Museums
Science, art, and discovery
Summer Camp: Water Wonders, ages 8–9
Multi-day water-themed art camp for 8–9-year-olds at NC Museum of Art.
Summer Camp: Water Wonders, ages 6–7
Multi-day water-themed art camp for 6–7-year-olds at NC Museum of Art.
Summer Camp: Water Wonders, ages 10–11
Multi-day water-themed art camp for 10–11-year-olds at NC Museum of Art.
Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
Watch live ocean animals being fed at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Field Trip - 50 Children
Field trip program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
WonderBaby & Me
Parent–baby sensory & play time at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Science Time- Summer Hours
Hands-on science activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
$6.25 Terrific Tuesday Movies at the Lumina
Discounted movie Tuesdays ($6.25) at The Lumina Theatre.
More events outside the Raleigh area
65 events farther afield.
ALL TOGETHER Scavenger Hunt
Interactive scavenger hunt at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
International Language Art Exhibit
International language art exhibit at Cleveland Public Library Main branch.
Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes
Living history of the Great Lakes at the National Museum.
Messy Mondays at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum MKE
Messy play for babies and toddlers at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Full Moon Tour of the Octagon Earthwork
Nighttime tour of Octagon Earthwork under the full moon.
Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Touch and explore real musical instruments at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Cultural Pass
Explore Kentucky history at the Frazier Museum with special cultural access passes.
America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail
Scenic rail tour of national parks and landmarks at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
Destination Monarch Butterfly Show
Explore live monarch butterflies at Cincinnati's Krohn Conservatory.
Visit The Little Nature Museum at Hawthorn Glen MKE
Hands-on nature exhibits at Hawthorn Glen's Little Nature Museum.
Twilight Tales at the Museum
Evening stories at the Cultural Arts Center—mix of tales and art.
TV Guides and Landlines
Nostalgia exhibition on vintage TV guides and telephones at Cleveland Public Library.
Best the Heat $6 Tickets to Science City
Beat the heat with $6 tickets to hands-on exhibits at Science City.
Jurassic Journey
Dino-themed hands-on exhibit at Science City—perfect for young explorers.
Miniature Paintings & Sculpture Art Show
Free art show featuring miniature paintings & sculptures at Miami County Historical Museum.
Cultural Arts Center: Twilight Tales at the Museum
Evening storytelling and museum exploration at Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center.
Freighter Golf: Around the Great Lakes
Learn about Great Lakes history through a unique golf-themed exhibit.
Cursed! The Power of Magic in the Ancient World at Toledo Museum of Art
Explore ancient magic & curses at Toledo Museum of Art's enchanting exhibit.
Young At Art
Creative art activities and projects at The Children's Museum KidSPACE.
KidSPACE Activities
Hands-on play and learning in KidSPACE at The Children's Museum.
Science Stage Show
Live science demonstrations and hands-on learning at Museum of Natural History.
OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
Immersive T.Rex experience on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
OMNIMAX® – Wild Rescue
Giant-screen adventure about animal rescue in the OMNIMAX theater.
Dino Discoveries
Dig into dinosaur science and discoveries at Museum of Natural History & Science.
Life in the 1850s
Explore Cincinnati's 1850s history with immersive exhibits at Cincinnati History Museum.
Visit the Money Museum
Explore currency and banking history at the Federal Reserve's Money Museum.
Titanic: The Exhibition Charlotte
Titanic: The Exhibition at The Park Expo—explore artifacts and history of the famous ship.
Open Studio: America250 Pop-Up!
Hands-on art studio celebrating America's 250th anniversary at CMA.
Time Travelers
Step back in time at Shawnee Town 1929 Museum with hands-on history fun.
Public Tours
Guided tours through Cincinnati Art Museum's world-class collection.
Barbara Schilling-Be Bold!
Art exhibit 'Be Bold!' in Lowell—inspiring family viewing.
Ralph Annunziata-' w i t h I N & w i t h O UT'
Art exhibit in Lowell—family-friendly visual experience.
Songs and Stories
Songs, stories, and live performance for young children at The Children's Museum.
OMNIMAX® – National Parks Adventure
Stunning National Parks adventure on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
Special Topics in History | Americans and WWI: A World Made Safe for Whose Democracy?
Teen-friendly WWI history talk at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Time Travelers
Hands-on history program at restored 1929 village.
LaGrange Railroad Museum: Ernie's Summer Splash Bash
Water-play summer bash at LaGrange Railroad Museum with Ernie.
LaGrange Railroad Museum: Ernie's Lil Engines
Interactive model-train exhibit featuring Ernie's Lil Engines at LaGrange.