticket sales end one hour before closing. Admission is $12 for ages 6 and older, $6 ages 3-5, free for ages 3 and younger. Six-acre corn maze, hayrides and picnic areas. A separate haunted attraction requiring a $17 admission fee, is open 7-11 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 30-31 and Nov. 1 and is not recommended for young children.
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. and Sun. 1-6 p.m. General admission is $3 for ages 2 and older; other fees vary by activity. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, play area and more.
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3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield 919-934-1132 • ncagr.gov (search “Lazy O Farm”) Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. General admission is $6 for ages 2 and older; additional fees vary by activity. See website for details. Pumpkins, barnyard animals, hayrides, stuff-a-scarecrow, bucket mining and picnic area.
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677 N.C. Hwy. 98 E., Bunn 919-496-3076 • vollmerfarm.com Open through Nov. 2; Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. noon-5 p.m. Admission is $14 for ages 2 and older. Corn maze, hayride, barrel train, 80-foot underground slide and more.
Naylor Family Farm and Giant Corn Maze
143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Siler City 919-432-4825 • huckleberrytrailfarm.com Open Sept. 27-Nov. 1; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun. 1-6 p.m. General admission is $10 for ages 12 and older, $8 for ages 3-11. Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch and farmyard games.
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5011 Kiger Rd., Rougemont 919-732-8065 • mckeemaze.com Open Sept. 27-Nov. 2, Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.8 p.m. and Sun. 1-7 p.m. Admission is $10. Two corn mazes, pumpkins, farm animals and more. Hayrides charge an extra fee. Haunted trail and cornfield maze Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m.; admission is $10.
6016 U.S. 401 N., Fuquay-Varina 910-249-2258 • naylorfamilyfarm.com Open through Nov. 4; Mon.-Thurs. by appointment only for groups; Fri. 1-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun. noon-6 p.m. Prices vary by activity; children ages 2 and younger are free with paying adult. Tenacre corn maze and hayrides. Corn maze flashlight nights every Friday and Saturday.
319 Sherron Rd., Durham 919-596-8728 • pumpkincountry.com Open daily Sept. 26-Oct. 31 (call for dates and hours after Oct. 31); Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission is $12.50 for ages 2 and older. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, crop mazes, farm animals, giant haystack, barn market and picnics. 1132 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary greenacrescary.com Open Sept. 26-Nov. 1; Fri. 4-10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.10 p.m. (ticket office closes at 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat.); and Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (No night maze; ticket office closes at 6 p.m.) General admission is $10 for ages 4-adult, free for kids 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.
McKee’s Cornfield Maze
6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary phillipsfarmsofcary.com Open through Oct. 31; Fri. 3-6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Sun. 1-6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and kids ages 13 and older, $6 for ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and younger. Corn maze, hayrides and a pumpkin patch. See website for details on a separate haunted attraction.
Ragan & Holly’s Pumpkin Patch
Corner of Hwy. 751 and Lewter Shop Rd., Apex 919-362-5800 Pumpkins and fall produce in October. Call for dates and hours.
Mrs. Ruth’s Farms Corn Maze
1361 Green Level Rd., Apex mrsruthsfarms.com See website for dates, hours and fees. Hayride, corn maze, playground, pumpkins and more.
Apex Trick-or-Treat on Salem Street
Downtown Apex facebook.com/apexdba Oct. 25, 4-6 p.m. Families trick-or-treat at downtown businesses.
Clayton Halloween Fun Ride
Clayton Community Park 1075 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton 919-553-1555 • townofclaytonnc.org Oct. 24, 4-6 p.m. $5 per child; parents ride free with each paid child. Free for ages 2 and younger. Take a hayride around the trail to meet Halloween characters and enjoy games and prizes.
Clayton Halloween Parade
Horne Square to Town Square, Clayton 919-553-1555 • townofclaytonnc.org Oct. 31, 2:30-4 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat in costume in a parade that begins at Main and Lombard streets and ends at Town Square with games, activities and more.
Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno Park
5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham 919-471-1623 • dprplaymore.org Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Campfire stories and songs, hayrides, face painting and treats for ages 12 and younger.
Halloween Carnival
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 Egg Haunt
Smithfield Community Park 600 Booker Dairy Rd., Smithfield 919-934-2148 ext.112 • smithfield-nc.com Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Don a Halloween costume and collect candy-filled eggs. Take a bag or basket. All participants receive a gift. Ages 3-12.
Halloween Spooktacular
Flaherty Park Community Center 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest 919-435-9560 wakeforestnc.gov/parksrecreation.aspx Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Ghostly games and activities for ages 12 and younger. Costumes optional.
Haunted Mordecai Festival and Lantern Ghost Tours
Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh 919-857-4364 • raleighnc.gov/mordecai Oct. 25, noon-4 p.m. Music, games, crafts 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 online through RecLink.
