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The Beach Is Right Here: Raleigh’s Lake Spots for the late summer

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It’s the end of August, you are coming back from the beach, from Florida, the Caribbean, or wherever you may have been. Speaking of the beach: You can catch a nice sunset while sitting on a sandy shore right here, close to Raleigh: While not as pristine as the Maldives and less trendy than Ibiza, Falls Lake and Jordan Lake are a quick ½-hour-ish drive away, for a relaxing Saturday afternoon or even a quick dash after work / school.

We have six options for lake beaches near Raleigh: Jordan lake has three beaches open for swimming, and so does Falls Lake. You prefer a short hike instead of a splash? I’m planning to write about both Lake Johnson and Shelley Lake, which have nice hiking trails that are mostly in the shade and have lake access (not for swimming though).

Jordan Lake: Seaforth (nicest view) – Ebenezer Church (smaller) – Parkers Creek (largest)

Falls Lake: Beaverdam (no motorboats) – Sandling Beach (largest) – Rolling View (also nice)

Hours and Fees

Note: The NC State Parks website is nice and full of information, but it can be hard to navigate, and it is difficult to determine when and where swimming is permitted. For example, it may say “during summer season” (but not the exact dates), and more importantly, all parks are one big website, so it’s easy to look at a specific park in Raleigh, click on an activity, and suddenly see the opening hours of a Charlotte location – so pay close attention. They also often jsut recommend calling, so do that, and hope they have the time to answer the phone.

Swimming in Jordan Lake

“Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (2)” by Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0

First, a warning to level your expectation: Jordan Lake is neither a blue lagoon, nor a crystal clear mountain lake. The water is brown with sediment and sometimes infested with algae – but the kids won’t mind. Also, the water is not “dirty”, it just contains a lot of suspended clay that gives it the brownish color. You do have to take the algae seriously though – and they will issue advisories if the algaes are bad. Be especially careful if you have a dog, they can get really sick from the toxins. (Also, they are not allowed on most beach areas.) If you’re still reading, Jordan Lake is right for you. There are three locations where day visitors can swim, 

Note that most campgrounds don’t allow day visitors for swimming, and swimming near boat ramps is forbidden for obvious reasons. If you go, call ahead and be flexible; note that the three Jordan Lake sites are all close together, if Seaforth is too busy or closed, head over to Ebenezer Church Rd.

The following information should be correct as of summer 2026; Vista Point may be open for day use swimming (website is not clear), and White Oak theoretically too, but is often closed for private groups. These three areas are the best bet for day use.

Jordan Lake – Seaforth

Address: Seaforth Beach Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Distance: about 35 min from downtown Raleigh

Amenities: roped off swim area, sandy beach, nice playground near beach, beach volleyball, restrooms, showers, picnic tables and grills, some shade near beac/playground

Hours: Nov-Feb: 8a-6p, Mar/Apr: 8a-8p, May-August: 8a-9p Sept/Oct: 8a-8p

Cost: $10 per car  (all week from Memorial to Labor Day and weekends in Apr/May/Sept; free entrance on all other days)

Website: Jordan Lake – Seaforth access (see NC Parks website note above)

Jordan Lake – Ebenezer Church

Address: 920 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Distance: about 35 min from downtown Raleigh

Amenities: roped off swim area, sandy beach, playground, restrooms

Hours: Nov-Feb: 8a-6p, Mar/Apr: 8a-8p, May-August: 8a-9p Sept/Oct: 8a-8p

Cost: $10 per car  (all week from Memorial to Labor Day and weekends in Apr/May/Sept; free entrance on all other days)

Website: Jordan Lake – Ebenezer Church (see NC Parks website note above)

Jordan Lake – Parkers Creek

Address: Parkers Creek Beach Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Distance: about 35 min from downtown Raleigh

Amenities: roped off swim area, sandy beach, playground, restrooms, showers, picnic tables and grills

Hours: Nov-Feb: Closed Mar/Apr: 8a-8p, May-August: 8a-9p Sept/Oct: 8a-8p

Cost: $10 per car  (all week from Memorial to Labor Day and weekends in Apr/May/Sept; free entrance on all other days)

Website: Jordan Lake – Parkers Creek (see NC Parks website note above)

Swimming in Falls Lake

“Falls Lake” by VirtKitty, CC BY-SA 2.0

Falls Lake, like Jordan Lake, has to deal with development pressure on its shores, and is no clear mountain lake. But nothing beats swimming in a lake, and I know that since I grew up on a lake. There are three areas that allow swimming, and when you go, call ahead and be flexible; note that the three Falls Lake sites are also close together, if Beaverdam is too busy or closed, head over to Sandling Beach.

