Hey Durham parents! Get ready for a fun-filled weekend (Feb 7th & 8th) with some cool activities lined up for the 3-14 crew. Check out the special Saturday craft session and the Sunday performance!
See our top picks
Library Card Sign-Up Day & Story Time
Durham County Library
A perfect zero-cost morning activity focusing on literacy and community.
Winter Wonders Family Craft Day
Durham Arts Council Building
Get indoors and let the kids unleash their creativity on a cool winter project.
The Magical Forest Puppet Show
The Carolina Theatre of Durham
A delightful, short puppet show designed just for the youngest audiences.
· February 7
3WINTER WONDERS FAMILY CRAFT DAY : Get creative with seasonal crafts perfect for slightly older kids! They'll be making cool winter-themed art projects that they can definitely take home.A dedicated creative session that moves beyond typical toddler crafts, perfect for the older end of your age range.
LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP DAY & STORY TIMEFREE : Swing by the library to get those new library cards! They're hosting a special Saturday Story Time featuring interactive read-alouds for younger kids.It’s a fantastic, zero-cost way to engage younger kids with books and sign up for an essential resource.
DUKE FOREST GUIDED WINTER HIKEFREE : Join a Duke researcher for a moderate hike focusing on winter ecology and identifying animal tracks in the forest. Bundle up!',It leverages the beautiful local Duke Forest area for a structured educational hike, ideal for active kids.
· February 8
3THE MAGICAL FOREST PUPPET SHOW : A charming, short puppet show perfect for the little ones about forest animals and friendship. It's a nice, easy Sunday morning outing downtown.A professional, local theatre production geared specifically towards pre-school and early elementary ages.
JUNIOR ENGINEER WORKSHOP: BUILD A BRIDGE : A hands-on STEM workshop where kids use provided materials to design and test weight-bearing bridges. Great for the tweens and early teens!This is a focused, challenging STEM activity that strongly appeals to the older, often harder-to-entertain kids in the group.
BEGINNER ACROYOGA FOR TWEENS : A fun introduction to partner balancing and basic acrobatic poses in a safe, beginner-focused environment. Great for building trust and core strength!This activity specifically targets the older kids (10-14) who often look for something more challenging and less 'kiddie-focused'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Durham this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two great free options: the Library Card Sign-Up Day & Story Time on Saturday and the Duke Forest Guided Winter Hike on Saturday morning.
Are there any good STEM activities for my 12-year-old this weekend in Durham?
Yes! Look into the Junior Engineer Workshop: Build a Bridge happening on Sunday afternoon at the Museum of Life and Science.
What can my 4-year-old do on Sunday?
The Magical Forest Puppet Show at The Carolina Theatre of Durham on Sunday morning is perfectly geared toward pre-schoolers!
