Jan 25, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Leigh Ann Woodruff The New Year has brought new programs and exhibits to Kaleideum. If your family has not visited in a while, it’s time to check out the Museum at both of its locations (Kaleideum Downtown on Liberty Street in Winston-Salem, and...
Oct 17, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Birthday Parties, Children's Health & Wellness, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Family Time, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports
By Suzy Fielders It’s not always easy to find a place to entertain the entire family. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park does just that! It’s one of the limited places in the Triad that has something to do for every age and interest. From a dedicated jump zone to rock...
May 12, 2017 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Local Events, Local Resources
By Guest Blogger Althea Hall, marketing director for the Greensboro Children’s Museum The grand opening of the NEW outdoor play plaza at the Greensboro Children’s Museum is this Saturday, May 13th! The museum opens at 10:30am with a ribbon cutting at 11am. The...
May 4, 2017 | Adult Health & Wellness, Birthday Parties, Children's Health & Wellness, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Local Resources, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Rebecca Hansen, Sky Zone Marketing and Community Relations There are only a few places in the Triad that appeal to families with both younger and older children. But you’re in luck—we’re the best one. Sky Zone Greensboro is an indoor trampoline park...
Apr 4, 2017 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing If you have decided to stay in town for Spring Break this year and are looking for fun family ideas, have no fear! Today’s blog will give you ideas for quick day-trips as well as ideas for fun right here in the Triad. Feel free to comment below...
Jun 6, 2016 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson, author of the blog Beautiful in His Time The Museum of Life and Science is truly a hidden treasure for North Carolina families. The Museum, located in Durham, has been around for a long time. New additions from the last ten years...
Nov 24, 2013 | -, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family
By Ragan F., President of Old Salem Last year, we introduced a new tradition at Old Salem Museums & Gardens: Saturdays with St. Nicholas. For several Saturdays leading up to Christmas, we invited kids and families to spend some time with St. Nicholas and take part...
Feb 1, 2013 | -, Camps, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Recreation
By Anne C. If you’re like me, you are always looking for interesting and fun summer day camps to keep your kids engaged and entertained during the summer. You may not know about Old Salem’s great summer programs that offer fun adventures for kids from rising first...
Dec 5, 2012 | -, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation
By Anne C Looking for a great way to take a break from the stress and hustle and bustle of the holidays and reconnect with the “fun” part of the Christmas season? I’ve got the answer! Old Salem Museums and Gardens’ annual Salem Christmas event always gets me in the...
Sep 11, 2012 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
By Beth Morphis, Co-owner of Salem Gymnastics Sports Center From a very early age, children understand the importance of movement. Far before academic success comes into play, children begin sorting out their social status on the playground using ladders, monkey...
Jul 17, 2012 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Local Events, Local Resources
I am always looking for events where the entire family can spend time together. Next weekend on Sunday, July 29, 2012 your whole family can join in the fun at Peppercornival! This event is brought to you by Peppercorn Children’s Theatre, which was born to share the...
May 5, 2012 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Local Resources, Recreation
By Kelly Gunzenhauser * Note that this blog was written in 2012 and the museum is sure to have many updates since then! For my son’s birthday, we took our second trip to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh. On our last trip, my kids got stuck in one part of the museum...
Jun 23, 2011 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Summer can be two quick months of fun in the sun for parents of older children, but summer can be three months of LONG, hot, miserable days if you have a toddler who is bored, clingy or whiny! I have complied a list of some fun places to go with your toddler this...
Jun 10, 2011 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
Sponsored by Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe If you have not yet been to Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe, both you and your kids are missing out! Summer is just not complete unless my family has visited this waterpark at least once. You will feel like you are on a...
Jan 24, 2011 | -, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Local Resources
Last year, I was invited to attend the Winston-Salem Symphony for one of their Kicked-Back Classics concerts. I had never been to the symphony previously and was a little hesitant on saying yes. Within minutes of taking my seat for the concert, I knew I was in for a...
