Lucky for us, Triangle bookstores, libraries, restaurants, coffee shops and kid-friendly businesses offer the same great family activities week after week. Whether it's taking the family to see your favorite clown, listening to a story, or blowing off some steam at a festival, there's always something going on to keep the kids busy.
To update or change weekly listings for the upcoming month, please e-mail calendar@carolinaparent.com or call 956-2430 before the 10th of the month.
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*The following activities are held regularly in August based on information provided to Carolina Parent. Please call ahead to verify times and days, especially on holidays.
Baby Time. Books, rhymes, fingerplays and music for pre-walkers. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Balloon Man Mike. Free balloon creations. 6:30-7:30pm. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 6807 Fayetteville Rd., Durham. 544-6637.
Kids’ Morning Out. Balloons, coloring pages and crayons. Free drinks for caregivers with every kid’s meal purchased. 9:30-11:30am. Fractured Prune – The Donut Shoppe, 7961-110 Skyland Ridge Pkwy., Brier Creek, Raleigh. 598-7900. www.fracturedprune.com.
Lynne Sue. Free face painting and balloon art three Mondays a month. Please call ahead to confirm dates. 6-8pm. Fat Daddy’s, Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 787-3773.
Pop-In Play. One-hour drop-in play. Please bring socks. No reservations required. $. 10am-noon, ages 6 and under. Noon-2pm, all ages. Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone, 10700-112 World Trade Blvd. (Brier Creek area), Raleigh. 828-3344. www.pumpitupparty.com.
Storytime. Ages 2-4. 10am. Quail Ridge Books and Music, Raleigh. 828-1588.
Cameron Village Toddler Time. Stories, songs and flannel boards. Walkers to age 2. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Captain Kid. Performs Magic. 6-8pm. Golden Corral, 4201 New Bern Ave., Raleigh. 231-6905. http://raleighmagician.com.
Carolina Puppet Theater. First and third Tuesday of each month. A 50-minute show includes puppets, storytelling, movement and audience participation. $. 10am. Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. 567-4000. www.carolinapuppets.com.
Chapel Hill Public Library Storytime. Stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-6. 10:30-11am and 3:30-4pm. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778.
Cotton’s Happy Feet. Join plain-clothed Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and dancing. 11:15am. Tookie’s Toys. 2028 Cameron St., Raleigh. 828-5574. www.cottontheclown.com.
Kids’ Night. Kids’ craft or activity. 5-7pm. Chick-fil-A, 105 Residence Inn Dr., Durham (off intersection of Hwy. 54 & 55). 483-7778.
Kids’ Night with Ted’s Twisted Balloons. Free balloon sculptures. 5:30-7:30pm. Tomato Jake’s, 8202 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 101, Durham. 572-7722. www.tedstwistedballoons.com.
Magic Workshops with Jeff Jones. Workshops last 20 min. Register in advance. $. 3-5pm. 10945 Cokesbury Lane, Raleigh. 489-7976. www.MagicNC.com.
Paint Savvy. Face painting. 5-8pm. Golden Corral, 4055 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham. www.paintsavvy.com.
Pop-In Play. One-hour drop-in play for all ages. Please bring socks. No reservations required. $. 1-3pm. Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone, 230-107 Capcom Ave., Wake Forest. 828-3344. www.pumpitupparty.com.
Preschool Storytime. 10am. Barnes & Noble, New Hope Commons, Durham. 489-3012.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3-5. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Storytelling with Silvio. Kid-friendly stories and games. Join local children’s storybook author, educator and professional storyteller each week. 10am. Whole Foods of Cary, 102-B Waverly Pl., Cary. 816-8830.
Toddler Storytime. Ages 1-3. 10am. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
Toddler Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh. 792-2140.
Tuesday Tales. Stories, music, poems, jokes and hands-on activities. Ages 5-8. 2pm. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Cameron Village Toddler Time. Stories, songs and flannel boards. Walkers to age 2. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Cotton’s Fun Music with Lunch. Plain-clothed Cotton plays from her repertoire of originals and standards. 11:15am. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 10760-101 Wakefield Commons Dr., Wake Forest. 570-3222. www.cottontheclown.com.
Cotton’s Music for Happy Feet. Join plain-clothed Cotton for 30 minutes of singing and dancing. 10:15am. Tookie’s Toys. 6675 Falls of Neuse, Raleigh. 841-4955. www.cottontheclown.com.
Kazoom Preschool Show. Music and puppetry. $. 10am and 11am. 431 Peace St., Raleigh. 829-0822.
Kids Climb Time. Supervised by an AMGA climbing wall instructor. Reservations recommended. Ages 6 and up. 5-7pm. Triangle Rock Club, 102 Pheasant Wood Ct., Morrisville. 463-7625. www.trianglerockclub.com.
Magic Workshops with Jeff Jones. Workshops last 20 minutes. Register in advance. $. 3-5pm. 10945 Cokesbury Lane, Raleigh. 489-7976. www.MagicNC.com.
Mommy & Me. Doors open early for ages 2 and under only. $. 9am. Jumpin’ Beans, 218 Nottingham Dr., Cary. 469-5997. www.jumpinbeans.com.
Movie Moms Club. Movie show time that welcomes crying, diaper changing, breastfeeding, sleeping and talking. Regular admission with children 2 and under free. Show times vary. Raleigh Grande 16, Raleigh. www.consolidatedmovies.com/movie_mom.asp.
Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. McIntyre’s Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. 542-3030.
Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. 10am. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3-5. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Starbucks Storytime. Free drinks/snacks for kids. 1pm. Starbucks, 609 W. Peace St., Raleigh. 754-9007.
Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 484-9903.
Storytime. 10am. Sips Coffee and Tea, 2501 University Dr., Durham. 401-8032.
Storytime. Stories, songs, snacks and fun. 10am. Borders Books, 1807 Fordham Blvd., Chapel Hill. 929-8332.
Storytime. 10:15am. Borders Books, 8825 N. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 845-1154.
Time for Toddlers. Stories, songs and movement activities. Ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. 10:15-10:35am and 11-11:20am. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778.
Cameron Village Toddler Time. Stories, songs and flannel boards. Walkers to age 2. 10am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Cotton’s Music. Cotton brings instruments for everyone who wants to accompany her red guitar. 11:15am. Learning Express Toy Store at North Hills. 881-4141. www.cottontheclown.com.
Kazoom Preschool Show. Music and puppetry. $. 10am and 11am. 431 Peace St., Raleigh. 829-0822.
Nature Tales. Story time at the garden. Ages 3-5 with adult. Pre-registration recommended. $. 10-11am. N.C. Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill. 962-0522. www.ncbg.unc.edu.
Pop-In Play. One-hour drop-in play for ages 6 and under. Please bring socks. No reservations required. $. 3-4pm. Pump It Up Inflatables Party Zone, 10700-112 World Trade Blvd. (Brier Creek area), Raleigh. 828-3344. www.pumpitupparty.com.
Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. Ages 3-5. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 484-9903.
Storytime. 10:30am. Market Street Books and Maps, 610 Market St., Southern Village, Chapel Hill. 933-5111.
Storytime for 2-year-olds. Enjoy songs and stories. Pre-registration required. www.durhamcountylibrary.org. 11:15am. Durham County Library Southwest Branch, 3605 Shannon Rd., Durham. 560-0290.
Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 782-0030.
Summer Arts and Crafts. A new craft every week. $. 10:30-11:30am, through age 3; 3-4pm, ages 4-7. Planet Child, 305A Ashville Ave., Cary, 233-0090. www.planetchild.com.
Teen Thing. Crafts, movies, hanging out. A different event each week. Sign up at the library or by phone. Ages 12-18. 3pm. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Time for Toddlers. Stories, songs and movement activities. Ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. 10:15-10:35am and 11-11:20am. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr., Chapel Hill. 968-2778.
Toddler Time: Stacy’s Little Land. Free, interactive music experience for toddlers. Featuring fun microphones, instruments and more. 10am. Java Divine Coffee Bar, 128 Bass Lake Rd., Holly Springs. 577-6288.
Alphabet Soup Storytime. 10am. Alphabet Soup Educational Supplies & More, 145 E. Wait Ave., Wake Forest. 554-3035.
Family Center Play Space. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. 9:30am-1pm. $. Family Center of Northern Durham, 206 E. Murray Ave., Durham. 220-3729. www.familycenternd.org.
Family Fun Night. Books, activities and discussion. School-age. 7pm. Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Rd., Cary. 467-3866.
Flow Circus. Close-up magic, comedy juggling and amazing balloon sculptures performed by Paul Miller. 7-10pm. Adventure Landing, Raleigh. 872-1688.
Friday Night Coffeehouse. Family-friendly games, informal discussions, movies, dance lessons, music. 7-10pm. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh. 828-0507.
Kindermusik at Planet Child. Cognitive, physical, social, emotional, language and musical development. Ages newborn to 7-9:30am. Planet Child, 305A Ashville Ave., Cary. 233-0090. www.planetchild.com.
Magic with Happy Dan. 6:30-8:30pm. Sparks American Grill, 5390 Apex Peakway, (Hwy. 55) in Olive Chapel Village, Apex. 303-0074.
Preschool Storytime. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh. 792-2140.
Stories at Sunset. Ages 5 and up. 7pm. Barnes & Noble, Streets at Southpoint, Durham. 806-1930.
Storytime. Ages 1-preK. 10:30am. Barnes & Noble, Streets at Southpoint, Durham, 806-1930.
Borders Books Storytime. 2pm. 404-101 E. Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 755-9424.
Drop-In Play Zone. Free drop-in play. Ages crawlers to 12. 8-11am. Come Build With Us Daycare, 208 Forest Hill Dr., Garner. 772-8889. www.comebuildwithusdaycare.org.
Free Family Movies. 10:15am. Presented by the Holly Springs Branch Library. Call for titles. Holly Spring Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs. 567-4000.
Preschool Storytime. 11am. Barnes & Noble, New Hope Commons, Durham. 489-3012.
Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and games. 11am. Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. 856-6723. www.wakegov.com.
Capital City BMX Race Day. Friendly atmosphere with focus on fun, sportsmanship and great racing. All ages. $. Registration between 1-2:30pm; race at 3pm. Lions Park & Community Center, 516 Dennis Ave., Raleigh. 834-4269. www.ccbmx.com.
To update or change weekly listings for the upcoming month, please e-mail calendar@carolinaparent.com or call 919-956-2430 before the 10th of the month.
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