https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/day-trips/index.rss en-us Seaside Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:35:41 -0000 Danielle Villegas Between the bigger cities and towns, there are farmers hard at work in North Carolina bringing tasty treats and educational experiences to local families. A short drive will take you to these real farm experiences. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trips-to-local-farms/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trips-to-local-farms/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:35:41 -0000 Landmark-Farm-Alpacas Annesophia Richards Here are several nearby opportunities where kids and adults alike can enjoy the thrills of sledding and skating. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/ice-skating-and-snow-sledding/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/ice-skating-and-snow-sledding/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:31:14 -0000 Snow-sled Annesophia Richards The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has taken over Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre, with over 20 enchanted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts and thousands of LED lights. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival/ Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:36:54 -0000 castle.jpg Brandy Metzger New Bern is a favorite day trip destination for my family and we typically visit at least once a year. On our most recent trip, we decided to explore Tryon Palace and the NC History Center. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trip-to-tryon-palace/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trip-to-tryon-palace/ Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:56:05 -0000 Tryon Palace Brandy Metzger Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck is home to more than 2000 birds. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/sylvan-heights/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/sylvan-heights/ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:02:37 -0000 flamingo NC Theatre is currently performing Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. My family and I had the privilege of being in attendance on opening night and found the production spectacular! https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-little-mermaid-mesmorizes-raleigh-audiences/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-little-mermaid-mesmorizes-raleigh-audiences/ Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:52:00 -0000 Ariel Brandy Metzger From clever shops to a historic lighthouse, a trip to Southport and Oak Island offers plenty of fun for families. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/southport-and-oak-island/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/southport-and-oak-island/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:40:23 -0000 Oak Island Lighthouse Fayetteville will host Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-greatest-show-on-earth-comes-to-fayetville/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-greatest-show-on-earth-comes-to-fayetville/ Thu, 20 Feb 2014 01:56:33 -0000 circus The Greensboro Science Center offers a museum, zoo and aquarium in one location. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/a-visit-to-the-greensboro-science-center/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/a-visit-to-the-greensboro-science-center/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:46:00 -0000 GSC Brandy Metzger White Lake Water Park provides family fun for all ages. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/white-lake-water-park/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/white-lake-water-park/ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:43:33 -0000 water park slide Experience the beauty of a thousand Blue Morpho butterflies at the Museum of Life and Science in July. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/museumoflifeandsciencebutterflyrelease/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/museumoflifeandsciencebutterflyrelease/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:11:00 -0000 blue morpho Marbles Museum in Raleigh has an extraordinary new IMAX film about butterfly migration. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/new-i-max/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/new-i-max/ Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:37:04 -0000 Flight of the Butterflies Day 2 was full of fun and adventure...with alligators! https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach%3A-part-2/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach%3A-part-2/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:40:00 -0000 alligators With so much to do in Myrtle Beach, read about a couple of worthwhile attractions. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:07:00 -0000 Outside Ripley's Aquarium Brandy Metzger New Bern offers many family friendly attractions making it a great vacation destination. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/new-bern%3A-a-great-weekend-get-a-way/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/new-bern%3A-a-great-weekend-get-a-way/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:24:00 -0000 New Bern Bear