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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - raleigh-nc (family) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010180-1788602400-1788606000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-05/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010181-1788606000-1788609600@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-05/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:'Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star' DTSTART:20260905T151500Z DTEND:20260905T154500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T061716Z UID:10110097-1788606900-1788608700@thetriangleweekender.com CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:“Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star” is an interactive childr en’s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keep ers named Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill wit h stars\, but one important star – Little Star\, the wishing star – is missing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previou s morning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adventure as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star \, discovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wrong places too and need to be moved to their proper place. Audience mem bers help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for n ightfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkl e\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, and no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinel y joyful romp about stars. \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arrangem ent with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is theatre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive development . The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in engagi ng with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, and e xploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory-friendly and an open space for movement\, vocali zation and exploration! \nAudiences are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens) to participate in a free pr e-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s education department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T061716Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre @ 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh Little Theatre @ 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, NC 27607 URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/event/twinkle-twinkle-little-star/202 6-09-05/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The Triangle Weekender X-SOURCE-URL:https://thetriangleweekender.com/spectator-sports-in-the-tria ngle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260905T163000Z DTEND:20260905T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010182-1788611400-1788615000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-05/3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hairspray DTSTART:20260905T233000Z DTEND:20260906T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010117-1788636600-1788645600@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,music,theater DESCRIPTION:It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and the lovable plus-size teen\, Tr acy Turnblad\, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Co llins Show.” When her dream comes true\, Tracy is transformed from socia l outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen\, win the affections of heartthrob\, Link Larkin\, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! Hairspray\, win ner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly m usical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tunef ul songs. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan \nMusic by Marc Shaim an \nLyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman \nBased on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/hairspray/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260906T140000Z DTEND:20260906T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010183-1788688800-1788692400@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-06/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010184-1788692400-1788696000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-06/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260906T163000Z DTEND:20260906T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062207Z UID:10010185-1788697800-1788701400@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062207Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-06/3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hairspray DTSTART:20260906T190000Z DTEND:20260906T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062407Z UID:10010118-1788706800-1788715800@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,music,theater DESCRIPTION:It’s 1962 in Baltimore\, and the lovable plus-size teen\, Tr acy Turnblad\, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Co llins Show.” When her dream comes true\, Tracy is transformed from socia l outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen\, win the affections of heartthrob\, Link Larkin\, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! Hairspray\, win ner of eight Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, is a family-friendly m usical\, piled bouffant-high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tunef ul songs. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan \nMusic by Marc Shaim an \nLyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman \nBased on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062407Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/hairspray/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moving with Parent & Tot DTSTART:20260907T140000Z DTEND:20260908T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T062141Z UID:10002762-1788775200-1788822000@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:dance,family DESCRIPTION:Walking – 5 Years Old: Move\, stretch\, sing\, & bond with y our tot in this creative movement course designed to introduce our younges t students to basic dance skills. \nYoung dancers must be accompanied by a parent\, grandparent\, or guardian. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062141Z LOCATION:Arts Together\, 114 SAINT MARYS ST\, RALEIGH\, NC\, 27605-1809\, United States URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/moving-with-parent-tot/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young) DTSTART:20260909T140000Z DTEND:20260909T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062240Z UID:10010186-1788948000-1788951600@unitedarts.org CATEGORIES:family,theater DESCRIPTION:Twinkle\, Twinkle\, Little Star is an interactive children’ s theatre piece for very young audiences\, performed by two Star Keepers n amed Glimmer and Sparkle. \nIt’s time for the night sky to fill with sta rs\, but one important star — Little Star\, the wishing star — is miss ing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous mor ning and muddled everything up. \nWhat follows is a search-and-rescue adve nture as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star\, di scovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wron g places too and need to be moved to their proper place.  