KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle https://kidsoutandabout.optin.com/newsletter/awlist6870824 2026-06-20T14:25:23-04:00 Current rankings in KOAA's annual survey - last day to vote! 2026-06-20T14:25:23-04:00 2026-06-21T00:20:11-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/30061678 Survey closes at midnight, please take 3 minutes to weigh in KisdOutAndAbout's Top 20 Places to Take Kids survey View this email in your browser&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body,a{word-break:break-word;}.feed__title a{text-decoration:underline;}img[data-emoji]{height:1.2em;width:1.2em;vertical-align:middle;}table{border-collapse:collapse;}.headline h1,.paragraph h1,.text-element h1{line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline h2,.paragraph h2,.text-element h2{line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline h3,.paragraph h3,.text-element h3{line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline h4,.paragraph h4,.text-element h4{font-size:20px;line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline h5,.paragraph h5,.text-element h5{font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline h6,.paragraph h6,.text-element h6{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline p,.paragraph p,.text-element p{line-height:1.5;margin:0;}.headline div,.paragraph div,.text-element div{line-height:1.5;margin:0;}.headline pre,.paragraph pre,.text-element pre{display:block;font-family:monospace;line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;white-space:pre-wrap;overflow:auto;overflow-wrap:break-word;}.headline address,.paragraph address,.text-element address{display:block;font-style:italic;line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;}.headline blockquote,.paragraph blockquote,.text-element blockquote{border-left:5px solid #ccc;box-sizing:border-box;font-style:normal;line-height:1.5;margin:0.5em 0;overflow:hidden;padding-left:15px!important;padding-right:15px!important;}.headline ul,.paragraph ul,.text-element ul{margin:.5rem 0;}.headline ol,.paragraph ol,.text-element ol{list-style-type:decimal;margin:.5rem 0;}.headline ol ol,.paragraph ol ol,.text-element ol ol{list-style-type:lower-latin;}.headline ol ol ol,.paragraph ol ol ol,.text-element ol ol ol{list-style-type:lower-roman;}.headline ol ol ol ol,.paragraph ol ol ol ol,.text-element ol ol ol ol{list-style-type:upper-latin;}.headline ol ol ol ol ol,.paragraph ol ol ol ol ol,.text-element ol ol ol ol ol{list-style-type:upper-roman;}.headline .image,.paragraph .image,.text-element .image{clear:both;display:table;margin:0.5em auto;min-width:50px;text-align:center;}.headline .image img,.paragraph .image img,.text-element .image img{display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;min-width:100%;}.headline .image.image_resized,.paragraph .image.image_resized,.text-element .image.image_resized{box-sizing:border-box;display:block;max-width:100%;}.headline .image.image_resized img,.paragraph .image.image_resized img,.text-element .image.image_resized img{width:100%;}.headline .image-style-block-align-left,.paragraph .image-style-block-align-left,.text-element .image-style-block-align-left{margin-left:0;margin-right:auto;}.headline .image-style-block-align-right,.paragraph .image-style-block-align-right,.text-element .image-style-block-align-right{margin-left:auto;margin-right:0;}.headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right,.paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right,.text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right{margin-left:0.75em;}.headline .image-style-align-left,.paragraph .image-style-align-left,.text-element .image-style-align-left,.headline .image-style-align-right,.paragraph .image-style-align-right,.text-element .image-style-align-right{margin-bottom:0.75em;margin-top:0.75em;}.headline .image-style-align-left,.paragraph .image-style-align-left,.text-element .image-style-align-left{float:left;margin-right:0.75em;}.headline .image-style-align-right,.paragraph .image-style-align-right,.text-element .image-style-align-right{float:right;margin-left:0.75em;}.headline .image figcaption,.paragraph .image figcaption,.text-element .image figcaption{background-color:#f7f7f7;font-size:.875rem;padding:0.5em;}.headline .image figcaption img,.paragraph .image figcaption img,.text-element .image figcaption img{display:inline;height:1.2em;min-width:unset;width:1.2em;vertical-align:middle;}@media only screen and (max-width:599px){img{max-width:100%!important;min-height:1px!important;height:auto!important;}.headline pre,.paragraph pre,.text-element pre{max-width:250px;}.aw-stack .container{box-sizing:border-box;display:block!important;float:left;max-width:100%!important;margin:auto;width:100%!important;}.video .video-content{width:auto!important;}.feed__item--postcard-side,.feed__item--postcard-main,.feed__item--block{box-sizing:border-box;display:block!important;max-width:100%!important;margin:auto;width:100%!important;}.feed__item--block>div{margin:0 0 16px 0!important;}.feed__image{width:100%!important;}.feed__spacer{display:none!important;}} </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> body{-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;}.text-element h1{font-size:28px;}.text-element h2{font-size:24px;}.text-element h3{font-size:22px;}.text-element h4{font-size:20px;}.text-element h5{font-size:18px;}.text-element h6{font-size:16px;}.text-element p{font-size:16px;}.article{line-height:1.5;}.article p{margin:0;}.article .headline{font-size:20px;}.article .paragraph{font-size:16px;}.article .permalink{padding-top:4px;}.coupon{line-height:1.5;}.coupon p{margin:0;}.coupon .headline{font-size:20px;}.coupon .paragraph{font-size:16px;}.coupon .paragraph small p{font-size:small;}.product{line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;}.product p{margin:0;}.product-content,.product-image,.product-title{display:block;padding-bottom:8px;}.signature{line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;}.signature p{margin:0;}a{color:#4B7BEC;text-decoration-color:currentcolor;}body{font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#333333;} </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Survey closes at midnight, please take 3 minutes to weigh in</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div class="mains" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 10px 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KisdOutAndAbout's Top 20 Places to Take Kids survey</strong></span></p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height: 1; text-align: right; font-size: 16px;"><a href="" style="color: rgb(75, 123, 236); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="font-size: 24px;">KidsOutAndAbout 2026 survey for the Triangle: Voting ends tonight!</h2></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=current-rankings-in-koaa-s-annual-survey-last-day-to-vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(75, 123, 236); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Vote in this year's KidsOutAndAbout.com survey!" class="model" height="74" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/7e918f3f6ec941e783e3e3c3950f8526.png" style="display: block; height: 74px; width: 600px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Today is the final day to vote in KidsOutAndAbout.com's annual reader survey to create the 2026 rank for the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=current-rankings-in-koaa-s-annual-survey-last-day-to-vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(75, 123, 236); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Please click through to our 2026 survey</strong></a> before midnight to weigh in! </p><p style="font-size: 16px;"> </p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>You'll vote for your top three places with a simple click-click-click</strong>, and write in any optional category votes like for arts educators, STEM educators, and sports educators.</p><p style="font-size: 16px;"> </p><p style="font-size: 16px;">The big list on the survey page will remind you of all of the amazing local places for kids, teens, and families and also shine a spotlight on some hidden gems. So it's a great way to build your summer bucket list!</p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Current standings as of June 19</strong></span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;"> </p><p style="font-size: 16px;">This is the current rank as of last night, but anything can happen on the last day of the survey! Only the Top 20 as of midnight tonight will make the annual list!</p><p style="font-size: 16px;"> </p><table border="1" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 400px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(29, 53, 87); border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: table-cell; padding: 6px; text-align: left; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Rank</strong></p></td><td style="background-color: rgb(29, 53, 87); border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: table-cell; padding: 6px; text-align: left; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Company Name</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">1</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">North Carolina Zoo</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">2</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Museum of Life and Science</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">3</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Dead Broke Farm</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">4</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">New Hope Valley Railway, the Triangle's Train</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">5</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">6</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Pullen Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">7</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Frankie's Fun Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">8</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">North Carolina Museum of Art</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">9</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Sky Zone Trampoline Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">10</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Marbles Kids Museum</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">11</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">White Deer Park Nature Center</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">12</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Ackland Art Museum</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">13</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">City of Raleigh Museum</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">14</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Historic Yates Mill County Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">15</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">JC Raulston Arboretum</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">16</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Raleigh Little Theatre</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">17</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Adventure Landing</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">18</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Ken's Korny Corn Maze</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">19</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">North Carolina Botanical Garden</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">20</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Booth Amphitheatre Cary</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">21</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Bumper Jumpers</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">22</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Durant Nature Preserve</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">23</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Galaxy Fun Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">24</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Go Ape! Zipline &amp; Adventure Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">25</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Morehead Planetarium and Science Center</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">26</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Piedmont Wildlife Center</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">27</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Spring Haven Farm</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">28</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">The Cary Theater</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">29</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Triangle Rock Club - Durham NC</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">30</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Annie Louise Wilkerson MD Nature Preserve Park</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 15px 15px; width: 24.8%;" valign="top" width="24.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="left" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: left;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="left" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://austin.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=current-rankings-in-koaa-s-annual-survey-last-day-to-vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(75, 123, 236); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 15px 0px; width: 75.2%;" valign="top" width="75.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Thank you for your participation! It matters!</p><p style="font-size: 16px;">—Debra Ross, Publisher</p><p style="font-size: 16px;"> </p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: </strong><i><strong>Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> Research Triangle Birthday Party Newsletter May 2026 2026-05-15T09:02:07-04:00 2026-05-15T09:20:44-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29814466 Looking for the Perfect Party Place? Start Here! Birthday Parties in the RT Area View this email in your browser Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .headline h1, .paragraph h1, .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h2, .paragraph h2, .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h3, .paragraph h3, .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h4, .paragraph h4, .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h5, .paragraph h5, .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h6, .paragraph h6, .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline p, .paragraph p, .text-element p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline div, .paragraph div, .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .headline address, .paragraph address, .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Looking for the Perfect Party Place? Start Here!