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May 8th - May 14th 2014 Triangle
by Pam & Michael Davison
Here comes another amazing Spring weekend just in time for Mother's Day. There are so many fun festivals and special Mother's Day events to choose from this weekend.
You are invited to join the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Thursday morning to watch First Lady Michelle Obama present the Museum with the IMLS National Medal. They will be streaming the event live in the SECUDaily Planet.
This Thursday's Science Cafe at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a Poetry Scope, an evening of science through the lens of poetry.
Soul Play will be playing their hybrid blend of classic party, funk, disco, beach, and today's latest hits in Garner for a Downtown Sounds Concert Thursday evening.
Thursdays bring Twilight $2 Thursdays to Marbles Kids Museum with extended hours and discounted admission.
The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market is the last of the areas Farmers Markets to open this weekend. Join them for the Grand Opening featuring a Homestyle Barbecue, kids activities and music by Drew & The Et. Als.
Mother's Day Events & Spring Concerts
Moms Rock this weekend at Marbles Kids Museum! Get tips and tricks for making mom breakfast in bed, create slammin' Mother's Day presents and have fun making Mom feel like a superstar.
Celebrate Mother's Day at the North Carolina Zoo on Saturday with Birds and Blooms. The fun educational event in the Aviary will focus on the mission of International Migratory Bird Day.
Learn all about Mama Birds on a special Mother's Day program at Lake Crabtree County Park on Sunday.
They are having an afternoon tea party Sunday to celebrate Tea-riffic Moms at Crowder District County Park.
Mipso, will be playing their mandolin, bass, guitar along with harmonizing voices for a distinctly modern twist on traditional influences at the Sertoma Amphitheatre Saturday evening.
The Cane Creek Cloggers will be sharing, promoting, and teaching the enjoyment of old-time clogging, "flatfooting," and buck dancing during a Music of the Carolinas concert at the North Carolina Museum of History Sunday afternoon.
Sunday night would be a great night to take mom out to a concert in the park. Carroll Joyner Park will host the Beachy sounds of the EG Peters Band this week.
Fun at Local Festivals & Museums
Its time forTurtlefest! The annual festival at Bass Lake Park will feature a variety of live turtles, interactive exhibits, games, crafts and a children's art contest.
Saturday at the North Carolina Museum of Art is aFamily Fun Saturday on natural materials and Art Day. You are invited to bring up to three pieces of art for a staff member to help you discover more about your works of art, research the artists, and offer suggestions on how to care for and display.
Join living historians portraying the American soldier who served in the Confederate army during the American Civil War during this Saturday'sConfederate Memorial Day Observance at Bennett Place Historic Site.
The Mad Hatter's Art & Garden Market on the grounds of the Wake Forest Historical Museum will bring together the Art & Garden Market with a vintage car show on Saturday.
Saturday is Teen Day in Fuquay. Along with free food there will be an Iron Man obstacle course, rock wall, pedal karts, the Seat Belt Convincer, and chances to glimpse at the effects of drunk driving.
Saturday is also the Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Fair in downtown Carrboro. Items range from artistic creations and jewelry to collectible toys, comics and cards
History Speaks Saturday at the North Carolina Museum of History with Playwright, Poet, and Author, Howard Craft. After hearing his work, you may write about an object that inspires you.
Durham Central Park will host the Durham Craft Market both this Saturday and next with Durham-area artisans displaying original jewelry, woodworking, glass, pottery, metal, photography, fiber arts,
Sunday kicks off Bear Awareness Week at the Museum of Life and Science. Join them all week to learn about bears and the issues they face.
Marbles invites your kids to bring their favorite stuffed animal to Saturday's Teddy Bear Clinic.
The State fairgrounds is hosting a variety of events is weekend including a Coin & Currency Show, Hound Dog Show and a Horse Show,
The Monday Morning Movie at the Holly Springs Cultural Center will be The Rescuers Down Under.
Fun Starts Friday
Turtlefest is this Saturday at Bass Lake Park. The festivities start Friday afternoon with the kick off of the Turtlefest Art Contest.
Also at Bass Lake Park Friday night, Family Bingo promises to be a fun night of friendly competition for the whole family.
The North Carolina Museum of Art kicks off the weekend Friday night with Art in the Evening featuring tunes by Ed Stephenson and the Paco Band, a sound bite on Changing the Story and the 1999 movie, The Talented Mr. Ripley starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Cate Blanchett.
Fuquay will be buzzing Friday night with Art After Dark. The event is organized as a potluck of creativity, with local businesses, organizations, and artists are all encouraged to get involved to help promote and support the Arts in Fuquay-Varina.
Downtown Wake Forest will come alive with food, merchants and music during Friday night's Art After Hours.
Getting Out to the Parks
Learn about some of the lore, social history, and practical uses of some of our Native Wildflowers while hiking Pump Station trail on Saturday morning at Eno River State Park. Come back Saturday afternoon to get in the water and capture Water Bugs.
C.A.S.T. returns to Jordan Lake Saturday morning to introduce kids to the joys of fishing. Come back Sunday for a Canoe Hike along Robeson Creek and the Haw River.
Discovery Days is back to Pullen Park with programs for pre-school and elementary aged children on both the weekends and weekdays. Saturday's program features Animal Adaptations and Tuesday's is all about Paper Folding: Books & Crafts.
There are a number of perching birds called Warblers. Come learn about them and go on a hike to practice what you have learned. Looking to get your home schoolers or tracked out kids outside in the sunshine? Lake Crabtree presents Dirt Don't Hurt on Monday and Crowder District Park will present Aquatic Adventures Tuesday - Thursday.
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