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July 4
Museum & IMAX Open for Independence Day Holiday
July 9
Family Fun Night
5:30pm - 8:00pm
July 11
Music Day at Marbles
9:00am - 5:00pm
July 12
Sound of Music Preview
1:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm
July 15
Creative Kids with the Wake County Public Libraries
1:00pm - 5:00pm
July 16
Once Upon a Thursday
2:00pm - 3:00pm
July 21 and 28
Coach's Corner
11:30am
July 29
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Opens in IMAX 3D
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Let's Get Social
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Saturday, July 11
9:00am-5:00pm (ALL DAY EVENT)
Bang, honk, blow and pluck your way through a musical adventure as we present a day full of music, learning and enjoyment through hands-on instrument play, craft activities and performances.
Activities
All Day
- Make a Marching Drum
- Design a Band Uniform
- Music Partner Booths
- On-the-Hour Giveaways
And More!
- 10:00am-2:00pm, Meet the Instruments
- 10:00am, Kindermusik Presents
- 11:00am, Making Violins
- 1:00pm, Join the Marbles Marching Band
- 2:00pm, Hear the Music
Partners
Burrage Music
City of Raleigh Arts Commission
Kindermusik
Mallarme Chamber Players
Sally Mullikin, violin maker
NC Symphony
Raleigh Civic Symphony
Richard Ruggero
Triangle Brass
Music Day at Marbles is part of the Cross Currents Chamber Music Festival, with various performances July 2-11. A ticket stub from any of the Festival concerts can be redeemed for one free admission to Music Day at Marbles.
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Preview Performances of The Sound of Music
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1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm
Sing along and learn your do-re-mis during three scheduled performances of some of The Sound of Music's most popular songs. Dress the Von Trapp Kids; make fun fashions for each of the seven kids featured in The Sound of Music.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Marbles Kids Museum, The ARC of Wake County and other local organizations dedicated to the support of and service to the special needs community have teamed up to bring you an evening of play and learning entirely for children 10 and under with special needs and their families. This after-hours event allows children with special needs to experience Marbles in a calmer, less crowded environment. Museum exhibits offer opportunities to enhance language development and social skills through purposeful play. This free event is limited to children with special needs and their families.
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Creative Kids with Wake County Public Libraries
Wednesday, July 15, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Join
the Wake County Public Libraries for an afternoon of fun at Marbles!
Apply for a library card, sign up for the Be Creative @ Your Public
Library summer reading series and make and take a craft.
Once Upon a Thursday
Thursday, July 16, 2:00pm
Come
to Marbles for story time presented by the Wake County Public Library -
Electronic Information Center. Hear a favorite children's book read
aloud and create a craft.
Coach's Corner
Tuesday, July 21 and 28, 11:30am
Pediatric chiropractor Dr. Donna Hedgepath leads health and wellness
activities for kids of all ages and encourages a balanced, healthy
lifestyle for all families. Stop in at Coach's Corner for Dr. Hedgepath's helpful, healthy tips.
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Littlest Learners
Every Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am in Around Town
Check out our newest adventure in play for our "Littlest Learners." Fun stories, songs and activities geared especially for children five and under. This special summer series changes daily and begins at 9:30am every Tuesday thru Saturday in Around Town.
Captian Clueless
Each Tuesday, 10:30am in Splash
Join Captain Clueless and First Mate Mabel for misadventures on the high seas. The set sail on the Blue Marble in Splash each Tuesday and Sunday.
TuTu Tuesday
Each Tuesday, 2:00pm in Power2Play
Join us as we explore the world of dance through movement, music and stories.
Field Day Fun!
Every Wednesday - Sunday, 2:00pm in Curiosity Square
Get ready for big fun! And get moving! Take part in our zany games and activities for kids of all ages.
Garden Sprouts
Each Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00am in Castaway Cove Kids Garden
Turn your thumb green in Castaway Cove Kids Garden. From harvesting (and taste testing) fruits and veggies to learning about the creepy crawlies that help our garden flourish to creating garden gifts, you're sure to have fun in the sun!
Sea Stars
Each Thursday and Friday, 10:30am in Splash!
Join us "Under the Waves" for an underwater adventure. Hear tales of life under the sea, catch the wave of sea games or create your own oceanic adventure. Dive in for a great time!
Passport Kids
Each Thursday and Saturday, 3:00pm in World Trek
Come to WorldTrek and explore different people, places and cultures. We'll delve into various cultures from all over the world - discovering their music, dance, crafts, clothes and food.
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Introducing Food Lion MVP Wednesdays
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 Show your Food Lion MVP card for $1 off general museum admission each Wednesday. "MVP Wednesday" is made possible by a $17,500 grant from Food Lion . This new partnership begins Wednesday, July 1!
