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VOLUME 30, NUMBER 9

CONTENTS OCTOBER 2018

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FEATURES 14 CORN MAZES, PUMPKIN PATCHES AND GHOST WALKS

76 places to find fall thrills and chills across the Triangle

24 BREAST DENSITY

Know the facts about dense breast tissue 26 WESTERN, RETRO AND LAYERED SIMPLICITY

Preview mom-approved styles for fall

Photo courtesy of Rob Smith/Town of Garner

22 EXPLORE NORTH CAROLINA’S RAIL TRAILS

Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways families can explore together

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COLUMNS

CALENDAR

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October Online

31 Growing Up

40 Our Picks

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Editor's Note

32 Understanding Kids

41 Festivals

35 Father Figuring

43 Daily

36 Tech Talk

47 November Preview

FYI

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28 THE ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE

How one Durham family of six managed to live trash-free

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Community

37 College Transitions

10 Education

38 Excursion

12 Health

48 Faces and Places

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Check out our extended fall fun roundup for harvest-themed attractions outside of the Triangle. carolinaparent.com/cp/pumpkinpatches-hayrides-corn-mazeshalloween-trick-or-treat-events

Venture out of town for one of the state’s best fests. carolinaparent.com/familyfriendly-fall-festivals-innorth-carolina

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Discover six orchards your family can visit for apple fun and treats. carolinaparent.com/cp/where-to-findapple-picking-fun-in-north-carolina

From the mountains to the coast, explore these quaint destinations in the Tar Heel state. carolinaparent.com/15-must-visit-smalltowns-in-north-carolina

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Fall Fun, Fashion and Freedom

morrismedianetwork.com

PUBLISHER

Katie Reeves · katie.reeves@morris.com

W

e never have trouble filling the pages of our October issue.

From a mom-approved fall fashion preview to our annual fall fun roundup, we’ve covered some good stuff in this issue.

Find 76 ideas for fall family fun beginning on page 14 in our “Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Ghost Walks” roundup. These festive, seasonal events taking place across the Triangle are categorized as “Harvest-Themed Family Fun,” “Family-Friendly Boos” or “Thrills and Chills in the Scare Zone.” Find more events farther away from the Triangle in our online version of this article at carolinaparent.com.

Our “Breast Density” women’s health feature on page 24 by Lauren Ramirez reveals that about half of all women have dense breast tissue, but may not realize it — or understand that it requires a different approach to breast examinations and mammographies.

If you’re planning a fall fashion shopping trip and need a little guidance, turn to page 26 to explore Helen Banzet Wallace’s “Western, Retro and Layered Simplicity” preview of mom-approved styles. Prepare for a shift in fashion consciousness!

On page 28, Mick Schulte writes about her family’s one-month experience with

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“The Zero Waste Challenge.” After reading this feature, you may think twice about the way foods and other products are packaged, and become a little choosier when shopping for those items.

Our October columns focus on fostering healthy self-esteem in children (page 31), parenting in the digital age (page 32), dealing with bullies (page 35), why social media isn’t all that bad (page 36), the importance of college alumni networks (page 37) and exploring NASCAR country (page 38).

Don’t skip over the October calendar section, in which we’ve also included a preview of November events. Explore fall festivals and other outdoor events beginning on page 40.

Savor those cooler temperatures as your family enjoys the autumn season. We hope our October issue will be your inspiration!

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Students from Turner Creek Elementary in Cary.

Photos by Jack Morton.

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DISCOVER

THE MAGNET

ADVANTAGE. Wake County’s award-winning magnet schools create well-rounded students by challenging them with programs tailored to their strengths and exposing them to new experiences. Innovative and pioneering programs encourage students to think creatively and analytically to solve problems, while diverse student body populations enable students to explore their world from a different perspective. Wake County magnet schools provide students the tools they need to see things differently.

We invite you to explore our magnet themes as well as our early college and year-round schools to find those that best meet the unique strengths and interests of your child.

MAGNET, EARLY COLLEGE & YEAR-ROUND FAIR Saturday, Nov. 3 Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School 9:00 am -12:00 pm

SEE THINGS

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FYI COMMUNITY

BY JANICE LEWINE

Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army of Wake County

John Wall Family Foundation Donates Backpacks to Raleigh Children The Salvation Army of Wake County partnered with the John Wall Family Foundation to host the foundation’s fifth annual backpack giveaway Aug. 18 at The Salvation Army of Wake County’s Photo courtesy of Cary Family Dental

Community Center. Wall, a Raleigh native and five-time NBA All-Star with the Washington Wizards, was on hand to give backpacks to 1,000 children. The foundation also provided hotdogs and drinks for attendees.

“I’m more excited to see these kids than they are to see me because I never had an opportunity to meet a professional player or any star,” says Wall, who played high school basketball at Word of

Acton Family Gifts Family Sleep Room at Duke University Hospital The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Duke University Hospital in Durham celebrated the opening of its renovated

God. “I want to give back and spend time with the kids, and I enjoy every minute of it. This [Raleigh] is who made me, who John Wall is; otherwise, I wouldn’t be the person I am.”

The Salvation Army of Wake County and the John Wall Family Foundation have partnered numerous times over the last two years, with the foundation hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for families at The Salvation Army of Wake County Women and Children’s Shelter, where Wall’s mother personally prepares meals for the families. The John Wall Family Foundation also hosted a turkey giveaway last November at the community center. Learn more at salvationarmycarolinas.org.

family room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Carolina Hurricanes and Lenovo Host Autistic Campers

July 27. The room was a gift from Dr. Allan

The Carolina Hurricanes and Lenovo, a global leader in technology, hosted 14 teenage campers

Acton, D.D.S., owner of Cary Family Dental

from the Autism Society of North Carolina’s Camp Royall on Aug. 8 at Lenovo’s campus in

in Cary, and his family. Acton’s son, Jack, was

Morrisville. Campers experienced a virtual reality tour, visited Lenovo’s Innovation Center and

diagnosed at birth in 2010 with heterotaxy

Product Lab, learned about STEM careers and discovered the inner workings of a computer before

syndrome, a congenital defect that affects

playing floor hockey with Carolina Hurricanes’ defenseman Haydn Fleury.

the arrangement of the organs within the

The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation (formerly the Kids ‘N Community Foundation) funds

chest and abdomen. Due to this condition,

children’s nonprofits with a health or education focus throughout North Carolina. Lenovo is a

Jack’s heart formed with only two chambers,

longtime supporter of the Carolina Hurricanes, The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation and numerous

significantly impacting blood circulation

statewide educational initiatives.

throughout his body. After his birth, Jack

Learn more at autismsociety-nc.org/lenovo-carolina-hurricanes.

spent several months in and out of the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit and had

STATS

undergone several open-heart surgeries

National estimates for selected major birth defects, by annual number of cases:

by the time he was 3 years old. The Actons hope this renovated family room at Duke University Hospital will provide a place of rest for families with similar stories. Learn

TRISOMY 21 (DOWN SYNDROME)

CLEFT LIP WITH OR WITHOUT CLEFT PALATE

SPINA BIFIDA

6,037

4,437

1,460

more at facebook.com/carydental and dukehealth.org.

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SOURCE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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FYI EDUCATION

BY KAREN SHORE

Middle School Students Explore Power at Wake County Energy Camp

NC Students Shine at the 2018 SkillsUSA Conference

From light bulbs to cellphones,

More than 460 North Carolina

“SkillsUSA is a great example of

students from 41 high schools

our efforts to empower students

and 17 community colleges

with career pathways that provide

traveled to Louisville, Kentucky,

them the best opportunity to

energy powers our lives and the

this summer to attend the

pursue their American Dream,”

tools we use daily. In July, 36 rising

54th annual SkillsUSA National

says State Superintendent Mark

sixth-graders in Wake County got

Leadership and Skills Conference,

Johnson. “The great success our

the chance to learn about energy

which drew more than 17,000

students have had is a testament

and its impact on the community

participants from around the

to the hard work students and

at Wake County Energy Camp.

country and its territories.

educators have put into making

The camp’s goal was to improve

North Carolina participants

career and technical education a

Luis Maldonado of Middle Creek High School was named National Outstanding Educator of the Year at the 2018 SkillsUSA Conference.

Photo courtesy of Luis Maldonado

priority in North Carolina’s schools.”

enrolled in career and technical

students’ understanding of

competed in the SkillsUSA

traditional energy sources, green

Championships during

Luis Maldonado, a digital

technologies, sustainable energy

the conference, which

media teacher at Middle Creek

organizes this event, and it is

and the impact of consumption.

education programs. SkillsUSA

covered trades ranging from

High School in Apex, was honored

considered the single largest day of

Campers built and raced solar-

construction to engineering.

at the conference as a National

industry volunteerism in America

powered cars, took part in physics

They brought home 45 gold

Outstanding Educator of the Year.

annually, with an estimated cost of

labs and explored topics including

medals — the most in the

The SkillsUSA Championships

more than $36 million. Learn more

solar energy, wind power, industry

nation — as well as a total of 71

is the national-level competition

at skillsusa.org/events-training/

careers and more. They also

medals, to achieve the second

for public high school and

national-leadership-and-skills-

participated in hands-on energy

highest medal count.

college/postsecondary students

conference.

demonstrations and conservationthemed projects. Field trips and site visits to local energy centers showed campers real-world applications of what they were learning.

Wake County Energy Camp has been hosted every July since 1994 by the Wake County Energy Advisory Commission. Learn more

Photo courtesy of Wake County Government

at wakegov.com/energy/camp.

WakeEd Partnership Hosts SummerSTEM Event Over the summer, 100 educators from Wake County attended

in a dump truck simulator,

WakeEd Partnership’s SummerSTEM

learn how to weld, shadow

event, an eight-day professional

an automobile collision repair

development program in

expert, work as nurses using

which participants learn how

anatomical models, code with

to incorporate real-world STEM

robots and participate in many

(science, technology, engineering

other experiences to further

and math) into their K-12 classroom

SummerSTEM’s goal.

curricula from companies like BASF,

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Teachers were able to “drive”

“I learned that businesses look

Ashley Silva of Rolesville Elementary School learned about tracking the health of a stinkbug colony at SummerSTEM. Photo courtesy of BASF Corporation

Duke Energy, IBM and Red Hat.

for the same qualities in employees

Demonstrations included “Amazing

we, as teachers, look for in students

Maize and Corn,” “Chromatography

— problem solvers!” says Casey

Butterfly and Chemistry Lab,”

O’Brien, a fifth-grade teacher at A.B.

“Pollination Kids Lab Meets

Combs Magnet Elementary School

SummerSTEM at wakeed.org/

Pollinator Garden” and more.

in Raleigh.

programs/summerstem.

Learn more about

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BY KATHERINE KOPP

recent study published in JAMA Oncology explores the relationship between body mass

BY THE NUMBERS:

index and breast cancer, which is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in women in

Average age of a women’s first birth in the U.S.

the U.S. It also affects younger women more often than other types of cancer. The researchers

hope that the study results will lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms and risk factors involved.

Scientists from the Institute of Cancer Research in London combined data from 19 studies. The data includes 758,592 premenopausal women and, among them, 13,082 new cases of breast cancer

Without a college degree

23.8

were diagnosed across an average follow-up period of nine years.

A number of risk factors for breast cancer are now known, and one of these is adiposity. This is the amount of fat an individual carries on his or her body.

However, the influence of adiposity — as measured by body mass index — is not as clear-cut.

Before women go through menopause, a higher BMI seems to be protective against breast cancer, and the opposite is true after menopause, at which point a higher BMI starts to increase the risk of breast cancer. Researchers hope that further study on this subject will

With a college degree or higher

30.3

provide more information on the criteria for risk of the disease.

Learn more at jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2685650.

For unmarried women

2018 Best and Worst States for Working Moms

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With more than 70 percent of moms with young children working today, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its annual report on the best and worst states for working mothers.

To help ease the burden on women in the workforce, particularly on moms, WalletHub compared the attractiveness of each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia for a working mother based on 15 key metrics. The data set ranges from the

For married women

median women’s

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salary to the female unemployment rate to day care quality.

North Carolina ranked in the middle, at 25th, using those

metrics. The best

Best for Working Moms

Worst for Working Moms

1. Vermont

42. Texas

2. Minnesota

43. Wyoming

3. Massachusetts

44. Georgia

4. District of Columbia

45. West Virginia

5. Connecticut

46. Mississippi

6. Rhode Island

47. South Carolina

7. Maine

48. Nevada

8. New Jersey

49. Alabama

9. Delaware

50. Louisiana

10. New York

51. Idaho

For complete results and to see more details about North Carolina, go to wallethub.com/edu/best-states-for-working-moms/3565.

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Working mom image courtesy of Naumova Marina/ Shutterstock.com Breast cancer ribbon image courtesy of Sk Elena/ Shutterstock.com

and the worst, according to this survey, are below:

SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Katherine Kopp is a freelance writer in Chapel Hill.

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Win a Collection of Children’s Art Books Image courtesy of Garumna/ Shutterstock.com

Do you have a budding cartoonist, sketcher, painter and/or illustrator in your home? If so, this contest is for you! We’ve packaged together a beautiful and diverse collection of art books for the young artist in your family.

Enter to win by going to carolinaparent.com/cp/contests and clicking on the “Art Books Contest” post. Type this code in the online form you’ll be required to fill out: CPartist2018. We’ll announce a winner Oct. 26, 2018. Good luck!

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Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and Ghost Walks 76 places to find fall thrills and chills in and around the Triangle

BY JANICE LEWINE

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all is a fabulous season for family outings. Jump on a hayride, paint a pumpkin, find your way out of an endless corn maze and taste fresh apple cider. Ghost walks, haunted houses and other blood-curdling attractions await braver souls. Explore our vast selection of fall offerings, from tame experiences to frightful festivities. Events requiring a fee, ticket or donation are marked with an asterisk. Check the daily calendar section for more seasonal fun.

Parents: Use discretion to determine whether activities are suitable for your children. Be sure to call ahead or visit websites to verify hours and dates.

HARVEST-THEMED FAMILY FUN DJ’S BERRY PATCH 1223 Salem Church Rd., Apex 919-600-4020 djsberrypatch.com/pumpkinpatch.html See the website for details. Pumpkins of all sizes, North Carolina apples and tomatoes, and other fall produce.