The following information should be correct as of summer 2026. 

Falls Lake – Beaverdam

Beaverdam is a nice area for hiking, mountain biking and boating (no motor boats), and also has a nice swim beach. There are restrooms, but I’m not sure if there are changing facilities and showers. While the boat ramp is right next to the beach, there are no motorboats allowed on this section of the lake.

Address: 14600 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Note that this address is both the entrance to Beaverdam (to the East) and Sandling Beach (to the West)

Distance: about 30 min from downtown Raleigh, 20 min from Wake Forest

Amenities: roped off swim area, sandy beach, grassy area with some shade, small playground, restrooms, picnic tables/shelters (but not all close to the beach)

Hours: Nov-Feb: 8a-6p, Mar/Apr: 8a-8p, May-August: 8a-9p Sept/Oct: 8a-8p

Cost: $10 per car  (all week from Memorial to Labor Day and weekends in Apr/May/Sept; free entrance on all other days)

Website: Falls Lake – Beaverdam access  (see NC Parks website note above)

Falls Lake – Sandling Beach

Sandling Beach has no boat ramp, but it is not the part of the lake that has motorboats; however, not too many come down this sidearm. Sandling Beach has a small playground and showers, with picnic tables close to the beach and further away.

Address: 14600 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Note that this address is both the entrance to Beaverdam (to the East) and Sandling Beach (to the West)

Distance: about 30 min from downtown Raleigh, 20 min from Wake Forest

Amenities: roped off swim area, sandy beach, some grass, plenty of shade (trees), small playground, restrooms, showers, picnic tables.

Hours: Nov-Feb: 8a-6p, Mar/Apr: 8a-8p, May-August: 8a-9p Sept/Oct: 8a-8p

Cost: $10 per car  (all week from Memorial to Labor Day and weekends in Apr/May/Sept; free entrance on all other days)

Website: Falls Lake – Sandling Beach (see NC Parks website note above)

Falls Lake – Rolling View

Rollingview is on the opposite shore, and while Sandling Beach and Beaverdam get full sun exposure well into the evening, Rollingview provides welcome shade on hot afternoons as soon as the sun goes down just a little bit.

Address: 4201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC 27703

Distance: about 40 min from downtown Raleigh, 30 min from Wake Forest

Amenities: roped off swim area, sandy beach, some shade from trees, playground right on the shore, restrooms, showers, picnic tables.

Hours: Oct-Mar: closed, Apr: 8a-8p, May-August: 8a-9p Sept: 8a-8p

Cost: $10 per car per day (all week from Memorial to Labor Day and weekends in Apr/May/Sept; free entrance on all other days)

Website: Falls Lake – Rolling View (see NC Parks website note above)

Before you head out

While I have extensively kayaked on both lakes, I’ve only been to Beaverdam, Sandling Beach and Parker’s Creek myself, all other information is from the online research. I also tried to determine which is the most crowded, but there is contradictory information; from what I can tell, Ebenezer Church and Sandling Beach are likely the most crowded, but it varies and is also a very subjective impression. And if someone tells you “this place is crowded”, take it with a grain of salt, it always compares what you compare it to.

Parker’s Creek and Rolling View are closed in the winter, all others are open year round. (However, it does not say anywhere if swimming is allowed in the off-season. I’ll have to find out.)

New Playgrounds in Raleigh

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Hint: There’s more than Gipson Plaza.

