Summer Break 2021 Bucket List: Your guide to summer fun across the Triangle
Lots of us have a long summer in front of us. Here are some ways to pass the time.
Posted — UpdatedFor most kids in the Triangle, summer break starts this week. And that means families have a long summer ahead. A year ago, when I was writing this guide, activities were few and far between. It wasn't even clear if many public pools would even open.
This year, things are still different. But we're moving into a better direction, and there are so many more things to do. I hope we all get a lot of play time this summer. Here are lots of ways to have a blast this summer.
Get wet
Pick up a book
We all should be picking up a few summer reads to relax and keep our brains working, especially kids. Libraries and businesses are offering some programs that encourage lots of reading with fun prizes and activities.
Watch an outdoor movie
Explore a museum
Museums are open, but in some cases, you're going to need to buy your tickets in advance because of safety measures aimed at limiting capacity to encourage social distancing. Follow the links for more information and other details about COVID protocols.
Here are the details:
- Marbles Kids Museum - you must buy your tickets in advance and some days do sell out.
- Museum of Life and Science - you must buy your tickets in advance.
- N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences - timed tickets are no longer required.
- N.C. Museum of History - timed tickets are no longer required.
- N.C. Museum of Art - free timed tickets are required to see the museum's main galleries. Admission is required for its special exhibit Golden Mummies of Egypt (which does sell out some days).
- Kidzu Children's Museum - the Chapel Hill museum recently extended its opportunities for the general public to visit. You'll definitely need to plan ahead.
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center - The Chapel Hill destination opened its expanded exhibit space last year and offers a schedule of planetarium shows on the weekend. You will need to purchase advance tickets.
See some lemurs
Go for a walk
Spend a day at the zoo
Give back
Check out a new playground
Cheer for the home team
Sports are back on in the Triangle, and we have lots of teams to cheer on this summer.
Sign up for an I Spy tour
Try orienteering
Go for a train ride
Check out a local farm
Go for a spin
Color the parks
See the flowers
Go for ice cream
Before the summer ends, see how many of these spots you can get to:
- Fresh in Raleigh and Cary
- Howling Cow in Raleigh
- Two Roosters in Raleigh
- Lumpy's Ice Cream in Wake Forest
- Maple View Ice Cream in Hillsborough
- Sunni Skys in Angier
- The Parlour in Durham
- Rockwood Dairy Bar in Durham
- Videri Chocolate Company in Raleigh
Try a ropes course
Hit the road
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