KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter
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Tue, Mar 17: Leprechaun Village at Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve
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Fri, Mar 20: Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour at Bojangles Coliseum
Tue, Mar 24: Adaptive & Inclusive Spring Dance at Lindley Recreation Center
Sat, Mar 28: Snow White Presented by Carolina Ballet at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Sat, Mar 28: Egg Hunt Adventure - Animal Park at the Conservators Center
Wed, Apr 1: Bird Games at Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
Fri, Apr 3: Fayetteville Woodpeckers Home Game at Segra Stadium
Sun, Apr 5: Bunny Bash Bonanza at Envite Events
Wed, Apr 8: Musical Theatre Madness at Vault Theatre
Sun, Apr 12: My Fair Lady at Burning Coal Theatre
Company
Thu, Apr 16: Durham Bulls Home Game at Durham Bulls Athletic Park |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
For much of the country this year, March simultaneously is bringing hope that spring may in fact return to North America AND the awareness that every car is at risk for the foreseeable future. All winter long, water seeps into asphalt cracks, freezes, expands, melts, and freezes again, and bit by bit the driving experience becomes a game called Avoid the
Crater. But lately I’ve started seeing the repair trucks out there again, their bright-vested workers moving methodically from hole to hole with their shovels. Every time I pass them, it gives me a lift, not just because it means someday soon I'll start seeing flowers out in the real world, but also because potholes are one of those perfect reminders of what humans do. Playrooms, projects, and paperwork start out neat, but over time, weather, wear, gravity, and
procrastination take their toll. No matter how strict the system, order gradually slides toward chaos. And then humans step in and make it right again. I saw the cycle in action at the KidsOutAndAbout office last week: Our storage room had slowly become a museum of random supplies, half-filled bins, and Christmas decorations that had been tossed in with a hopeful Future Us will deal with this someday. Fortunately, my colleague Michelle, who works in our data department,
is also a genius organizer. A few hours after Future Michelle stepped in and applied logic and elbow grease, the little room had transformed from a cluttered cave into a serene space. The quickening of the seasons seems to bring that same energy into our homes: Closets get sorted, garages get swept, junk drawers finally meet their match. It feels good, not just because the space looks better, but because fixing things reminds us of something important: Disorder is normal, but
it’s not permanent. Humans can step in and bring brightness back. So here’s to spring cleaning, organized shelves, and freshly patched roads. Our tires, and our spirits, roll much more smoothly because humans fill potholes.
—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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Come ride on more than 10 miles of wooded trails at Dead Broke Farm – a 110-acre farm conveniently located in Raleigh, NC. Our bridle trails have rolling hills, creek crossings, lots of beautiful hardwood trees, and wildlife. Our trails are suitable for
beginners but challenging enough to be interesting for more experienced riders.
We offer 1-hour and 2-hour rides 7 days a week, year-round. Children ages 6 and up can ride on their own. Younger children may ride double with an experienced guide. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 919-596-8975.
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Sat, Mar 14, 2pm-5pm: Celebrate the grand opening of Goldfish Swim School- Morrisville! We’re excited to welcome families to tour our brand-new facility, meet our team, and enjoy a fun-filled swim experience. Come out to see our facility, enjoy FREE family
swim time & meet our team! Timed Tickets Required: Each ticket includes 1 hour of swim time. Please select your preferred time slot when registering and arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled swim time to allow for check-in.
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Come join us for a delicious event over four years in the making! On March 14, come join us for a Pi-Day adventure unlike any other! Join us for our first ever Geek and Grub PI-K, a whimsical 3.14-kilometer stroll celebrating all things pie. Participants
follow a clearly marked 3.14 km untimed route featuring multiple themed pie-tasting stops from classic fruit pies to savory bites. Walk, wander, and snack your way through each stop at your own pace. When you cross the 3.14 KM finish line, the real fun begins! Our Pi-Day After-Party features music, food vendors, pie competitions, a Pi digit recitation challenge, and a pie-eating contest. Whether you're a runner, a walker, a foodie, a family, a math geek, or simply someone who believes pie >
running… our PI-K is the event for you. Come walk a circle. Eat a circle. Celebrate Pi Day your way!
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Join us for opening weekend at the Orchard for a spring adventure featuring the sweetest highland cows from our friends at Cellar Creek Farms and a special meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny. Soak in the start of our 2026 season and create meaningful
spring memories with family and friends! Reservations are required and space is limited. Please select your date and time below.
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Iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV series, all in one concert! Featuring music from A Star is Born, Tommy, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rock of Ages, Love Actually, Top Gun, Elvis, and more! Featuring the voices of Broadway’s Julie
Reiber and Bryce Ryness.
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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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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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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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