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Birthday Parties in the RT Area</strong></span></p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px 0px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="197" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/c810ba77d3014452bf6005561eac970e.png" style="display: block; height: 197px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h3>Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Birthday Party Newsletter </h3><h3><span style="font-size:22px;">May 15, 2026</span></h3></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="bottom" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:<br/><br/>Welcome to our Birthday Party E-Newsletter for 2026. From the traditional to the unique and extravagant, there is a birthday party venue or resource for everyone in the Master Guide to Birthday Parties in the Research Triangle Area. Browse below! And then click right on through to our <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Master Guide to Birthday Parties in the Research Triangle Area</u></a> for even more ideas.<br/><br/>We send this special-edition newsletter to subscribers of our regular Thursday-morning e-newsletter. Enjoy! Save it! Forward it to a friend who is wondering where to host a birthday! And of course, this weekend's activities will arrive in your Thursday in-box as usual.<br/><br/> </p><p>—<a href="mailto:ross@kidsoutandabout.com?subject=Publisher%27s%20column" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><u>Debra Ross</u></a>, publisher</p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://childrensartclasses.com/location/cary-north-carolina" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/Children%27s%20Arrt%20Classes%20-Cary%20Birthday%20Party.jpeg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://childrensartclasses.com/location/cary-north-carolina" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Birthday Parties Children's Art Classes of Cary </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Birthday Parties Children's Art Classes of Cary Creative, Colorful, and Completely Unforgettable Birthday Parties Make your child’s birthday a masterpiece at Children's Art Classes of Cary! Our talented art teachers will guide your guests through a fun, hands-on painting or clay project customized to your child’s unique interests, creating a celebration that’s both creative and unforgettable. You’ll have two full hours of studio time, space to decorate however you’d like, and the freedom to bring your own food and cake. We can accommodate up to 15 participants and provide expert instruction to ensure every guest leaves proud of their artwork. Let us help you plan a stress-free, joy-filled birthday your child will always remember!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://deadbrokefarm.com/kids/horse-birthday-parties.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/Birthday%20Party%20Pony%20Ride-Dead%20Broke%20Farm.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://deadbrokefarm.com/kids/horse-birthday-parties.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Dead Broke Farm </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>At Dead Broke Farm we offer several options for Birthday Parties depending on the children’s ages. You can choose the one that best meets your needs and budget. We will customize the party to suit you. There's no limit on the number of children that can attend. It’s a real riding experience through our farm. We have picnic tables and a jungle gym for your use on the premises so you can serve your birthday cake and open presents. The birthday child will be given a free DBF t-shirt in honor of their birthday. The cost is dependent upon the number of children riding. https://deadbrokefarm.com/kids/horse-birthday-parties.html</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.goape.com/groups/birthday-parties/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/GoApeBirthday.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://www.goape.com/groups/birthday-parties/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Go Ape Zipline &amp; Adventure Park </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>For an unforgettable birthday party, Go Ape Zipline &amp; Adventure Park offers thrilling outdoor adventures that will make your special day extraordinary! Swing through the trees on exhilarating ziplines, conquer treetop obstacles, and enjoy breath-taking views in nature. Our customizable birthday party packages include picnic tables, goodie bags, and even pizza delivery to fuel your fun. Perfect for all ages, Go Ape ensures a memorable celebration filled with excitement and adventure. Ready to plan your party? Visit our birthday party page to learn more and start planning your party today!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://triangle.madscience.org/parents-birthdayparties" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-09/field_enhanced_activity_image/mad%20science%20Triangle.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://triangle.madscience.org/parents-birthdayparties" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Mad Science of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Celebrate your child's special day with a Mad Science birthday party! Our exciting, high-energy, interactive shows will make your child's next party a huge success. Our diverse packages, optional add-ons and cool take home creations are sure to be the talk of the playground! Designed for ages 4-11, parties last 60-90 minutes. Explore themes like Candy lab, Ice Princess, Space Explorer, Slime! Slime! Slime, and more! Stretch your birthday star's smile to the max and further amaze your guests with additions like rocket launches, dry ice, cotton candy, goody bags, and hair-raising electricity!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/birthday-parties-at-the-nest/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/30216249_birthdaysquaread_1.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/birthday-parties-at-the-nest/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> North Carolina Children's Museum </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Celebrate your child’s special day with a one-of-a-kind birthday party with the North Carolina Children's Museum, hosted at either The Nest (Chapel Hill) or The Makery (RTP)! Our creative, hands-on spaces are designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and fun for kids of all ages. From engaging crafts to interactive play, every party is filled with memorable moments and guided activities led by our enthusiastic team. Whether your child loves to build, create, or explore, we’ll help bring their dream celebration to life.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.urbanair.com/north-carolina-raleigh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-11/field_enhanced_activity_image/Urban%20Air%20Birthday%20Image%20%282%29_0.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://www.urbanair.com/north-carolina-raleigh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Elevate Your Next Birthday Bash at Urban Air Raleigh! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Elevate Your Next Birthday Bash at Urban Air Raleigh! Looking for a stress-free, action-packed birthday party? Urban Air Raleigh is the ultimate indoor adventure park for kids and teens! With trampolines, climbing walls, slam dunk zones, obstacle courses and more, there’s something for every guest to enjoy. Our party pros handle all the details—from setup to cleanup—so you can focus on making memories. Whether they’re bouncing, climbing, or racing through the park, your birthday star will have a blast. Easy. Epic. Unforgettable. Book your Urban Air Raleigh party today and let the fun take flight!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 5/14/2026: Thanks in 3 Minutes 2026-05-14T06:01:24-04:00 2026-05-14T06:01:24-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29814881 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, Kids Night Out: Starlight Celebration, Family Fishing, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter View this&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .headline h1, .paragraph h1, .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h2, .paragraph h2, .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h3, .paragraph h3, .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h4, .paragraph h4, .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h5, .paragraph h5, .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h6, .paragraph h6, .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline p, .paragraph p, .text-element p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline div, .paragraph div, .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .headline address, .paragraph address, .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, Kids Night Out: Starlight Celebration, Family Fishing, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">May 14, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camps </a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/memorial-day-parades-and-events-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Memorial Day</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-research-triangle-berries-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruit Picking</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Spring Hikes</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/6cb2ef910b4b400d8250bf5b5b8e6100.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Thu, May 21: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/aapi-heritage-month-cinema-series-hemphill-branch-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">AAPI Heritage Month Cinema Series at Hemphill Branch Library</a><br/>Fri, May 22: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hamilton-durham-performing-arts-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">HAMILTON - Durham Performing Arts Center</a><br/>Sat, May 23: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/gardens-and-flowers-historical-park-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Gardens and Flowers in the Historical Park - High Point Museum</a><br/>Sun, May 24: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/spring-african-american-walking-tour-historic-third-ward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Spring African American Walking Tour of the Historic Third Ward</a><br/>Thu, May 28: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/marbles-playdates-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Marbles Playdates</a><br/>Fri, Jun 5: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/tgi-f-ride-day-new-hope-valley-railway" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">TGI F-Ride Day! at New Hope Valley Railway</a><br/>Sat, Jun 6: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/raleighs-11th-annual-international-food-festival-free-admission" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Raleigh's 11th Annual International Food Festival - FREE Admission!</a><br/>Sat, Jun 6: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/raleigh-geek-and-grub-market-supernatural-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Raleigh Geek and Grub Market: Supernatural Edition</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="188" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/35eda3e175e744ecb38d036db5015353.png" style="display: block; height: 188px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:<br/> </p><p>For 25 years, one of my core missions with KidsOutAndAbout has been to make invisible things visible, to celebrate what local communities offer families. Everyone is busy, and local treasures are easy to miss. Our job is to point, spotlight, nudge, and say <i>Look here. Try this. Bring the kids</i>.</p><p> </p><p>But there’s another kind of invisibility worth fixing: <strong>The people who create these experiences rarely get to see their full impact</strong>. They track tickets sold and kids enrolled, but may never hear that your child talked about their field trip for six months, found courage on their stage, or simply felt welcome exactly when they needed it.</p><p> </p><p>That’s why our annual <strong>Top 20 Places to Take Kids</strong> <strong>survey</strong> matters. Each summer, we ask readers to vote for their favorite local places to take kids. The results help families see what other families love. The ranking and comments help local organizations see that their work matters. So your three minutes becomes both a recommendation and a thank-you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The survey is simple: Click on your three favorite local destinations</strong>. Then also, optionally, nominate favorites in special categories—like arts, sports, and STEM education—and leave comments that we’ll pass along to the people who make these experiences happen.</p><p> </p><p>So please <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>click here to vote in the 2026 edition of the survey</strong></a>. Help families find the places they’ll love, and help the people behind those places know they’re making a difference. The survey will be open until June 20.</p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p><p> </p><p>P.S. If you're interested, <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">check out the 2025 list here</a> to see who won last year.</p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="120" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; height: 120px; width: 575px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="575"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><ul><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-spring-mini-photo-session-shoott-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area</strong></a> - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 05/15/2026 - 05/17/2026, See link for times</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/barn-dance-fuzzy-catfish-blues-band" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Barn Dance with The Fuzzy Catfish Blues Band</strong></a> - Sunrise Community Farm Center, 05/15/2026, 6:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-got-be-nc-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Got to Be NC Festival</strong></a> - North Carolina State Fair, Trinity Road, Raleigh, N.C., USA, 05/15/2026 - 05/17/2026, See website for details.