Discount valid for $1 off general museum admission for up to 4 people per family. May not be combined with any other offer including memberships and group visits.
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Thank You Progress Energy!
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Progress Energy Foundation has generously granted Marbles Kids Museum $50,000 to support our "Growing Up Green" initiative. Funds will be used for new energy efficiency and renewable energy programming and curriculum.
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It's not too late...register TODAY for Summer Camp
Whether your kids are cooking, bringing a book to life, chasing international criminals or designing the next big thing, they can do it all right here at Marbles! It's not too late to register for our award-winning camp program that lets children experience the best of Marbles all summer long.
If your younger kids love playing in Around Town, why not let them explore it in a whole new way? In Around Town, campers explore the community heroes and helpers we see everyday - firefighters, police officers, mail carriers and more!
Around Town
Ages 3 and 4-5
July 6-10, 9:00am-12:15pm
Don't miss out; register today! Register online or complete the summer camp registration form and return by fax to 919.834.3516 or mail to Marbles Kids Museum, Attn. Camps Coordinator, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Find out more...
School's Out Camps Coming Soon
When summer comes to an end in August, Marbles rolls out "School's Out Camps!" These one-day and weeklong camps are designed specifically for the days (or weeks) your kids have off but you don't - teacher workdays, school holidays and winter and spring break. Check out the newly released dates for 2009-2010. Registration opens soon. For more information, contact our Kristi Heckel at 919.857.1040.
Find out more...Group Camp-InsLooking for a cool new activity for your pack, troop, team or class? Experience Marbles overnight with our Group Camp-Ins. Available year round, it's your chance to stay and play, see an IMAX film and sleep in the museum. For more information, call our Kristi Heckel at 919.857.1040.
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Join or Renew Online
NEW! You can now join Marbles or renew your membership online! With five options and fantastic benefits, Marbles membership is a smart choice for your family. Join or renew online between now and July 1, and be entered into a drawing for a family 4-pack of tickets to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in IMAX.
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 Give your child a birthday to remember at Marbles Kids Museum or IMAX Theatre!
Choose from two museum party packages, both for 15 children and their parents with one hour for birthday cake and presents in a private party room and free play in the museum. Or experience your next birthday party in IMAX at the Wachovia IMAX Theatre. It's a great time for an IMAX party - check out what's playing: DocumentariesFull-length Feature FilmsParties are available Tuesday thru Sunday. Contact Laura Fleming at 919.857.1037 to schedule your next party!
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Discover Your Inner Kid at Marbles!
Volunteer at Marbles by helping with one of our special events. Spend an afternoon or evening helping to prepare for an upcoming event or volunteer your time at the museum during a special event. For more information or to volunteer for one of our upcoming events, please contact Liz McKee at 919.857.1025.
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  Early Bird Renewal
Be an early bird...renew before your current membership expires and receive FOUR FREE MUSEUM GUEST PASSES with your new membership cards! Renew online between now and July 1 and be entered into a drawing for a family 4-pack of tickets to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in IMAX.
ReminderFor admittance to the museum, please remember to bring your photo ID along with your Marbles membership card and present them both at the welcome desk. |
Vote for Marbles!
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 Marbles Kids Museum has been nominated for Best Museum and Best Day Camp in Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks Awards! We need your help to win! You can vote for us once a day, every day, from now until July 15. Thanks for your support!
Vote for Best Museum
Vote for Best Day Camp
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Save the date...
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 Sunday, August 16
4:00pm-6:00pm
Save the date for the 6th Annual Kickoff to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum! Make this a very memorable milestone as you kick off your child's successful school career and help your kindergartner transition into school.
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 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The IMAX Experience Opens Wednesday, July 29
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IronFlix
Saturday, July 4, 11:00am-3:00pm
Come to Venture Hall in the IMAX building at Marbles on Saturday, July 4, for the free IronFlix children's film festival. Presented by KIDS First! and part of IronKids Raleigh Triathlon, IronFlix has multiple viewings including a mix of inspirational animated short and feature films.
Cross Currents Chamber Music Arts Festival
A ticket stub from any of the Festival concerts can be redeemed for one free admission to Music Day at Marbles on July 11.
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Optimus Prime and the Autobots return for the live-action follow up to Michael Bay's 2007 blockbuster 
A behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR, both ts history and the thrilling phenomenon that the sport is today, featuring the most competitive and skilled drivers and race teams in the world. 
A tour of the great civilization of Egypt that examines the mummification process and rediscovers the tombs of the great pharaohs. 
An inspirational and entertaining way to explore the impact that global climate change has had on ocean wilderness and experience encounters with some of the most stunning creatures of the sea. 