Audience member s help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nigh tfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star. \nTwinkle\, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen\, feelings are valid\, a nd no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars. \n  \nBy Ernie Nolan \nProduced by special arran gement with Plays for New Audiences \nDialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows\; performers also use physical actions\, props\, music\, and songs to tell the story. \nWhat is Theatre for the Very Young? \nTheatre for the Very Young (TVY) is thea tre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive develop ment. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in en gaging with creative play\, introducing them to narrative storytelling\, a nd exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement\, vo calization\, and exploration! \nPre-show activities! \nAudiences are invit ed to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens ) to participate in a free pre-show activity\, coordinated by RLT’s educ ation department. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062240Z LOCATION:Raleigh Little Theatre\, 301 Pogue St\, Raleigh\, 27607 URL:https://unitedarts.org/calendar/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-theatre-fo r-the-very-young/2026-09-09/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Arts Wake County X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedarts.org/programs/arts-integration END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Ministry and Intergenerational Story-Sharing Webinar DTSTART:20260909T160000Z DTEND:20260909T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004731Z UID:10000421-1788955200-1788959700@episdionc.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:When it comes to church\, youth (ages 13-18) often have the le ast voice in our faith spaces. Why is it that youth often do not experienc e belonging in our faith communities? Why is it hard for youth to share au thentically or build relationships with elder generations in church? Why i s it that youth often feel tokenized\, or used\, when it comes to serving in the church? \nThe Rev. Valerie M. Grissom\, chair of InterGenerate and project manager for the IYS Youth Story Project\, will share how the The M utual Interview Tool was developed to address power dynamics that prevent youth from participating in intergenerational faith communities\; how mutu al\, intergenerational story sharing addressed these unhealthy power dynam ics\; and important learnings regarding the power of practicing mutuality when it comes to ministry with all ages. \nThis webinar is free and open t o formation leaders\, clergy\, lay leaders\, caregivers and others in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina who are curious about how to build a d isciple-making church culture for all ages. \nQuestions? Please contact th e Rev. Kelly Ryan\, canon missioner for discipleship.\n \n REGISTER LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004731Z LOCATION:Zoom URL:https://episdionc.org/event/youth-ministry-and-intergenerational-story -sharing-webinar/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina X-SOURCE-URL:https://episdionc.org/event/bishop-jennifer-brooke-davidsons- visitation-st-peters-charlotte END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Storytime DTSTART:20260911T140000Z DTEND:20260911T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002317Z UID:11826-1789120800-1789120800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! \nGarden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool child ren to experience the garden. The program begins at the Bobby G. Wilder Vi sitor Center where where we will get ready for a fun time outside together . Then\, you’ll take a stroll through the garden with Children’s Progr am staff and volunteers to see all that is happening in the garden\, read a couple children’s books with a garden twist\, and go home with a garde n-themed craft created by your little one. \nPlease come dressed for the w eather\, as this program is held outdoors. In the case of rain\, activitie s are moved to a sheltered location. Caregivers stay with children during the program and are encouraged to participate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002317Z LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/garden-storytime-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Tours DTSTART:20260912T143000Z DTEND:20260912T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T191922Z UID:10004334-1789209000-1789210800@ncartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n The North Caroli na Museum of Art Announces Its Fall 2026 Exhibition Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art Announce s Its Fall 2026 Exhibition Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gen eral Admission \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ancient Nubia \n\n \n Ancient Nubia has a long and glorious past\, but it is frequently eclipsed in the public imag ination by its northern neighbor\, Egypt. Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasu res of the Nile\, from the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, brings into the limelight the Kingdom of Kush\, an important civilization in the Middle Ni le Valley\, introducing visitors to its powerful kings and royal women and the materials excavated from their tombs and pyramids during the Harvard University – Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition more than 100 years a go. Stunning displays highlight the longevity of this almost forgotten kin gdom through its three main historical periods spanning almost 3\,000 year s\, speaking to its cultural continuity and adaptation as well as its hist orical and political connections to pharaonic Egypt.\nVisitors can learn a bout this other powerful kingdom on the Nile from an archaeological perspe ctive with hands-on and digital interactives. A special display highlights a connection to the NCMA’s very own Nubiologist and features recently d onated Egyptian objects as comparatives to the Nubian ones in the exhibiti on. \n \n \n \n \n \n Thro ugh January 10\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191922Z LOCATION:West Building URL:https://ncartmuseum.org/event/family-friendly-tours-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NCMA Raleigh X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncartmuseum.org/events-and-exhibitions/exhibitions/ex hibitions-current END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Altis at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T000351Z UID:11449-1789210800-1789210800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:The Altis™ at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase is a free event op en to anyone interested in learning more about the active adult lifestyle and invites guests to experience modern 55+ community living. \nBring your family and friends to enjoy model home and amenity tours\, local vendors\ , live music\, food trucks and family-friendly activities. Guests will hav e the opportunity to tour seven model homes and the community’s resort-s tyle amenity center while enjoying entertainment from acoustic duo Stolen Goods\, live caricatures by Tooney Ty Caricature\, and food from BUOY Bowl s\, Off the Hog and Mr. Puebla Tacos. \nLocal organizations and businesses will also be on-site to showcase the connections\, resources and experien ces that make the Fuquay-Varina community unique. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T000351Z LOCATION:Altis at Serenity\, 48 Serene Xing\, Fuquay-Varina\, North Caroli na\, 27526 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/altis-at-serenity-lifestyle-showcase/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marbles Family Science Olympiad DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040006Z UID:19397-1789214400-1789225200@ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Marbles Kids Museum & NC Science Olympiad team up for the Fami ly Science Olympiad \nThis event is perfect for families or Division A tea ms wanting to practice their skills before competition day. \nThe fun is i n the challenge!\nFree with museum admission of $7 per person\nmarbles Mem bers play free LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040006Z LOCATION:Marbles Kids Museum\, 201 East Hargett Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27 601\, United States URL:https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu/event/family-science-olympiad/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NC Science Olympiad X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Stories at NCMA DTSTART:20260914T143000Z DTEND:20260914T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:123320-1789381800-1789385400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:*This program takes place at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Please meet us near the Welcome Center.*  \nOpen your eyes to the wonde rful world of nature through a family-friendly\, nature-filled story time.  We’ll begin by sharing a story and will then explore natural themes t hrough hands-on\, interactive activities. We may head to other areas of th e Art Museum’s campus.  \nThis is a free program. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to take a walk. Most walks will be stroller-friendly . Designed for ages 7 & younger – everyone welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:North Carolina Museum of Art\, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd\, Raleigh\, 276 07 URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-stories-at-ncma- 3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Migrating Monarchs DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181348Z UID:123515-1789552800-1789560000@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nJoin us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incred ible journeys\, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitat s we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then\, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as ma ny butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky\, we might even catch and relea se a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monito ring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the wa y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181348Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/migrating-monarchs/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artful Story Time: Under Construction DTSTART:20260916T143000Z DTEND:20260916T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T191922Z UID:10004331-1789554600-1789556400@ncartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:/ \n Events \n / \n The North Caroli na Museum of Art Announces Its Fall 2026 Exhibition Schedule \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n The North Carolina Museum of Art Announce s Its Fall 2026 Exhibition Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Overview \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gen eral Admission \n \n Free \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Share: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Related Exhibitions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Ancient Nubia \n\n \n Ancient Nubia has a long and glorious past\, but it is frequently eclipsed in the public imag ination by its northern neighbor\, Egypt. Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasu res of the Nile\, from the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, brings into the limelight the Kingdom of Kush\, an important civilization in the Middle Ni le Valley\, introducing visitors to its powerful kings and royal women and the materials excavated from their tombs and pyramids during the Harvard University – Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition more than 100 years a go. Stunning displays highlight the longevity of this almost forgotten kin gdom through its three main historical periods spanning almost 3\,000 year s\, speaking to its cultural continuity and adaptation as well as its hist orical and political connections to pharaonic Egypt.\nVisitors can learn a bout this other powerful kingdom on the Nile from an archaeological perspe ctive with hands-on and digital interactives. A special display highlights a connection to the NCMA’s very own Nubiologist and features recently d onated Egyptian objects as comparatives to the Nubian ones in the exhibiti on. \n \n \n \n \n \n Thro ugh January 10\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191922Z LOCATION:Museum Park URL:https://ncartmuseum.org/event/artful-story-time-under-construction/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NCMA Raleigh X-SOURCE-URL:https://ncartmuseum.org/events-and-exhibitions/exhibitions/ex hibitions-current END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Migrating Monarchs DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181357Z UID:123517-1789639200-1789646400@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nJoin us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incred ible journeys\, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitat s we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then\, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as ma ny butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky\, we might even catch and relea se a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monito ring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the wa y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181357Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/migrating-monarchs-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC Courage Pre-Match Party DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T180351Z UID:11443-1789660800-1789660800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,food,sports DESCRIPTION:Join the rest of Courage Country for Pre-Match Parties this se ason at Sports & Social! \nBringing you pre-game energy\, fellow fans\, an d match-day food and drinks. Join us before every home game for family-fri endly fun\, including NC Courage giveaways\, photo opps\, and fan favorite s to fuel up before heading to the stadium. \nAttendees receive 10% off th eir full bill during our pre-match parties. \nIf you plan on attending\, p lease RSVP using the link. \nRSVP TO ATTEND –> https://bit.ly/4wufnnh \ nAll Pre-Match Parties begin 3 hours before the match begins and ends 30 m inutes after the match starts. \nFans are encouraged to park in the orange parking deck behind Sports & Social for free\, then take the free shuttle to the march to the match trailhead! There\, fans will take a quick walk to the stadium and enjoy the match. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T180351Z LOCATION:Sports & Social\, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive\, Cary\, NC\, 27511 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/nc-courage-pre-match-party-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Budding Explorers DTSTART:20260919T140000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181700Z UID:12010-1789812000-1789812000@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting\, hands-on prog ram where we’ll dive into the world of spiders as we discover why they b uild so many different kinds of webs! \nYouth participants\, accompanied b y an adult\, will investigate the different kinds of spider webs\, make ca reful observations of webs in the garden\, and even get to design their ow n spider web. \nYou’ll also get an introduction to ecoEXPLORE\, an incen tive-based community science program developed by The North Carolina Arbor etum. By making real-world observations and completing fun challenges\, yo uth participants can earn badges and prizes throughout the year. \nThere i s no need to have an ecoEXPLORE account prior to this program in order to participate. Program begins at the Visitor Center. Come dressed for the we ather as this program will be held partly outdoors. In the event of inclem ent weather\, activities will be moved inside. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181700Z LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/budding-explorers-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NC Courage Pre-Match Party DTSTART:20260919T193000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T000440Z UID:11445-1789831800-1789831800@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,food,sports DESCRIPTION:Join the rest of Courage Country for Pre-Match Parties this se ason at Sports & Social! \nBringing you pre-game energy\, fellow fans\, an d match-day food and drinks. Join us before every home game for family-fri endly fun\, including NC Courage giveaways\, photo opps\, and fan favorite s to fuel up before heading to the stadium. \nAttendees receive 10% off th eir full bill during our pre-match parties. \nIf you plan on attending\, p lease RSVP using the link. \nRSVP TO ATTEND –> https://bit.ly/4wufnnh \ nAll Pre-Match Parties begin 3 hours before the match begins and ends 30 m inutes after the match starts. \nFans are encouraged to park in the orange parking deck behind Sports & Social for free\, then take the free shuttle to the march to the match trailhead! There\, fans will take a quick walk to the stadium and enjoy the match. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T000440Z LOCATION:Sports & Social\, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive\, Cary\, NC\, 27511 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/nc-courage-pre-match-party-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:919 Day at The Corner DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260920T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T004734Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52745821635313 CATEGORIES:family,music DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for 919 Day: A Raleigh Celebration. Centen nial Campus Placemaking and 95.7 FM That Station will bring you a night pa cked with live music\, local flavor and fun for the whole family at The Co rner.\n\nPerformance lineup TBA!\n\nGates will open at 5 p.m.\, and music will begin at 6 p.m.\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring blankets and law n chairs. Please don't bring pets\, personal coolers or alcohol. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004734Z LOCATION:The Corner URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/919-day-at-the-corner X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Migrating Monarchs DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T181508Z UID:123519-1790157600-1790164800@www.naturalsciences.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:All programs at Prairie Ridge currently require registration.   Register\nJoin us for a front-row seat to one of nature’s most incred ible journeys\, the Monarch butterfly migration! We’ll start this family friendly program in our Nature Neighborhood Garden to explore the habitat s we steward here at Prairie Ridge and see how these spaces fuel Monarchs along their trek south. Then\, we’ll head into the prairie to spot as ma ny butterflies as we can! If we’re lucky\, we might even catch and relea se a live Monarch butterfly. We will learn about the Monarch Larvae Monito ring Project and Monarch Watch collaborative science projects along the wa y. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T181508Z LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/migrating-monarchs-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Programs and Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Take a Child Outside Week DTSTART:20260924T130000Z DTEND:20260924T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001957Z UID:12082-1790240400-1790240400@www.midtownmag.com CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explor er at the JC Raulston Arboretum! \nPick up a Plant Explorer’s Field Jour nal and map from the Visitor Center\, then set off on a self-guided advent ure through the garden. Follow in the footsteps of our founder\, Dr. J.C. Raulston\, as you visit five garden destinations\, complete observation ch allenges\, collect stamps\, and discover plants from around the world. Kee p your field journal as a souvenir of your adventure! \nThis free activity is available during regular garden hours throughout Take a Child Outside week. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001957Z LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606 URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/event/take-a-child-outside-week/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Midtown Magazine X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.midtownmag.com/holiday-craft-fairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ackland F.A.M. Day: "Care and Concern" DTSTART:20260927T180000Z DTEND:20260927T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T040015Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53370202825222 CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:Spend an art-filled afternoon at the Ackland with family-frien dly events and self-guided activities inspired by our current exhibition C are and Concern: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Art. \nF.A .M. (Families at the Museum) Day is a free\, walk-in program for all ages\ ; drop in all afternoon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T040015Z LOCATION:Ackland Art Museum URL:https://calendar.unc.edu/event/ackland-fam-day-care-and-concern X-SOURCE-NAME:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Events Calen dar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.unc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Make a Family 'ThanksJournal' DTSTART:20261110T230000Z DTEND:20261111T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003304Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53865698564689 CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Preservation staff at the NC State University Libraries will l ead a creative\, hands-on experience teaching families how to make a “Th anksJournal” to document family memories and traditions. This activity i s for children 8 years and older. Participants will paste\, cut and hand-s ew.\n\nChildren must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Experience is not required to participate. The Libraries will provide the materials for the activity and light snacks.\n\nSpace is limited. Registration is requi red. \n\nThis activity is part of the Learning is Fun Family Series. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003304Z LOCATION:D.H. Hill Jr. Library\, Fishbowl Forum URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/make-a-family-thanksjournal X-SOURCE-NAME:NC State University Calendar Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.ncsu.edu/group/charlotte_alumni_network END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR