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Explore Dinosaur World

AUG 4-8 OPENS DAILY AT 10 A.M. SWEET VALLEY RANCH 2990 SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL ROAD, FAYETTEVILLE

Nestled into a picturesque farm near Fayetteville, 25 animatronic dinosaurs lie in wait around an abandoned research lab, observation booths, and plenty of dino-themed activities, including a fossil museum and dig, a reptile house and dinosaur playland.

Guests can take part in a special ticketed Interactive Rescue Mission on Saturday evening, in which participants must locate missing staff involved with the creation of Dinosaur World, a nighttime Farm Tour and viewing of life-size lighted dinosaur displays.

Add on a tractor-pulled covered wagon tour, a 20-minute go-kart nature trek or catch-and-release fishing.

Learn more at sweetvalleyranchnc.com.

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Watch an Outdoor Movie

AUG 28, SEPT 18 DUSK APEX NATURE PARK AMPHITHEATRE 2600 EVANS ROAD, APEX

Load up the kids, lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner for free outdoor movies at Apex Nature Park. Arrive early for best seats, but leave pets and alcohol at home. Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon airs on Saturday, August 28 and Disney/ Pixar’s Soul will play on Saturday, Sept 18.

Drink Your Veggies

FRIDAY-SUNDAY 11 A.M.-3 P.M. SCRATCH KITCHEN & TAPROOM, APEX

A summertime brunch must-have: the Loaded Bloody Mary at Scratch Kitchen & Taproom in downtown Apex. Before you even reach the tasty house-made bloody mary mix and vodka combo, munch on candied bacon, fried green tomato, tempura shrimp, smoked cheddar, pickled veggies and a zesty lime-salt rim. Still hungry? Scratch’s brunch menu features creative updates to classic breakfast fare, like Korean Eggs Benedict or Chicken and Pancake.

Summer at the Springs: Runyons Funyons

SEPT 3 6-9 P.M. HOLLY SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER

A party band for your dancing pleasure, the Runyons Funyons cover five decades of hit music. Band members Justin Runyon, Arlin Tart, Todd Proctor and Ben Palmer host an evening of high-energy party music for the whole family on the outdoor stage. Bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy food trucks such as Pedal to the Kettle, Las Gringas, Jam Ice Cream and Mr. Mongolian on site.

Splish and Splash in Fuquay-Varina

ALL SUMMER 10 A.M.-7 P.M. 900 S MAIN STREET, FUQUAY-VARINA

Free to Fuquay-Varina residents (with Resident Splash Card), and $2 to non-residents, the popular 6,000 square- foot Splash Pad at South Park has water guns, misting tunnels and giant, overflowing buckets for enjoyment for all ages. A new water recirculation system was installed during the off-season to help with water conservation.

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

AUG 28, 9 A.M.-6 P.M. AUG 29, 12:30-5 P.M DOWNTOWN CARY

Get crafty and shop local with awardwinning artists at the Town of Cary’s 45th annual Lazy Daze, complete with live music and activities for the kiddos.

HollyFest

OCT 30 10 A.M.-4P.M. SUGG FARM PARK

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Holly Springs’ biggest fall festival is back! Featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities and local entertainment, mark your calendar to attend this Holly Springs tradition. Visit

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Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

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