KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Sat, Mar 28: Easter Bunny Express at N.C. Transportation Museum
Sun, Apr 5: Durham Bulls Home Game
Sun, Apr 5: 2026 Easter Eggstravagnza @ The Orchard - Millstone Creek Orchards
Tue, Apr 7: Ensemble Onstage at Vault Theatre
Fri, Apr 10: My Fair Lady at
Burning Coal Theatre Company
Sat, Apr 18: Reach, Rally, & Run at Scott Northern Wake Campus
Wed, Apr 22: Lake Townsend Kayak Cleanup – Earth Day at City of Greensboro
Sat, Apr 25: Let’s Craft! Felt Flower Bookmarks in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum
Fri, May
1: Family Fishing at Lake Higgins Marina at City of Greensboro
Sat, May 9: Mother's Day Picnic - Millstone Creek Orchards
Wed, May 13: Inclusive Movie Day for Individuals of All Abilities - Xperience @ Caldcleugh
Fri, May
15: Wilson Warbirds Home Game |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Before I had kids, one of my colleagues told me that fundamentally, a parent’s job is to point. At first, you point physically: You point at the waterfall and say “waterfall,” at the moon and say “moon,” at the flower and say “flower.” You’re helping a child connect sounds to objects, words to concepts, language to reality. But later, and really all the way through, the
pointing becomes more metaphorical. Parenting is the ongoing work of connecting your child’s growing capacity to understand with a world that is, to them, forever expanding. As I had Madison and Ella, I came to think of this as being a tour guide to the world. A good tour guide needs to know the landscape, of course. But even more important, a good tour guide needs to know the traveler. What can this particular child see right now? What are they ready
for? What do they care about? What frightens them? What delights them? It's useful to remember that kids haven’t actually been here before: The world is brand-new to them over and over again, so what feels ordinary to us is often astonishing to a child. Tour guides who are doing their job well pay close attention to who their audience is and what they know, and that makes the pointing easier and more fun. Spring is the perfect season to practice pointing. In spring, the world
changes fast enough for kids to notice. Buds swell and burst. Birds return. Tiny green things push up through the dirt as if by magic. Day to day, the world becomes visibly more alive. If we point it out, kids can catch it happening in real time. And spring does not arrive quietly. It comes as an avalanche of the senses: color, smell, birdsong, mud, wind, sunlight, thunder, petals, pollen, rushing water. So maybe that’s part of the job, too: not just to point, but to lean into
it. To stand beside our kids in the rush of it all and say, Look! Here it comes.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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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.
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May the Force be with you! Travel to galaxies far, far away as the Symphony performs your favorite music from across the Star Wars universe—and more. Join us for all the pre-concert activities, including crafts, and our popular Instrument Zoo!
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Join us for an EGG-citing Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 28, at E. Carroll Joyner Park. Hop on over to Joyner Park for a "sunny-side" time filled with Easter joy! This year, we've spruced things up to ensure a positively "over-easy" experience. No more feeling be"deviled." Join us on the Bunny Trail any time between 10 am and 1 pm to "poach" your eggs. That's right! No more “hard scramble" leaving you "fried." You now have three hours to leisurely hop in and collect your eggs - entirely at your convenience. And guess what? An Egg-ceptional Zone will cater to children with disabilities and their families from 9:30 am - 10 am. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance to spread Easter cheer! Bring your cameras and get ready for some EGG-STRA special moments. Let's make this Easter a memory to cherish!
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The Animal Park’s Egg Hunt Adventure will be a fun-filled activity for kids to learn about animals and conservation, and enjoy some time outside. Enjoy a festive egg hunt alongside our self-guided safaris, where guests can explore the park at their own pace and linger with favorite animals. Egg hunts begin at 1:30 pm and 3 pm, giving participants fifteen minutes to search our spacious field and picnic area. Friendly, trained docents will be stationed throughout the Park to answer questions and share insights. Guests are welcome to linger at the habitats they find most fascinating and enjoy the experience at their own pace. We’ll also have sweet treats for purchase from Carolina Sugar Clouds!
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A returning audience favorite, Snow White brings the beloved fairytale to life in a vivid production choreographed by Artistic Director Zalman Raffael. With rich storytelling, striking design, and an original vision, this enchanting ballet casts a spell on audiences of all ages.
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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.
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area - Shoott - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, Fri 03/27/2026 - Sun 03/29/2026, See link for times
- Celebrate Earth Day: Meridian Waste Children’s Coloring Contest (contest entry ends April 13) - Meridian Waste - Submit your artwork online., Fri 03/27/2026 - Sun 03/29/2026, Any time.
- 2026 Easter Eggstravaganza - Town of Wake Forest, NC - Town of Wake Forest, NC - E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, Sat 03/28/2026, See website for details
- Let’s Craft! Megaphones in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly) - High Point Museum - High Point Museum - 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, Sat 03/28/2026, 10 am - 12 pm
- Let’s Craft! Megaphones in Little Red Schoolhouse - High Point Museum - High Point Museum - 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, Sat 03/28/2026, 12 pm - 2 pm
- Spring Eggstravaganza - 215 West Main Street, Garner, NC, Sat 03/28/2026, 10am-12:30pm
- Get Wild: Pollinator Power! - Williamson Preserve, Old Country Mial Road, Raleigh, NC, Sun 03/29/2026, 1:30 PM
- Apex Geek and Grub Market: Fantasy Edition - Optimist Farm, Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC, Sun 03/29/2026, 12 pm - 4 pm
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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 & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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