Are you tired of going to the same old playground in the same old neighborhood of Raleigh? Good news: There are several new playgrounds in Raleigh that are worth checking out. Have you already been to Gipson Plaza in Dix Park? That is still the flagship, and worth a visit. The others below are options when Gipson is getting old or is too crowded. That said, let’s start with the flagship anyway:

Gipson Plaza

I’m sure you have visited Gipson Plaza since it opened last summer. What, you haven’t? Well, then it is just about time that you finally do – and the crowds have also died down a bit by now. Gipson Plaza is by far the best playground in Raleigh, in the Triangle, possibly even in the state, if not the entire Southeast.

And here is why I think that: Back in 2021, on a family roadtrip, we visited the Gathering Place in Tulsa, OK. “If only every child in America could have such a playground.” Fast forward four years: when I first visited Gipson Plaza, something felt eerily familiar. And sure enough, both the overall plan and the custom playground equipment are from the same companies as those in Tulsa. So yes, the next comparable playground (that I know) to Gipson Plaza is a thousand miles away. (The links to the two companies give you a good impression of this beautiful space.)

Address: 715 Biggs Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603 (if you arrive by car, follow signs to parking, or plan using the map at Dix Park – Gipson Plaza)

Hours (Dix Park): technically, sunrise-sunset (but not strict)
Hours (Gipson Play Plaza): 8a-9p (water features start at 10a)
Surface: rubber surface, stone, wood
Shade: some, but limited if crowded
Age Range: 0-15 (my opinion 🙂)
Website: Gipson Play Plaza in Dix Park 

Even newer: Caraleigh playground

If you’ve pushed a stroller on Walnut Creek greenway, you’ve probably found Eliza Pool park as a welcome spot for a break. Just two blocks up is the brand new playground called Caraleigh park. It’s small, it’s cute, it’s good for younger kids (officially 2-12). From downtown, it’s a nice 30-40 minute walk on Rocky Branch greenway, turning this new playground into a nice destination – that’s what I did when I checked this place out today. You can also very conveniently take the bus: The 21 runs on a loop, stops right in front of the park, and comes every 15 minutes. (See my upcoming article on “Taking the Bus” or check out the 21 Line on GoRaleigh.org.)

Address: 110 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hours: dawn-dusk (like all Raleigh parks)
Surface: rubber surface, grass, and a small area with wood chips
Amenities: play structure, sensory activities, nest swing, benches, picnic tables, basketball
Shade: some over the play structure, plus more from surrounding trees
Age Range: 2-12y (officially, plus basketball court)
Website: Caraleigh Park

Not that new, but still in good shape: Optimist playground

Another little gem that is worth a short trip is Optimist playground, located by the community center and pool with the same name. Pro tip: park on the tennis court side, and add a very short (300ft) walk through the forest that will allow for some exciting exploring in nature.

There’s a cool thing here for toddlers that I haven’t seen anywhere else: It’s a tandem swing, where parents sit and face their toddlers. For older and more adventurous kids, there is a big nest swing

For older kids (or athletic stroller pushers), this playground can also be reached from the greenway (Mine Creek greenway / Shelley Lake).

Address: 5900 Whittier Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609
Hours: dawn-dusk (like all Raleigh parks)
Surface: rubber surface, forest
Shade: almost none over the play structure, but surrounded by high trees
Age Range: 2-5, 5-12
Website: Optimist Park Playground

And if it’s hot: Chavis playground with splashpad

I was disappointed when they closed Chavis pool, and it took half a childhood until the new playground and splashpad reopened. But it was worth the wait, the playground is pretty cool, and the splashpad is refreshing during the summer months. Your kids will also spot the carousel – it runs from 11-6 (Sun 2-6), and costs $2 per ride.

Address: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
Hours (Park): dawn-dusk (like all Raleigh parks)
Hours (Splash Pad): 9a-9p every day
Surface: concrete (splash pad), rubberized and grass (playground)
Shade: none of the splashpad, very limited on the playground
Age Range: 2-5, 5-12y
Website: Chavis Park Splash Pad

And if you need more: the playground finder

The City of Raleigh has a park and playground finder that can be a bit finicky to use, but overall is a nice tool to have.

Rainy Days and Heat Waves – Indoor Outings for Kids in Raleigh

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Five indoor locations for kids in Raleigh for rainy or scorching days – a science museum, a play barn at a farm, the library, and more.