</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues</strong></a> - Carrboro Town Commons, West Main Street, Carrboro, NC, USA, 05/15/2026, 6:30-8:30 PM</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-build-dinosaur-little-red-schoolhouse-sensory-friendly-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Let’s Craft! Build a Dinosaur in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum</strong></a> - High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, United States, 05/16/2026, 10 am - 12 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-build-dinosaur-little-red-schoolhouse-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Let’s Craft! Build a Dinosaur in Little Red Schoolhouse - High Point Museum</strong></a> - High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, United States, 05/16/2026, 12 pm - 2 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/56th-annual-bimb%C3%A9-cultural-arts-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival</strong></a> - Rock Quarry Park, Stadium Drive, Durham, NC, USA, 05/16/2026, 1 pm - 7 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/queen-bee-bash" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Queen Bee Bash</strong></a> - SEEDS, 706 Gilbert Street, Durham, NC, USA, 05/16/2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/artsplosure-raleigh-arts-festival-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Artsplosure: the Raleigh Arts Festival</strong></a> - Downtown, Raleigh, NC, USA, 05/16/2026 - 05/17/2026, See website for details</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-six-sundays-spring-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest, NC</strong></a> - E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, USA, 05/17/2026, 5:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/painted-rock-hunt" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Painted Rock Hunt</strong></a> - Kids Together Playground, Thurston Drive, Cary, NC, USA, 05/17/2026, 2:00-4:00 PM</li></ul></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 5/7/2026: Last Leg 2026-05-07T06:01:35-04:00 2026-05-07T06:01:35-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29814883 Raleigh’s Spring Festival - A Tribute to Mothers, Ritmo Latino Festival, Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .headline h1, .paragraph h1, .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h2, .paragraph h2, .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h3, .paragraph h3, .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h4, .paragraph h4, .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h5, .paragraph h5, .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h6, .paragraph h6, .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline p, .paragraph p, .text-element p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline div, .paragraph div, .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .headline address, .paragraph address, .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Raleigh’s Spring Festival - A Tribute to Mothers, Ritmo Latino Festival, Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">May 7, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camps </a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-research-triangle-berries-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruit Picking</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Spring Hikes</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/subjects/baseball" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Baseball</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/organization-type/photographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Photographs</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/mothers-day-fun-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/5c267355be794529b6d7ebc8a36cf5ad.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleighs-spring-festival-free-admission-tickets-1980548303290?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Raleigh's Spring Festival May 9" class="model" height="190" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/c96e8ed00ee6412281b28d6fad0a27c3.png" style="display: block; height: 190px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Mon, May 11: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fruity-pickin-storytime-highland-cow-hide-seek-millstone-creek-orchards" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruity Pickin' Storytime: Highland Cow Hide &amp; Seek - Millstone Creek Orchards</a><br/>Fri, May 15: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/family-fishing-lake-higgins-marina" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Fishing at Lake Higgins Marina</a><br/>Sun, May 17: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/beauty-and-beast-presented-carolina-ballet" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Beauty And The Beast Presented by Carolina Ballet</a><br/>Fri, May 22: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues</a><br/>Sat, May 23: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/lindley-summer-bash-lindley-recreation-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Lindley Summer Bash at Lindley Recreation Center</a><br/>Wed, May 27: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dinosaur-tvy-raleigh-little-theatre" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Dinosaur! (TVY) - Raleigh Little Theatre</a><br/>Sat, May 30: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-dix-park-inter-tribal-pow-wow-dorothea-dix-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow - Dorothea Dix Park</a><br/>Sat, Jun 6: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pondamania-family-art-play-day-cape-fear-botanical-gardens" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Pondamania Family Art &amp; Play Day - Cape Fear Botanical Gardens</a><br/>Sun, Jun 14: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/spring-african-american-walking-tour-historic-third-ward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Spring African American Walking Tour of the Historic Third Ward</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="281" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/99a2b3b56889498c8a1659cd1281594a.png" style="display: block; height: 281px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:</p><p> </p><p>There’s a sign on the New York State Thruway heading west that marks 70 miles to where I live. For Rochesterians driving back to Western New York from the east or southeast, that marker elicits both a sigh of relief and a groan: You’re close, especially relative to where you started. But in that final stretch, each mile is somehow psychologically longer.</p><p> </p><p>Over the years, this became a useful metaphor in my family: You're pushing through to the end of a project, you'd love to see the finish line, but the murky distance between you and that goal is in your way. "Ugh, it's those last 70 miles," one of us will say to the person suffering, and we'll all nod sympathetically.</p><p> </p><p>At this time of year, families with kids in school are experiencing those last 70 miles: The end of the school year is in sight, yet not quite here. The energy reserves are low, and the end point seems stuck in the distance. We feel like we’re sprinting but not getting closer fast enough. As in any journey, that’s precisely when it’s worth keeping in mind that these last miles may feel long, but they’re also the most meaningful: They become the lens through which we look back at the whole experience, so these final steps really count. Remembering this can provide the last surge of energy to press forward.</p><p> </p><p>So whatever final 70 miles you and your kids are facing, remind yourself and the people traveling with you that if you put your best self into it now, the rewards will feel sweeter, and the memories of success will help fuel you next time.</p><p> </p><p>You’re on the last leg. You're almost there. And you have lots of company.</p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of<a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="120" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; height: 120px; width: 575px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="575"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><ul><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-spring-mini-photo-session-shoott-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area</strong></a> - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, See link for times</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/friday-night-white-town-wake-forest-nc-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Friday Night on White - Town of Wake Forest, NC</strong></a> - Town of Wake Forest, NC, Downtown Wake Forest Historic District, North White Street, Wake Forest, NC, USA, Friday, May 8, 6 pm - 9 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/campfire-movie-park-town-chapel-hill-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Campfire &amp; Movie in the Park - Town of Chapel Hill</strong></a> - Town of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Community Center, South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/garden-story-walk-30" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Garden Story Walk</strong></a> - JC Raulston Arboretum, Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Friday: 9:00am–7:00pm Saturday–Sunday: 8:00am–7:00pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/revolutionary-women-historical-park-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Revolutionary Women in the Historical Park - High Point Museum</strong></a> - High Point Museum, High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, United States, Saturday, May 9, 10 am - 4:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ma-pa-festival-makrs-society-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Ma &amp; Pa Festival - The MAKRS Society</strong></a> - The MAKRS Society, Society Real Estate, Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, United States, Saturday, May 9, 11 am - 6 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ritmo-latino-festival-2026-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Ritmo Latino Festival 2026 - Town of Cary, NC</strong></a> - Town of Cary, NC, Downtown Cary, NC, Saturday, May 9, See website for details</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/aapi-heritage-month-cinema-series-hemphill-branch-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>AAPI Heritage Month Cinema Series at Hemphill Branch Library</strong></a> - Hemphill Branch Library, Hemphill Branch Library, West Vandalia Road, Greensboro, NC, USA, Saturday, May 9, See website for details</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-food-fest-downtown-cary-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Kids Food Fest - Downtown Cary Park</strong></a> - Downtown Cary Park, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511, United States, Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 10, See website for details</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-six-sundays-spring-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest, NC</strong></a> - Town of Wake Forest, NC, E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, USA, Sunday, May 10, 5:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/second-sundays-open-studio-nasher-museum-art-duke-university" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Second Sundays: Open Studio - Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University</strong></a> - Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC 27705, United States, Sunday, May 10, 1 pm - 3 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/durham-geek-and-grub-market-book-nerd-edition-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Durham Geek and Grub Market: Book Nerd Edition</strong></a> - Durham Armory, Foster Street, Durham, NC, USA, Sunday, May 10, 12 pm - 4 pm</li></ul><p> </p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 4/30/2026: Twenty-five 2026-04-30T06:01:30-04:00 2026-04-30T06:01:30-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29814886 Cary Dog Days 2026, First Friday Market & Movie Night at The Incredibles, Jurassic Park In Concert, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter View&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element p, .paragraph p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Cary Dog Days 2026, First Friday Market &amp; Movie Night at The Incredibles, Jurassic Park In Concert, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">April 30, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camps </a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/earth-day-events-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Earth Day</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-research-triangle-berries-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruit Picking</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Spring Hikes</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/subjects/baseball" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Baseball</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/organization-type/photographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Photographs</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/01e250a717b24b00881f9a2aab0e779e.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Sun, May 3: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/little-love-yoga-southeast-regional-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Little Love Yoga - Southeast Regional Library</a><br/>Thu, May 7: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/bilingual-story-time-tiempo-de-historias-biling%C3%BCes-nasher-museum-art-duke-university" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Bilingual Story Time | Tiempo de Historias Bilingües - Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University</a><br/>Sun, May 10: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/aapi-heritage-month-cinema-series-hemphill-branch-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">AAPI Heritage Month Cinema Series at Hemphill Branch Library</a><br/>Sun, May 10: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-food-fest-downtown-cary-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Kids Food Fest - Downtown Cary Park</a><br/>Sun, May 17: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-got-be-nc-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Got to Be NC Festival</a><br/>Fri, May 22: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues</a><br/>Wed, May 27: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hamilton-durham-performing-arts-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">HAMILTON - Durham Performing Arts Center</a><br/>Mon, Jun 1: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fruity-pickin-storytime-highland-cow-hide-seek-millstone-creek-orchards" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruity Pickin' Storytime: Highland Cow Hide &amp; Seek - Millstone Creek Orchards</a><br/>Sat, Jun 6: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dinosaur-tvy-raleigh-little-theatre" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Dinosaur! (TVY) - Raleigh Little Theatre</a><br/>Sat, Jun 6: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pondamania-family-art-play-day-cape-fear-botanical-gardens" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Pondamania Family Art &amp; Play Day - Cape Fear Botanical Gardens</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="270" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/8dc9a5dc63f2479cb61b502b2a850d52.png" style="display: block; height: 270px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><br/>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:</p><p> </p><p>When they were handing out high school yearbook awards, some of my classmates unofficially, though cheerfully, voted me <strong>Least Likely to Become a Professional Cheerleader</strong>. I couldn’t really disagree: After all, I was a nerd before being a nerd came into fashion, much more comfortable in a library than at a pep rally.