Haunting at Harris: Creatures of the Forest Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill 919-387-4342 • wakegov.com/parks/harrislake Oct. 18, 1-6 p.m. Admission is free. Take a wagon ride to search for weird, creepy and outrageous creatures of the forest. Enjoy games, activities and crafts around the shelters. Wagon rides leave every 30 minutes. Tickets sold first come, first serve the day of the event only. Tickets for 1-3 p.m. rides available at 12:30 p.m.; tickets for 3:30-5:30 p.m. rides available at 3 p.m. Costumes optional.
Hillsborough Halloween
Downtown Hillsborough 919-732-7741 • visithillsboroughnc.com Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Shops and restaurants downtown Hillsborough hand out candy and other treats to children. Costumes encouraged.
Marbles Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh 919-834-4040 • marbleskidsmuseum.org Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended. Advance tickets are $8/members, $10/nonmembers. Day-of tickets, if available, are $13/members, $15 nonmembers. Wear a Halloween costume and experience the magic of Marbles Kids Museum after dark. Activities include a ghoul school, mad scientist lab, monster mash dance party and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
N.C. Symphony’s Phantoms of the Orchestra
Meymandi Concert Hall, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South St., Raleigh 919-733-2750 • ncsymphony.org Nov. 1, 1 and 4 p.m. $31; advance ticket purchase recommended; order online. A conductor and his assistant must use the baton to control a ghoulish orchestra. Wear a costume and enter the costume contest before the concert. Ages 4-12.
Pumpkin Carving Hayride
Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill 919-387-4342 • wakegov.com/parks/harrislake Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m. $5 for hayride only; $10 for hayride and pumpkin; registration required. Take a hayride to Longleaf Forest to find the perfect pumpkin to carve back at the shelter and enjoy hot cider. All ages. Meet at the Loblolly Shelter.
Safe-N-Sane Halloween Celebration
Cary Towne Center Mall 1105 Walnut St., Cary 919-771-1295 • townofcary.org Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy storytelling, a magician, a costume parade and more.
Spooktacular Trail Walk
Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy., Morrisville ci.morrisville.nc.us Oct. 25, 6-10 p.m. Admission is free. Familyfriendly trail features mild scares from 6-8 p.m. Haunted trail is 8-10 p.m. for ages 10 and older.
Track or Treat: Halloween Express at New Hope Valley Railway
3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill 919-362-5416 • nhvry.org Trains run Oct. 18 and 25 at 4, 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Admission is $13. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Don a Halloween costume and ride a decorated locomotive to encounter ghosts and goblins in the woods and on the track.
Tricks and Treats Halloween Bash
Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 919-460-4965 • townofcary.org Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. Admission is $1. The Cary Teen Council sponsors carnival games and not-so-scary stories for ages 3-8. Take a spooky walk through Herbert’s Haunted House at the community center from 6:30-9 p.m. (For all ages but parental discretion is advised.) Admission to the haunted house is $1.
Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Main, Broad and downtown side streets 919-552-0848 • fuquay-varinadowntown.com Oct. 31, 2-5 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat in costumes throughout both Fuquay and Varina retail districts.
Trunk-or-Treat Junction
Selma Middle School 1533 U.S. 301, Selma 919-975-1411 • selma-nc.com Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Wear a costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, bounce houses and more.
Trick-or-Treat the Trails
White Deer Park 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner 919-773-4442 • garnerparks.org Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m. Kids trick-or-treat in costume around a 1-mile loop trail. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Haunted Twilight Tour of Downtown Cary
Page Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador St., Cary 919-460-4963 • townofcary.org Oct. 25. Tours depart at 6, 6:20, 6:40 and 7 p.m. Admission is $15 ages 13 and older. Purchase tickets online at etix.com. Hear spooky tales and legends with apparitions from the past portrayed by the Cary Players.
Historical Ghost Walk Clayton Fear Farm
1620 Loop Rd., Clayton 919-553-0016 • claytonfearfarm.com Open Oct. 3-Nov. 1 on select nights. See website for schedule. Admission to one attraction is $12 and seven attractions is $25. Haunted hayride, houses, cemetery and more. Nonhaunted corn maze and attractions open Sat. and Sun., Oct. 4-26.
Darkside Haunted Estates
11875 N.C. 222 W., Middlesex 919-269-8620 • darksidehauntedestates.com Open Sept. 27-Nov. 1 on select nights, 7-11 p.m. See website for schedule. Admission is $16 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and younger. Mayhem hayride, clown town, prison yard, insane asylum, cemetery and other attractions. Low-scare night for younger kids on Oct. 25, 3-5 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.
The Haunted Forest at Panic Point
2808 Cedar Creek Rd., Youngsville raleighhauntedhouse.com Open select nights Oct. 3-Nov. 1. See website for dates, hours and fees. Purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth, which opens at 7 p.m. See website for details. Haunted attractions include a forest, trail, hayride, crypt, maze and zombie shootout. Some attractions may not be suitable for children younger than 12.