Ugh – the weather seems to have two modes right now: too wet to go outside or too hot to go outside. And while I’m a firm believer in “no bad weather, just bad clothing”, everything has its limits. So what to do when home sweet home doesn’t do it anymore? There is no shortage of options, but I selected a handful that I can personally recommend.

Here are the five best options for indoor activities with kids for those days where the great outdoors don’t cut it: the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (free), The Barnyard at Willow Oak Farms in Fuquay-Varina ($6/child), Greystone Indoor Playground (free), story time at Oberlin Regional Library (free), and Marbles Kids Museum ($9.50–$12.50/child).

Quick Comparison

VenueClimate- Controlled?CostBest For
NC Museum of Natural SciencesYes (AC + heat)FreeAll-day outings, dinosaur fans, birthday parties
The Barnyard at Willow Oak FarmsCovered only — no AC/heat$6/childRainy days (not extreme heat); farm animals + ice cream
Greystone Indoor PlaygroundYes (AC + heat)FreeShorter visits, budget-friendly, younger kids
Oberlin Regional Library Story TimeYes (AC + heat)FreeQuieter activities, low sensory input
Marbles Kids MuseumYes (AC + heat)$9.50–$12.50Longer visits, mixed ages, downtown day trips

Always good: NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Our “science museum” is a true gem, and you have to search far to find an equal this side of Washington DC. Of course you will have to see the flagship Dueling Dinosaurs (make sure to also go to the upper floor where you can see the Triceratops up close). Beyond that, there is a wealth of exhibits about North Carolina and beyond, and opportunities to observe real research being conducted. This always changes, but I remember researches (paleontologists?) working on cleaning specimens, and once there was something involving turtles. They also do memorable birthday parties, we did one that my kid still talked about years later.

At this expansive place, you can easily spend a day and never notice how hot (or rainy) it is outside. Make sure to check out what I call the “globe theater” (officially, it is the SECU Daily Planet), a big planet on the outside and an immersive giant theater on the inside (showing nature movies etc., it is not an IMAX or movie theater).

Hours: 10am – 5pm daily
Address: 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Price: FREE
Website: http://naturalsciences.org/

For future farmers: The Barnyard at Willow Oak Farms

I’m typically skeptical about indoor playgrounds, but this here is a whole different type: Willow Oak Farms – already a draw with their ice cream – appear to have opened a nice, custom made, covered farm-themed play area. I have not yet checked this out myself, but judging from the photos, this is a really cool space with a variety of activities. Plus, ice cream! Plus, bunnies and goats! Note though, while it is covered/indoors and therefore a good option for a rainy day, it does not have AC or heat and may not be ideal on a sweltering summer day.

If you have been to this farm, please send me a note about what you thought!

Hours: Closed Mon/Tue, Wed-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-9p
Address: 1510 Lafayette Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (about 40min South of downtown Raleigh)
Price: $6 per child
Website: https://willowoakfarms.net/the-barnyard-play-area

Still around: Greystone Indoor Playground

Yes, one of the playgrounds of the City of Raleigh is indoors, in a Rec Center located in a former strip mall. I have not been back in years, but I once wrote about it, and judging from the city website, it is still the same. Chances are that it will be crowded on a rainy day, but it is still worth checking out. Let me know if you’ve been there recently!

Hours: Mo-Fr 9a-8p and Sat 9a-3p, but may be closed for rentals after 5p / after 12p Sat.
Address: 7713-55 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Price: FREE
Website: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/places/greystone-recreation-center

The quiet(er) version: Story time at Oberlin Regional Library

Is Marbles too loud and dinos too big? Then try a story time at a library near you, for example Oberlin Regional Library in Oberlin Village. There are a variety of options, from Baby Story time to Bricks and Books (LEGO themed), and options for all ages up to teens (and adults).

Hours: Mo-Th 9a-9p, Fr-Sa 9a-6p, Su 1p-5p
Address: 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, NC 27605
Price: FREE
Website: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/locations/oberlin-regional-library 

The old standby: Marbles

Everybody and their toddlers has been to Marbles, so I’m giving away any secrets when mentioning it as an alternative for a rainy or sweltering day. But if you’re new to town, or passing through, or have always held out – don’t be the parent who never went to Marbles 🙂.

