KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: 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. 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. 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. 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. You’re on the last leg. You're almost there. And you have lots of company.
—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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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, See link for times
- Friday Night on White - Town of Wake Forest, NC - Town of Wake Forest, NC, Downtown Wake Forest Historic District, North White Street, Wake Forest, NC, USA, Friday, May 8, 6 pm - 9 pm
- Campfire & Movie in the Park - Town of Chapel Hill - Town of Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Community Center, South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Garden Story Walk - 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
- Revolutionary Women in the Historical Park - High Point Museum - High Point Museum, High Point Museum, 1859 E Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262, United
States, Saturday, May 9, 10 am - 4:30 pm
- Ma & Pa Festival - The MAKRS Society - The MAKRS Society, Society Real Estate, Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, United States, Saturday, May 9, 11 am - 6 pm
- Ritmo Latino Festival 2026 - Town of Cary, NC - Town of Cary, NC, Downtown Cary, NC, Saturday, May 9, See website for details
- AAPI
Heritage Month Cinema Series at Hemphill Branch Library - Hemphill Branch Library, Hemphill Branch Library, West Vandalia Road, Greensboro, NC, USA, Saturday, May 9, See website for details
- Kids Food Fest - Downtown Cary Park - 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
- 2026 Six Sundays in Spring - Town of Wake Forest, NC - Town of Wake Forest, NC, E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, USA, Sunday, May 10, 5:30 pm
- Second Sundays: Open Studio - Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University - 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
- Durham Geek and Grub Market: Book Nerd Edition - Durham Armory, Foster Street, Durham, NC, USA, Sunday, May 10, 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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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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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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