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FREE Family Fest in Raleigh — Saturday, September 12! Looking for a full day of family fun, creativity, connection, and outdoor adventure? Join us for the 3rd Annual Family Fest at Lakeside Retreats! Optional overnight Camping 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM–9:00 PM 📍 4521 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 🎟️ FREE admission Enjoy a day filled with: 🔥 Fire show 🎨 Art activities 🥋 Martial arts class 🫧 Bubbles 🧘 Yoga and sound bath 🌲 Forest bathing 🏕️ S’mores and optional overnight camping 🍴 Food trucks and vendors 💛 Sensory yurt 🎤 Guest speakers 🏆 Tug of war …and so much more!

Unlock your childs creative potential this summer at the Music and Arts Camp hosted by Highland United Methodist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Designed for children who have completed kindergarten and older, this immersive five-day experience runs from August 3 to August 7, 2026. Participants will enjoy a full day of engaging activities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., including group singing, art projects, worship sessions, and organized games. We are thrilled to welcome back renowned choral clinician and composer Tom Shelton, who will lead daily singing sessions. With his extensive experience as a national choral leader and music educator, campers will receive world-class instruction in a fun and supportive environment. This camp offers a perfect blend of artistic growth and recreational play, ensuring every child feels inspired. The cost for the entire week is 225 dollars, with sibling discounts available at 200 dollars. Spaces are limited, so we encourage families to secure their spots early. Join us for a week of melody, creativity, and friendship. Visit our website today to complete your registration and give your child an unforgettable summer experience.

What’s in the Box is a morning museum program designed to introduce young children to the world of art through exploration and play. This session provides a structured environment where preschoolers and their caregivers can engage with museum galleries together. The purpose of this program is to foster curiosity and artistic expression through interactive learning experiences. Participants will spend time exploring select works of art within the museum galleries. After touring the collection, attendees move to the studio spaces to create their own unique artworks. The session incorporates storytelling, physical movement activities, and gallery play to keep children actively involved. Every activity is specifically curated to build connections between the art on display and the creative potential of the young participants. This program is ideal for children aged three to five and their accompanying adults. The atmosphere is energetic, welcoming, and intentionally paced to accommodate early childhood attention spans. Join us for a morning of creativity and discovery by registering online today. We look forward to seeing you and your little artist at the museum for this engaging hands-on experience.

What’s in the Box is a morning museum program designed to introduce young children to the world of art through exploration and play. This session provides a structured environment where preschoolers and their caregivers can engage with museum galleries together. The purpose of this program is to foster curiosity and artistic expression through interactive learning experiences. Participants will spend time exploring select works of art within the museum galleries. After touring the collection, attendees move to the studio spaces to create their own unique artworks. The session incorporates storytelling, physical movement activities, and gallery play to keep children actively involved. Every activity is specifically curated to build connections between the art on display and the creative potential of the young participants. This program is ideal for children aged three to five and their accompanying adults. The atmosphere is energetic, welcoming, and intentionally paced to accommodate early childhood attention spans. Join us for a morning of creativity and discovery by registering online today. We look forward to seeing you and your little artist at the museum for this engaging hands-on experience.