Marbles is open daily 10a-5p (9a for members) and will give you a wide range of active energy and quieter play; Crafts, Science, Sports – there is a bit of everything, and it’s big enough to keep them engaged for a few hours. You save a few bucks if you buy the tickets online the day before. It is downtown, with a big parking garage right across the street.

The cafe is nice for a quick break, but please take advantage of all that downtown Raleigh has to offer, including many restaurants, cafes and ice cream shops in the vicinity.

Hours: daily 10a-5p (9a for members)
Address: 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Price: $9.50 (day before) or $12.50 (day of)
Website: https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/ 

Of course, as always, check before you go, and check both the sites’ websites and their social pages before getting everybody excited. Have fun!

Tour de Toys 2013

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If you’re brave enough to take on the cold weather and threatening rain, join the Tour de Toys bike “race” this Saturday morning. The race is family-friendly and in past years, kids in trailer, trailer-bikes and on their own bikes have participated. There is a 12-mi course for the ambitious and a shorter 6-mile ride for the leisurely minded. Two free beers (not for the kids) are included; your entry into the race is not a monetary fee, but a donation of a new toy worth $15 or more.

The race starts at 10am at Natty Greene’s, curves through downtown and ends again at Natty Greene’s for a post-race party.

It will be very cold with possible rain – dress accordingly. We’re planning to go with kids and all if the weather is not too crazy. See you there?

Tour de Toys, Saturday 10am, Natty Greene’s. Sign-up today online or tomorrow (if there are any spots left) in person.

Umbrella required – Hands optional (Photo by Franck Vervial, licensed un der CC BY-NC-ND)

Eastern Triangle Farm Tour

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First off, I was wondering why this is the Eastern Triangle Farm Tour. Is there a competing Western Triangle Farm Tour? Is it only in the Eastern part of the Triangle? Neither is the case, so it will have to stay a mystery. (Unless you know and tell me!) 27 farms, all over the Triangle and beyond, are opening their gates and barns to curious foodies, goat fans, and homesick farmer’s granddaughters.

You need to buy a ticket ($30 per car), and can visit as many farms as you can squeeze into four hours. (Or eight, if you go both days.) Farms are open from 1p-5p, so it pays to plan your route if you want to really see more than just 1-2 farms. Print the guidebook ahead of time.

One potentially good route would be to head out towards Bunn, where four farms are relatively close together. Don’t try to squeeze all four in, consider it three visits with one backup. Another option is to head South, where three farms are scattered around the Holly Springs / Fuquay-Varina area.

Here my personally picked tour: Leave Raleigh on Capital Blvd. and continue on to Hwy-401. Eventually you take 98-East and follow directions to Ray Family Farms, a meat farm with large black hogs, cows and free range chicken. If you’re vegan, you’ll like the next stop, Vollmer Farms, focusing on berries and vegetables. They also have a large unique playground (“The Back Forty”). Next stop could be Sun Raised Foods, a solar powered farm that raises lamb (sold at Whole Foods). Rare Earth Farms, if you still have time, focuses on Natural Grass-Fed Beef. Continue down Hwy. 39S and then on Hwy 64/264 back home. To conveniently load all addresses and directions in Google Maps, use this link.

Inside Out Global Art Project

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inside_out_smIf you can spare 5 minutes on this Friday afternoon, I recommend you head over to explore
http://www.insideoutproject.net. This is a global art project, which places large portraits in public spaces. (My words don’t do it justice, go look at the images.) The posters are large, about 3’x4′, and so far 120,000 of them have been posted around the world. Inside Out, which began in 2011, has spawned multiple projects-in-the-project, one of which is InsideOut11M; it tours 20 US cities, one of which is Raleigh. (Yes, this was a long intro to a local event!)

So come to First Friday between 5p and 10p, and get your chance of having your large portrait taken and within minutes posted on the walls of Artspace, with the goal of completely wrapping Artspace in portraits. (Second chance on Saturday afternoon.)

While you’re on that side of town, check out the other nearby First Friday participants, one of which it the relatively new kids boutique nüvonivo on Hargett Street. They have an interesting combination of online business and brick-and-mortar store, and offer a refreshing spectrum of European brands at decent prices.

