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Hello. My niece (2) and nephew (4) are coming for the holidays (with their parents). I'm looking for ideas to entertain them between Dec 23 - 28. Any suggestions?
If it is nice outside, pullen park in raleigh is fun because there are lots of outdoor activities to do.
Here is a link for different things in raleigh during christmas time:
Raleigh's Official Tourism Site -- Travel info for your Raleigh excursion (http://www.visitraleigh.com/group/gtitholiday.html - broken link)
We just went to Kazoom for the first time today. It was a lot of fun, and according to their web site they will have shows at 10 and 11 a.m. on Thursday Dec 27. Kazoom Puppet Theatre
I'm not sure where in the Triangle you are, but you could also take them to Morehead Planetarium ( Morehead Planetarium and Science Center ) in Chapel Hill. Sol & Company is great for that age. Kidzu Children's Museum in Chapel Hill is also a good time. Page 1
Where are you? In Cary there's Jumping Beans and Planet Child. I agree about Marbles and the Museum in Durham. We have a 2 and a 4 year old and have very much enjoyed our visits to both. If you have an Entertainment book there are coupons for both.
I'm in NE Raleigh, but I'm not concerned about driving to Durham, Chapel Hill, etc. Thanks for the replies so far. There are several I hadn't heard of yet.
leighbhe is spot-on. I've got a 2 year old, and he loves the NC Museum of Life and Science in Durham. He also loves Pullen Park - especially the carousel. I haven't tried out Marbles since Exploris and Playspace combined, but he did like Playspace a lot; Exploris less-so. The NC Museum of Natural Science was also a hit.
The 4 year old would probably enjoy Frankies. Not a lot for the 2 year old there, though. But, then again, a 2 year old can be happiest when they are just running around.
I agree with all the postings so far, except for the Planetarium. I took my 9 and 5 year olds last summer and I think the 5 year olds were right at the age they started to get it, so it may be above the 4 year old and definately above the 2!
All the others, Pullen, the two science museums, etc. are great. The Durham science museum is great because there is outside play, animals, butterfly house, etc, to let the kids get some exercise, then there are also inside displays. My kids have been to Marbles since the change and love it. Kazoom is GREAT for that age. Ms. Polly and Ms. Ester do participatory songs and puppets and then have a "play" the kids can play parts in, if they want. It is not that well known a place and wonderful for that age. Kinda unique place.
My personal "thing" is to steer clear of the indoor gyms this time of year...my kids always seem to get some bug after they leave. All those kids putting stuff in their mouths and the putting them back for the next kid to play with.....ugh. I love them on hot summer days, but steer clear in the winter. I know, that is my wierd germ thing, but I HATE stomach bugs!
If you are in downtown Raleigh around lunch, go to Moore Square/City Market and eat at Vic's Italian...great family owned italian....low priced and casual. Then go to Amazing Glaze next door and let the kids paint pots. Or wander around Artspace and see if any of the artists are working.
If in Raleigh, go to Krispy Kreme early in the morning, or any time the "Hot Donuts Now" sign is lit and let the kids watch the donuts being made. A great way to start your day, even if you aren't a kid!
I agree with all the postings so far, except for the Planetarium. I took my 9 and 5 year olds last summer and I think the 5 year olds were right at the age they started to get it, so it may be above the 4 year old and definately above the 2!
The Planetarium has multiple shows. "Sol and Company" is the one geared for preschool kids (their recommendation is up to age 7). It involves a cartoon character explaining the planets. My 2 year old and my almost-4-year-old love it. I wouldn't take them to any of the older shows, but Sol and Company is running at 10:30 every day the week after Christmas. We've also seen the "Magic Treehouse" one but that one did have a scary bit about a black hole that my kids weren't so keen on.
We're still getting to know our way around and probably have gone through downtown Raleigh on the way to someplace else, but...
Where, exactly, is 'downtown Raleigh' ? What are some of the streets that lead to it, or run through it?
Like, where would I find Moore Square and City Market? And how about the Krispy Kreme that has hot donuts?
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