THE FAMILY FARM ON AVENT FERRY 1719 Avent Ferry Rd., Holly Springs 919-624-8172 thefamilyfarmonaventferry.com Open Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Pumpkins, gourds and more.

A vintage John Deere tractor is on site for family photographs.

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*GROSS FARMS CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH 1606 Pickett Rd., Sanford 919-498-6727 grossfarms.com Open Sept. 15-Nov. 4; Monday-Friday in September by appointment only for groups; Friday, 4-10 p.m. (beginning in October); Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission is $3 for ages 2 and older; other fees vary by activity. Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, play area and more.

*KEN’S KORNY CORN MAZE 3175 Benson Rd., Garner 919-779-4765 kenskornycornmaze.com Open mid-September through mid‑November; check website for hours and admission. Hayrides, 6-acre corn maze, hay and rope maze, and pumpkins. Harvested Farm Nightmares is a separate haunted attraction open at select times; not recommended for young children.

*HILL RIDGE FARMS FALL PUMPKIN AND HARVEST FESTIVAL 703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville 919-556-1771 hillridgefarms.com/harvest.php Open Sept. 15-Nov. 4; open daily 10 a.m.5 p.m.; general admission is $14 for ages 2 and older. Pumpkin patch, hayride, 80-foot giant slide, animal corral, live music and more. Gemstone panning, pony rides and unlimited train rides cost extra. Saturdays in October offer extended hours until 9 p.m. featuring bonfires, s’mores and hot cider.

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*HIPP FARMS CORN MAZE AND FIELD OF FUN U.S. 401 and Ballard Rd., Fuquay-Varina 919-669-5741 hippfarmscornmaze.com Open Sept. 15-Nov. 4. Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (offers nighttime corn maze until 9 p.m. on Saturdays beginning Oct. 13); and Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Admission is $10 ages 3 and up; some activities charge an extra fee. Corn box, 10-acre corn maze, hayrides, barrel train, slingshot activity and more.

*HUCKLEBERRY TRAIL FARM 143 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Siler City 919-432-4825 huckleberrytrailfarm.com Open Sept. 29-Oct. 28; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Admission is $10 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 3-11. Hayrides, giant corn maze, pumpkin patch and farmyard games.

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*MCKEE’S CORNFIELD MAZE 5011 Kiger Rd., Rougemont 919-732-8065 mckeemaze.com Open Sept. 29-Nov. 4; check the website for hours and admission. Barrel train, 12-acre corn maze, 2-acre children’s corn maze, hayrides, animals, play areas and more. *NAYLOR FAMILY FARM AND GIANT CORN MAZE 6016 U.S. 401 N., Fuquay-Varina 910-249-2258 naylorfamilyfarm.com Open Sept. 15-Nov. 4; Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday by appointment only.

Admission is $18 for ages 3 and older. Gem mining, corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, farm animals, corn crib, barrel train and more. *PAGE FARMS 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh 919-451-5534 pagefarmsraleigh.com

Open Sept. 22-late October; MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $13-$15 for ages 3 and older. Pick-your-own pumpkin, corn maze, hayrides, corncrib, haystack slide, farm animals and more.

PHILLIPS FARMS OF CHATHAM PUMPKIN PATCH 1282 Hanks Chapel Rd., Pittsboro 919-337-3374 phillipsfarmschatham.com/pumpkins Open mid-September through Oct. 31.

Pumpkins and fall produce. *PHILLIPS FARM CORN MAZE AND HAUNTED FARM 6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary 919-467-3004 phillipsfarmsofcary.com Open Sept. 22-Oct. 28; Friday, 3-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Ticket sales end at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and older. Corn maze, wagon ride, cow train and Haunted Farm with four

haunted attractions (requires a separate $20 fee and is open 8-11 p.m. Sept. 28-29, and Fridays and Saturdays in October). Ticket sales end at 10 p.m.; not recommended for kids under age 12.

PORTER FARMS AND NURSERY 3525 N.C. Hwy. 42, Willow Spring 919-567-0504 porterfarmsandnursery.com Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-9 p.m. Garden mums, pumpkins, gourds and 16 flavors of ice cream. *PUMPKIN PATCH AT CAMP CHESTNUT RIDGE 2902 Mt. Willing Rd., Efland 919-304-2178 campchestnutridge.org/pumpkin-patch Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27; 9 a.m.-noon.

Admission is $5/person. Farm animals, hayrides, face painting, nature play area, pumpkins and more.

RAGAN AND HOLLY’S PUMPKIN PATCH 38 Lewter Shop Rd., Apex facebook.com/jeans-berrypatch-116133708404504 Check website fro hours.

Pumpkins and fall produce. *VOLLMER FARM “BACK 40” COUNTRY PLAYGROUND 677 N.C. Hwy. 98 E., Bunn 919-496-3076 vollmerfarm.com/back-40-countryplayground.html Open Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 6-28; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10.68 for ages 2 and older. Corn maze, hayrides, jumping pillow, barrel train, tot rocket zipline, hay pyramid, slingshot activity and more.

Family-friendly movies shown outdoors on Saturday nights beginning at 7 p.m.

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY BOOS BOO BASH: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE Clayton Community Center 715 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton 919-553-1550 townofclaytonnc.org/parks-andrecreation/special-events.aspx Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Ages 12 and older with special needs enjoy dancing and games in the gymnasium. Costumes encouraged. Wear soft-soled shoes. *BOOTANICAL: PUMPKINS IN THE GARDEN North Carolina Botanical Garden 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill ncbg.unc.edu Oct. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is $5/ person and free for ages 3 and younger.

Registration required online. Take a carved pumpkin and enter it in a contest. Wander the garden to see glowing pumpkins, meet live critters and enjoy treats.

Proceeds benefit the Wonder Connection program. wonderconnection.org.

CARY’S GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE Downtown Park, 319 S. Academy St., Cary 919-469-4061 townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/ events/holiday-events/halloween-events Oct. 27, 2-8 p.m. Admission is free. Carve a pumpkin from 2-5:30 p.m. to be lit for

display and judged from 5:45-6:30 p.m.

Take your own pumpkin or purchase one there. Favorite Halloween TV specials such as “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” will be shown outdoors from 6:45-7:45 p.m. *CLAYTON HALLOWEEN HAYRIDE Clayton Community Park 1075 Amelia Church Rd., Clayton 919-553-1550 townofclaytonnc.org/parks-andrecreation/special-events.aspx Oct. 26, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $5/child; parents ride free with each paid child. Free for ages 2 and younger. Take a hayride around the trail to meet Halloween characters and enjoy games and prizes. *COSTUME DANCE PARTY Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary 919-469-4069 townofcary.org Oct. 27, 1-2:30 p.m. $1/person at the door.

Ages 3-10 don a costume and enjoy an art activity, dancing, costume awards and more.

CREEPY CRABTREE CELEBRATION Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree Oct. 20, 2-6 p.m. Free. Don a costume and explore nature with freakish festivities, scary scavenger hunts, creepy crafts and more.

DECORATED PUMPKIN CONTEST State Farmers Market 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/ raleigh/promos.htm Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Children enter a decorated pumpkin in a contest for prize money and bragging rights. Winning pumpkins remain on display during October.

DOWNTOWN CLAYTON TRICK OR TREAT Downtown Clayton 919-553-1500 townofclaytonnc.org/parks-andrecreation/special-events.aspx Oct. 30, 4-5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Ages 12 and younger trick-or-treat along Main Street, and enjoy games and goodies at Town Square (corner of Main and Fayetteville streets) afterward. *DUKE HOMESTEAD’S HALLOWEEN PHANTASMAGORIA 2828 Homestead Rd., Durham 919-627-6990 dukehomestead.org/special-events.php Oct. 26, 6:30-9 p.m. Guests explore historical concepts of spiritualism from the 19th century and wander the property in this no-scare event. All ages. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door.

Family Phantasmagoria Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., shows how kids celebrated Halloween in the 1870s and features crafts and hands-on activities. Family Phantasmagoria requests a donation of $5 per car.

FALL FESTIVAL AT PARK WEST VILLAGE Village Market Place, Morrisville parkwestvillage.net/event/fall-festival Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy trick-or-treating and hayrides from 4-6 p.m., followed by a family-friendly Halloween movie on the green space in front of Stone Theatre Park West 14 at 6:30 p.m. Take a blanket or chairs.

FALL FOR CARY Downtown Cary heartofcary.org/events.html Oct. 27, 1-6 p.m. Admission is free. Celebrate the harvest season with pumpkin carving, face painting, a petting zoo, a bounce house, a turkey calling contest, vendors, a pie contest and cookie decorating.

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE’S PUMPKINFEST 2000 Fearrington Village Center U.S. 15-501, Pittsboro 919-542-2121 fearrington.com/pumpkinfest Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free.

See more than 80 beautiful, silly and spooky jack-o’-lanterns created

by Fearrington gardeners and chefs. Enjoy a spooky storytime at McIntyre’s Books at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. *FRIGHT NIGHT AT FOREST HILLS PARK 1639 University Dr., Durham 919-560-4355 dprplaymore.org Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. Admission is a canned food donation for the Durham Rescue Mission. Ghosts and ghouls of all ages tour a haunted house, and enjoy costume contests and carnival games. *GOBLIN’S GROOVE FAMILY DANCE The Halle Cultural Arts Center 237 N. Salem St., Apex 919-249-1120 thehalle.org Oct. 26 7-9:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online at etix.com/ticket/p/5573790/ goblins-groove-family-dance-apexhalle-cultural-arts-center. $5/couple, $2/additional child. Parent and child enjoy dance contests, costume contests, a haunted art gallery and other treats.

Costumes encouraged. Snacks and punch provided.

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HALLOW-ENO AT WEST POINT ON THE ENO 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham 919-560-4355 dprplaymore.org Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Admission is free.

Campfire stories and songs, hayrides, face painting and treats for ages 12 and younger.

HALLOWEEN BOO BASH Millbrook Exchange Community Center 1905 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh 919-872-4156 reclink.raleighnc.gov Oct. 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is free. Ages 10 and younger can trunk-or-treat at decorated vehicles, walk though a spooky bus, hear ghost stories, and enjoy crafts and games.

Register online. Choose event #228133.

HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Carrboro Town Commons 301 W. Main St., Carrboro 919-918-7372 townofcarrboro.org

Oct. 26, 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Carnival games and prizes for all ages.

Carve a pumpkin and take it to Town Commons between 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to enter it in a carving contest. Winners will be announced at 8:15 p.m. at the carnival.

HALLOWEEN MALL CRAWL Cary Towne Center Mall 1105 Walnut St., Cary 919-469-4061 townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/ events/holiday-events/halloween-events Oct. 27, 4-5:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Wear a costume and enjoy trick-ortreating, storytelling and a magic show.

HALLOWEEN SAFE NIGHT North Carolina Museum of History 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh 919-807-7900 ncmuseumofhistory.org/ halloween-safe-night Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. Admission is free. Ages 12 and younger can walk along the trick-or-

treat trail and through “The Story of North Carolina” history exhibit with an adult.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Flaherty Park Community Center 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest 919-435-9560 wakeforestnc.gov/halloweenspooktacular.aspx Oct. 25, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Ghostly games, face painting, a haunted maze, a costume contest and more await families. Free pumpkin giveaways while supplies last. Costumes optional.

“HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: MYSTERY AT THE SYMPHONY” Meymandi Concert Hall 2 E. South St., Raleigh ncsymphony.org Oct. 27, 1 and 4 p.m. $27. Inspector Beckensteiner investigates a concert where major suddenly became minor. The inspector suspects everyone, including the audience.

The culprit is revealed in a re-enactment of

the ill-fated concert. Compete in a costume contest and try out instruments at the Instrument Zoo before the show.

HAUNTED MORDECAI FESTIVAL 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh 919-996-4364 raleighnc.gov/parks Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.

Costume contests for ages 16 and younger, food, games and crafts.

HAUNTED TRAIL Carroll Howard Johnson Park 301 Wagstaff Rd., Fuquay-Varina 919-552-1417 fuquay-varina.org/714/halloween-trail Oct. 20, 5-9 p.m. Admission is free. Venture down a haunted trail to encounter zombies, ghosts and other monsters. The sunlit family trail for families with younger children is 5-6 p.m., and costumes are encouraged.

The full fright trail is 7-9 p.m. and is not recommended for children younger than 10.

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HAUNTING AT HARRIS: HALLOWEEN AROUND THE WORLD Harris Lake County Park 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill 919-387-4342 wakegov.com/parks/harrislake Oct. 7, 1-6 p.m. Admission is free. Discover Halloween traditions from around the world during a wagon ride. Enjoy crafts, games, live critters and an obstacle course.

Costumes optional. Wagon rides leave every 30 minutes. Tickets available first come, first serve the day of the event only.

Tickets for 1-3 p.m. rides handed out at 12:30 p.m.; tickets for 3:30-5:30 p.m. rides handed out at 3 p.m. *HERBERT’S HAUNTED HOUSE Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 919-460-4965 townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/ events/holiday-events/halloween-events Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

Admission is $3. The Cary Teen Council invites families to take a spooky walk through Herbert’s house of horrors (all ages; parental discretion advised). *HISTORICAL GHOST WALK Riverside Cemetery, 100 E. Church St., Smithfield 919-934-2836 johnstonnc.com/heritage2/hccontent. cfm?PID=news Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission at the door is $3 for adults, $2 for students. Costumed re-enactors portray extraordinary persons from Johnston

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Oct. 13, 6:30-9 p.m. $10/student and free for parents and care providers. Register online at classweb.townofcary.org. Choose program #117339. Students with special needs don a Halloween costume and enjoy a night of music, games and refreshments.

Ages 11 and older. Participants must provide their own assistant.