Haunted Trolley Tour
Departs Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh 919-857-4364 • raleighnc.gov/mordecai Oct. 18, 24 and 25; 6-10 p.m. Admission is $10. Take an hour-long journey past downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Tours depart every 90 minutes. Purchase tickets via phone or the website through RecLink.
Riverside Cemetery, corner of S. Second and Church streets, Smithfield 919-934-2836 Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Admission is $3 adults, $2 children. Small groups are guided through the cemetery where costumed re-enactors portray extraordinary persons from Johnston County’s past.
Raleigh Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Departs from the Wake County Courthouse 316 Fayetteville St., Raleigh tobaccoroadtours.com/raleigh-hauntedfootsteps-ghost-tour Sat. evenings in September, October and November. Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. See website for details. Admission is $15 for adults, $9.99 for ages 8-14. Purchase tickets at zerve.com. Familyfriendly, 90-minute 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.
Raleigh Zombie Walk
Assembles at Moore Square, Raleigh facebook.com/raleighzombiewalk2012 Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Admission is free. Dress up as a zombie for this family-friendly walk to benefit the Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Pets welcome.
Reel-ly Scary Cary
Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary 919-462-2025 boothamphitheatre.com/reel-ly-scary-cary Oct. 23-25, movies start at dusk (gates open at 6 p.m.). Admission is $10, kids 12 and younger free. Price includes the movie and one visit through the haunted attraction, which is not recommended for children younger than 12. Take a blanket and enjoy spooky movie classics on a huge outdoor screen. Features the G-rated movie Monsters University Oct. 24. R-rated movies shown Oct. 23 and 25.
Spirits of Hillsborough
Tours meet at the Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E. King St., Hillsborough 919-732-7741 historichillsborough.org Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m.; one-hour tours depart every 20 minutes. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12. Free for ages 4 and younger. Come face-to-face with Hillsborough’s fascinating spirits portrayed by the Orange Community Players.
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Maize Adventure at Kersey Valley
Aw Shucks! Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
NC Railroad Museum
3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe 704-709-7000 • awshuckscornmaze.com Open through Nov. 16, Fri.-Sun.; see website for hours. Admission is $10 ages 13 and older, $8 ages 4-12. Free for ages 3 and younger. Corn maze, hayrides, grain bin slide, farm animals, paddle boats and more. The 13th Acre, a haunted attraction, is open Friday and Saturday nights in October from dark until 11:30 p.m. (ticket booth closes at 11 p.m.) and is not recommended for young children. Admission is $11.
BOO at the ZOO
North Carolina Zoo 4401 Zoo Pkwy., Asheboro 800-488-0444 • nczoo.org Oct. 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Trick-or-treating, games, magic, storytelling, live entertainment and a costume contest.
Corntacular Adventure at Harvest Ridge Farm
545 Service Rd., Ruffin 336-939-7616 • comegetlost.com Open Sept. 27-Nov. 2; Mon.-Fri. by appointment only for groups; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun. 1-7 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and older. Giant corn maze, corn cannon, hay mountain, giant jumping pillow, pumpkin patch and concessions.
Hubb’s Corn Maze
Ganyard Farm
10276 N. U.S. 421, Clinton (between Clinton and Dunn) 910-564-6709 • hubbscornmaze.com Open through Nov. 8; Fri. 6-11 p.m., Sat. 1-11 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. and other select nights in October. Admission prices vary. Farm-themed corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins, barrel train, jump pillow, corn cannon, giant slide, toddler town and more. The “Trail of Fears,” a haunted attraction, is open Friday and Saturday nights in October from dark to 10 p.m., and is not recommended for young children. Visit the website for driving directions.
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1615 Kersey Valley Rd., Kersey Valley 336-431-1700 • maizeadventure.com Open Sat.-Sun. in Sept. and Oct.; Sat. noon6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m. Admission prices vary. Ten-acre corn maze, jumping pillow, hop-along rodeo, gem dig, fossil dig, cow train and pumpkins.
The Plague
Americamps Lake Gaston Campground 9 Lakeside Ln., Bracey, Va. theplagueonline.com Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; 7-11 p.m. $10. Purchase tickets online or at the booth. Infected victims of the plague terrify visitors.
Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze
4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville 704-875-3113 ruralhill.net/amazingmaizemaze.asp Open Sept. 26-Nov. 2; Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Family-friendly flashlight maze Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 and Nov. 1. Flashlight mazes open at 6 p.m. (Ticket office closes at 9 p.m.) Seven-acre corn maze, hayrides, corn hole, mini mazes and pumpkins.