</p><p> </p><p>So much for teenage predictions!</p><p> </p><p>Yesterday, my daughter Ella turned 25, which means KidsOutAndAbout turns 25, too. When Ella was imminent, and her sister Madison was one-and-a-half, I was realizing just how many incredible experiences for kids and families were all around us in Rochester, NY. Back then, before web calendars were a thing, finding out about stuff happening meant you had to know where to look.</p><p> </p><p>So during maternity leave from my old technology consulting firm, I decided to build a place to make invisible opportunities visible, to celebrate the people who create them, and to build audiences for these great things. We’ve grown to a dedicated team of 20 people doing work that matters, serving 52 regions with 15 million readers per year and 750,000 weekly newsletter subscribers.</p><p> </p><p>So yes, I’m a professional cheerleader, and I love it. I love <i>this</i>. I love that my job is to help build an audience for the remarkable experiences people are bringing to life. I love that our mission is to shine a light on the concerts, camps, classes, festivals, trails, museums, libraries, theaters, and local treasures large and small that become family stories and memories.</p><p> </p><p>Far from slowing down, we’re heading into hyper-drive for our Silver Anniversary, so stay tuned! Thank you for being part of the journey, and for giving us so much to cheer about.</p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of<a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="120" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; height: 120px; width: 575px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="575"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><ul><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-spring-mini-photo-session-shoott-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area</strong></a> - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, See link for times</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/swingin-spring-barn-dance-durham-jazz-orchestra" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Swingin' Spring Barn Dance with The Durham Jazz Orchestra</strong></a> - Durham Jazz Orchestra, Sunrise Community Farm Center, Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/first-friday-market-movie-night-incredibles-2004" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>First Friday Market &amp; Movie Night - The Incredibles (2004)</strong></a> -, Moore Square, Raleigh, NC, USA, Friday, May 1, 2026, 5pm - 9pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/raleigh-geek-and-grub-market-cottagecore-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Raleigh Geek and Grub Market: Cottagecore Edition</strong></a> -, LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle School, Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12 pm - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/feathered-fun-park-durham-parks-and-recreation" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Feathered Fun in the Park - Durham Parks and Recreation</strong></a> - Durham Parks and Recreation, Red Maple Park, Hinson Drive, Durham, NC, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/rolling-together-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Rolling Together 2026</strong></a> -, Roberts Community Center, East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/cary-dog-days-2026-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Cary Dog Days 2026 - Town of Cary, NC</strong></a> - Town of Cary, NC, Cary Town Hall, North Academy Street, Cary, NC, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 am - 3 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-meet-street-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Meet in the Street - Town of Wake Forest, NC</strong></a> - Town of Wake Forest, NC, 350 South White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 am - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/garden-story-walk-30" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Garden Story Walk</strong></a> -, JC Raulston Arboretum, Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Friday: 9:00am–7:00pm Saturday–Sunday: 8:00am–7:00pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/aapi-heritage-month-cinema-series-hemphill-branch-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>AAPI Heritage Month Cinema Series at Hemphill Branch Library</strong></a> -, Hemphill Branch Library, West Vandalia Road, Greensboro, NC, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, See website for details</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/little-love-yoga-southeast-regional-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Little Love Yoga - Southeast Regional Library</strong></a> - Southeast Regional Library, Southeast Regional Library, 7th Avenue, Garner, NC, USA, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2 pm - 2:45 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-six-sundays-spring-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest, NC</strong></a> - Town of Wake Forest, NC, E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, USA, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 5:30 pm</li></ul></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 4/23/2026: Chasers of Rainbows 2026-04-23T06:01:27-04:00 2026-04-23T06:01:27-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29814887 Raleigh Earth Day at Dorothea Di Park, Canine Field Day at Rock Quarry Park, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter View this email in your&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element p, .paragraph p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Raleigh Earth Day at Dorothea Dix Park, Canine Field Day at Rock Quarry Park, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">April 23, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camps </a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/earth-day-events-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Earth Day</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-research-triangle-berries-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruit Picking</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Spring Hikes</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/subjects/baseball" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Baseball</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/organization-type/photographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Photographs</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/101-family-day-trips-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/0413d2d97b374134b5b03034f11a0940.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Thu, Apr 30: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/paint-mothers-day-flower-pot-gift-cheers-n-paint" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Paint a Mother's Day Flower Pot Gift at Cheers N Paint</a><br/>Fri, May 1: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/jurassic-park-concert-presented-nc-symphony" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Jurassic Park In Concert Presented by NC Symphony</a><br/>Sun, May 3: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/strawberry-social-plant-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Strawberry Social @ The Plant!</a><br/>Sat, May 16: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/icon-motown-beyond-north-carolina-symphony-orchestra" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">ICON: Motown &amp; Beyond - North Carolina Symphony Orchestra</a><br/>Fri, May 22: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fun-friday-home-schoolers-durham-parks-and-recreation" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fun Friday for Home Schoolers - Durham Parks and Recreation</a><br/>Wed, May 27: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/inclusive-movie-day-individuals-all-abilities-xperience-caldcleugh" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Inclusive Movie Day for Individuals of All Abilities - Xperience @ Caldcleugh</a><br/>Sat, May 30: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-garland-necklaces-little-red-schoolhouse-sensory-friendly-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Let’s Craft! Garland Necklaces in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="294" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/270522cd466042f7b82ea27697c4276b.png" style="display: block; height: 294px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><br/>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:</p><p> </p><p>One day last week, I was driving home around 7 pm when I glanced out the passenger's window and saw a stunning rainbow stretched fully across the sky, glowing in front of dark gray storm clouds that were rushing away to the east. I was approaching a stop light. Left was the way home, where various chores awaited... but right was the way to the rainbow. My husband was driving behind me, and I knew that if I turned right, he was going to think I had lost my mind.</p><p> </p><p>For a split second, practicality made its case: <i>Don’t be silly; go home, you have stuff to do</i>. But then another question darted into my mind: <strong>Am I a person who chases rainbows, or am I not?</strong> Once I framed it that way, the answer was easy.</p><p> </p><p>For kids and grownups alike, this can actually be a helpful way to make all kinds of decisions. When the moment comes to act, it helps to ask not just <i>What do I feel like doing?</i> but <i>Who am I?</i> Am I a person who tells the truth? Am I a person who helps? Am I a person who persists when times are hard? Am I a person who stops to notice the beautiful things around me? We build identity one choice at a time for our entire lives. The clearer we are about who we want to be, the easier it becomes to know what to do in the moment, to give ourselves evidence that we are, in fact, that sort of person.</p><p> </p><p>I hope the kids in your world grow up thinking of themselves as people who seek what is bright and good and full of wonder. It’s our job to show them that delight is often worth the detour.</p><p> </p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of<a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="120" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; height: 120px; width: 575px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="575"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><ul><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/wilkerson-star-party-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Wilkerson Star Party</strong></a> - Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park, Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC, Friday, April 24, 2026, 8pm-10pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/city-nature-challenge-jc-raulston-arboretum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>City Nature Challenge at the JC Raulston Arboretum</strong></a> - JC Raulston Arboretum, Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/last-fridays-art-walk" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Last Fridays &amp; the Art Walk</strong></a> - Hillsborough Arts Council, North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC, Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:30-9 PM</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/24th-annual-birdhouse-competition" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>24th Annual Birdhouse Competition</strong></a> - JC Raulston Arboretum, Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00am-3:00pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival</strong></a> - Fred G. Bond Metro Park, High House Road, Cary, NC, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 am - 5 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/earth-day-celebration-keeley-park-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Earth Day Celebration at Keeley Park</strong></a> - Keeley Park, Keeley Road, McLeansville, NC, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12 pm - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/earth-day-lane-town-cary-nc-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Earth Day Lane - Town of Cary, NC</strong></a> - Fred G. Bond Metro Park, High House Road, Cary, NC, Saturday, April 25, 2026, See website for details</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-felt-flower-bookmarks-little-red-schoolhouse-sensory-friendly-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Let's Craft! Felt Flower Bookmarks in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum</strong></a> - High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-felt-flower-bookmarks-little-red-schoolhouse-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Let's Craft! Felt Flower Bookmarks in Little Red Schoolhouse - High Point Museum</strong></a> - High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12 pm - 2 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/little-love-yoga-southeast-regional-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Little Love Yoga - Southeast Regional Library</strong></a> - Southeast Regional Library, 7th Avenue, Garner, NC, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2 pm - 2:45 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-six-sundays-spring-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest, NC</strong></a> - E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:30 pm</li></ul></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 4/16/2026: Motion and Music 2026-04-16T06:01:20-04:00 2026-04-16T06:01:20-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29814890 5th Annual Forest Fest, Piedmont Earth Day Fair, Children's Day Festival, Carrboro Earth Day & Open Streets, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element p, .paragraph p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">5th Annual Forest Fest, Piedmont Earth Day Fair, Children's Day Festival, Carrboro Earth Day &amp; Open Streets, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">April 16, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camps </a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/earth-day-events-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Earth Day</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-research-triangle-berries-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruit Picking</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Spring Hikes</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/subjects/baseball" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Baseball</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/organization-type/photographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Photographs</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/2fedb5c095dc4e518f00f1f4024d49e0.