County’s past. The tour concludes with refreshments at the Hastings House. *MARBLES KOOKY SPOOKY HALLOWEEN PARTY Marbles Kids Museum 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh 919-834-4040 marbleskidsmuseum.org/kookyspooky Oct. 27, 6-8:30 p.m. Online advance ticket purchase recommended. Advance tickets are $12/member, $15/nonmember. Weekof tickets, if available, are $15/member, $18/nonmember. Wear a costume and experience the magic of Marbles Kids Museum after dark. Activities include a ghoul school, mad scientist lab, monster mash dance party and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. *MIDTOWN PUMPKIN PALOOZA Midtown Park at North Hills 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh midtownraleighalliance.org/2018pumpkin-palooza Oct. 21, 3-6 p.m. See website for fees and to register. Pumpkin painting, an inflatable obstacle course, chili cook-off, NCSU mascots, Terrence and Torry Holt’s Tailgate Zone, and a canine Halloween costume contest await families at this festival. Benefits the KidsCAN! program. *MONSTER MASH DANCE Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary 919-460-4965 townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/ events/holiday-events/halloween-events

*MUMMY AND SON BALL Middle Creek Community Center 123 Middle Creek Park Ave., Apex classweb.townofcary.org Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m. $21/parent and child pair; $11 additional child. Mothers and sons ages 5-12 wear their favorite costumes at this event featuring games, ice cream, dancing and a costume contest.

Register online. Choose course #116813.

NC SUGAR RUSH HALLOWEEN EDITION City Market, 200 E. Martin St., Raleigh ncsugarrush.com Oct. 28, 1-5 p.m. Free. Wear a costume to this food truck rodeo featuring desserts, face painting and balloon artists. Pets welcome.

A NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN PARADE North Carolina Museum of History 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh ncmuseumofhistory.org/events/ neighborhood-halloween-parade Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required for the parade at eventbrite.com/e/aneighborhood-halloween-paradetickets-48648497967. Enjoy crafts from 10:30-11:30 a.m. followed by a Halloween parade at 11:30 a.m. led by North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper, who will escort children from the museum to the Governor’s Mansion on Blount Street for candy. Costumes encouraged.

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Garner Performing Arts Center, Back Lawn | 742 W. Garner Rd., Garner | garnernc.gov Oct. 5, 7-10:30 p.m. Admission is free. See PG-rated “Ghostbusters.” Enjoy food trucks.

PUMPKIN CARVING PARTY TheeDesign 7901 Strickland Rd., #112, Raleigh theedesign.com/blog/2018/pumpkincarving-party-raleigh-nc Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m. Free. TheeDesign’s 7th annual pumpkin carving party for all ages features prizes for the scariest, funniest and most original carving creation, as well as costume contests, face painting, a video game truck and more. Costumes encouraged. Register online.

PUMPKIN FLOTILLA Bond Park Boathouse 801 High House Rd., Cary 919-469-4061 townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/ events/holiday-events/halloween-events Oct. 26, 4-7 p.m. Admission is free.

Take a carved pumpkin to Bond Park between 4-5:30 p.m. and watch it set sail across the lake in a twilight flotilla that begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees who enter a pumpkin in the flotilla or dress in appropriate Halloween costumes can enjoy a discounted boat ride prior to the event. *PUMPKIN PROWL Conservators Center, Burlington 888-650-1139 conservatorscenter.org November; see the website for date, hours and fees. Select, decorate and carve pumpkins for the center’s wild animals to enjoy in their enclosures. *“ROCKY HORROR SHOW: LIVE ON STAGE” Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/ events/holiday-events/halloween-events Oct. 26-27, 8 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $22.50-$35. Theatre Raleigh presents the famed musical that pays tribute to rock stars with big egos and even bigger hair. Purchase tickets at etix.com.

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ROLESVILLE FALL FUNFEST Main Street, Rolesville rolesvillenc.gov Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Enjoy costume contests, live music, arts and crafts vendors.

O​ ct. 26. See the website for hours.

Admission is free. Kids trick-or-treat in costumes throughout the Historic Apex business district.

*TRACK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN EXPRESS AT NEW HOPE VALLEY RAILWAY 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill 919-362-5416 triangletrain.com Trains run Oct. 13, 20 and 27; departure times are 2:45, 4, 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $15/person; free for ages 1 and younger.

Advance purchase recommended. Wear a costume and ride a locomotive to encounter goblins in the woods and on the track.

TRICK-OR-TREAT THE TRAIL AND TRUNK OR TREAT Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy., Morrisville 919-463-7110 townofmorrisville.org Oct. 27, 4-7 p.m. Admission is free.

Kids 12 and younger don a costume and collect goodies from favorite characters on Hatcher Creek Trail and during Truck or Treat in partnership with the Town of Morrisville Police and Fire Departments. Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks and more.

TRICK-OR-TREAT IN DOWNTOWN FUQUAY-VARINA Main, Broad and downtown side streets, Fuquay-Varina 919-552-0848 fuquay-varinadowntown.com Oct. 26, 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. Kids trick-or-treat in costumes throughout both Fuquay and Varina retail districts.

TRICK-OR-TREAT THE TRAILS White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner 919-773-4442 garnernc.gov Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m. Admission is free. Kids trick-or-treat in costume around a 1-mile trail with a caregiver.

TRICK-OR-TREAT ON SALEM STREET Downtown Apex apexdowntown.com

TRUNK-OR-TREAT JUNCTION Uptown Selma on Raiford Street 919-975-1411 selma-nc.com/trunk-or-treat ​Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Kids

trick-or-treat in costume at decorated cars and enjoy bounce houses and a DJ. *A WALK IN THE DARK North Carolina Museum of History 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh 919-807-7847 ncmuseumofhistory.org/events/walk-dark Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m.; Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m.

Admission is $12/nonmember, $10/ member. In this immersive live theater experience, audiences will follow pirates, pilots and pioneers as they twist and turn throughout a lantern-lit tour of the real “Story of North Carolina." The Oct. 26 event is for adults who like things that go bump in the night. The Oct. 27 event is a family-friendly event with craft activities and treats to share. Shows last 45 minutes.

ZEBULON TRUNK OR TREAT Zebulon Community Center 301 S. Arendell Ave., Zebulon 919-823-1869 townofzebulon.org/services/parks-andrecreation/programs-and-events Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. Admission is free. Dress in costume and enjoy music and treats in the parking lot.

THRILLS AND CHILLS IN THE SCARE ZONE *CARY THEATRE’S ZOMBIEPALOOZA 122 E. Chatham St., Cary 919-462-2051 thecarytheater.com/event/ zombiepalooza-2018 Oct. 26, 7 p.m. See the website for fees; tickets available at the box office. Celebrate the undead at this annual event that showcases local filmmakers’ zombie films, cosplay zombies and more for all ages. *CLAYTON FEAR FARM HAUNTED SCREAM PARK 1620 Loop Rd., Clayton 919-553-0016 claytonfearfarm.com Open Oct. 5-31 on select nights. See

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website for the schedule. All-inclusive admission for seven attractions is $27; one attraction is $13. Purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth. Haunted farmhouse, cemetery, hayride and more. Clayton Fear Farm Daytime is a nonhaunted corn maze with attractions for all ages, including a jumping pillow, millet maze, hayrides and 3D painted imagery in Seymour’s House of Dreams.

Clayton Fear Farm Daytime is open Oct. 6-28; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is $11. *DARKSIDE HAUNTED ESTATES 11875 N.C. 222 W., Middlesex 919-269-8620 darksidehauntedestates.com Open Sept. 22-Nov. 3 on select nights, 7-10 p.m. See website for the schedule.

Admission is $20 for adults, $12 for ages 10 and younger. Purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth. Mayhem hayride, clown town, fright trail and other bloodcurdling attractions. Terror-filled, lights-out event is Nov. 3, 7-10 p.m.

Low-scare event for younger kids on Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m., features a behind-thescenes tour of the haunted house, trickor-treating on the trail and face painting.

Admission is $5/adult, free for kids.

FACE YOUR FEARS: THE SEQUEL Pullen Park 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh reclink.raleighnc.gov Oct. 30, 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Ages 12-15 complete as many fearful and phobia-inspired challenges as they dare.

Costumes not permitted. Register by Oct. 25.

Choose event #229228. *GHOST WALK IN DOWNTOWN CARY Page Walker Arts and History Center 119 Ambassador St., Cary 919-460-4963 townofcary.org Oct. 27, 7, 7:20, 7:40 and 8 p.m. Purchase tickets, $15/person, at etix.com. Cary Players entertain guests with spooky legends and

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Half-hour lantern ghost tours take place 5-9 p.m. and depart every 30 minutes.

Purchase tickets, $5/person, via phone or online through RecLink (search for “Mordecai” in the advanced search field).

Photo courtesy of Rob Smith/Town of Garner

ghostly tales on a walk in downtown Cary.

Suitable for ages 10 and older. *GRANVILLE HAUNT FARM 4534 Hwy. 15, Oxford 919-693-1289 granvillehauntfarm.com Open Oct. 5-Nov.3 on select nights, 7-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $9-$27. Purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth.

Haunted trail, zombie paintball hayride, corn maze, escape room and more. *HAUNTED FOREST AT PANIC POINT 2808 Cedar Creek Rd., Youngsville 919-526-8612 raleighhauntedhouse.com Open Sept. 22-Nov. 10 on select nights.

See the website for dates, hours and fees.

Purchase tickets online or at the ticket booth, which opens at 7 p.m. Haunted attractions include a forest, trail, hayride, corn maze and crypt. Younger kids can enjoy a zombie shootout, maze and carnival games. *HAUNTED MORDECAI LANTERN TOUR Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh 919-996-4364 reclink.raleighnc.gov Find out if the Mordecai House is the most haunted home in North Carolina.

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*HAUNTED TROLLEY TOUR Departs Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh 919-857-4364 reclink.raleighnc.gov Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27; see the website for tour times. Tickets are $10/person.

Take a 45-minute journey past downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Tours depart every 60 minutes. Purchase tickets via phone or the website through RecLink (search for “Mordecai” in the advanced search field). *THE MYERS HOUSE HALLOWEEN BASH IN HILLSBOROUGH House address will be posted on the website one week prior to the event. myershousenc.com/halloweenbash Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.-midnight. Admission is $8/person to enjoy bonfires, outdoor horror movies, food trucks and more. An extra fee of $5/person is required to tour the interior of the house, a life-size replica of the infamous Michael Myers house from the “Halloween” film series, and view its movie memorabilia. Ages 12 and younger not admitted.

Ticket booth for this closes at 10 p.m. Not recommended children younger than 12. *RALEIGH HAUNTED FOOTSTEPS GHOST TOUR AND DURHAM DARK & MYSTERIOUS GHOST WALK Tours offered in Raleigh or Durham 919-371-2653 tobaccoroadtours.com/raleigh-hauntedfootsteps-ghost-tour tobaccoroadtours.com/durham-darkmysterious-ghost-walk Friday and Saturday evenings in September, October and November. Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $16 for adults, $10 for ages 8-14. Purchase tickets online. Family-friendly, 1.5-mile walking tours for ages 8 and older combines local ghost stories, folklore and history, and take guests to several ghost sites.

Tours held the last weekend in October; see the website for dates, hours and ticket fees. The Orange Community Players enlighten and entertain guests as they portray Hillsborough’s dearly departed residents from yesteryear. *XTREME HAUNT: A ZOMBIE SHOOTING EXPERIENCE Xtreme Kombat Park 7460 Hwy. 98, Wake Forest Rd., Durham 919-596-6100 xtremeparkadventures.com/attractions/ xtreme-haunt Open Oct. 12-28 on select nights, 6-11 p.m.

Ticket window closes at 10 p.m. Advance tickets online are $10, tickets at the door are $15. Visitors ride on a 40-foot military truck with mounted paintball guns to shoot at roaming zombies in the dark. *Events require a fee, ticket or donation.

*SPIRITS OF HILLSBOROUGH WALKING TOUR Tours meet at the Hillsborough Visitors Center 150 E. King St., Hillsborough 919-732-7741 visithillsboroughnc.com/things-to-do/ hillsborough-spirits-tours

Janice Lewine is the associate editor at Carolina Parent.

Photo courtesy of Alyson Rode

*PHILLIPS FARM CORN MAZE AND HAUNTED FARM 6701 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary 919-467-3004 phillipsfarmsofcary.com Open Sept. 22-Oct. 28; Friday, 3-6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. The ticket booth closes at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and older. Corn maze, wagon ride, cow train and more. The Haunted Farm, featuring four haunted attractions, requires a separate $20 admission fee and is open 8-11 p.m. Sept. 28-29, and Friday and Saturday nights in October.

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Explore North Carolina’s Rail Trails Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways

BY JAN WHARTON

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ver the last century, more than 100,000 miles of railway tracks have closed. Many of these forgotten rail lines are enjoying a new life as rail trails.

Old rail lines are ideal for recreational trails.

These already-cleared paths are wide, flat and continuous for miles — running through cities, historic districts and rural areas. The trails are perfect for biking, hiking, walking, running or horseback riding, and — when paved — are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

These trails are great for family use, as their width allows speedier hikers to pass by, and the flatter terrain makes riding or walking on them easier for younger children. Many trails also offer amenities, such as restrooms, local business establishments, and creeks or other natural wonders to explore.

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has supported rail trail development across the country for more than 30 years. The group estimates there are 200 rail trails in the U.S. — 32 of which are in North Carolina totaling 188 miles. Plus, 17 North Carolina rail trail projects are currently in development.

Rail trails are added regularly to North Carolina’s various systems of trails, and existing trails are being enhanced. One great benefit is the economic boon created by trail users frequenting nearby restaurants and stores, or visiting historic or recreational sites.

Fall is a wonderful time to get out and walk, run or ride the rails.

The trails listed here represent just a few of those that are easily accessible across the state.

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AMERICAN TOBACCO TRAIL The American Tobacco Trail system, located in Durham, Chatham and Wake counties, covers 22.6 miles and is the longest rail trail in North Carolina. The trail is paved from its northern entrance in Durham County, to New Hope Church Road in Wake County — about 7.7 miles — and this portion is good for cycling, hiking, running and Rollerblading, and is wheelchair accessible.

The southern portion of the trail is covered with stone dust and accommodates equestrians as well. Hunters may also use the southern section to get from one field to another, but are not permitted to carry loaded weapons on the trail.

The American Tobacco Trail ambles through city scenes, pine groves and open rural areas. Hikers frequently spot wildlife such as beavers, hawks, owls, turtles and deer while walking the trail.

Dave Connelly, a member of the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission and frequent user of the American Tobacco Trail, says the trail is popular with families. Citizens trail watch and police regularly patrol the trails to keep them safe. Car break-ins at parking areas are the most often-reported crimes. Connelly suggests parking in places offering built-in security, such as Renaissance Village located at 8200 Renaissance Parkway in Durham.