SCarowinds Halloween Haunt
14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte 704-588-2600 • carowinds.com Open through Nov. 1, Fri.- Sun. 7 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 18 and 25, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Carowinds amusement park transforms into a horror-filled nightmare complete with vampires, zombies and sinister creatures. This attraction is not recommended children younger than 13.
Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train Halloween Festival
300 Tweetsie Railroad Ln., Blowing Rock 800-526-5740 • tweetsie.com Open Sept. 26-Nov. 1; Fri.-Sat. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $31; kids 2 and younger are free. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Ghost train rides, haunted house, freaky forest, 3-D maze, trick-or-treating, Halloween characters and shows. Some attractions may not be suitable for young children.
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Notice there is no mention of team jackets, trophies and trips to Florida? Finding a coach who has all of the above — and a reasonable knowledge of the sport, safety and children — will ensure a positive experience for your child, his or her teammates and you. Richard P. Borkowski of Cary is a sport and recreation safety consultant who has been involved in sports and recreation safety as an author, speaker, expert witness and consultant for 40 years. carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2014
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Puppets March in Hillsborough Oct. 19
See Marching Bands Compete in the Heart of Carolina Oct. 4
Enjoy a spectacle of art, creativity and music
See high school marching bands compete in the areas of music, dance and dramat-
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ic showmanship at the 12th Annual Heart of Carolina Marching Band Invitational Oct. 4,
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Triangle OktoberFest Celebrates All Things German Oct. 3-4 Take part in the inaugural Triangle Oktoberfest Oct. 3, 4-11 p.m., and Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., at MacGregor Village in Cary. The Bavarian-inspired festival features mouthwatering foods, a yodeling contest, weiner dog races, a kinder platz with games for kids and a display of vintage and modern German automobiles. Tickets are $5-$10 and free for ages 5 and younger. Wear full Bavarian regalia to receive free entry to the festival. MacGregor Village is at 107 Edinburgh Dr., Cary. triangleoktoberfest.org.
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Dance for a Cause in Holly Springs Oct. 11 Support anti-bullying and special needs programs by dancing at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center Oct. 11, noon-6 p.m. Download a pledge form and dance as little as you wish or for all six hours. A DJ spins tunes from noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., and Peak City Sound performs live music from 2-4 p.m. Learn new dance moves from members of the Holly Springs School of Dance, watch Calvin Klown groove to the music and enjoy food and beverage trucks. This fundraiser benefits Mayor Dick Sears’ anti-bullying campaign and supports all-inclusive community programs in Holly Springs. Admission is free but registration is required online at hollyspringscivitan.org/dance-a-thon-101114.html. The Holly Photo courtesy of Doug Walker
Springs Cultural Arts Center is at 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs.
Run in Disguise at the Raleigh Monster Dash Oct. 26 Strap on your Halloween costume and be one of the 700 runners at the Raleigh Monster Dash at Cameron Village Oct. 26. The annual family-friendly festival features a 1-mile fun run at 2 p.m., followed by a 5k at 2:30 p.m. Little monsters can enjoy a 100-yard dash at 1:45 p.m., a kids zone with activities and a visit from Ronald McDonald. Costume contests award prizes in various categories. Proceeds from the event benefit the YMCA of the Triangle. Register online by Oct. 22. $15-$30. capitalrunwalk.com/races-events/monster-dash.
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Learn about the history of the N.C. State Fair and join in a little “aggie” competition. Ages 6-9 with adult. Registration required. $3. 10-11 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. History Hunters: The State Fair. Learn how fairs have shaped North Carolina. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $3. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
Forever” series, which refreshes several American Girl stories to allow the reader to decide the ending. Enjoy activities and crafts. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Crowder by Night: Going Batty. Learn how bats live and sort through bat facts and fiction. Go on a night hike to search for bats and play a batty game. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Family Dynamics Conference. Adults learn to maintain a healthy family through workshops and a keynote speaker. Register online. $10 adults. 7-9 p.m. Crossroads Fellowship, 13029 Keith Store Rd., Wake Forest. crossroads. org/wfr-family-dynamics. Holly Springs Community Band. The band presents its fall concert featuring rock music renditions, marches, movie
Kids Fun-Days: Fantastic Fossils. Children hike, make projects and engage
History Corner: Come One, Come All.
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Curious Creatures: Insects and Spiders. Discover 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.
American Girl Club. Discuss the new “Be
theme songs and more. 7:30 p.m. Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. hollyspringsband.net.
in nature activities. 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: Snails. Go nutty for nature as children learn 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.
Triangle Physicians For Women. All ages. Registration required. Free. 3-6 p.m. 226 Asheville Ave., Cary. babyandcompany. com/openhouse. Barbecue Fundraiser. Enjoy pork or chicken barbecue, live music, carnival games, face painting, wagon rides and more. Proceeds benefit New Hope Camp programs and facilities. All ages. $10 adult plates, $7 kids. 5-8:30 p.m. New Hope Camp and Conference Camp, 4805 NC 86 S., Hillsborough. 919-942-4716. newhopeccc.org.
