family fun in cary: McDonald's Olympics Thursday, August 2nd in Cary and Raleigh NC! - 08/02/12 12:50 AM

 
What a great idea! Come on out for Olympic-sized fun for everyone! Test your skills at family fun night this week with the McDonald's Kid's Olympic Challenge. Participate in kid-friendly challenges and win your own medals! My boys will LOVE this - can't wait to check it out!
Thursday, August 2 - 5:30-7:30pm1830 Walnut Street in Cary3508 Millbrook Road in Raleigh
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family fun in cary: Independence Day Celebration at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre - 06/29/12 11:16 PM


 
Come on out for the celebration! Event seating on the lawn is FREE and blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are permitted.
Koka Kids Club is located lakeside - enjoy the Video Gaming Truck, Magic Show, Face Painting and a Family Scavenger Hunt! All Kids Club events are FREE!
Gates open at 3 PM and the festivities run from 3 PM to 7 PM. Make sure you get a good seat early to enjoy the spectacular fireworks planned later in the evening.
For more information, click on the Koka Booth Website.
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family fun in cary: Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival - 04/10/12 01:49 AM
Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
 April 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fred G. Bond Park

Enjoy the arts in the Park with the 19th annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival! 

Featuring over 180 local artists, entertainment on four stages throughout the festival, Children’s Village, concessionaires with your favorite festival foods, a Storyteller stage and the beautiful, serene setting of Bond Park, this festival promises to be the best yet! Bring the entire family for a day of art, entertainment and good food in the Park! Coming again to Spring Daze is the Fitness Trail – … (0 comments)

family fun in cary: Easter Egg Hunt at Crossroads Plaza in Cary! - 04/05/12 11:25 PM
EASTER EGG HUNTSaturday, April 7th10am-1pmCome on out to Crossroads Plaza in Cary next to Dick's Sporting Goods for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! A family friendly event for children of all ages. Meet the Easter Bunny! Whirly Bird Ride, 22-Foot Slide, Moonwalk, Facepainting, Balloon Art, Music, Games, Prizes & More! Don't forget to bring your camera!Easter Egg Hunts Ages 1-3 - 10:30amAges 4-7 - 11:00amAges 8+ - 11:30amAll Ages - 12:00pm

DRIVING DIRECTIONS Located on Walnut Street,off U.S. 1/64 in Cary, North Carolina From 1-40 East Exit 293A to Crossroads Blvd. exit ramp From 1-440 South Exit 1 to U.S. … (1 comments)

family fun in cary: WHEELS ON ACADEMY - Cary's first car and motorcycle show! - 03/12/12 09:14 PM
   
WHEELS ON ACADEMY!Cary's first classic car and motorcycle show!SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 20129 a.m. - 5 p.m.Streets of Downtown CaryPresented by Leith Volkswagen  
 
Spend a nice spring day enjoying the nostalgia of yesteryear as you marvel at classic cars brought back to life! All types of classic roadsters and motorcycles will arrive on Academy Street and enliven the downtown with a glimpse of Cary as it was when the classics ruled the roads. Come find that special car that evokes memories of your past. Enjoy food, activities and fun for the entire family! For more, visit www.townofcary.org … (0 comments)

family fun in cary: Bond Park’s 17th Annual Kite Festival - 03/06/12 07:27 PM
   
 

 
Saturday, March 10th 1 PM
Rain date: Sunday, March 11th 1 PM
 
Bond Park’s 17th Annual Kite Festival is a fun way to spend the afternoon flying your kite. There will be an expert kite flyer on hand for stunt kite demonstrations. Certificates and special awards will be awarded in a variety of kite flying categories. Registration begins at 12:30 PM and the fun begins at 1 PM . This is a FREE event for kids of all ages.
 
For More Information call (919)469-4100.
 
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Multipurpose Field
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family fun in cary: Applause! Cary Youth Theatre presents ARGONUTS - 02/29/12 03:12 AM

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre presents ARGONUTS By Scott Lynch-Giddings

Friday, March 2nd 7:30 PM
Saturday March 3rd 7:30 PM
Sunday  March 4th  2 PM


Cary Arts Center
101 Dry Avenue
Cary, NC

Sail the seas with Jason and his crew of heroes on a quest to find the Golden Fleece in. This wild new re-telling of the ancient Greek myth is modern, unpredictable and hilarious – truly a “comedy of tragic proportions”!

For ticket or performance information, call (919) 465-4792.
 

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family fun in cary: Father/Daughter Valentine’s Ball at St. Michael's Church in Cary - 02/16/12 05:45 AM
 Father/Daughter Valentine’s Ball at St. Michael's Church in Cary
Friday, February 17, 2012
For girls ages 3 – 12 with their fathers and/or grandfathers Tickets on sale Monday, January 30  Contact Jill Flanagan (flanaganjill@yahoo.com) for more information on this wonderful event for Fathers and Daughters or Daughters and their Grandfathers.
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family fun in cary: The Cary Youth Ballet to Perform the Nutcracker at Barnes and Noble in Cary - 11/27/11 11:40 PM
The Cary Youth Ballet will be performing dances from the Nutcracker at Barnes & Noble this Saturday, December 3rd starting at 12 PM!
 

Come celebrate the holiday season with the Carolina Youth Ballet, who will perform dances from The Nutcracker. All purchases, including food and drink from the Starbucks cafe, can help raise money for the Cary Youth Ballet, but you must let them know at the time of the purchase.
 
Barnes & Noble
760 SE Maynard Road
Cary, NC
For more information, call (919) 467-3866 or visit the Barnes & Noble Website. 
 
 
 
 
 
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family fun in cary: Cary Players Present It's a Wonderful Life! - 11/20/11 10:51 PM
 

This faithful adaptation of the classic film features a joyful Christmas tale. It's the love story of George and Mary, a descent into the darkest hour of a man trapped by circumstance, and a powerful meditation on what truly makes a meaningful life. Wonderful Family event!
Location and Dates December 1st, 2nd, 5th at 7:30pmDecember 3rd at 3pm & 8pm ( Cary Holiday Tree Lighting event takes place between performances )December 4th at 3pmDecember 5th is a special Veteran's appreciation night with discounted tickets for veterans and service men and women.Performances are at the NEW Cary Arts Center in … (0 comments)