“It includes a Rise Biscuits Donuts (to carb-load before a ride), a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream parlor (to treat yourself afterwards) and a Pedego Electric Bikes Triangle rental store,” he says.

Visit triangletrails.org/american-tobacco-trail to locate additional parking options along the trail.

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IRWIN CREEK AND STEWART CREEK GREENWAYS The Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways in Charlotte run 2.2 miles along Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek in Charlotte’s city center. A portion of each trail runs along an old railbed. Both are paved and good for biking, walking, running and inline skating.

They’re also wheelchair accessible.

The Irwin Creek Greenway begins at Ray’s Splash Planet and continues through Frazier Park and the Wesley Heights neighborhood. After crossing under Interstate 77, the trail becomes Stewart Creek Greenway and continues to the Phillip O. Berry Recreation Center.

Gwen Cook, a Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department planner, says the greenway is well-used and surrounded by residential neighborhoods, and is a safe option for families.

Both greenways are part of the Carolina Thread Trail, a regional network of greenways and trails that traverses 15 counties across the Carolinas. Learn more at mecknc.gov/parkandrec.

Charlotte Rail Trail: The Charlotte Rail Trail is a 4.5-mile pathway that runs parallel to Charlotte’s light rail, the LYNX Blue Line, from 7th Street Station in Uptown to New Bern Station in Sedgefield. It connects the neighborhoods of Sedgefield, Southside Park, Brookhill, Dilworth, Wilmore and South End. This paved trail is good for biking, inline skating and walking, and is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available on the street and at businesses along the path. Learn more at charlotterailtrail.org.

The Brevard Bike Path: The Brevard Bike Path is a 5-mile paved trail in Brevard, a mile of which follows the old Carr Lumber Company railway corridor and extends into the Pisgah National Forest up to the Davidson River Campground. Learn more at traillink.com/trail/brevard-bike-path.

The Winston-Salem Strollway: This popular 1.2-mile rail trail links Winston-Salem’s modern business district with historic Old Salem. The first section is paved and runs through several downtown blocks and crosses under Interstate 40. Just past this point, the trail surface changes to crushed stone and opens up to green spaces, abundant flora and historic residential neighborhoods. Street parking

is available at the north end of the trail along Fourth Street or at the south end of the trail at Old Salem Museum & Gardens Visitor Center. Learn more at traillink.com/trail/winston-salem-strollway.

River to Sea Bikeway: This 11-mile paved, on- and off-road bicycle route that follows the Historic Beach Car Line in Wilmington was once a rail line that originally carried vacationers from downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach by trolley. The bikeway includes neighborhood residential streets, off-road multi-use paths and a few busy arterial roadways. This route is probably better for older children, as some portions are located alongside traffic. Learn more at traillink.com/trail/river-to-the-sea-bikeway.

Jan Wharton is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Winston-Salem. Visit janwharton.com to learn more about her writing.

Learn more about rail trail projects in the U.S. at railstotrails.org.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways Photo courtesy of Katie Lloyd, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department BELOW: American Tobacco Trail Photos courtesy of Dave Connelly

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Breast Density Roughly 50 percent of women have dense breast tissue.

Are you one of them?

Image courtesy of Vadim Kozlovsky/Shutterstock.com

BY LAUREN RAMIREZ

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was fortunate enough to be able to nurse my daughter for nearly 14 months. As my milk supply went down while weaning her, I noticed a change in my breasts — one that was uncomfortable and made them feel different than before. In a fit of panic, I made an appointment with my local doctor’s office for an examination, after which I was told I had dense breasts. While my nursing discomfort had nothing to do with this discovery, I was glad to know about it.

Since October is devoted to breast cancer awareness, it’s also a good time to discuss the fact that in the case of breast tissue, one size does not fit all. The way in which a professional breast examination is done for a woman who has dense breast tissue varies greatly from how it's done for a woman who has fatty breast tissue.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO DETECTION Dense breast tissue is not at all abnormal, according to Wake Radiology, which has locations across the Triangle. Roughly 50 percent of women have either heterogeneously dense or extremely dense breast tissue. If you’ve never given thought to your breast density before, a mammogram reading can help determine it.

Radiologists use the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System, or BI-RADS, to classify breast density into four categories: • Breasts are almost entirely fatty.

• There are scattered areas of fibroglandular density.

• Breasts are heterogeneously dense, which may obscure small masses.

• Breasts are extremely dense, which lowers the sensitivity of mammography.

Women who have dense breast tissue fall into the latter two categories. Dense breast tissue is comprised of less fat and more connective tissue, which appears in white masses on a mammogram. Cancerous tumors also appear as white masses; thus, tumors are often hidden or masked by dense breast tissue.

“When a radiologist reviews a screening mammogram, she looks for a developing ‘white’ density,” says Dr. Kerry Chandler, M.D., of Wake Radiology. “Cancerous tissue typically presents white. For women who have dense breasts, their normal background density also appears white on the mammogram. That’s why identifying a developing white density that radiologists typically expect with a

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developing breast cancer can be more difficult to detect on a dense breast patient. It is like trying to see a polar bear in a snowstorm.”

As a woman ages, her breasts usually become more fatty.

However, two-thirds of premenopausal women and one-fourth of postmenopausal women have dense breast tissue, according to Wake Radiology. Additionally, as the density of the breast increases, the risk of breast cancer also increases. This is why mammograms are recommended more frequently to women as they age and experience menopause.

DON’T FEAR THE MAMMOGRAM If you’ve resisted getting a mammogram due to medical fears or concerns about discomfort, you’re not alone. Women often report that they do not get mammograms because they worry that the procedure will hurt, or are scared of what the results may be. However, mammograms provide the best method for early detection and prevention.

Fortunately, advanced technology, such as mammography with computer-aided detection (CAD), assists with improved and more accurate detection of breast cancer in its earliest stages — when it has the best chance of being cured. In addition to mammography with CAD, a number of other tools exist to help radiologists and doctors find abnormalities within breast tissue, ranging from handheld ultrasound exams to MRI technologies.

If you think you might have dense breasts, a radiologist and doctor can help confirm this by distinguishing fatty verses dense tissue. Make time in your schedule for this important checkup.

Lauren Ramirez of Lexington is a new mom, former teacher and current higher education professional.

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Western, Retro and Layered Simplicity A fall preview of mom-approved styles

BY HELEN BANZET WALLACE

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t’s that time of year again. What to buy?

What not to buy? What’s in? What’s out?

Every major fashion publication, online and offline retailer, style influencer and blogger have shared their take on the subject.

It’s encouraging — and liberating — that 21st century fashion continues to debunk the importance and relevance of trends.

It’s also inspiring to see a real shift in fashion consciousness.

A growing number of consumers want to know where their clothes come from, what they are made of and other details they previously didn’t worry about. These consumers often support designers and companies that place importance on socioeconomics, environmental footprints and giving back to their communities. DÔEN, Brother Vellies, Christy Dawn, Beatrice Valenzuela, Khokho, Pansy, SVILU, Alabama Chanin and local Raleigh Denim Workshop are a few designers who value these principles. They are a part of the “slow fashion” movement, which prioritizes quality manufacturing to lengthen the life of a garment. These pieces often carry higher price tags, but — as with just about everything — you get what you pay for.

I was first introduced to slow fashion a few years ago during a New York City fashion and food retreat, during which I had the chance to meet womenswear designer Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin. She helped awaken me to the idea that a slight shift in mindset can lead to major change.

But the best fashion advice for busy moms remains the same: Keep it simple and wear clothing that flatters your heart, mood, shape, personality and, sometimes, alter ego.

Wear what makes you happy and makes you feel good.

Also, don’t think about following rules so much, but do educate yourself and others so you can understand your designer’s

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ecological footprints and the industry’s environmental impact. Make your shopping process a thoughtful one by investing in pieces that stand the test of time.

Cheers to a new generation of consumers who continue to decide for themselves what’s in and what’s out.

Here’s a roundup of what’s on the 2018 autumn and winter fashion frontier.

(Price‑conscious alternatives are provided for some of the more expensive pieces.)

FRAME’s Extreme Gingham Shirt also offers updated prairie style; shopbop.com, $275.

RETRO REWIND Add an ’80s flashback to your fall wardrobe with A.L.C. Cotton Corduroy Trousers; barneys.com, $295.

HOME ON THE RANGE Try a dose of sweet and easy prairie-inspired style with DÔEN’s Billie Top, which pairs well with high-waisted bottoms; shopdoen.com, $125.

Feel feminine in New York Label Batsheva’s Gingham and Ruffle-Trimmed Cotton Skirt; matchesfashion.com, $286.

Price-conscious alternative: Zara Cotton-Pleated Skirt in brick; zara.com, $49.90.

The season’s must-have Western-inspired footwear is Isabel Marant’s Derlyn Boot; shop.nordstrom.com, $655. Price-conscious alternative: Marc Fisher Yohanti Bootie; shop.nordstrom.com, $189.95.

Add comfort and color to your wardrobe with Zara’s Patchwork Print Dress with pockets; zara.com, $69.90.

FRAME's Extreme Gingham Shirt Photo courtesy of ShopBop.com

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Don Theia's Scarlet Sequin Gown at your next holiday party; shopbop.com, $295.

Keep your eyes open for embellished pieces featuring three-dimensional sequined and metal detailing, such as Zara’s Knit Top With Rings; zara.com, $49.90.

COZY UP Warm up in H&M’s Hooded Faux Fur Coat; hm.com, $129.

Go totally luxe in MSGM’s Faux Fur Short Jacket; shopbop.com, $950.

Ganni's Dainty Georgette Dress Photo courtesy of MATCHESFASHION.com

H&M’s Knee-Length Denim Skirt also takes a retro turn back in time; hm.com, $34.99.

Isabel Marant Étoile’s Aliff Jeans feature a striped ’80s-like pattern; shopbop.com, $330.

Add a pop of ’80s neon with Helmut Lang’s Frayed Trim Sheer Knit Sweater; lyst.com, $399. Price-conscious alternative: Zara Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater; zara.com, $35.90.

Amanda Uprichard’s Jilly Top works well with jeans or a high-waisted skirt; shopbop.com, $172.

SILK, SATIN AND SEQUINS Seek inspiration from your mother’s or grandmother’s silk scarf collection. Mix and match color and print with strategic draping and asymmetrical hemlines, as you can with Preen Line Blossom's Floral-Print Asymmetric Tiered Skirt; lyst.com, $283.

Get creative by draping and wrapping an oversized scarf on your head or across your neck to achieve a pulled-together style that also combats chilly temperatures.

Steal the night in FRAME's simple Satin Lounge Dress; shopbop.com, $450.

DENIM DREAMS Don’t forget to pick up a pair of the season’s must-have straight-leg jeans. Try Madewell’s Slim Straight Jeans in Hammond Wash for a tailored but casual look; madewell.com, $128.

The Madison: Raw Jean in Indigo from Raleigh Denim Workshop offers a darker jean alternative; raleighdenimworkshop.com, $225.

Eve Denim’s Juliette Jean Tribeca Wash presents pure denim perfection in a basic style; evedenim.com, $310.

24/7 FASHION Go casual or dressy with Zara's one-piece Animal Print Dress; zara.com, $69.90.

Head straight from the office to predinner drinks in SMYTHE’s Portrait Neck Blazer; shopbop.com, $695.

Ganni’s Dainty Georgette Dress offers simple, feminine comfort for the weekend; ganni.com, $235.

IRO.JEANS Kunky Plaid Jacket Photo courtesy of ShopBop.com

Style your weekend right in IRO.JEANS Kunky Plaid Jacket; shopbop.com, $462.

EXTEND YOUR WARDROBE Top breezy, silhouette summer dresses already hanging in your closet with sweaters and oversized cardigans. Many pre-fall 2018 collections look like an extension of spring.

LOVELY LOCKS Snazz up your hair this season with: • Valet’s Lulu Barrette in Multicolour; valetstudio.com, $30.

• Valet’s Mafalda Barrettes in Jade; valetstudio.com, $35.

• Jennifer Behr bows or barrettes; jenniferbehr.com; prices vary.

Note: Prices may have changed since press time. Check websites for updates.

Helen Banzet Wallace is a freelance writer, fashion blogger and mom. Her work has appeared in local and regional publications.

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The Zero Waste Challenge How one Durham family of six managed to live trash-free

BY MICK SCHULTE

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y life revolves around convenience. Instead of thinking through purchases or how our actions affect the world outside of our home, my husband and I live mostly in survival mode. As parents of four children ages 5 and younger, including a set of twins, we do whatever it takes to stay sane.

Then a friend came over and told me about her adult daughter living a “trash-free lifestyle.” She picked up a plastic food container on my counter and explained how her daughter, Annie, wouldn’t be able to buy it because of it being single-use plastic.

I nodded politely and asked myself, “Am I being judged?” Is she telling me this because she saw the heaping mound of disposable Diaper Genie bags billowing out of our trash bin? Or the closet full of paper towels that will need to be restocked next week?

I decided that, knowing my friend’s kind nature, she was simply sharing the brave journey her daughter had decided to embark on.

She was understandably proud and supportive.

After her visit, I felt convicted. I kept thinking of Annie every time I threw something away. Then I endured a period of justification.

“Of course, she can live a trash-free life – she doesn’t have kids!”

I thought. “If I didn’t have kids, I’d save the planet too, and run an ultra-marathon, and get that doctorate degree.”

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It got me thinking: “Has any parent ever tried to live a trash-free lifestyle?”

DISCOVERING ZERO WASTE I turned to Google and realized that trash-free living is a growing movement. Most people call it “Zero Waste,” a term coined by Bea Johnson, author of “Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste.” Johnson started changing her lifestyle while her boys were still young — around the ages of 6 and 8.

Even though I barely have enough time to brush my teeth, let alone read a book, I ordered Johnson’s book and skimmed through it when I had a chance. Her story was surprisingly refreshing and honest. She had transformed herself from a platinum blonde dedicated to keeping up with the Joneses, to a mother with a cause.

Thanks to her words, I became even more committed to the cause and began ignoring my justifications. She proved parents could be aware of the world at large. She also shared how her quality of life dramatically increased after she detached from material things — a natural outgrowth of the Zero Waste life. I wondered if that might happen to me.