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Sat, Apr 18: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-childrens-day-festival-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Children's Day Festival - Town of Cary</a><br/>Sun, Apr 19: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/carrboro-day-2026-town-carrboro-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Carrboro Day 2026</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/venue/carrboro-town-commons-town-carrboro-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Carrboro Town Commons</a><br/>Thu, Apr 23: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/marbles-playdates-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Marbles Playdates</a><br/>Sat, Apr 25: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-felt-flower-bookmarks-little-red-schoolhouse-sensory-friendly-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Let’s Craft! Felt Flower Bookmarks in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum</a><br/>Fri, May 1: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/herbfest-2026-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">HerbFest 2026</a><br/>Sat, May 2: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/wildflower-walk-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Wildflower Walk</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/annie-louise-wilkerson-md-nature-preserve-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park</a><br/>Fri, May 8: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/22nd-annual-spring-shakori-hills-grassroots-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">22nd Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival</a><br/>Sat, May 9: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ma-pa-festival-makrs-society-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Ma &amp; Pa Festival</a><br/>Fri, May 15: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/music-maker-foundation" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Music Maker Foundation</a><br/>Sun, May 24: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-six-sundays-spring-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="253" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/b9b451050034472e819d5a8e0b18627b.png" style="display: block; height: 253px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><br/>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:</p><p> </p><p>When my kids were little, one of our favorite nature activities was also one of the simplest: We’d head out onto a trail, stop among the trees, and play the Listening Game. The rules were easy: Close your eyes. The first time you hear a sound, any sound at all, put up one finger. Then add another for each new sound you notice. After a minute or two, someone says, “Open your eyes,” and everyone compares fingers and talks about what they heard.</p><p> </p><p>It’s a small exercise in attention, but it changes how kids experience the world. The invisible becomes visible... not to the eyes, exactly, but to the mind. Things that were just out of range suddenly move onto our radar. Nature is full of motion and music, and this game helps us tune ourselves to it.</p><p> </p><p>The free <a href="https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Merlin Bird ID app</strong></a> from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology takes that magic one step further: Tap Sound ID, and suddenly the songs around you appear on your screen as a voiceprint and a bird name and an image that shows you what to look for. And what a moment ago was only background atmosphere becomes a Carolina Wren, or an Eastern Whip-poor-will, or the Common Yellowthroat pictured above, singing his heart out for a girl with a camera.</p><p> </p><p>That’s one of the great tasks of childhood, and of the adults who love children: to help hidden things come into view. Before we know something, it is almost as if it isn’t there. But once it is named, we have a new way to see. There are suddenly new dimensions to our universe, helping us transform even more mysteries into things that are <i>ours</i>. And we never really experience the woods—or the field, or the river, or the ocean, or the city, or our backyard—the same way again.<br/> </p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of<a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="120" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; height: 120px; width: 575px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="575"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><ul><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-spring-mini-photo-session-shoott-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area</strong></a> - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 04/18/2026 - 04/19/2026, See link for times</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/spring-festival-8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Spring Festival</strong></a> - The Giving Tree Montessori School, 3701 Groometown Road, Greensboro, NC, USA, 04/18/2026, 11:00AM-2:00PM</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-childrens-day-festival-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Children's Day Festival - Town of Cary NC</strong></a> - Town of Cary NC, Downtown Cary Park, South Academy Street, Cary, NC, USA, 04/18/2026, 1 pm - 7 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fest-west-town-cary-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Fest in the West - Town of Cary</strong></a> - Town of Cary, Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC, USA, 04/18/2026, 11 am - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/piedmont-earth-day-fair" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Piedmont Earth Day Fair</strong></a> - Fairgrounds Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, USA, 04/18/2026, 10 am - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sachets-historical-park-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Sachets in the Historical Park - High Point Museum</strong></a> - High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, United States, 04/18/2026, 10 am - 4:30 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/spring-potluck-piedmont-farm-animal-refuge" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Spring Potluck at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge</strong></a> - Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, North Carolina 87, Pittsboro, NC, USA, 04/18/2026, 5:30 PM</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/little-love-yoga-southeast-regional-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Little Love Yoga - Southeast Regional Library</strong></a> - Southeast Regional Library, 7th Avenue, Garner, NC, USA, 04/19/2026, 2 pm - 2:45 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/carrboro-earth-day-open-streets-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Carrboro Earth Day &amp; Open Streets</strong></a> - Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC, USA, 04/19/2026, 12 pm - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-earth-day-festival-durham-central-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Earth Day Festival at Durham Central Park</strong></a> - Durham Central Park, Foster Street, Durham, NC, USA, 04/19/2026, 12 pm - 5 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/carrboro-day-2026-town-carrboro-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Carrboro Day 2026 - Town of Carrboro, NC</strong></a> - Town of Carrboro, NC, 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC, USA, 04/19/2026, 12 pm - 4 pm</li><li><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hemparoo" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Hemparoo</strong></a> - The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312, United States, 04/19/2026, 12:00 PM-6:00 PM</li></ul><p> </p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter- April 2026 2026-04-13T10:02:25-04:00 2026-04-13T12:21:00-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29590172 Discover top summer camps in the Research Triangle Area Summer Camps in the Research Triangle Area View this email in your browser Research Triangle&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element p, .paragraph p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; text-align: center; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; text-align: center; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Discover top summer camps in the Research Triangle Area</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Summer Camps in the Research Triangle Area</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px 0px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://austin.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="239" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/62f3da267d094508a7ccc0b4bb6ebf20.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 239px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h3>Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter </h3><h3><span style="font-size:22px;">April 13, 2026</span></h3></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="bottom" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:<br/><br/>Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.<br/><br/>After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to our <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps</u></a> and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently.</p><p> </p><p>I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!<br/><br/> </p><p>—<a href="mailto:ross@kidsoutandabout.com?subject=Publisher%27s%20column" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><u>Debra Ross</u></a>, publisher</p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><strong>Summer camps 2026: week by week</strong></p><div><div><div><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W21" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of May 17, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W22" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of May 24, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W23" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of May 31, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W24" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of June 7, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W25" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of June 14, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W26" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of June 21, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W27" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of June 28, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W28" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of July 5, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W29" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of July 12, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W30" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of July 19, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W31" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of July 26, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W32" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of August 2, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W33" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of August 9, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W34" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of August 16, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W35" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of August 23, 2026</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/camp-list/2026-W36" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Week of August 30, 2026</a></p></div></div></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><strong>Find summer programs by subject!</strong></p><div><div><div><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/day-camps-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Day Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/overnight-camps-kids-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Overnight Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/music-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Music Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/drama-and-musical-theater-summer-camps-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Theater &amp; Drama Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dance-summer-camps-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Dance Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/arts-and-crafts-summer-camps-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Arts, Crafts, &amp; Cooking Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sports-summer-camps-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Sports Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/history-nature-science-and-technology-camps-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>STEM, Nature, History, &amp; Culture Camps</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/special-needs-camps-kids-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Camps for Kids with Special Needs</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Camps for Preschoolers</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/religious-based-camps-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Religious &amp; Vacation Bible Camps</u></a></p></div></div></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Featured Local Camps</strong></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://cheersnpaint.com/kids-summer-camps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/30216249_art_camp_collage.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://cheersnpaint.com/kids-summer-camps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Cheers N Paint Summer Art Camp </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Cheers N Paint Art Camp is THE place for kids to create art and make friends in a relaxed, fun environment. Just ask our returning campers! Professional counselors combine learning art techniques while encouraging creativity, imagination, and fun. Camper’s paint acrylic canvases, make crafts, 3D art projects, tie dye shirts, build fictional lands, and play games. Each camp week is a new experience with different themes. Camp is Monday-Friday with full day, AM 9:00-12:30 and PM1:00-4:30 sessions. Discounts are available for siblings and second week enrollment. The studio is a cell and screen free zone promoting creativity and encouraging kids to socialize.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/chesterbrook-academy-cary-summer-camp" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/2021-08-10%2011-44-20%20S1%20P1547540%20R_Unten%20%282%29_2.