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New Hope Valley Railway opens 2021 season with Easter event; tickets going fast
After COVID canceled most of last year's season, the North Carolina Railway Museum, which operates New Hope Valley Railway, will launch its 2021 season early with a new event, according to a press release. Tickets are going fast.
Tags: New Hope Valley Railway, family activities, children's activities
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Take the Kids: Dive into women's history at NC Museum of History's 'You Have to Start a Thing'
March is Women's History Month, and that makes it the perfect time to check out the N.C. Museum of History's exhibit "You Have to Start a Thing."
Tags: North Carolina Museum of History, family activities, Women's History Month
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Recipe: Cookie dough dessert hummus
The Poe Center for Health Education's collection of recipes in its Cookwell Kitchen program includes this recipe for cookie dough hummus. It's full of protein for a filling and healthy treat!
Tags: Poe Center for Health Education, recipes, family meal
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NC Zoo wins grant to help black rhinos in Africa
The N.C. Zoo might have hundreds of animals under its care in Asheboro, but it's also supporting efforts to help animals around the world.
Tags: NC Zoo, rhino, wildlife
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Read and Explore: Check out these 7 StoryWalks across Wake County in March
These walkable picture book trails, where the laminated pages of a book are posted along a trail or walkway, are a fun way to get out and about. They're perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and early readers.
Tags: StoryWalk, family activities, children's literacy
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Virtual Fun Roundup: Dance the hokey pokey, learn about hot peppers, help winter birds
Get inspired and learn a little something in these family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.
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Salamanders get the spotlight during natural sciences museum's virtual reptile and amphibian event
Did you know that North Carolina has 64 distinct species of salamander, more than any other state in the country. And, the state is among the most salamander-rich areas in the world?
Tags: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, virtual activity, family activities, nature programs
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Family-friendly flicks focus of new Triangle Drive-In at Triangle Town Center
Another outdoor movie theater has popped up in the Triangle, and this one has taken over part of a mall parking lot.
Tags: drive-in movie theater, family activities, children's activities
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Children's consignment sales make tough decisions as pandemic enters second year
Many have decided to cancel their second or third sale in less than a year.
Tags: consignment sales, deals, children's clothes
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Morehead Planetarium releases new planetarium show that's all about the 'mysteries' of our brains
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has released a new planetarium show called "Mysteries of Your Brain."
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New playground at Blue Jay Point County Park could open this spring
The park in northern Wake County is mid-way through a project that will remake its popular playground.
Tags: Blue Jay Point County Park, outdoors, playground, family activities
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Pullen Park lines up Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day activities for families
Pullen Park is observing Pi Day and St. Patrick's Day with a couple of free, drop-in activities for kids.
Tags: Pullen Park, Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day, family activities