WRAL At Home Coverage

Virtual Fun Roundup: Hammer Time, storytimes and how the history museum got a NASA tire
Get inspired and learn a little something in these family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

Make a practical joke cup and bubbling slime with these activities from Highlights' latest Book of Things to Do
Highlights, the popular magazine for kids, has a new book out called "The Highlights Book of Things to Do" with more than 530 activities to build, play, experiment, craft and cook at home. And the publishers have shared two activities for kids and families that are perfect for the Halloween season.

N.C. Museum of Art plans virtual family day to mark All Saints Day
The N.C. Museum of Art will host a virtual family day next month with an international theme. The museum, in collaboration with the Consulate of Guatemala in Raleigh will host a free Day of Guatemala celebration on All Saints Day, which is Sunday, Nov. 1.

Socially distancing in the NC mountains
Looking to get out and about but stay socially distant? Out & About editor Kathy Hanrahan has a few ideas for places to visit in the North Carolina mountains.

Metropolitan Opera: Free operatic comedies every night Oct. 19-25
The Metropolitan Opera is streaming free encore opera performances every night during the pandemic. Read on for the performance schedule this week which they are calling, "Operatic Comedies."

Cook like the Fair: Cool Runnings Jerk Chicken
This NC State Fair vendor shows us how they make their famous Jerk Chicken.

Cook like the Fair: Coronato's Roman Carnival Doughnuts
Coronato chef Teddy Diggs shows us how he makes Roman Carnival Doughnuts, which will be available at the restaurant from Oct. 15-25, 2020.

See three movies at DBAP this month
Outdoor movies are returning to Durham Bulls Athletic Park Thursday, Oct. 15, Thursday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct 25. Gates open each evening at 6 p.m.

Cook like the Fair: Tonbo Ramen's Fried Chicken and Ramen Mac and Cheese
Tonbo Ramen Chef Alex Cordova shares what he will miss most about the NC State Fair this year and tell us more about their special fair-inspired dish - Fried Chicken and Ramen Mac and Cheese. You can get the item at Tonbo Ramen from Oct. 15-25, 2020.

Cook like the Fair: Robinson Ferry's Smoked Brisket Cheddar Fries
Robinson Ferry Co-owner and Executive Chef Ryan Grimm shows us how to make four of their State Fair-inspired items: Deep-Fried Elvis, Smoked Brisket Cheddar Fries and two cocktails. These items will be available at Robinson Ferry Oct. 15-25, 2020.

Take a tour of the stars, sign up for virtual STEM activities with Morehead Planetarium
It's World Space Week! Or, rather, it was World Space Week last week, but that doesn't mean you need to wait a year to learn some interesting facts and figures about the worlds above us.

Metropolitan Opera: Free Donizetti operas every night Oct. 12-18
The Metropolitan Opera is streaming free encore opera performances every night during the pandemic. Read on for the performance schedule this week which they are calling, "Donizetti Week."

Recipe: Make these homemade chicken burgers for a quick weeknight meal
This recipe for chicken burgers comes from Poe Center for Health Education's CookWELL Kitchen collection of healthy recipes. It's an easy recipe to pull together on a weeknight with the kids' help.

Weekend best bets: Harvest Fest, Walk for Hope
We have some ideas for socially distant fun this weekend.

Virtual Fun Roundup: How to fit through paper, a Halloween storytime, all about reptiles, fungi, horseshoe crabs
Get inspired and learn a little something in these family-friendly videos from museums and destinations across North Carolina.

Local psychologists with autistic kids to host free virtual summit for parents of kids on the spectrum
Two local psychologists with autistic kids of their own will be hosting a virtual summit next week that's aimed at providing parents with information to better support their children with autism.

Local groups mark Fire Prevention Week with special events, virtual activities
This week is Fire Prevention Week when fire departments and safety experts draw attention to the dangers of fire and how to prevent them. This year, the focus is on fire safety in the kitchen.

Wake Forest lines up virtual storytime series, magic show this month
Wake Forest's Renaissance Centre will be offering some virtual family-friendly activities this month.

Craving an NC State Fair biscuit? Cary church behind fair's 'original country ham biscuit' offers virtual class
If the 2020 N.C. State Fair had gone on as planned this year, First United Methodist Church of Cary would be celebrating 105 years of whipping up biscuits from scratch, drawing thousands to their spot for the flaky treats.