09.05.2023

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95º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:49 a.m. | Sunset 7:38 p.m.

🎨 It’s a kid’s world, we’re just livin’ in it

Plan your kid’s perfect day in the City of Oaks

A little girl walking in the lobby of Marbles Kids Museum.

Marbles Kids Museum is a little’s paradise. | Photo by RALtoday

Sorry, but — NO ADULTS ALLOWED — this one is for the kids. Grown-up, please hand this over to your little one. Got it, kiddo? Let’s plan a family day together. Here’s a fun schedule for you to try.

Morning

Be a chef and cook breakfast for the adults at home. The night before, ask your family to choose from one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if any of the instructions seem confusing.

While you eat, talk about your plan for the day. Ask your family to help you prepare a backpack with things you’ll need. We suggest bringing:

🍫 Plenty of snacks like granola bars

💧 A water bottle

🧢 A hat

If you have time before heading to lunch, explore the Sassafras All Children’s Playground in Laurel Hills Park or at the recently updated playground at John Chavis Memorial Park.

Afternoon

For lunch, head to Winston’s Grille for its fanciful kid’s menu or Cowfish in North Hills for fun bento box options. After you’ve filled your belly, spend the afternoon exploring Marbles Kids Museum. What are you looking forward to most? Putting on a white coat to play a technician in the Ready Set Vet area? Or seeing a kid-friendly movie at Raleigh’s only IMAX theater?

Click the link below for questions to ask your kiddo at the dinner table after your fun day.

Take time to reflect

Events

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Big Slow Tom’s Trivia | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Woody’s, City Market, 205 Wolfe St., Raleigh | Free | Order some food and test your knowledge of all things.
Taco Tuesday with Krystal DaMuse — Two Year Anniversary | Tuesday, Sept. 5 | 7-11 p.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh | $15-$20 | Join this celebration of creatives and enjoy food, drinks, a live band, and open mic performances.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Raleigh Night Market | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | Times vary | City Market, 306 Parham St., Raleigh | Free | Shop locally made goods, enjoy live music and entertainment, grab bites from food trucks, and sip on a drink from the bar.
Wellness Wednesdays | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6-7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh | $5 | Try your hand at boxing on the lawn with this class led by Title Boxing Club.
Free Acro Yoga | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh | Free | Try acro yoga, a practice that combines yoga and acrobatics, fit for even beginners; don’t forget a yoga mat or towel and a water bottle.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Hopscotch Music Festival | Thursday, Sept. 7-Saturday, Sept. 9 | 10 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $199 for a three-day pass | Thursday’s comedy lineup features Devon Roberts, Tom Peters, Maddie Wiener, Whitmer Thomas, and Sarah Sherman.

100+ more things to do

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News Notes

Concert

Hopscotch Music Festival starts this Thursday, Sept. 7. Read up on what to know before you go and check the schedule to plan your music-filled week. Our most anticipated acts? Pavement, Japanese Breakfast, Alvvays, Soccer Mommy, and all the smaller day parties throughout the city.

Theater

Local auditions are open for the part of Biff Baker in Theatre Raleigh’s production of “The 1940’s Radio Hour.” The show will run from Dec. 13 to Dec. 24, and the theater is looking for a male singer, actor, and trumpet player who is 18 to 25 years old.

Plan Ahead

Two rooftop bars are hosting Swift Night Out events in hopes to catch chimney swifts gliding through the sky. On Sept. 20, The Willard Rooftop will feature a talk by researcher John Gerwin followed by avian-themed drinks. The Durham will host the New Hope Audubon on Sept. 27 on the roof to hopefully see swifts dive into downtown Durham chimneys.

Biz

6AM City — RALtoday’s parent company founded and headquartered in Greenville, SC — was selected to present at the Venture Atlanta Conference next month. It will be recognized as one of the most investable companies in the Southeast region, selected out of 550+ applications.

Featured Deal

Time to treat yourself. Woodhouse North Hills is now offering private spa parties for groups of three to eight, including champagne and charcuterie in a private space, Himalayan Salt room sessions, spa swag bags, and more. See the details + call (919) 755-8111 to book.*

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Cat

From the editor

The other day, we asked our readers how they would fill the available space in the Village District. And you all are full of ideas. The majority of you voted to add a coffee shop in the available property beside Jos. A. Bank, and a few other ideas included a jazz bar, record store, and a zero-waste refill station.

While we are unsure what will ultimately fill the space, check out Coastal Urge, which opened last Friday in the district.

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