Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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"Major" – Durham Bull Bronze Sculpture
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Durham Central Park
Spacious gardens & festival space. Large park featuring gardens, a skate park & events such as farmer’s markets & food truck festivals.
Duke Park
Toddler-friendly park & picnic locale. Community park with playgrounds, including toddler-friendly areas, plus picnic tables & shelters.
Nasher Museum of Art
10,000+ artworks from antique to modern. Permanent collection of 10,000+ artworks & traveling exhibits in a 65,000-sq.-ft. modern building.
Walltown Park
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Sarah P. Duke Gardens
55-acre public garden with amphitheater. 55-acre public gardens with 5 miles of walking paths, a koi pond & an amphitheater.
Wheels Fun Park
Mini-golfing, go-kart racing & more. Family amusement center with several attractions, including mini-golf, go-karts & a roller rink.
Museum of Life and Science
Interactive exhibits on earth & space. Indoor & outdoor museum with interactive exhibits on space exploration & life on earth.
Duke Forest
Natural area for teaching & research. Over 7,000 acres of land maintained by Duke University for teaching, research & recreational use.
Hollow Rock Nature Park
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Piedmont Wildlife Center
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The Nest (by Kidzu Children's Museum)
Interactive kids' museum & play space. Children's museum featuring themed play areas & a series of interactive exhibits & activities.
Homestead Park
Indoor swimming pool & a skate park. Green space with sports fields, a skate park & picnic areas, plus an indoor swimming pool.
Battle Park
Wooded site with a stone amphitheater. Forested university nature site with a noteworthy stone amphitheater, walking trails & streams.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Free, natural retreat on UNC campus. Free-entry green oasis with display gardens, trails, art exhibits & an education center at UNC.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Full-dome planetarium open to the public. 68-ft.-tall campus planetarium & science center with exhibits, shows & classes open to the public.
McCorkle Place
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Old Well
Landmark well on university campus. Classical style well on a university campus designed in 1897 & based on the gardens of Versailles.
Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum & State Historic Site
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Gateway Gardens
Multiple gardens with diverse themes. This 11-acre garden features various areas, including a playful children's garden & a rain garden.
Miriam P. Brenner Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits & a learning garden. An educational museum with 20 permanent hands-on exhibits & a half-acre outdoor learning garden.
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Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs
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Best Theaters & Live Shows for Kids
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Music Lessons & Performing Arts Programs
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Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures
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Top Public Schools & School Districts
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Top Private Schools for Kids
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Things to Do with Toddlers
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Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids
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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
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Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Best Parks for Outdoor Fun
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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
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Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support
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Best After-School Programs & Activities
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers
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Best Places for Birthday Parties
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Best Sports & Fitness Activities for Kids
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Things to Do with Kids at Night
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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones
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Language Classes for Children
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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
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Best Sports Leagues & Youth Athletics
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