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THE CHALLENGE BEGINS I told my husband I wanted to take the Zero Waste Challenge for one month. We would create only enough trash to stick in a jar and make up for all the mountains of garbage we’ve contributed to our local landfill.

Naturally, he was ecstatic.

“Doesn’t recycling more than we throw away count?” he asked. Johnson’s book explains that this is the biggest misconception about the Zero Waste lifestyle.

Creating zero waste doesn’t mean “recycle more.”

The whole idea is to appreciate what you have and resist the temptation to demand more “things” that must be created through purchases. Recycling is a process that takes energy. And every time we purchase something new, materials are used to develop that product.

The discussion with my husband continued. As I explained what I had read, I could see him processing the list of items we would live without for a month — like the Amazon Subscribe & Save shipment that takes up our entire dining room floor each month.

“What about diapers?” he asked.

With a forced smile, and not-so-convincing, perky voice, I exclaimed, “Cloth!”

With that, I thought I had lost him for good.

The use of cloth diapers, along with many of the other adaptations for a Zero Waste lifestyle, was something we had never considered. So was composting, using a menstrual cup and buying bulk foods in only reusable containers. At least I wasn’t planning to go as far as Johnson and forage moss to use as toilet paper (even she admits that was a bit extreme).

After a couple of months of mentally preparing for the challenge, we officially started by using our new composting bin.

We decided the most convenient and sustainable path for our family would be to use a local composting service. We chose CompostNow in Raleigh.

Honestly, I didn’t know anything about composting or its importance before this challenge. In search of answers to some embarrassingly basic questions, I spoke with Kat Nigro, community growth manager at CompostNow. She explained that, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 30-40 percent of food in the U.S. is wasted (usda.gov/oce/foodwaste/faqs.htm)

and much of that food is thrown into landfills. I thought of my kids’ plates after a well-prepared meal, and how most of it usually ends up in the trash.

“When the wasted food is sent to a landfill, it gets thrown in a pile with no oxygen. Even though it’s rotting, in that anaerobic environment, it’s emitting methane gas. And methane is 25 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide,” Nigro explained.

After our conversation, I was convinced and, thanks to our affordable and convenient composting service, I found it easy to incorporate composting into our daily routine.

THE BULK GROCERIES CHALLENGE Other Zero Waste options weren’t so easy. Take, groceries, for example. I depend on my local store’s express lane, where I pick up the food I’ve ordered online so it can be loaded into my minivan. I tried to go to Whole Foods and pretend that I had all the time in the world to seek out bulk items. But with four kids who won’t fit in a grocery cart, this just didn’t work.

We ended up with an empty pantry. After feeding them our last can of cream of mushroom soup for a snack, my kids revolted. I had to give in to the convenience of the express lane. I can’t say this was a total failure, though.

I put a special note on my order asking that they try to use as little packaging as possible and keep all my produce free-standing. When I got the call confirming my order, the store’s employee said, “I did what you asked and left all your produce out of bags. I’m a little worried about the asparagus, but you know, I’ve never thought about all that packaging before. It does seem like such a waste.”

Moments like this happened throughout our Zero Waste Challenge. I awkwardly explained what we were doing, and people would tell a story about how their grandparents would never throw things away so nonchalantly. Somehow, we’ve created a culture that ignores the fact that throwing something away doesn’t make it disappear.

Take disposable diapers. They can sit in a landfill for up to 500 years, according to Real Diaper Association, a nonprofit that encourages parents and small businesses to take the lead in creating a cultural shift to increase the use of reusable cloth diapers. If this is true, my children’s diapers will still be rotting away, emitting methane gases while my greatgreat-great-grandchildren are living their lives.

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Photo of the Schulte family courtesy of Mick Schulte

I have twin baby boys who somehow leave everything I feed them on their trays, but manage to dirty multiple disposable diapers throughout each day.

My 5‑year‑old daughter puts nonrecyclable princess stickers on everything and my 3-year-old son is addicted to individually wrapped fruit snacks.

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CHANGING HABITS TAKES TIME I’ll admit the “month challenge” idea put more stress on our family than I expected. It’s impossible to transform from trash-full to trash-free in a flash. Johnson warned me about this when I spoke to her for this story.

“Zero Waste isn’t something you can achieve in one month, or a year or even several years. It’s something that happens over time,” she said. “When you run out of a certain household product, consider the less wasteful alternatives and see if you can incorporate them into your life.”

My experience did teach me the value of striving for less waste, especially when I thought of my kids. I want them to value relationships and experiences more than things. I also want them to see me caring for the world around us, so they will be inspired to do the same.

And even though we produced more trash than could fit in a jar, we did better. By the last week of our Zero Waste month, our garbage bin held one half-filled trash bag and two Diaper Genie bags. That’s less than half of what we used to produce.

As a slave to convenience, I was surprised to find that many of the changes we made didn’t make things more difficult — they just took thoughtful planning. That gives me hope as we try to reduce our family’s waste further — but this time at a more leisurely pace.

Mick Schulte is a writer and photographer in Durham, where she lives with her family of six and loves finding ways to make motherhood even more challenging than it already is.

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SIMPLE WAYS TO START: • Cancel your junk mail.

• Bring reusable grocery bags to the store.

• Use microfiber cloths or vinegar for cleaning.

• Buy snacks in bulk and put them in reusable containers for your kids (instead of Ziploc bags).

• Buy milk in reusable glass containers.

• Join the Facebook group, “Toward Zero Waste,” for helpful tips.

• Read Bea Johnson’s book, “Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste.”

• Consider using cloth diapers while at home (I use disposable when we’re out and about).

• Take a tour of a recycling center and/or landfill.

(I did, and it was very inspiring.)

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Self-Esteem Savvy Helping kids develop positive self-worth

BY MALIA JACOBSON

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irst introduced by psychologist William James over a century ago, the term self-esteem has become synonymous with participation ribbons, unwarranted praise and unneeded ego-stroking on the part of parents, coaches and teachers. Self-esteem, however, or a person’s concept of personal self-worth, is far from pop psychology fluff.

Per today’s top researchers in the fields of neurology and child development, selfesteem is foundational to healthy childhood development. Research published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services links healthy self-esteem to better overall physical and emotional health, improved problem-solving, better relationships and lower levels of stress.

Building healthy self-esteem begins early, but caregivers can help self-worth flourish at any age. Here’s how.

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EARLY YEARS Multiple Choice Long before children begin school, they develop concepts about their self-worth that may influence academic performance later on. A child’s self-esteem is highly developed by age 5, say researchers at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington. Children with higher self-esteem are more willing to persist and are more motivated to complete tasks than those with lower self-worth.

Allowing young children to make choices as soon as they’re able, usually once they become verbal around age 2, can help develop their budding sense of self and foster positive selfesteem, says licensed professional counselor Caroline Racher Turak, play therapist at The Stone Center for Counseling in Charlotte.

“I use choice-giving with children as young as

“Parents can and should express admiration and pride in their child’s achievements,” he says. But it’s best to be specific, as in, ‘I love the colors you picked for your painting,’ instead of a vague ‘Great job!’”

“Focus on encouragement rather than praise,” Turak says. “Encouragement recognizes the work a child did to earn the accomplishment, as in, ‘You really worked hard to earn that A,’ and focuses on building internal validation, while praise emphasizes external validation.”

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2½, as long as they are verbal.” Allowing a child to choose whether he’ll wear shoes or boots to the playground, allows him to view himself as an individual capable of making good choices and learning from those decisions, both today and years down the road.

ELEMENTARY YEARS Encouragement Effect In years past, well-intentioned parents heaped praise on kids in an attempt to build self-esteem. But this approach can backfire, causing children to fixate on external validation and measures of success outside of their own control. Far from a fountain of positive self-worth, excessive praise may result in anxious, unmotivated kids with lower self-esteem, according to research reported by the American Psychological Association. But the praise habit is so ingrained in modern parenting that it can be hard to kick, says child psychiatrist Vinay Saranga, a medical doctor and founder of Saranga Comprehensive Psychiatry in Apex.

Body Image Blues Even teens with strong self-worth can experience the effects of body-bashing and begin to develop a negative body image during adolescence. As exposure to negative media messaging and pressure from peers piles on, teens’ view of their bodies can become distorted. With older children and teens, parents should model behaviors that show a strong sense of self-worth and a positive body image, Turak says.

“Parents of teens should be mindful about how they talk about their own bodies in front of their teen. If a parent is looking in the mirror and talking about how they need to lose 10 pounds, it can be detrimental to how the teen views themselves,” Turak says. “But I like to remind parents that it is not what you have done that matters most, but what you do after what you have done. Basically, how you repair.”

If you catch yourself bashing your body in front of your teen, find a quiet moment later on to say “I realize I haven’t been talking nicely about myself and others, and I’m going to do better.”

Malia Jacobson is a nationally published health and parenting journalist and mom. carolinaparent.com | OCTOBER 2018

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UNDERSTANDING KIDS

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REUNIONS AFTER SCHOOL

Parenting in the Digital Age

BY LUCY DANIELS CENTER STAFF

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e often talk about how much screen time is appropriate for children, but what about parents?

Modern technology can make life more convenient in many ways. We live with instant access to information and contact with others. Having a device that is always on changes how and when we receive input.

Gone are the days of setting aside time to sift through mail or listen to the answering machine and instead of dedicating times for these tasks, many people are compelled to keep up with data as it comes in.

Research published in an article titled, “The Dangers of Distracted Parenting,” which appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of The Atlantic, suggests that mobile devices are more distracting than people think, and that distracted parenting impacts the development of language, social and emotional skills in children. Life in the digital era, therefore, requires more intentional efforts from parents to put data to the side and focus on their relationships and interactions with their children. Here are a few key times of the day that are ideally device-free and interaction-rich.

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MORNING ROUTINES AND DROP-OFF Children benefit from connected support from their parents when they are preparing for their day. You can help your child prepare for his or her school day by thinking and talking together about what he or she expects or hopes for. Children are not always comfortable bringing up these topics on their own. And if the morning is especially rushed, or if you are less available, many thoughts and worries are simply kept quiet. If the morning routine before leaving the house does not lend itself to such leisurely conversations, the car ride or walk to school can serve as the perfect time for emotionally supportive talks.

The morning commute can become a precious time of connection that will help your child feel understood and supported before saying goodbye for the day. Simple conversations starters could be, “Who do you hope to play with today?” or, “Is there something you’d like to do in school today?”

Starting such conversations can lead to other school-related topics that may be on your child’s mind.

The reunion after school, whether right after school or after a parent has finished his or her workday, is an especially important time of day for young children.

In fact, the first few minutes with you after school may be one of the most significant moments of your child’s day. For you, it may be just another busy afternoon.

But for your child, it’s the first time he or she is seeing you after a school day that was likely filled with ups and downs, triumphs and challenges, and interesting or perplexing experiences. Put your phone away for these few minutes and give your child your full attention.

Questions such as, “What was your favorite part of your school day?” and “What was the hardest part about your day?” will provide your child opportunities to seek your understanding or share important parts of his or her day with you.

If you’re not the person dropping off or picking up your child from school, the first contact you have with your child is still an important period of time. You can also carve out other special times of day for these valuable conversations.

Dinnertime, evening time or bedtime can serve the same function of giving your child your undivided attention, free from the distractions of mobile devices.

If you are aware specific worries, talk about them. Children, like adults, think about the things that worry them, even when they do not initiate these conversations on their own. By setting aside specific times of the day to talk with your child in a focused and connected way, you’ll learn more about his or her feelings about different experiences, enabling you to provide more attuned, meaningful and lasting support.

The Lucy Daniels Center is a nonprofit agency in Cary that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children and families. Visit lucydanielscenter.org to learn more.

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FATHER FIGURING

The Fifth-Graders are Coming!

BY PATRICK AND J.L. HEMPFING

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istory. We can learn a lot from it. An inventor’s idea that proved successful. A leader’s decision that changed the world. Other stories where the nice guy, or gal, finished first. Conversely, history includes wars, the Great Depression and events we’d just as soon not have to explain to our children.

I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve sheltered Jessie from select topics.

However, as she reminds me — all the time — she is 10. My wife and I allow her to read the newspaper, but we can’t clip out all the stories we wish her young eyes didn’t have to see. It’s better, though, to get an explanation of an upsetting current event from Mom or Dad than from a fourth-grade classmate. Still, my inclination is to wrap my arms around her, to fight her battles and, yes, to shelter her.

Battles and challenges closer to home can pop up anytime.

One day during the drive home from school, Jessie said her fourth-grade class was having trouble with some fifth-grade boys interrupting their game at recess. My first thought was, “I’ll go to school tomorrow and you won’t need to worry about those fifth-grade bullies.” Okay, I didn’t really think that — but my initial reaction focused on “Dad to the rescue!”

I suggested that maybe she could gain the assistance of a fifth-grade girl, but finished the conversation with, “I’m sure you’ll work it out.” Jessie knows that her parents, teachers or fellow classmates would not look upon tattling favorably, so she felt she was in a bit of a tight spot. At this point, I’ll let Jessie share her side of the story.

JESSIE’S PERSPECTIVE Hi, all. We’ve been having a little bit of a fight with some of the fifth-graders at school this year. We go outside before them. When they have recess, they come tearing out to the four square. Now, I don’t have anything against fifth-graders, but I don’t believe that they should ruin our game. I don’t mind if they join us, but they change the rules. One fifth-grader said, “You can spike the ball to the other fifth-graders, but not to these little weaklings.”

Day after day, the fifth-graders took over, until finally one of my best friends and I made a plan for a protest. In social studies, we are learning about when American colonists were mad at the British for having to pay unfair taxes. That’s how all of my friends and I feel. The fifth-graders are forcing us to play by unfair rules or quit. So the words that the colonists said were, “No taxation without representation.” We decided to come up with a protest to rhyme with that.

Finally, after some hard thinking, my friend said, “I’ve got it!” Though it was my friend’s idea, she didn’t want to join in the protest. So I, by myself, stood in the middle of the four-square game shouting, “No spiketation without rules of the nation!”