Blue Line Aviation Open House. Enjoy an airplane display, activities and discounted airplane rides. All ages. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Blue Line Aviation, 3223 Swift Creek Rd., Smithfield. 919-205-1066. learntoflyraleigh.com.
Curtain Call with Stars Theater and Arts Center. Sing, dance, act! Join guest
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Baby+Co. Open House. Celebrate the grand opening of Baby+Company, a stand-alone maternity center in Cary. Enjoy prizes, birth center tours, food and beverages. In Partnership with WakeMed Health and Hospitals and
stars from Stars Theater and Arts Center for a triple threat of theater fun. $5 ages 1 and older. 11 a.m., noon. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
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Family Yoga in Nature. Combine nature and yoga. 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. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Nature Nuts: Snails. See Oct. 3.
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Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department Open House. Enjoy fire trucks on display, tours of the new station, fire extinguisher demonstrations, food and more. All ages. Free. 1-5 p.m. Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department Station One, 11713 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 919-8473858. bayleaffire.com. Big Sweep. Help clean up litter. Wear sturdy shoes. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. Free. 12:30-3 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/ parks/harrislake.
Family Feature: Creepy Crawlies.
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Explore the world of these squirmy animals and their roles in their habitat. Meet some of the park’s creepy crawlies. All ages. Registration required. $5/ family. 2-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Families take part in a race featuring canoeing, mountain biking and running. Register online. See website for fees. 1 p.m. Lake Crabtree, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. kidsintraining. org/?m=201410&cat=3.
beavers help create wetlands and discover the adaptations that make beavers great builders. All ages. Registration required. Free. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.
Tunnel to Towers 5k Run and Walk. Take part in a 5k to benefit Building for America’s Bravest. Watch teams of firefighters race in full gear and enjoy music and kids activities. Register online. $30 adults, $20 ages 15-17. Free for ages 14
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Little Historians: A Mad Tea Party. Celebrate Mad Hatter Day with an adventure and learn about author Lewis Carroll. Take tea and cake with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, play games and make a crown — but watch out for the Queen of Hearts! Ages 5-7. Registration required. $4/child . Noon-1 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Tiny Tots: The ABCs of Nature. Toddlers develop fine motor skills through games and hands-on activities. Go on a nature hunt to find plants and animals of different shapes. 18 mos.-3 yrs. with adult. Registration required. $2/child. 10:30 11 a.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.
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Curious Creatures: Owls and Hawks. See Oct. 2.
Nature Families: Spooky Spiders.
KIT Youth/Family Adventure Race.
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Learn how and why spiders build webs and craft a creepy critter. 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.
Sweet Peas: Who Lives in a Tree? Parent and child discover nature and
enjoy stories, plant and animal encounters, mini-hikes, crafts and puppets. Ages 3-4. Registration required. $8 member, $10 nonmember. 10-11 a.m. N.C. Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522. ncbg.unc.edu.
Time for Tots: String Band Music. Learn about the instruments used in a string band and make a paint-stirrer and paper-plate banjo. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. $3. 10-10:45 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
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Canvas and Cupcakes: Halloween Edition. Paint a canvas with an owl, black cat or a jack-o’-lantern. Supplies provided. Registration suggested. $12. 4-6 p.m. Bull City Craft, 2501 University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com.
Nature Friends: Spectacular Spiders. Discover which arachnids call the park home through crafts, stories and a spider hunt. Ages 6-9. Registration required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-6622850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.
Nature Watchers: The Very Busy Spider. Read the story by Eric Carl and go on a hunt to observe these arachnids up close. Learn facts about webs and untangle a prize from a giant web. Ages 3-5. 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: Sense of Touch. Children discover the shapes, textures, sounds and smells of nature. Ages 1 and older with a parent. Registration required. $8 resident, $10 nonresident. 10-11 a.m. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org.
Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. 919-567-4000. hollyspringsbandnc.us. Wee Walkers: Sense of Touch. See Oct. 8.
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Durham Mocha Moms Support Group. Take part in a support group for mothers of color and mothers raising children of color. Children welcome. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Grey Stone Church, 2601 Hillsborough Rd., Durham. mochamoms.org. Family Fun Night. Meet Corduroy Bear and enjoy a story. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Forest Friends: The Snail’s Spell. Read a story and watch real snails move. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $4/child. Ages 1-3 meet 10:3011 a.m.; ages 3-5 meet 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake.
Friends of the Chatham Community Library Fall Book Sale. See Oct. 9. Nature Nights. Kids enjoy a night out in nature, games, crafts and more while parents enjoy a night out. Ages 6-10. Registration required. $20 resident, $35 nonresident. 6-9 p.m. Clayton Community Center, 715 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton. townofclaytonnc.org.