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/chesterbrook-academy-cary-summer-camp" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Chesterbrook Academy Cary Summer Camp </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Join us for School-Age Summer Camp Each day at our summer camp is a bold new experience where your child will create unforgettable memories and develop valuable new skills. Every week, campers dive into hands-on activities, from science and nature exploration to creative and performing arts, sports, and games. Our camp offers a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor adventures, packed with excitement. Special guests and on-campus events bring an extra layer of fun.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://childrensartclasses.com/location/cary-north-carolina/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/Cary%20Summer%20Camp%20Image.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://childrensartclasses.com/location/cary-north-carolina/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Children's Art Classes of Cary </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Children's Art Classes of Cary Summer Art Camps to Make This Your Child's Most Creative Summer Yet Give your child a summer filled with imagination and hands-on creativity at Children’s Art Classes of Cary! Our weeklong half-day and full-day art camps for ages 7+ help young artists build skills while exploring new materials and techniques in a supportive studio environment. Small camp sizes ensure personalized attention from experienced, professional instructors who love nurturing creativity and confidence. Each week features engaging projects that balance learning and fun in a warm, inclusive space where every child can thrive. Don’t forget to take advantage of our early registration discounts to save on this enriching summer experience!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://deadbrokefarm.com/kids/riding-camp.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/143889646_img_1179.jpeg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://deadbrokefarm.com/kids/riding-camp.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Dead Broke Horse Farm </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Spending a day at Dead Broke Farm's horseback riding camp is the closest you can get to spending a day at your grandparents' farm. But if you kid’s grandparents don't live on a farm, they can come experience life on a working horse farm right here. The days are relaxed with a flexible schedule. Your child can decide which activity they'd like to participate in when they aren't riding. The playground, clubhouse, and farm animals are accessible to them in a relaxed country environment throughout the day. When you pick your child up, they’ll be tired and bubbling over excitement about all the animals they interacted with that day.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hill-learning-center-summer-program" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-01/field_enhanced_activity_image/04_11_25%20Hill%20Photo%20Shoot%20014%20medium%20res.JPG" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hill-learning-center-summer-program" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Hill Learning Center Summer Program </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The Hill Summer Program is an opportunity for rising 1st–8th grade students to strengthen skills, build confidence, and develop a love of learning in a supportive and engaging environment.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pathforge-learning-steam-summer-camps-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/4%20%281%29.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pathforge-learning-steam-summer-camps-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> PathForge Learning - STEAM Summer Camps 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>PathForge Learning’s summer camps offer 10 weeks of hands-on STEM fun where kids build real projects in coding, robotics, game development, drones, and more. Designed for ages 5–18, camps blend creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to help students gain future-ready tech skills in an engaging, supportive environment.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.invent.org/save/camp?utm_source=koaa&amp;utm_medium=national_digital&amp;utm_campaign=general_b2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://anchorage.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-01/field_enhanced_activity_image/CampInventionSquare250x250_v01_koaa_content_image.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://www.invent.org/save/camp?utm_source=koaa&amp;utm_medium=national_digital&amp;utm_campaign=general_b2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Camp Invention 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.idtech.com/locations?utm_source=kidsoutandabout.com&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://anchorage.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/idTechlogo.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://www.idtech.com/locations?utm_source=kidsoutandabout.com&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> iD Tech Camps </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!  Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 4/9/2026 (take 2!): The Way to Fly 2026-04-09T09:10:46-04:00 2026-04-09T10:21:14-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29563945 My Fair Lady, Pimento Cheese Festival, Renaissance Festival at Spring Haven Farm, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter View this email in your&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .headline h1, .paragraph h1, .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h2, .paragraph h2, .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h3, .paragraph h3, .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h4, .paragraph h4, .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h5, .paragraph h5, .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline h6, .paragraph h6, .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline p, .paragraph p, .text-element p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline div, .paragraph div, .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .headline address, .paragraph address, .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .headline pre, .paragraph pre, .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; text-align: center; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; text-align: center; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">My Fair Lady, Pimento Cheese Festival, Renaissance Festival at Spring Haven Farm, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><i>Sorry for the second send this morning! The first edition of this newsletter had a glitch that erased much of the content.</i></p><p><i>—Deb</i></p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">April 9, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camps </a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/earth-day-events-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Earth Day</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-research-triangle-berries-and-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fruit Picking</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hike-kids-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Spring Hikes</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/subjects/baseball" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Baseball</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/category/organization-type/photographer" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Photographs</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://childrensartclasses.com/location/cary-north-carolina/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/11cb9272f3604916b196db97b09a1357.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Wed, Apr 15: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/scrapbooking-storytellers-glenwood-branch-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Scrapbooking Storytellers - Glenwood Branch Library</a><br/>Thu, Apr 16: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/tik-talk-girls-talk-caldcleugh-multicultural-art-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Tik Talk Girls Talk at Caldcleugh Multicultural Art Center</a><br/>Sat, Apr 18: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-childrens-day-festival-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Children's Day Festival - Town of Cary</a><br/>Sun, Apr 19: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/carrboro-day-2026-town-carrboro-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Carrboro Day 2026</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/venue/carrboro-town-commons-town-carrboro-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Carrboro Town Commons</a><br/>Thu, Apr 23: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/marbles-playdates-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Marbles Playdates</a><br/>Sat, Apr 25: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/let%E2%80%99s-craft-felt-flower-bookmarks-little-red-schoolhouse-sensory-friendly-high-point-museum" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Let’s Craft! Felt Flower Bookmarks in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum</a><br/>Fri, May 1: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/herbfest-2026-town-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">HerbFest 2026</a><br/>Sat, May 2: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/wildflower-walk-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Wildflower Walk</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/annie-louise-wilkerson-md-nature-preserve-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park</a><br/>Fri, May 8: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/22nd-annual-spring-shakori-hills-grassroots-festival" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">22nd Annual Spring Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival</a><br/>Sat, May 9: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ma-pa-festival-makrs-society-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Ma &amp; Pa Festival</a><br/>Fri, May 15: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/elizabeth-cotten-freight-train-blues" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Elizabeth Cotten Freight Train Blues</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/music-maker-foundation" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Music Maker Foundation</a><br/>Sun, May 24: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-six-sundays-spring-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="268" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/2baab96e2c344e0f9a4b6f295b171373.png" style="display: block; height: 268px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><br/>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:<br/> </p><p>As I write this column, three Americans and one Canadian are hurtling home from a trip around the Moon, inside a machine that had better do exactly what it’s supposed to do. For years, every person involved in the mission obsessed over every detail at every stage until as little as possible was left to chance. “Failure is not an option,” an ethos long associated with our quest to explore outer space, makes perfect sense when we're talking about Artemis II.</p><p> </p><p>But decades ago, the attitude leaked out of the space program and into everyday life, and that was a mixed blessing. When I was a teenager, “failure is not an option” might as well have been tattooed on my brain: For me, not only was failure not an option, but anything below an A grade wasn’t an option, either. I was so afraid of not being perfect that if I felt unprepared for a test, I’d stay home “sick.” I looked successful from the outside, but because I was working so hard to avoid mistakes, I played it safe. So I didn't actually accomplish much aside from some sharp-looking letters on a report card.</p><p> </p><p>It took me years out in the real world to realize that real accomplishment usually looks less like gliding and more like bumping into things until you find the way through. So these days, failure and I are best buddies: I've replaced "failure is not an option" with "nothing ventured, nothing gained" as I inch toward and away from success each day. Even writing my column each week is an act of resilience: I add and then murder my words until they say what I mean, and I'm always aware in the end that it could be better.</p><p> </p><p>One of my goals when I was homeschooling Madison and Ella was to make failure safe and ordinary... cheerful, even... a sign of progress. Kids need chances to try things that might flop: recipes that taste weird, projects that collapse, math problems they have to redo, conversations they wish they’d handled better. I wanted them to understand that when the stakes are low, failure is not a tragedy, it’s just how learning works.</p><p> </p><p>It doesn't usually feel fun, or comfortable. But it's the only way to fly.</p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of<a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://childrensartclasses.com/classes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/Cary%20Classes%20Image_0.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://childrensartclasses.com/classes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Children's Art Classes of Cary </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Our weekly art classes inspire creativity and confidence in children ages 3 and up through a structured, studio-based program that grows with your child year after year. Students build real artistic skills while exploring their imagination through our award-winning curriculum, which introduces more than 40 art techniques and mediums, including drawing, painting, and sculpture. Small class sizes and personalized instruction nurture focus, self-expression, and a strong creative foundation in a warm, supportive environment. We offer trial classes every Saturday.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holly-springs-original-springsfest-is-back-free-admission-tickets-1977304755752?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/30216249_hs_updated_flier.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holly-springs-original-springsfest-is-back-free-admission-tickets-1977304755752?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Celebrate the arrival of spring with us at the Holly Springs SpringsFest! FREE Admission </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Spring is blooming, and so is the excitement at SpringsFest—Saturday, April 11th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Downtown Holly Springs Main Street! This free, family-friendly festival bursts with fun—live music, delicious food trucks, local artisans, and dazzling cultural showcases celebrating our vibrant community. Kids will love the Activity Zone featuring face painting, inflatables, games, and races galore. Plus, don’t miss the epic Mayor Race between Holly Springs Mayor Mike Kondratick and Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert—come cheer your town to victory! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a full day of laughter, flavor, and small-town pride at Holly Springs’ biggest celebration of spring!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/my-fair-lady-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-07/field_enhanced_activity_image/My%20Fair%20Lady%20%20Instagram%20Post%20.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/my-fair-lady-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> My Fair Lady </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>My Fair Lady is a timeless musical that delves into the transformative power of language, identity, and social class in early 20th-century London. At the heart of the story is Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller with a thick Cockney accent, who encounters the esteemed phonetics professor Henry Higgins. Fascinated by her unrefined speech and bold personality, Higgins makes a bold wager: he will teach Eliza to speak and behave like a proper lady of high society.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pimento-cheese-festival-town-cary-nc-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/styles/awebber/s3/s3fs-public/2024-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot 2024-03-05 143703.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pimento-cheese-festival-town-cary-nc-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Pimento Cheese Festival - Town of Cary, NC </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Pimento cheese is a southern delicacy worth celebrating. Come enjoy the nation’s only festival dedicated specifically to pimento cheese! Enjoy live music and other activities at Downtown Cary Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local restaurants. You can even test your skills in the pimento cheese sculpting contest.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/renaissance-festival-spring-haven-farm" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/prontooo22222.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/renaissance-festival-spring-haven-farm" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Renaissance Festival at Spring Haven Farm </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Join us for our Renaissance Festival on April 11 and 12 at the beautiful Spring Haven Farm! Step back in time and experience the magic of the Renaissance with a weekend full of adventure, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. Our festival will feature over 50 vendors spread throughout the farm, offering unique handcrafted goods, artisan products, costumes, jewelry, and much more. Enjoy a variety of live attractions and performances happening across the grounds, bringing history and fantasy to life. From interactive experiences to lively entertainment, there will be something exciting around every corner. Indulge in delicious food and refreshing drinks, with plenty of options to satisfy every taste. Whether you're craving savory treats or sweet delights, our food vendors will have something special waiting for you. Come dressed in your best Renaissance attire or simply as you are, and immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere filled with music, laughter, and unforgettable…</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/csas-community-supported-agriculture-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2021-02/field_image/csa_0%20(2)_17.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/csas-community-supported-agriculture-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> CSAs - Community-Supported Agriculture in the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>CSAs are becoming more popular each year! Farm-to-table fresh weekly produce is a wonderful option for families, to connect kids with what they eat and the wider community.This is KidsOutAndAbout's big list of local community-supported agriculture.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2023-04/field_image/Birthday%20Party%20Square300_18_9.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Birthday Party Locations in and around the Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Researvh Triangle area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div> KidsOutAndAbout Research Triangle Newsletter 4/2/2026: Treasure on Purpose 2026-04-02T06:01:15-04:00 2026-04-02T06:20:50-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/29514241 Parents' Night Out at Cirque De Vol, Bunny Bash Bonanza at Spruce Pine Lodge, and more! KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter View this email in your&hellip; <style id="aw-autoinject" type="text/css"> body, a { word-break: break-word; } .feed__title a { text-decoration: underline; } img[data-emoji] { height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } table { border-collapse: collapse; } .text-element h1 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h2 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h3 { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h4 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h5 { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element h6 { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .text-element p, .paragraph p { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element div { line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; } .text-element pre { display: block; font-family: monospace; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; white-space: pre-wrap; overflow: auto; overflow-wrap: break-word; } .text-element address { display: block; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; } .headline blockquote, .paragraph blockquote, .text-element blockquote { border-left: 5px solid #ccc; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0.5em 0; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; } .headline ul, .paragraph ul, .text-element ul { margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol, .paragraph ol, .text-element ol { list-style-type: decimal; margin: .5rem 0; } .headline ol ol, .paragraph ol ol, .text-element ol ol { list-style-type: lower-latin; } .headline ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol { list-style-type: lower-roman; } .headline ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-latin; } .headline ol ol ol ol ol, .paragraph ol ol ol ol ol, .text-element ol ol ol ol ol { list-style-type: upper-roman; } .headline .image, .paragraph .image, .text-element .image { clear: both; display: table; margin: 0.5em auto; min-width: 50px; text-align: center; } .headline .image img, .paragraph .image img, .text-element .image img { display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized, .paragraph .image.image_resized, .text-element .image.image_resized { box-sizing: border-box; display: block; max-width: 100%; } .headline .image.image_resized img, .paragraph .image.image_resized img, .text-element .image.image_resized img { width: 100%; } .headline .image-style-block-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-left, .text-element .image-style-block-align-left { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; } .headline .image-style-block-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-block-align-right, .text-element .image-style-block-align-right { margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0; } .headline .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-inline.image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-inline.image-style-align-right { margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left, .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-top: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-left, .paragraph .image-style-align-left, .text-element .image-style-align-left { float: left; margin-right: 0.75em; } .headline .image-style-align-right, .paragraph .image-style-align-right, .text-element .image-style-align-right { float: right; margin-left: 0.75em; } .headline .image figcaption, .paragraph .image figcaption, .text-element .image figcaption { background-color: #f7f7f7; font-size: .875rem; padding: 0.5em; } .headline .image figcaption img, .paragraph .image figcaption img, .text-element .image figcaption img { display: inline; height: 1.2em; min-width: unset; width: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; } @media only screen and (max-width:599px) { img { max-width: 100% !important; min-height: 1px !important; height: auto !important; } .text-element pre { max-width: 250px; } .aw-stack .container { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; float: left; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .video .video-content { width: auto !important; } .feed__item--postcard-side, .feed__item--postcard-main, .feed__item--block { box-sizing: border-box; display: block !important; max-width: 100% !important; margin: auto; width: 100% !important; } .feed__item--block > div { margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important; } .feed__image { width: 100% !important; } .feed__spacer { display: none !important; } } </style> <style type="text/css"> v:* { behavior: url(#default#VML); display: inline-block; } </style> <style type="text/css"> /* Base styles */ body { -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; font-weight: 400; height: 100%; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0; } a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } .article { line-height: 1.5; } .article p { margin: 0; } .article .headline { font-size: 20px; } .article .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .article .permalink { padding-top: 4px; } .coupon { line-height: 1.5; } .coupon p { margin: 0; } .coupon .headline { font-size: 20px; } .coupon .paragraph { font-size: 16px; } .coupon .paragraph small p { font-size: small; } .product { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .product p { margin: 0; } .product-content, .product-image, .product-title { display: block; padding-bottom: 8px; } .signature { line-height: 1.5; font-size: 16px; } .signature p { margin: 0; } /* Template specific styles */ a { text-decoration-color: currentcolor; } </style> <style type="text/css"> .aw-PHZW{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;}.aw-PHZW h1,.aw-PHZW h2,.aw-PHZW h3,.aw-PHZW h4,.aw-PHZW h5,.aw-PHZW h6{color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;}.aw-PHZW h1{font-size:28px;}.aw-PHZW h2{font-size:24px;}.aw-PHZW h3{font-size:22px;}.aw-PHZW a{color:#4B7BEC;}.aw-PHZW hr{background:#F1F2F6;border:0;height:3px;margin:20px 0;} </style> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Source+Sans+Pro:400,400i,600,700,700i" id="aw-webfonts" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <span class="aw-preheadertext" style="color: #ffffff; display: none; font-size: 0; line-height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; visibility: hidden;">Parents' Night Out at Cirque De Vol, Bunny Bash Bonanza at Spruce Pine Lodge, and more!</span><div class="aw-preheaderspacer" style="display: none; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;">                                                                                                                                                             </div> <center> <div class="aw-email-document aw-PHZW"><div align="center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="aw-bgc" style="width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <tbody><tr> <td> <!--[if !mso]><!--><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 600px;"><!--<![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600"><![endif]--> <!--Body--> <tbody><tr> <td> <div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="region"><div><table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 54.2%;" valign="middle" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="line-height:1;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter</strong></span><br/> </p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#6A8423" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="middle" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="text-align:right;"><a href="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>View this email in your browser</u></strong></span></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Research Triangle Skyline" class="model" height="228" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/ee9f724e8eb64a0db42cbdeebae33be4.png" style="display: block; height: 228px; width: 599px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="599"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 54.2%;" valign="top" width="54.2%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><h2 style="line-height:1.15;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Research Triangle KidsOutAndAbout Newsletter</span><br/><span style="font-size:20px;">April 2, 2026</span></h2><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>FREE events this weekend</u></a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/view/events/next-weekend-view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Local in-person events next weekend</u></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/easter-events-and-egg-hunts-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">*Easter Events and Activites</a><br/><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/80-easter-basket-ideas-arent-eggs-or-candy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">*80 Easter Basket Ideas That Aren't Candy</a><br/><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/easter-egg-hunts-tips-and-tricks-great-party" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">*Tips for Hosting An Easter Egg Hunt</a><br/><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/turn-easter-treasure-hunt" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">*Create A Clue-Filled Easter Egg Hide-and-Seek</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2026 Summer Camp Preview</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/csas-community-supported-agriculture-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">It's CSA Sign Up Season!</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Local Preschools</a></p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/private-schools-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Big List of Private Schools</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u>Post your organization and events to our site</u></a> (It's all FREE!)</p></div></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px; width: 45.8%;" valign="top" width="45.8%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://childrensartclasses.com/location/cary-north-carolina/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="KOAA Big List" class="model" height="244" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/11cb9272f3604916b196db97b09a1357.png" style="display: block; height: 244px; width: 244px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="244"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 19px 0px 0px 10px; width: 37.0%;" valign="top" width="37.