Now my protest may not have worked, but that’s not the point of this column. My point is to stick up for what you believe in, even when it means humiliating yourself in front of a whole bunch of tough fifth-grade boys. I was not embarrassed at all, however, because I knew that I had stood up for what I believed in. That made me proud.

When I picked up Jessie from school that day I asked, “How was recess?” She proudly told me about what she called her “one‑woman protest.” My chest puffed out as she described the events on the playground that day. When we arrived home, we called her mom, who was seriously proud, too. Jessie might not have changed the world, or even recess, but she stood up for herself, her friends and her sense of fair play.

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at age 44.

He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and author of “MoMENts: A Dad Holds On” (available at Amazon.com). Follow him at patrickhempfing.com.

J.L. Hempfing began writing with her dad in kindergarten. Her current hobbies include reading, writing, playing clarinet and alto saxophone, and dancing.

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pass their phone to a passenger and have him or her create the text message.

“It’s not as simple as it seems.”

— A 12th-grader

BY LAURA TIERNEY

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t a time when students spend nearly nine hours each day on digital devices and when, simultaneously, cyberbullying and reputation‑damaging posts are running rampant, many parents are frightened. We fear the day our kid asks for a smartphone, or the moment he begs for a Snapchat account. We’re spooked by the possibility of our child being cyberbullied, or what might happen if we don’t monitor his or her texts. We wish social media would simply go away.

As the founder of The Social Institute, a North Carolina-based organization that empowers teens to use social media in positive ways, I have the joy of speaking with thousands of students across the country about technology.

When I ask them about what their parents misunderstand about social media, they light up. It’s as if this were the first time someone asked them to “coach up” and help adults understand the positive power of social media.

Here are five reasons — straight from teens — about why social media isn’t so scary and what they wish parents knew.

“Social media is not all bad. It provides connections and a great advantage for us.”

— A 10th-grader Students build friendships through social media. They nurture relationships through group chats, compliments on Instagram and Snapstreaks on Snapchat.

High school and college students can even use LinkedIn to connect with professional role models and mentors to find internship opportunities and future jobs. For example, I landed several jobs thanks to the power of direct messages and LinkedIn profiles.

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Rather than fearing online strangers and nonsense social media influencers, encourage your child to follow positive influences who will fuel their goals and core values.

“Finstas aren’t for hate or sharing inappropriate stuff.”

— An 11th-grader Students can use social media to post what reflects their character and core values, whether on their real Instagram or their “Finsta” account. Finsta refers to a “fake Instagram” profile — a second Instagram account teens sometimes create to hide posts from parents. In our survey of 1,700 ninth- through 12th-grade students, 34 percent admitted to having a Finsta account.

Rather than fearing the Finsta, discuss with your child that even though an account can be set to private, screenshots last forever and can always go public.

“Sometimes texting can be better than calling. If you want to say a brief, specific thing, calling just becomes super awkward.”

— An 8th-grader The truth is, a phone call is not always the right call. Students are learning to identify the best way to communicate with someone — in person or via phone, email, FaceTime, comment, individual text or group text. In our survey of 2,604 students between sixth and eighth grade, texting apps ranked as the respondents’ most-used app on a weekly basis. Approximately 81 percent of sixthgraders and 94 percent of eighth-graders text weekly.

Make sure your kids understand that if they must send a text while driving, they should

It’s true: Navigating social media isn’t so simple. Cyberbullying, for example, is more complex than ever with subtweets, passive aggressive messages and anonymous accounts.

Kids need and want help. A Penn State University study published in February 2017 found that kids want their parents’ help with their experiences online, but they fear parental freak-outs.

Rather than overreacting the next time your child comes to you, listen and ask questions. Your sincere listening and understanding of his or her situation builds the foundation that will encourage your child to come to you for advice regularly when the going gets tough.

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“Technology is a vital part of our lives now. Understand that and stop trying to fight it.”

— An 8th-grader Social media is not going away. It’s here to stay and it’s only going to keep growing.

New apps and multiplayer video games are emerging each month. New celebrities enter the spotlight and often fill our kids’ feeds. Rather than fight what’s current, we must proactively empower our kids to navigate it.

Social media isn’t as scary when we proactively equip our children. Channel that fear into huddling with your child. You will spark an ongoing conversation that will equip your child with lifelong skills to navigate one of the greatest influences in his or her life.

Laura Tierney, a digital native who got her first phone at age 13, is founder and president of The Social Institute, which offers students positive ways to handle one of the biggest drivers of their social development: social media.

She also recently became a mom. Learn more at thesocialinstitute.com.

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COLLEGE TRANSITIONS

The Importance of College Alumni Networks

BY DAVE BERGMAN, ED.D.

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ach May, hordes of freshly-minted college graduates experience the smack of job search-related anxiety before the Gothic font on their diploma even has a chance to dry. Many proceed to blindly send out an entire forest’s worth of resumes, obsessively update their LinkedIn profile, and — in moments of true desperation — start opening spam emails that invite them to join pyramid schemes. (“Maybe I can make $1,000 a day working from home!”)

Graduates landing the job of their dreams, or even just “a job,” is often determined, in part, by the old cliché of “whom you know.” Outside of those lucky enough to have helpful family connections, most unemployed 22-year-olds only know other unemployed 22-year-olds, which makes networking within their current social circle a rather incestuous and futile exercise. This is why suggesting that students turn to their college’s alumni network is often the best job-hunting maneuver in their limited arsenal.

HOW ALUMNI NETWORKS CAN HELP To effectively take advantage of alumni networks, your student should work on cultivating meaningful relationships with alumni in his or her potential field throughout his or her college experience. Your student should attend alumni events, contact alums in his or her field, and ask to speak with them about their career paths. Most people will be happy to offer advice to your student.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70-80 percent of all jobs are found through some form of networking. While there are no statistics revealing the exact

percentage of college graduates who find employment specifically through alumni connections, it’s safe to assume that the number is sizable. It’s also a logical bet that schools with stronger alumni organizations will offer better networking opportunities than schools with less established or enthusiastic alumni communities.

IDENTIFYING A “STRONG” ALUMNI NETWORK Two primary indicators of institutions with strong alumni networks are sheer size and alumni generosity. Penn State University has the largest dues-paying alumni network in the country, with 172,000 members. Other large universities, such as the University of Illinois, New York University, Purdue University, Indiana University, University of Michigan, Ohio State University and the University of California at Los Angeles have massive numbers of graduates, but judging how connected they are to their alma maters (and therefore to your student, a potential networker) requires additional data.

Identifying institutions with impressive percentages of alumni donors is one way to gauge a sense of connectedness, as well as the network’s “strength.” In this arena, smaller liberal arts schools such as Bates College, Colgate University, Williams College, Middlebury College, Claremont McKenna College, Wabash College and Carleton College lead the way. This can be a more helpful metric than the overall endowment an institution boasts, since that is often determined by a small number of extremely wealthy individuals making multimillion-dollar donations.

CAREER SERVICES PLAYS A HUGE ROLE It can also be helpful for your student to explore a prospective college’s career services webpage for how the school assists current students in connecting with alumni.

There should be evidence of upcoming events such as career fairs, mock interviews and speaking engagements involving alumni. Schools recognized as having highly-rated career services departments include Rice University, Harvey Mudd College, Babson College, Dartmouth College, Duke University and the aforementioned Penn State University.

Another question worth asking is whether a given institution’s network has regional, national or international reach. If your student hopes to work in a particular field, or even for a specific company within that field, such considerations can be of critical importance.

During the college selection process, advise your student to give careful consideration to the strength of an alumni network in his or her future career field and geographic region. No matter where your student attends school, connecting with alumni in his or her area of career interest is a solid investment of his or her time and energy that can pay dividends upon graduation.

Dave Bergman, Ed.D., is a co-founder of College Transitions, a team of college planning experts committed to guiding families through the college admissions process. He is also co-author of “The Enlightened College Applicant: A New Approach to the Search and Admissions Process.”

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EXCURSION

Exploring NASCAR Country

BY BRYAN M. RICHARDS

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rowing up, my world revolved around cars. For the longest time, I believed this need for speed came from my dad’s influence. In our house, Sundays were for racing — not football — and we were always tinkering on a project car in the garage. Now that I have a son of my own, I’m not so sure the love of cars in little boys is learned, but rather inherent.

I traded my own souped up Mustang for an SUV and lawnmower years ago. Yet, nary is a day when my son isn’t zooming cars across our living floor with a smile on his face and Lightning McQueen on his T-shirt.

His passion for race cars has re-fired my own spark plugs. Thankfully, there are plenty of options right here in NASCAR country to get him up close and personal to racing without the big league ticket price.

mechanics work on cars through the floorto-wall window. These cars are finished in the 48-88 Building, where the 48 car, 88 car and race trophies are on display. There’s also a video display showing a live, overhead view of the garage.

Wrap up your experience in the museum and store. Check out Jimmie Johnson’s 2016 Cup Series championship car, cars from the movie “Days of Thunder,” a collection of every Hendrick diecast car made, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s custom skull helmets.

The museum and team store is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The team shop is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., Charlotte. hendrickmotorsports.com.

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM & TEAM STORE

The racing awe starts the moment you enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Glory Road. This spiraling ramp is lined with 18 cars depicting iconic moments in NASCAR’s history. As you climb, notice how the display banking increases to demonstrate the steepness of actual turns.

Challenge your family to see who can keep their footing the longest on Talladega’s 33-degree embankment.

Start your tour of the Hendrick Motorsports 110-acre, 12-building complex in Charlotte in the two team shop buildings that are open to the public. The lobby of the 9-24 Building — where shop engineers begin building cars that will eventually race for the checkered flag — is filled with display cars from all three of NASCAR’s series. Kids can watch

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The Race Week exhibit gives fans a behind-the-scenes view of NASCAR’s inner workings. Team up and race the clock for a practice pit stop, or pair against each other to see who can change a tire the fastest. Call a race as a TV announcer.

Flag a race as an official. Tour a hauler.

Or, try your hand behind the wheel in a racing simulator. There’s also a kids’ section complete with a pint-sized pit simulator, so nobody feels left out.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is open daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $12-$25, and free for ages 2 and younger. 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte.

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CAROLINA SPEEDWAY The Carolina Speedway in Gastonia hosts weekly dirt races, drawing upwards of 70 cars across eight divisions. The races are broken into digestible qualifying, heat and main event races (making it easier to leave whenever little ones’ attentions spans wane).

My son didn’t stop laughing or smiling while watching his first race, pointing at the cars as they slid through the mud-filled turns, and jumping up and down in excitement.

Since this is an evening event, enjoy dinner while you’re there. You’ll find plenty of kid-friendly food from the concession stand, such as corn dogs, chili cheese fries and boiled peanuts. The mid-race Kids Break featuring track mascot Mud Wagon the Dragon offers kids candy for a fun treat.

Races are held Friday nights the second weekend of March through mid-October.

The gates open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and free for ages 11 and younger. 6355 Union Road, Gastonia. carolinaspeedway.net.

Bryan M. Richards is a beer, food, and travel writer who has added family travel writing to his credentials. His work has appeared in Men’s Journal, AAA Carolinas’ Go, and just about any publication with the word Charlotte in it. He’s using his son as an excuse to buy a mid-life crisis car.

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OUR PICKS

BY AUDREY PAYNE

Hillsborough Handmade Parade Oct. 14 Celebrate the beauty of community and culture at the seventh biannual Hillsborough Handmade Parade titled “Magical Menagerie on the Eno” at 2:30 p.m. Dance with characters and giant puppets in costume, walk with performers on stilts and march with bands as they saunter down East Orange Street. After the Photos courtesy of Donn Young

festivities, stay for the grand finale in River Park featuring music and dance from The Magic of African Rhythms.

The rain date is Oct. 20. hillsboroughartscouncil.org/ handmade-parade.

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Fall Foliage Tours | Oct. 24 Appreciate the beauty of vibrant autumn trees during Fall Foliage Tours in Wake Forest. Explore the colorful forest in E. Carroll Joyner Park while learning about native North Carolina trees with the urban forestry staff. One-hour tours take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours are free for all ages and registration is not required. wakeforestnc.gov/fall-foliage-tours.aspx.

International Festival of Raleigh | Oct. 26-28 Travel the globe at the 33rd annual International Festival at the Photo courtesy of Murat An/Shutterstock.com

Raleigh Convention Center. Celebrate over 50 different cultures at this three-day festival featuring authentic cuisines, traditional dances, spirited music, and craft and cooking demonstrations.

Experience a naturalization ceremony durhing which 200 candidates from more than 40 countries take their oath of U.S. citizenship, enjoy Sophia’s Corner featuring kids’ activities, and explore the Triangle’s own diversity with cultural exhibits and a bazaar. Visit the website for festival hours and fees. internationalfocus.org.

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FESTIVALS

BY JANICE LEWINE

FALL SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE OCT. 4-7 – Shakori Hills, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Rd., Pittsboro. See the website for festival hours and to purchase tickets. Take the family for live music, craft and food vendors, storytelling, face painting, a climbing wall and more. Ages 12 and younger not admitted without an adult. Purchase tickets online. shakorihillsgrassroots.org.

SELMA RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL OCT. 4-6 – Downtown Selma. See the website for hours. FREE. Enjoy live entertainment, rides, and arts and crafts. selma-nc.com/ railroad-days-festival.

51ST FALL POTTERY AND GLASS FESTIVAL OCT. 5-7 AND 13-14 – Cedar Creek Gallery, 1150 Fleming Rd., Creedmoor. See the website

for hours. FREE. Enjoy pottery demonstrations, kiln openings, raku firings, glass blowing demos, food trucks, live music, a raffle and more. cedarcreekgallery.com.

BASS LAKE DAY OCT. 6 – Bass Lake Park, 900 Bass Lake Rd., Holly Springs. 2-6 p.m. FREE. Celebrate nature and the environment with live music, crafts and games, live animal displays, interactive exhibits and more. hollyspringsnc.us/350/bass-lake-day.

CARY DOG DAYS OCT. 6 – Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Take Fido for fall fun in Bond Park. Enjoy a micro-chipping and vaccination clinic, dog washing by the Cary Teen Council, a Frisbee disc competition and more. Dogs must be leashed. townofcary.org/ recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/ cary-dog-days.