The image is from Brent Granby, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA.

Not your average 5K…

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Running a 5K was once cool, but is now sooo 2012. These days, when you run a 5K, you do it in costume. Or barefoot. Or being hunted by zombies. Or, “muddy”:

Mud runs, basically 5Ks with obstacles, mud flats and other accoutrements are all the rage, and now also come in a family version! This Saturday, the Big Muddy Challenge takes place. And while registration has ended yesterday, some race-day spots should be available if you come early. The race is completed as a team of two – one parent and one child, age 6-12. Sounds like a lot of fun!

Not especially geared towards kids, but “for all ages” (kids under 7 run free and strollers are welcome) is a completely different race one week later, the Electric Run. Basically a linear rave, but possibly healthier and more fun, you don as many glow sticks and LED lights as you can find, and immerse yourself in a glowing, flickering landscape with pumping music.

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With all these options – don’t take your kids to a dull, old school 5K!

Raleigh M.A.I.N Event

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MAINIf you’ve lived in Raleigh for a few years, you know that we’re getting ready for the busiest month: Babysitters are booked months in advance, OpenTable.com crashes and pedestrian traffic jams block downtown sidewalks. We used to call it just ‘busy September’, but this year it has become “The M.A.I.N. event“, a cleverly chosen acronym for music, art, innovation and, um, noise. So we’ll focus on the first two, since innovation is focused on grown-up stuff like entrepreneurship, angel funding and venture capital, and the noise, well, we parents have that year-round.

Of the 18 events that make up M.A.I.N, here are the best for families and kids:

  • The African-American Culture Festival is this weekend on City Plaza, and features a family village, including a stage with kids’ acts.
  • Hopscotch, a week later, has little to no kids-programming, but draws many fringe activities that make it fun to be downtown for all ages.
  • On that same Sunday, the Fiesta del Pueblo will have ‘Ninolandia’ for the kids.
  • Another week later, Sept. 12-15 is dedicated to SparkCon, with many options for kids, from music to street art to circus and fashion shows.
  • After catching our breath (or attending a few entrepreneur event without kids), we put in the ear plugs and get ready for Capital City Bikefest, organized by Ray Price Harley Davidson, and declared “family-friendly”. If you think kids and bikers don’t go together, read this article. There will be stunt shows and more to excite little vroom vroom fans.
  • As the bikers are rolling off into the sunset, we seamlessly shift into a quieter kind of noise, as Bluegrass takes over from Sept. 24-28. A whole week of music, trade fair and award show will offer plenty opportunities to bring your kids closer to this genre that is so closely tied to our state.
  • To round off the month, Marbles‘ birthday party is on 9/28, as is the (re-)opening of the City Museum.

Ready? As the wild things said, “Let the wild rumpus start!”

First Friday

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first-friday-logoIt’s time again to feature First Friday, the evening where all art galleries and many museums are open late. One option is to drop them off at Marbles for their First Friday Kid Camp. You drop the kids off at 5:30 with a packed dinner, and pick them up at 8:30, having enjoyed some grown-up time exploring the art scene, having dinner or even a movie at the IMAX.

The other option is bring to the kids along for some art appreciation. Interesting openings this Friday are Paul Dagys‘ show (photography) at TRIG Modern; CANstruction, a fundraising event at 8 locations, and “The Life Aquatic With Less Anderson & More Puppy-Guppy” at Designbox.

One special treat this Friday is a free concert at the Red Hat Amphitheater, sponsored by Red Hat, and if I understand correctly, also Red Hat’s summer party. Goodbye Titan, MONA and Silversun Pickups are the bands on stage.

Sun Power at Crowder District Park; Water Works at Blue Jay Park

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sunSign up today for these two family program today since pre-registration is required.

Many parks have free or cheap activity program, and I just picked two examples: Crowder Park is looking up to the sun, and forward to harnessing solar power on Sunday from 2p-3p. $5 for the entire family.

On the opposite side of Raleigh, Blue Jay Point is focusing on water and all the nice little creatures that live in it. This is on Saturday from 10-11.

Photo is by Rhys Asplundh