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="122" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/thumbnail/62cd9bbef5bf4f03b9f5b3f39085d2e4.jpeg" style="display: block; height: 122px; width: 186px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="186"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 63.0%;" valign="top" width="63.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Wed, Apr 8: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/teen-zine-club-holly-springs-community-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Teen Zine Club</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/holly-springs-community-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Holly Springs Community Library</a><br/>Wed, Apr 8: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/greensboro-grasshoppers-home-game-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Greensboro Grasshoppers Home Game</a><br/>Fri, Apr 10: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/twilight-walk-18" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Twilight Walk</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/annie-louise-wilkerson-md-nature-preserve-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park</a><br/>Sat, Apr 18: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fest-west-town-cary-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fest in the West</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/venue/mills-park-field-1-cary-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Mills Park Field 1 - Cary</a><br/>Sat, Apr 18: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/5th-annual-forest-fest-town-wake-forest-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">5th Annual Forest Fest</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/venue/downtown-wake-forest" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Downtown Wake Forest</a><br/>Thu, Apr 23: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/my-fair-lady-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">My Fair Lady</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/burning-coal-theatre-company" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Burning Coal Theatre Company</a><br/>Sun, Apr 26: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/little-love-yoga-southeast-regional-library" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Little Love Yoga - Southeast Regional Library</a><br/>Sat, May 2: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/jurassic-park-concert-presented-nc-symphony" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Jurassic Park In Concert Presented by NC Symphony</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/martin-marietta-center-performing-arts" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts</a><br/>Sat, May 2: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/raleigh-geek-and-grub-market-cottagecore-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Raleigh Geek and Grub Market: Cottagecore Edition</a> at <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/venue/mordecai-historic-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Mordecai Historic Park</a><br/>Sat, May 2: <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/wilson-warbirds-home-game" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Wilson Warbirds Home Game</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://yeausa.org/start/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="73" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/d522bba7af8f435f91433970043ffb2d.png" style="display: block; height: 73px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="216" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/cff2df0a8f464bc888e9f97b72ad5b27.png" style="display: block; height: 216px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><br/>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:</p><p> </p><p>One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters.</p><p> </p><p>After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree.</p><p> </p><p>Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg hunts. </p><p> </p><p>Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/turn-easter-treasure-hunt" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt</strong></a>, complete with <a href="https://www.kidsoutandabout.com/content/turn-easter-treasure-hunt" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">a printable PDF of rhyming clues</a>. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article <a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/easter-egg-hunts-tips-and-tricks-great-party" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party</strong></a> lays out the strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context.</p><p> </p><p>Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.</p><p> </p><p><br/>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of<a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><u> </u><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px 15px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:0px solid #9A9A9A; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://childrensartclasses.com/classes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/Cary%20Classes%20Image_0.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://childrensartclasses.com/classes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Children's Art Classes of Cary </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Our weekly art classes inspire creativity and confidence in children ages 3 and up through a structured, studio-based program that grows with your child year after year. Students build real artistic skills while exploring their imagination through our award-winning curriculum, which introduces more than 40 art techniques and mediums, including drawing, painting, and sculpture. Small class sizes and personalized instruction nurture focus, self-expression, and a strong creative foundation in a warm, supportive environment. We offer trial classes every Saturday.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/bunny-bash-bonanza" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/Bunny%20Bash%20Flyer%20%282%29.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/bunny-bash-bonanza" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Bunny Bash Bonanza </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Celebrate Easter at Bunny Bash Bonanza! Kids will enjoy carnival games, a bounce house, arts and crafts, music, dance, prizes, and more in a magical garden setting. Optional egg hunt and egg dying activities are available—parents attend free!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/parents-night-out-cirque-de-vol" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-12/field_enhanced_activity_image/PNO%202.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/parents-night-out-cirque-de-vol" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Parents' Night Out - Cirque De Vol </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Let us entertain your kids while you do something for YOU! Kids will get a chance to play for 3 hours while we have a Circus FUNdamentals style class – hooping, aerial silks, games, juggling, plate spinning and more! We promise to wear them out! Kindly pre-register to help us plan ahead.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/comedy-magic-mentalism-show-featuring-gary-goodman-holly-springs-cultural-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-12/field_enhanced_activity_image/GG.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/comedy-magic-mentalism-show-featuring-gary-goodman-holly-springs-cultural-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> The Comedy, Magic &amp; Mentalism Show Featuring Gary Goodman - Holly Springs Cultural Center </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Gary Goodman has fine-tuned his act to become one of the most well-rounded comic magicians and mentalists of today. Goodman has been featured on television shows, luxury cruise lines, Las Vegas Hotels, The legendary NYC Friars Club, Fortune 500’s, and college campuses across the globe. He has performed his Comedy Magic &amp; Mentalism Show for numerous celebrities including Celine Dion, Chevy Chase, and Adam Sandler.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.idtech.com/locations?utm_source=kidsoutandabout.com&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://anchorage.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/idTechlogo.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://www.idtech.com/locations?utm_source=kidsoutandabout.com&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> iD Tech Camps </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!</div> <p class="feed__author" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 2px; font-size: 12px;'></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_37.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-research-triangle-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Triangle area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/csas-community-supported-agriculture-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2021-02/field_image/csa_0%20(2)_17.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/csas-community-supported-agriculture-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> CSAs - Community-Supported Agriculture in the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>CSAs are becoming more popular each year! Farm-to-table fresh weekly produce is a wonderful option for families, to connect kids with what they eat and the wider community.This is KidsOutAndAbout's big list of local community-supported agriculture.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Preschools%20Big%20List_32.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/preschool-day-care-and-toddler-programs-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Preschool, Day Care, and Toddler Programs In and Around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Triangle area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the schools.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/field_image/koaa%20escape%20rooms_37.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/escape-rooms-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Escape Rooms in and around the Research Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Triangle? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2023-04/field_image/Birthday%20Party%20Square300_18_9.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-research-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Birthday Party Locations in and around the Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Researvh Triangle area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2022-05/field_image/award_KOA_generic_21_1.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px none; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"/> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;'><a href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-triangle" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around the Triangle </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style='font-family: "Source Sans Pro", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;'>2025's best places to take kids in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. Of course, there is LOTS more to do around the Triangle...Get great ideas here at KidsOutAndAbout.com! What is listed below are just the starting point: Browse through our site and calendar to find lots more, and be sure to click on Everything That's Free.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="right" cellspacing="0" class="floated-right" role="presentation" style="display: inline; float: right; text-align: right;" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 0px 12px 12px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-weekly-e-newsletter-signup-raleigh-durham-chapel-hill-area" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Forward this to your friends so they can click here to sign up too!" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/1a82d4feb03f47a9984dd96feaa51bd7.gif" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 200px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="200"/></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><div><p><strong>Have a great weekend!</strong><br/><br/>Debra Ross<br/>Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/>Mom of Madison and Ella</p></div></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FAFAFA" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <div class="social social--md social--circle align-center"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0.625rem 0;"> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KidsOutAndAboutResearchTriangle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Facebook Icon" data-icon-name="Facebook" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/facebook.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> <a href="http://rt.kidsoutandabout.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; display: inline-block; font-size: 0px; margin: 0.375rem; vertical-align: top; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="Website Icon" data-icon-name="Website" height="32" src="https://awas.aweber-static.com/images/message-editor/social/brand/circle/website.png" style="height: 32px; width: 32px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="32"/> </a> <!--[if mso]>&nbsp;<![endif]--> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </div> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table></div></div> </div> </td> </tr> <!--End Body--> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></div> </center> <div> </div><div align="center" id="aweber_container" style="background-color:#ffffff; width:100% !important"><div id="aweber_rem" style="box-sizing:border-box; color:#000000 !important; font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif !important; font-size:12px !important; line-height:16px; margin:0px; max-width:600px; padding:0px 8px; width:100%"><!--[if gte mso 9]><table width="600" style="color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;"><tr><td style="padding:8px;"><![endif]--><div class="rem_align" style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:#000000 !important">KidsOutAndAbout.com<br/> Discover more. Do more. Connect more.<br/><br/>170 Office Park Way<br/> Pittsford NY 14534<br/> US</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Unsubscribe</span></a>   |   <a href="https://www.aweber.com/z/r/?ThisIsATestEmail" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #000000;" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000 !important">Change Subscriber Options</span></a><br/><br/></div><!--[if gte mso 9]></td></tr></table><![endif]--></div></div>