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OCT. 6 – Downtown Fuquay-Varina. All ages.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Live entertainment, food, an artists’ village, a classic car show and a kids’ zone highlight a celebration of the town’s rich heritage and growing social scene. celebratefv.com.

OCT. 6 – The Green at Southern Village, 400 Market St., Chapel Hill. All ages. 9 a.m.-noon.

Free-$30. Enjoy a bounce house, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and lawn games. Walk through the Southern Village neighborhood to show support for animals. Register online. tiny.cc/pawsfest2018.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL OCT. 6 – Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Rd., Durham. All ages. 3-5 p.m.

FREE. Take the family for, food, games, crafts, a bounce house and more. epworth-umc.org.

HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL OCT. 6 – Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Step back in time at this festival that offers live entertainment, heritage crafts, agricultural displays, farm animals, antiques, fishing, pony rides, carriage rides, kids’ activities, food and more. wakegov.com/parks/oakview.

RALEIGH CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR OCT. 6 - The Commons at North Hills, 421 Lassiter at North Hills Ave., Raleigh. All ages. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Shop more than 40 businesses operated by local children. childrensbusinessfair.org/raleigh.

FESTIFALL ARTS FESTIVAL OCT. 7 – Downtown Chapel Hill. Noon-6 p.m.

FREE. Engage with the local arts community through performances, handmade artworks, kids’ activities and more. chapelhillfestifall.com.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR OCT. 11-21 – North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. See the website for festival hours and fees. North Carolina’s signature fair features live music, carnival rides, delicious food, kids’ entertainment and more. ncstatefair.org.

CARY DIWALI OCT. 13 – Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary. 10-8:30 p.m. FREE. Parking is $5/car. Celebrate India and Diwali through music, dance, a craft bazaar, food vendors and more. A fireworks display over Symphony Lake caps off the event. townofcary.org/ recreation-enjoyment/events/holiday-events/ diwali-celebration.

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DISABLE THE LABEL

PawsFest takes place Oct 6 at Southern Village in Chapel Hill.

OCT. 13 – Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Games, entertainment, vendors and kids activities await families in an event that celebrates National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. All ability levels welcome. dprplaymore.org/295/disable-the-label.

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BEAGLEFEST

OCT. 14 – The Angus Barn, 9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 10 a.m. $30-$75. Free for ages 5 and younger. Take part in a 10K, 5K or 1-mile fun run to raise funds for mental health research. Register online. The event also features food and kids’ activities. Register online. walkforhope.com.

OCT. 20 – Sunny Acres Pet Resort, 5908 US-70 Bus., Durham. 1-4 p.m. $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12. Enjoy dog-related games, a dog costume contest, swag, photos with your pup and with beagles. All leashed canines welcome. Purchase tickets online. This event is hosted by the Triangle Beagle Rescue of NC. facebook.com/events/665053433701742.

TRIANGLE OKTOBERFEST OCT. 19-20 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-9 p.m. $5-$20. Toast Bavaria with traditional music, cuisine, German cars, a Kinder Platz, wiener dog races, nail-driving competitions and more. Purchase tickets online. triangleoktoberfest.org.

WAKE FOREST LIT FEST OCT. 19-20 – Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks. St., Wake Forest. See the website for hours and to purchase tickets for individual events. Celebrate literature and the arts with book readings, children’s storytimes, workshops, a live performance and more. wakeforestrencen.org/event/ wake-forest-lit-fest.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL AT STAGVILLE OCT. 20 – Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy., Durham. All ages. Noon-4 p.m. $5/ person. Free for ages 2 and younger. Explore the harvest season for enslaved people on one of North Carolina’s largest plantations.

Enjoy games, crafts, vendors, mule cart rides and hands-on activities for all ages. stagville. org/events.

TRIANGLE FESTIVAL OF HOPE OCT. 20 – Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale. All ages. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

FREE. Take part in a walk to benefit the Triangle Festival of Hope that also features live music, kids’ activities, food trucks,

Watch wiener dogs race at Triangle Oktoberfest Oct. 19-20 at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.

raffles, a balloon artist and more. Proceeds support caregivers and families living with dementia in North Carolina. dementianc.org/ festivalofhope2018.

SWEET POTATO DAY AT THE STATE FARMERS MARKET OCT. 25 – State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh. All ages. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. North Carolina’s state vegetable is honored at this annual festival.ncagr.

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33RD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RALEIGH OCT. 26-28 – Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. See the website for festival hours and fees. This annual celebration of multiculturalism brings together nearly 50 international groups that call the Triangle home. Explore the world through main stage performances, cultural exhibits, world bazaars, sidewalk cafes, demonstrations, children’s activities and a naturalization ceremony. internationalfestival.org.

BARKTOBERFEST OCT. 27 – Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham. All ages. 3-7 p.m. FREE. Man’s best friend is celebrated in a family-friendly event that includes dog shows, a canine costume contest, parade, photo booth and more.durham-nc.com/includes/calendar-ofevents/barktoberfest/91631.

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HOLLYFEST OCT. 27 – Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs. 10 a.m.4 p.m. FREE. Live entertainment, a kids’ zone, corn hole competition, food trucks, and arts and crafts ndors highlight this annual festival in Holly Springs. hollyspringsnc. us/356/hollyfest.

Try Bavarian treats at Triangle Oktoberfest Oct 19-20 at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.

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1 MONDAY Parent/Child Clay Workshop: Fairy and Gnome Houses. The Clay Studio, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 10-11:30 a.m., 4-5:30 p.m. $15/child. Parent and children age 2 and older create ceramic artwork.

Register online. durhamarts.org.

Tiny Tots: Bugs in Nature.

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 10:30-11 a.m. $2/child.

Explore bugs of different colors and shapes through centers, songs, and stories. Ages 18 months-3 years with adult. Meet at the Upper Pavilion. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

2 TUESDAY Eco-Express: Going Off the Grid.

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary.

10 a.m.-noon. $9/resident, $12/ nonresident. Take the fast track to nature in this hands-on study of ecology. Ages 8-12. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Nature Families: Camo Critters.

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.-noon. $1/person.

Learn the amazing ways animals can hide in plain sight. Play a camouflage game and go on a nature walk to look for these animals. All ages with adult. Meet at the Upper Pavilion. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Parent/Child Clay Workshop: Fairy and Gnome Houses.

See Oct. 1. 4-5:30 p.m.

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3 WEDNESDAY Nature Watchers: Nature’s Hide and Seek. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.noon. $4/child. Discover how animals play hide and seek. Play games, read a story, and make a camouflage craft.

Go on a nature hike to find hidden creatures. Ages 3-5 with adult.

Meet at the Upper Pavilion. Register online. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Storytime for Tots: Spider Safari.

Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 1-2 p.m.

Free. Learn about spiders and go on a spider safari around the park.

Ages 2-6 with parent. Meet at the Beech Shelter. Register online. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree.

4 THURSDAY Decorated Pumpkin Contest.

State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Children enter their decorated pumpkin in a contest for prize money and bragging rights. Winning pumpkins will remain on display during October. ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/ raleigh/promos.htm.

Nature Fun-Days: Cardinals and Chickadees. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 10 a.m.-noon. $9/ resident, $12/nonresident. Kids hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

5 FRIDAY Astronomy Night. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 7-8:30 p.m. $3/person. Enjoy an indoor astronomy presentation before viewing the moon, stars and more outdoors with the preserve’s telescope. Ages 5 and older with adult. Register online. Choose course code #228254. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

Kidcycle’s Fall/Winter Consignment Event. Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Free. Shop for kids’ clothing, toys, maternity wear, baby equipment and more. kidcyclenc.org.

Nature Play Day. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Parent and child enjoy imaginative play in a natural setting. Dig for gemstones,

make a fort out of natural materials, fly a kite, make mud pies and more.

Drop-in program. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

6 SATURDAY Birding With Vernon. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pwky., Morrisville. 8:30-10 a.m. Free. Join bird enthusiast Vernon for an easy walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats.

Meet at the Waterwise Garden.

Registration not required. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree.

Eco-Explorers: Hawks and Owls.

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary.

10 a.m.-noon. $8/resident, $10/ nonresident. Children make treasured memories while increasing their knowledge of plants and animals.

Ages 7-10. Register online. classweb. townofcary.org.

Kidcycle’s Fall/Winter Consignment Event. See Oct. 5. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

North Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo.

9500 Durant Rd., Raleigh. 1-5 p.m.

Free. Enjoy great food, inflatables for the kids and giveaways. facebook. com/events/710846629249176.

Pet Paddle. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 1-3:30 p.m. $10/person. Take Fido for a ride on the water on a canoe, pedal or rowboat. Pet life preservers not provided. townofcary.org.

Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice.

Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $21/resident, $27/nonresident.

Bake from scratch and decorate pumpkin spice cupcakes from sugar, spice and locally grown pumpkins. Ages 8-10. Register online. Choose course #117056. classweb.townofcary.org.

7 SUNDAY Family Programs: Backyard Wildlife. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 2-3:30 p.m. $12/resident,

$16/nonresident. Learn about wildlife. All ages with adult. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Guided Farm Tours With Goat Cuddle Time. Hux Family Farm, 1923 Shaw Rd., Durham. All ages.

1-2:30 p.m. $10/person. Tour the farm, spend time with farmers who care about the environment and meet friendly animals. Tickets must be purchased online; the farm is not open for drop-ins. eventbrite. com/e/guided-farm-tours-with-goatcuddle-time-tickets-46747100837.

Kidcycle’s Fall/Winter Consignment Event. See Oct. 5. Noon-6 p.m.

8 MONDAY Fun in the Kitchen: Let’s Go to Italy. Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary. 5-7 p.m. $35/resident, $46/nonresident.

Learn to make recipes inspired by Italy. Ages 11-17. Register online.

Choose course #116730. classweb. townofcary.org.

Kids Discover Nature: Pumpkin Circle. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill.

11 a.m.-noon. $4/child. Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin through George Levenson’s book “Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden.” Plant a pumpkin seed to take home and watch it grow. Ages 1-6 with accompanying adult. Meet at the Cypress Shelter.

Advance registration required online. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake.

9 TUESDAY Preschool Swamp Romp. Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon. $2/person.

Take your budding naturalist to enjoy a craft, engaging activity, and guided walk through the wetland. Register online. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

10 WEDNESDAY “North Carolina and World War I.” North Carolina Museum of History,

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Open Bounce. BounceU Apex, 3419 Apex Peakway, Apex. Noon-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. $10/child.

Enjoy music, games and inflatables.

Take socks. Registration recommended online. bounceu.com/apex.

11 THURSDAY Natural Explorations: The Fruits of Fall. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

2-4 p.m. Free. Experience the colors and scents of autumn on a naturalistguided hike and examine fruits found in the park. Explore how seeds are naturally distributed. All ages with adult. Advance registration required online. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Nature Tales: Storytime in the Garden “Animal Signs.” North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill.10-10:45 a.m. Free. Enjoy nature-themed books followed by a hands-on activity or garden exploration.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Register online. ncbg.unc.edu/youth-family.

Tots on Trails: Where’s Wildlife at North Cary Park. North Cary Park, 1100 Norwell Blvd., Cary. 10-11 a.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. Ages 1-5 and caregiver take a relaxing stroll to experience nature. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Wee Wetland Walkers. Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Join others for an easy-paced hike around the greenway, accompanied by a

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12 FRIDAY Garden Buds: Pumpkin Spice.

The Yurt, JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5/child member; $7/ child nonmember. Parent and child discover the world of pumpkins through self-guided activities, art projects, garden walks and stories.

Register online. jcra.ncsu.edu/events/ details.php?ID=1839.

13 SATURDAY Book Launch Party. Barnes & Noble, 8431 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh.

4:15 p.m. Free. Join the authors of “Water: Save A Lot with Our Recycle Robot” at their official book launch party to learn about the importance of water in celebration of the 2018 Imagine A Day Without Water Campaign. Enjoy water games, giveaways and free books. stores. barnesandnoble.com/store/2171.

Cupcake Run at Brier Creek. Brier Creek Commons, 8161 Brier Creek Pkwy., Raleigh. 8 a.m. $25-$35. Take part in a 5K run/walk to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Vendors, face painting and a bounce house round out the fun. All ages. Strollers and pets welcome. Register online. shopbriercreekcommons.com/events.

Discovery Tables: Bats.

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 1-3 p.m. Free. Stop by the discovery table at the upper playground to learn about bats.

Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Discover the Park: Walk in the Woods. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 10-11 a.m. Free.

Take a walk in the woods and discover the animals and plants that call the park home. Help collect data for the Natural Resource Inventory Database and other citizen science projects. All

experience levels welcome. Meet at the park office. Ages 14 and older.

Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Junior Naturalist: Finding Animal Homes. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 1-2 p.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature.

Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. townofcary.org.

Marvelous Music Family Series: Antonio Rocha Presents “Kailedoscopia.” Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. 11 a.m. $8/ person. Enter Antonio Rocha’s world of mime featuring sound effects, zany characters, physical comedy and one-of-a-kind storytelling. All ages.

Purchase tickets online. etix.com.

Tip Top to Bottom: A Mill Technology Tour.

Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 10 a.m.-noon. $10/adult, $6/ages 10-16.

Learn the history of milling in North Carolina, test your mill trivia, and discover what machinery is preserved throughout the old mill. Ages 10 and older. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

14 SUNDAY 30th Annual Walk for Hope.

The Angus Barn, 9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 10 a.m. $30-$75. Free for ages 5 and younger. Take part in a 10K, 5K or 1-mile fun run to raise funds for local mental health research. Register online. The event also features food and kids’ activities.

Register online. walkforhope.com.

Curiosity Club: Gardening for Kids. Stevens Nature Center/ Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 2-4 p.m. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. Ages 5-8 embrace science and nature while developing skills and knowledge about the

natural world. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Family Features: Pondering Pumpkins. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 2-3 p.m. $1/ person. Explore the uses of pumpkins and study pumpkins inside and out.

Paint a small pumpkin to take home.

All ages with adult. Register online. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

TABLE’s 6th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Weaver Street Market, 101 E. Weaver St, Carrboro. 3:30-6:30 p.m. $15-$75. Enjoy live music and delicious soups, breads, sandwiches and desserts from some of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s leading chefs. Unique, handcrafted bowls donated by local artists will also be available to take home. Proceeds support hunger relief and nutrition education programs for local children. tablenc.org.