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Eco-Express: Digging Fossils. Take the fast track to nature in hands-on studies of nature and ecology. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $12 resident, $16 nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.
Friends of the Chatham Community Library Fall Book Sale. Shop for books, DVDs, CDs and more. Admission is free. Purchases may be made by cash or check but credit cards are not accepted. All ages. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Library on the campus of Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro. friendsccl.org/ booksale.htm.
Kid Creations: Pumpkin Seed Paintings. Enjoy a craft. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registration required. $2 resident, $3 nonresident. 10-10:30 a.m.
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Passage Home Tournament of Hope.
Play golf to help families escape the cycle of poverty. Middle and high school students welcome. Register online. $115/golfer. Noon. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Lochmere Golf Club, 2511 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. eventbrite.om/e/ 5th-annual-passage-home-tournamentof-hope-tickets-12652157945.
Tummy Time Workshop: How to Make It Easy and Comfortable. Mother and baby ages birth-5 months learn about “tummy time” and its importance for optimal development in infants. Expectant parents and birth professionals welcome. Registration required. $25. 1-2:30 p.m. N.C. Pediatric Orthopaedics, 4301 Lake Boone Trail, Ste. 205, Raleigh. 919-469-0519. consciousbaby.com.
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Discovering Magic in the Garden. Build homes for fairies, elves and other wee folk using natural materials. Listen to stories, plant a magical seed and more. Ages 4 and older with adult.Registration required. $9/child member, $10/ child nonmember. 10 a.m.-noon. N.C. Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522. ncbg. unc.edu. Eco-Explorers: Birds. Children expand their knowledge of nature and build observation skills in hands-on explorations of nature and ecology. Ages 7-10. 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. Family Rhythm Jam. Drumming and stories for 3 and older with parent. Drums to loan. $10/family. 10-11 a.m. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy. 55, Ste. 107, Durham. 919-219-2371. musicexplorium.com.
Friends of the Chatham Community Library Fall Book Sale. See Oct. 9. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Garden Sprouts With Produce Box. Take a look inside a pumpkin, taste toasted seeds and more. $5 ages 1-11. 11 a.m.-noon. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Live Fearless 5k at the SAS Championship. Enjoy a 5k along a golf course, bounce house, giant slide and face painting. Register online. All ages. $15-$30. 8 a.m. Prestonwood Country Club, 940 N.W. Cary Pkwy., Cary. 919-531-4653. saschampionship.com. Make It, Take It: Face Jugs. Learn about the history of North Carolina pottery and create a clay “face” of your own. Drop-in program. Free. Noon-3 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
Pumpkin Carving with WakeMed Pediatric Surgeons. Carve a
pumpkin alongside the steady hands of a WakeMed surgeon. $5 ages 1-adult. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-8344040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Star Wars Reads Day. Take the family for activities and special Star Wars characters. Free. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com. Triangle Run/Walk for Autism. Enjoy a 5k run/walk, 1-mile fun run, kids dash, entertainment and activities. Register online. $25. Free for kids dash. 9 a.m. Moore Square, downtown Raleigh, 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh. trianglerunwalkforautism.org.
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Applebees Kids Helping Kids Triathlon. Kids run, swim and bike to benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Register online. $30 in advance, $40 on race day. Ages 7-12. $. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Triangle Aquatic Center, 275 Convention Dr., Cary. kidshelpingkidstri.racesonline. com. Art in the Village. All ages enjoy an arts show. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Camden Park at Fearrington Village, Hwy. 15/501, Pittsboro. fearringtonartists.org.
Curiosity Club: Fantastic Flyers. Children embrace science and nature while developing skills and knowledge to satisfy their curiosity 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: Peek into Ponds. Meet park staff on the boardwalk to study the animals and insects that live in the pond. All ages. Free. 1-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/ parks/crowder.
Guest Star Scientist: City of Raleigh Public Works. Visit with the City of Raleigh Public Utilities mascots and learn all about fire, energy and water safety. $5 ages 1-adult. 1-3 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
Mom and Me Upcycle Basic Jewelry Design Class. Learn the basic techniques in making earrings and bracelets. Ages 9 and older. Register online. $15 plus $5 supply fee. 2-3:30 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Towne Center,
1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy.com/shop/southerncharmgifts2.
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St. David’s School Sidewalk Chalk Competition. View sidewalk chalk art created by students at St. David’s School. All ages. Free. 3-6 p.m. St. David’s School crossway, 3400 White Oak Rd., Raleigh. 919-782-3331. sdsw.org.
14 TUESDAY
Time for Tots: String Band Music. See Oct. 7.
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Pop-In Playtime Club. Drop-in inflatable play. Wear socks. $7/child, $5/sibling. Free for adults. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pump It Up of Raleigh, 10700 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh. 919-828-3344. pumpitupparty. com/raleigh-nc.
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Garden Sprouts With Produce Box. See Oct. 11. 4-6 p.m.
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Home School Day: World Foodways. Explore food traditions and cultures from around the world and learn how food has been produced in the Yates Mill community. Ages 7-12. Registration required. $4/child. 1-3 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill. Kids Fun-Days: Fall Critters. See Oct. 3. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nature Nuts: Bats. See Oct. 3.
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Project.” Ages 7 and older. Registration required. Sign up in the kids department. Free. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-467-3866. bn.com.
Junior Naturalist: Flying Animals. 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.
Music Makers with the N.C. Symphony. 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: Bats. See Oct. 3.
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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. 16. $20-$85. 7:30 a.m. Located in downtown Durham. bullcityracefest.com.
Gadgets and Gizmos: Roller Coasters With The Engineering Place. Engineer a roller coaster and see how many loops can fit into one. In partnership with the NCSU College of Engineering’s K-20 Outreach Program. $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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Breastfeeding Cafe. Discuss breastfeed-
Curiosity Club: Discovering Dinosaurs. See Oct. 12.
Family Gardening Series: “Pumpkins.” Explore a fall garden and harvest minipumpkins. Decorate a pumpkin to take home and sample a garden treat. Ages 4 and older with adult. Registration required. $7 member, $8 nonmember, 10-11:15 a.m. N.C. Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522. ncbg.unc.edu. Hands-on Learning Event. Enjoy the “Scoubidou Woven Whatzit Decorating
ing with a 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. 919-9424420. theredhen.com.
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Sweet Peas: Woolly Bears. See Oct. 7.
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Pop-In Playtime Club. See Oct. 15.
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Carolina Parent’s Women at Work Breakfast. Celebrate 50 N.C. familyfriendly companies and hear Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Sharon Delaney McCloud share the ups and downs of being a working parent and offer ways to come out on top. Register online. Enjoy a 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. Trail Treks: Spiders. Learn to appreciate spiders and see some live ones. All ages. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3 p.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New HillOlive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/att.
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Curious Creatures: Bobcats and Beavers. See Oct. 2. Durham Mocha Moms Support Group. See Oct. 10.
Hands-on Learning Event. Enjoy ZOOB building and modeling. Ages 4-7. Registration required. Sign up in the kids department. Free. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-4673866. bn.com. Night Exploration. Listen for creatures during a nighttime walk. Take a flashlight. All ages. Meet at the New Hill Parking Area. Registration required. $5/family. 6:30-8 p.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/ parks/att. Night Out in Nature. Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, campstyle program. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $19 resident, $24 nonresident. 6-9 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919387-5980. townofcary.org.
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14th Annual Lupus Summit: Discovering Hope Through Creativity. Physicians and other experts lead informative workshops. Registration required by Oct. 17. All ages. $15. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Dr., Raleigh. lupus.org.
Creative by Nature: Awesome Autumn Art. Create art inspired by the fall season. Ages 7-10. 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. Family Fishing Fun. Learn to fish the old-fashioned way. Supplies provided. Ages 5 and older with adult. Registration required. $5/family. 9-10 a.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.
Green Monsters: Meet the Carnivorous Plants. Learn about the secret lives of carnivorous plants. Meet live specimens, dissect pitcher plants and learn how to keep them in a backyard. Ages 5 and older with adult. Registration required. $13.50/child member, $15/child nonmember. 1-3 p.m. N.C. Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 919-962-0522. ncbg.unc.edu. Health and Wellness Fair. Access weight and blood pressure assessments, healthy food samples, recipes and more. Kids can enjoy a treasure hunt. Free. 8 a.m.-noon. Western Wake Farmers Market, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary. westernwakefarmersmarket.org. JDRF One Walk. Take part in a 2-mile walk to raise funds in the fight against type 1 diabetes. Enjoy food and entertainment.
See website for fees. 10:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh. www2.jdrf.org. Paddle the Pond. After basic instruction, explore the pond’s many features by canoe. Canoes, paddles and life jackets provided. Subject to suitable weather conditions. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $10/boat. 11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Pumpkin Party at Bull City Craft. Paint a pumpkin and enjoy a cupcake. Supplies provided. Registration recommended. All ages. $10. 4-6 p.m. Bull City Craft, 2501 University Dr., Durham. 919-419-0800. bullcitycraft.com. Run Dig Rodeo 5k and Fun Run. Don a costume and run in either a 5k or 1-mile fun run. Enjoy a bubble machine, food trucks and more to support Hope Chapel of Apex. Register online. $10-$35. 9-11 a.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. fitandable.net/event/run-dig-rodeo 5k-1-mile. Special Halloween Storytime. Read Click Clack Boo. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 919-4673866. bn.com. Sweet Peas: Woolly Bears. See Oct. 7.
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Family Programs: Family Night Hike. Explore nature as the sun sets. Take a flashlight. All ages. Registration required. $16 resident, $20 nonresident. 5:30-7 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Rock Painting for Beginners. Paint two rocks. Ages 10 and older. Register online. $15 plus $5 supply fee. 2-4 p.m. Southern
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Readers, please call ahead to confirm dates and times. This calendar may include some events not intended for young children.
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Kids Fun-Days: Junior Birdwatchers. See Oct. 3. 10 a.m.-noon.
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Pop-In Playtime Club. See Oct. 15.
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Eco-Express: Camouflage Creatures. See Oct. 9. 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Family Fun Night Spooktacular. Kids with special needs and their families experience the museum in a calmer environment and celebrate Halloween with boo bubbles, splotch monster art, bat bungees and more. Costumes encouraged. Free. 5:30-8 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.
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Yates by Night: Monsters of the Millpond. Join a park naturalist for a hike and discover the creepy critters that come out at night. Ages 6 and older. Registration required. $5/family. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegovcom/parks/yatesmill.
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Halloween Safe Night at the Museum. Search for candy and treats along a trail and in “The Story of North Carolina” exhibit. Ages 12 and younger with adult. Free. 6-9 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.
Kid Creations: Paperplate Owls. See Oct. 9.
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Pumpkinpalooza. Paint a pumpkin and discover what lies beneath the rind. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 10-11 a.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegovcom/parks/ yatesmill.
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all’s arrival means festivals and fairs are in full swing. Enjoy harvest
celebrations, family-friendly fun, music, and arts and crafts for all ages.
Railroad Days Festival Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Downtown Selma • selma-nc.com Celebrate railroads and trains with a parade, live entertainment, vendors, rides and more. Free.
Autism Society of North Carolina Fall Carnival Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m. Raleigh • wakecountyautismsociety.org/event/ fall-carnival Take the family for crafts, games, pizza, face painting, a goodie gauntlet and more. Autism families welcome. Costumes optional. Registration required for pizza. Free.
Fox 50 Family Fest and The Great American Tobacco Duck Race Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Durham • fox50familyfest.com Live animals, face painting, a baby-crawling contest, appearances by Stormy and Wool E. Bull, and a rubber duck river race. Free.
Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Raleigh • wakegov.com/parks/oakview/events/pages/ heritageday.aspx Live animals, antique farm equipment displays, heritage crafts, live music, antique cars and horse-drawn carriage rides. Free.
Festifall Arts Festival Oct. 5, noon-6 p.m. Downtown Chapel Hill • chapelhillfestifall.com Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts features an artist market, live entertainment, hands-on activities and local food. Free.
Woof Stock Oct. 5, noon-5 p.m. Durham • durhamnc.gov Enjoy canine demonstrations, free caricatures, Skyhoundz Disc Dog championship and more. Free.
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance Oct. 9-12; see website for hours and fees. Pittsboro • shakorihillsgrassroots.org Family-friendly music festival features live performances, dance and art.
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Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Raleigh • logantrd.com Pumpkin painting, face painting, a bouncy train, a hayride and games. Free.
Oct. 18, 2-6 p.m. Downtown Cary • heartofcary.org Carnival games, bounce houses, cornhole, food and live entertainment. Costumes encouraged. Wristbands are $2 for ages 2 and older. Free for adults.
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Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Mebane • downtownmebane.com Kids area, hayrides, live music and a local farmers market. Free.
N.C. State Fair Oct. 16-26; see the website for hours and fees. Raleigh • ncstatefair.org Carnival rides, agricultural and heritage exhibits, livestock competitions, performances and more.
Cary Diwali Oct. 18, gates open at 10:30 a.m. Cary • humsub.net Music and dance performances, handicrafts, exhibitions and food in a celebration of India. Free.
Celebration of Children in the Arts Oct. 18, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Cary • caryballetconservatory.com Local visual and performing artists, pumpkin painting, make-and-take crafts and more. Free.
BeagleFest Oct. 25, 2-6 p.m. Durham • tribeagles.org Families and their dogs enjoy games, contests, raffles, vendors and more. Vaccinated, even-tempered dogs of all breeds welcome. Proceeds benefit Triangle Beagle Rescue. $5 per dog.
Hollyfest Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Holly Springs • hollyspringsnc.us Pumpkin-carving contest, live entertainment, inflatables, cornhole tournament, rides, food, and arts and crafts. Free.
Day in Downtown Street Festival and Chili Cook-off Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fuquay-Varina • fuquay-varinadowntown.com Arts and crafts and a spirited chili competition. Free.
To find fall festivals elsewhere
in the state, go to carolinaparent.com Oct. 18, 2:30-6:30 p.m. and search for “Fall Festivals in Durham • creativefooddrive.com North Carolina.” Live music, food trucks, kids zone and more. View sculptures that local companies and community members will build out of donated food items. Free.
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