Activities Coverage

Take the Kids: Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve offers a peaceful place to take a hike
Looking for peace and relaxation? Head to this north Raleigh nature preserve.

Take the Kids: 'Hidden' rocks, resurrection ferns at Raleigh's Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Big rock outcrops. Rare resurrection ferns. A teepee. You'll see it all along a mile-long trail at north Raleigh's Annie Louise Wilkerson MD Nature Preserve Park.

Will spring come early? 4 Groundhog Day events in Raleigh, Garner this weekend
Local groundhogs Sir Walter Wally and Snerd will make their predictions on Sunday.

Get out your dancing shoes: 12 daddy-daughter, family dances to celebrate Valentine's Day across Raleigh, Durham, Triangle
Local groups are gearing up for a season of Valentine's Day dances for families. Some are designed for dads and daughters. Others are designed for mothers and sons. And some are designed for the whole crew to spend a fun evening together.

Day on, not off: 3 ways to celebrate MLK Day in Raleigh, Durham, Triangle
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, this year. There are a variety of ways for kids and families to get involved, remember the Civil Rights leader and honor his work through service projects and events.

Durham, Cary plan Kwanzaa celebrations
Community Kwanzaa celebrations are planned in Cary and Durham.

Take a Hike: Parks in Raleigh, across North Carolina plan 'First Day' hikes
Ready to get back on track? Check these 11 First Day Hikes within about an hour from Raleigh.

Last-Minute Gifts: Tickets to shows, games make for perfect presents
In this continuing series on last minute gifts that you can buy from the comfort of your home and don't clutter your house, let's talk about tickets to shows and sports games.

Last-Minute Gifts: Museum memberships offer year-round fun
Christmas is nearly here and maybe a few of us are scrambling for one or two final gifts to stick in the stocking or pop under the tree. Here's why museum memberships make for an easy and great gift.

8 ways to celebrate Hanukkah in Raleigh, Triangle in 2019
Hanukkah begins Dec. 22 this year and runs through Dec. 30. There are several celebrations to mark the holiday, the eight-day Jewish festival, in the Triangle.

Here are the details on 30 Christmas parades and tree lighting ceremonies
Ready to celebrate the holidays? Towns across the Triangle are gearing up for tree lighting ceremonies and Christmas parades.

Here's where to catch 'The Polar Express' on the big screen this Christmas season
Every year, local theaters bring back the 2004 movie, starring Tom Hanks, to the big screen. Here are a few places where you can find it.

Where to park, when to go: 6 tips for taking kids to the Raleigh Christmas Parade
In the last decade, we've learned a lot about how to make the parade experience the best it can be.

Take the Kids: Nutcracker, Cinderella, Rudolph, more holiday classics light up Triangle stages
Live performances - from the classic Nutcracker to the zany Cinderella to the long-running A Christmas Carol - have become Christmas traditions for many families across the Triangle.

All Aboard: 7 Christmas trains across Triangle, North Carolina with tickets still available
From the Museum of Life and Science's Santa Train to the new Tweetsie Christmas to the long-running Polar Express, we have the details on Christmas trains across North Carolina.

Where to find Santa at malls, shopping centers across Raleigh, Triangle
I know we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but it's sure beginning to look a lot like Christmas ... especially if you're at a local mall.

Holiday lights: 12 spectacular Christmas light displays across Raleigh, Triangle, North Carolina
As homeowners prepare to string up countless lights across their windows and sashes, we have a handful of Christmas light displays that are destinations and traditions for thousands around here.

Candy Overload? 4 local places to donate your extra Halloween candy
Did your kids get way too much? Or did you buy way too much? Here are four local groups that could really use all that extra candy in your house.

When is Halloween? Thursday, Oct. 31
When do trick-or-treaters set out for tricks and treats this Halloween? We have the answer for nearly three dozen communities in the region.