Tracks and Skulls. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 2-3:30 p.m. $5. Learn to identify the tracks and skulls of common animals that live in or near the preserve. Make a plaster cast of a track to take home. Ages 6-10. Register online. Choose course #228022. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

15 MONDAY “North Carolina and World War I.” See Oct. 10.

Open Bounce. See Oct. 10.

16 TUESDAY Nature Fun-Days: Woodpeckers.

See Oct. 4.

17 WEDNESDAY Happy Dan the Magic Man Performs. Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St., Wake Forest. 11 a.m. $5/person. See Happy Dan perform magic, comedy and more. wakeforestrencen.org.

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A Shopping SPREE! Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. 11 a.m-7 p.m. $10/ person. Shop for holiday gifts, including fashion accessories, home décor, food and more. Presented by the Junior League of Raleigh.

Purchase tickets online. jlraleigh.org/ fundraising/a-shopping-spree.

Tots on Trails: Birds. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 10-11 a.m. $8/ resident, $10/nonresident. Ages 1-5 and caregiver experience nature on a relaxing stroll. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Volunteer Workdays: Wildflower Watering Club. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

Parent and child ages 2-5 water plants in the native wildflower gardens. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Candy Maker. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

1-4 p.m. Free. Learn about the history of candy at a display table. Taste penny candy and take a trip around the globe to explore its sugary treats.

All ages. Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Connect + Create: Papier-Mâché Sugar Skulls. Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15/nonmember, $10/member.

Join artist Peter Marin and create traditional calaveras (sugar skulls) from papier-mâché and other recycled materials. All ages. artspacenc.org.

Corn Grinding Demonstrations and Costumed Tours. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5/adult, $3/ages 7-16. Step back in time with 19th-century costumed interpreters and watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Registration encouraged. Purchase tickets at the mill. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Country Dancing in the Mill Yard.

Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 12-12:45 p.m. Free. Join costumed interpreters Jon and Karena Potter to learn 19th-century country dances. Drop-in program; registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Family Gardening Series: It’s Pumpkin Time! North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 1-2:15 p.m. $9/member, $12/nonmember.

Free for accompanying adult. Explore the vegetable patch for pumpkins, hear stories about the gourd life cycle, eat roasted pumpkin seeds and decorate a minipumpkin to take home. Ages 5-10. Register online. ncbg.unc.edu/youth-family.

A Shopping SPREE! See Oct. 18.

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tots on Trails: Trees. See Oct. 18.

19 FRIDAY Crowder by Night: Spooky Spiders.

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex. 6-7 p.m. $1/person.

Learn how and why spiders build webs and make a fun craft about these creepy critters. All ages with adult. Meet at the Heron Shelter. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

Nature Fun-Days: Bugs and Spiders. See Oct. 4. 2-4 p.m.

Park Tales: “If You’re a Monster and You Know It.” Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

Read the book by Rebecca Emberley and build a monster out of recyclable materials. All ages with adult.

Registration required. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill.

A Shopping SPREE! See Oct. 18.

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Triangle Festival of Hope.

Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Free. Take part in a walk to support North Carolina families living with dementia. The event features live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, raffles, a balloon artist and more. dementianc.org/festivalofhope2018.

Twilight Walk. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 6-7:30 p.m. $3. Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods and fields at this special time of day. Register online. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

21 SUNDAY Animal Amble 5K and Fun Run. 201 Hollymont Dr., Holly Springs.

2-4:30 p.m. $5-$18. Take part in a 5K or fun run to benefit shelter animals in Wake County. Register online. animalamble.com.

Corn Grinding Demonstrations and Costumed Tours.

See Oct. 20. 1-4 p.m.

Going to the State Fair. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 1-5 p.m. Free. Discover the origins of the North Carolina State Fair at a display table, and learn the history behind some of its tasty treats.

Make a fair-related craft to take home.

All ages. Registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Guided Farm Tours With Goat Cuddle Time. Hux Family Farm, 1923 Shaw Rd., Durham. All ages.

1-2:30 p.m. $10/person. Tour the farm, spend time with farmers who care about the environment and meet friendly animals. Tickets must be purchased online; the farm is not open to drop-in visitors. eventbrite. com/e/guided-farm-tours-with-goatcuddle-time-tickets-46747100837.

Junior Naturalist: Backyard Birds.

See Oct. 13. 2-3 p.m.

A Shopping SPREE! See Oct. 18.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

22 MONDAY Field School: Birds of a Feather.

Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh.

10:30 a.m.-noon. $6/child. Learn how to use binoculars to spot birds in the landscape and to identify them by their seasonal calls. Ages 7-14.

Registration required. wakegov.com/ parks/yatesmill.

Specialized Recreation: Making Animal Treats. Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary. 3:45-5:15 p.m. $19/ resident, $24/nonresident. Children ages 11 and older with special needs make snacks for furry friends.

Register online. Choose course #116722. classweb.townofcary.org.

23 TUESDAY “North Carolina and World War I.” See Oct. 10.

Open Bounce. See Oct. 10.

24 WEDNESDAY Go Batty! Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr., Raleigh. 12:452:15 p.m. $3. Learn how bats fly, catch their food and where they live.

Registration recommended. reclink. raleighnc.gov.

Full Moon Nature Walk at Mason Farm. North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill. 6:30-9 p.m. $9/member, $12/nonmember. Enjoy an evening stroll to watch the moon rise and learn about the natural world after dark. Ages 10 and older. Register online. ncbg.unc.edu/youth-family.

25 THURSDAY Fall Foliage Tour. E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd., Wake Forest.

10-11 a.m., 2-3 p.m. Free. Learn why leaves turn color during the fall season on tour of native trees in the park. All ages. Registration not required. wakeforestnc.gov/ fall-foliage-tours.aspx.

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CALENDAR OCTOBER 2018 Nature Tales: “Creepy Crawlies.”

North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill.

10-10:45 a.m. Free. Enjoy naturethemed books followed by a handson activity or garden exploration.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Register online. ncbg.unc.edu/youth-family.

26 FRIDAY Nature Programs at the Gourd: Going Batty With Gourds. Good Hope Farm, 580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd., Cary. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

Fly into the world of “Stellaluna” to discover bats, owls and other nocturnal animals. Make a craft. Ages 3-10 with adult. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

Night Out in Nature. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Raleigh. 6-9 p.m. $15/resident, $19/nonresident.

Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Register online. classweb.townofcary.org.

A Side of History: Great Ghostly Gourds. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

2-3 p.m. $1/person. Discover what lies beneath the rind and make a pumpkin-themed craft to take home.

Wear comfortable shoes to enjoy

a pumpkin hunt outdoors. All ages with adult. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

27 SATURDAY Family Naturalists: Nocturnal Nature. Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson St., Raleigh.

6-8 p.m. $3/person. Take a night hike to learn which animals are active in the wetland. Register online. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

Go Batty! See Oct. 24. 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Paddle the Pond. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 10-11 a.m. $10/boat. Learn basic canoeing skills before exploring the pond’s many features as seen only from the water. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided. Ages 5 and older with adult. Registration required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

River Park Concert. River Park, 106 E. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. Take the family for a grassroots outdoor music event. hillsboroughartscouncil.org/ riverparkconcert.

Super Saturday: PAGE of Wake County. Triangle Math and Science Academy, 312 Gregson Dr., Cary.

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $20-$25 per class.

Students in grades preK-8 enjoy enrichment classes in this bi-annual event organized by Partners for the

Advancement of Gifted Education of Wake County. Registration required online. eventbrite.com/e/fall-2018super-saturday-tickets-49881004427.

28 SUNDAY Art in the Park: Fantastic Halloween. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Make spooky crafts to celebrate Halloween. Create trick-or-treat bags, paper plate jacko-lanterns and paper bag monster puppets. All ages with adult. Drop-in program; registration not required. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

Family Programs: Night Animals at the Bluffs. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 6-7:30 p.m. $12/ resident, $16/nonresident. Stroll the preserve and hear tales about spider, bats and owls. All ages with adult. Register online. classweb. townofcary.org.

29 MONDAY Art in the Park: Fantastic Halloween. See Oct. 28.

Kids Get Crafty: Spooktacular Spiders. Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 11 a.m.noon. Free. Create a spider craft for Halloween. Materials provided.

All ages with adult. Registration

not required. Meet at the Cardinal Shelter. wakegov.com/parks/crowder.

30 TUESDAY Art in the Park: Fantastic Halloween. See Oct. 28.

31 WEDNESDAY Art in the Park: Fantastic Halloween. See Oct. 28.

Eco-Express: Animal Trackers.

Oct. 2. 1-3 p.m.

Halloween Safe Night. North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 6-9 p.m. Free. Search for candy and treats on a trick-or-treat trail and in "The Story of North Carolina" chronological history exhibit. Ages 12 and younger with adult. ncmuseumofhistory.org/ halloween-safe-night.

Nature Fun-Days: Owls and Bats.

See Oct. 4.

Nature Lab: Halloween Wildlife.

Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $12/child. Learn about spiders, bats and owls through hands-on activities.

Take a snack, light lunch and water bottle. Ages 7-12. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Advance registration required online. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake.

CALENDAR POLICY The Carolina Parent calendar lists local and regional activities for children and families. Visit carolinaparent.com/calendar to submit an event for consideration in our combined November/December holiday issue by Oct. 15. Please call ahead to confirm dates and times. This calendar may include some events not intended for young children. Find more events at carolinaparent.com/calendar.

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NOVEMBER PREVIEW MARVELOUS MUSIC FAMILY SERIES: ARTSPOWER PRESENTS “NUGGET & FANG”

“HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT”

NOV. 3 – Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary. 3:30-5 p.m. $8/person. Go under the sea to meet Nugget, a minnow and Fang, a shark, who all get along swimmingly until Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks. Purchase tickets online. etix.com.

NOV. 9 -11 – Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $60-$130. Relive the magic of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as the thrilling film is shown on a large screen accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra. Purchase tickets online. ticketmaster.com.

NORTH CAROLINA GOURD ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL NOV. 3-4 – North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $2/adult. Free for ages 16 and younger.

Take the family for gourd displays, crafting classes, make-and-take crafts and more.

Kids can enjoy a gourd crafting table and discussions on how to grow gourds. ncgourdsociety.org/festival.html.

NORTH CAROLINA WHIRLIGIG FESTIVAL NOV. 3-4 – Downtown Wilson. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. FREE. Celebrate the arts and the whimsical, wind-driven whirligigs created by the late folk-artist Vollis Simpson. Enjoy arts and crafts, four live entertainment stages, food and more than 200 vendors. whirligigfestivalnc.org.

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“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018” NOV. 4 – Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St, Raleigh. 8-10 p.m. $40-$150. See the top 10 contestants from Season 15 of the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” perform their winning routines from the season. Purchase tickets online. dancelivetour.com.

PARK WEST VILLAGE WINTER WONDERLAND NOV. 16 – Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville. 5-9 p.m. Free; $5 donation for sledding. Usher in the holiday season with train rides, magical winter lights, live music and visits with Santa. parkwestvillage.net/event/winterwonderland.

AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION NOV. 17 – North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 11 a.m.4 p.m. FREE. Learn about the state’s American Indian culture from musicians, dancers, craftspeople and storytellers from eight state-recognized tribes. ncmuseumofhistory.org/aihc-2018.

CAROLINA YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS “THE NUTCRACKER” NOV. 17 – Fletcher Theater, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 1 and 5 p.m. $12-$27. Talented dance students perform the classic holiday ballet for all ages. Purchase tickets online beginning Oct. 13. carolinayouthballet.tix.com.

LIGHTING OF THE TREE AT LAFAYETTE VILLAGE NOV. 17 – Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh. 3:30-6 p.m. FREE. Usher in the holidays with a tree-lighting ceremony and other seasonal activities. lafayettevillageraleigh.com.

OPEN HOUSE AT WOODPLAY NOV. 17 – Woodplay Playsets of the Carolinas, 9521 Lumley Rd., Raleigh. 10 a.m.5 p.m. FREE. Enjoy face painting and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a Woodplay’s largest sale of the year on playsets and Springfree Trampolines. woodplaync.com.

RALEIGH CHRISTMAS PARADE NOV. 17 – Downtown Raleigh. 9:30 a.m.

FREE. See Raleigh’s annual Christmas parade, featuring large helium balloons, dance and performance groups, floats, Santa and more. grma.org.

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY PRESENTS “THE MERRY ELF” NOV. 21 – Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. All ages. 3 p.m. $28/ person. A playful elf, sent by Santa to confirm the naughty and nice list, stumbles upon the best place to find holiday cheer: the North Carolina Symphony. Hear music from “The Polar Express” and “Frozen,” and a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Visit with Santa in the lobby, and enjoy face painting and an Instrument Zoo before the show. ticketmaster.com.

HILL RIDGE FARMS’ FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NOV. 22-DEC. 31 – Hill Ridge Farms, 703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville. SundayThursday, 5-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 4-10 p.m. See the website for fees. Take a covered wagon hayride through a fabulous holiday light show. hillridgefarms.com.

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“RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL” NOV. 23-DEC. 24 – Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $15-$50. The beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage with favorite characters Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and Rudolph. Purchase tickets online. ticketmaster.com.

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY PRESENTS “HOLIDAY POPS EXTRAVAGANZA” NOV. 23-24 – Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23; 3 p.m., Nov. 24. $35-$65. Enjoy a heartwarming spectacular featuring seasonal favorites, a singalong, falling snow and a chorus line of dancing Santas. Visit Santa and enjoy the sounds of strolling carolers in the lobby starting one hour before the show.ticketmaster.com

NORTH CAROLINA THEATRE PRESENTS “ALADDIN AND HIS WINTER WISH” NOV. 29-DEC. 2 – Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. See the website for show times and to purchase tickets. $25-$49. Based on the Aladdin fairytale of a street rat with a dream, this holiday-themed production follows the style of the traditional British pantomime with singing, magic, comedic twists, contemporary music and more. Purchase tickets online. nctheatre.com/shows/aladdin-winter-wish.

NOV. 23-JAN. 13 – Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary. Tuesday-Sunday, 6-10 p.m. $10-$15. Walk through a light-filled wonderland featuring amazing craftsmanship, cultural performers, artisans and more. boothamphitheatre.com.

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