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The museum will be CLOSED
on Wednesday, October 5
for Marbles BIG IDEA Forum!
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Welcome to the October edition of The Marbleous Monthly.
Autumn has arrived, and Marbles is celebrating the vibrant spirit of the season ... new fall-themed camps, a Kooky Spooky Halloween Party and the Member Pumpkin Party. Join us for thrills and chills and harvest fun! |
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 First Friday Family Glee & Savings Spree!
Friday, October 7|Museum open until 8:00pm
The Thriller dance, special savings and a food truck... what better way to kick off a fun fall weekend?! Enjoy an evening of play while the NC Theatre leads a workshop teaching the moves to Michael Jackson's Thriller in Curiosity Square at 6:00pm. The museum store will be open with great deals on Marbles logo gear, Halloween costumes and games. No time for dinner? Don't worry! Grab a slice from the Klausie's Pizza food truck. Family Glee sponsored by Wells Fargo.
- Only $10 for your entire family (As always, members play free)
- Or, just $6 for a grown-up and a child
- $2 for each additional guest (friend, neighbor...)
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Spookley: the Square Pumpkin
Tumbles into the IMAX on October 7!
In a world where "The only good pumpkins are round!" Spookley the Square Pumpkin is often teased because of his odd shape. Soon, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allen and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince Spookley that square or not he has a right to be the "Pick of the Patch" on Halloween. Find out more>> |
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 Science Solvers: Not So Scary Spiders!
Sunday, October 9 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Meet spiders, weave a web and learn how spiders help us and aren't so scary after all. Jackie Trickel of Wake County Parks and Recreation will teach kids all about 8-legged creepy crawlies. |
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 Member Pumpkin Party - B.Y.O. Pumpkin
Saturday, October 22 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Marbles Members, join us for a wickedly good time at our annual Member Pumpkin Party. All you need to bring is a pumpkin and your family! To sign up, RSVP with the number of attendees to Lizzie McConville or 919.857.1022. |
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 Family Fun Night "Spooktacular"
Thursday, October 27 | 5:30pm-8:00pm
An after-hours event exclusively for kids with special needs to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. FREE and exclusive for kids with special needs and their families. Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for creepy, crawly fun! Plus, catch an exclusive lower-volume showing of Spookley: the Square Pumpkin in IMAX at 6:30pm. This is a free screening; admission is available on a first-come, first-seated basis. |
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 Halloween Week at Marbles
Friday, October 28-Monday, October 31
Boo bubbles, roasted seeds, pumpkin pounding, costume making, bat bungee and spiders dropping?! Wow! What a way to celebrate the fall season and Halloween! Children are invited to show off their Halloween spirit and dress in their costume best. |
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 Kooky Spooky Halloween Party
Saturday, October 29 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
All treats, no tricks for one special night of magical mischief at our new Kooky Spooky Halloween Party. Come in costume and see the not-so-scary side of Marbles like the phantom pirate ship, mommies wrapped like mummies, secrets in the pumpkin patch and much more! Don't miss an evening full of silly surprises and tasty treats! Tickets are $8/members; $10/non-members.
Pre-registration is required>> |
|  Marbles BIG IDEA Forum: Cultivating Creative Thinking Wednesday, October 5 | 12:00pm-2:00pm
Join North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue, Progress Energy Chairman Bill Johnson and play expert Dr. Bowen White for an energetic luncheon on innovative leadership. Presented by Red Hat. In partnership with the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. Proceeds benefit the CREATE|INNOVATE initiative at Marbles. Tickets: $60 per person. Buy Now>> |
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Save the Date! An Evening With Elves
Friday, December 9 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Mark your calendar for a night of festive holiday fun at our annual family fundraiser An Evening with Elves! Tickets on sale November 1 for members and November 8 for non-members. This event sells out quickly, so purchase your tickets early!
A special pre-event Sing-Along Supper with the
Snowflake Fairy!
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| |  Happy Birthday Marbles! Now through Sunday, October 2
Help us celebrate our 4th birthday with special activities throughout the museum.
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Terrific Tales with Tarheel Tale Tellers
Saturday, October 1 | 11:00am and 2:00pm
Watch stories come to life through performances by the Tarheel Tale Tellers, a renowned children's literature performance company from UNC-Chapel Hill. Each performance is unique.
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 Sing! Dance! Play!
Saturday, October 8 | 3:30pm-4:00pm
Join Jammin' Baby, a presenter of Music Together®, for musical fun and exploration! Appropriate for ages birth to five. |
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 Gadgets & Gizmos: Here we go loop-de-loop!
Sunday, October 16 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ever wanted to be a roller coaster designer? Here's your chance to engineer a ride. See how many loops you can fit into a 10 ft. coaster. In partnership with The Engineering Place, NCSU College of Engineering's K-12 Outreach Program. |
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 Target $2 Tuesday Night
Tuesday, October 18 | 5:00pm-8:00pm
Bring the whole family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always, members play free. Join our friends from Target for storytime and illustrate your very own Marbleous book.
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 Music Makers with NCSKids
Saturday, October 22 | 11:00am-2:00pm
Orchestrate some fun with the NC Symphony's Instrument Zoo. Explore the music of Beethoven in preparation for his performance of Beethoven Lives Upstairs at the Symphony's next Young People's Series on November 19. |
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Garden Gourmet
Saturday, October 29 | 10:00am-11:00am
Create and taste a simply delicious snack using fall's freshest harvest from farms across North Carolina.
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New Annual Membership Levels & Benefits!
Effective October 1
As a non-profit organization, Marbles strives to keep our admission fees low so that we can provide playful experiences and innovative educational opportunities for all children. In addition to our current membership options, we are excited to introduce two new supporting membership levels with exciting and valuable benefits for members interested in increasing their support of the Marbles mission. Check out our new supporting memberships and consider upgrading today! Find out more>> |
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Please Note: Marbles will be Closed on October 5
The museum will be closed on Wednesday, October 5 for the Marbles BIG IDEA Forum. We will not be offering our regular early member hours for MVP Wednesday, but please make plans to join us the following week!
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Register TODAY for Upcoming Camps at Marbles
First Fridays Kids Camp
Friday, October 7 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Two Camps: Preschool (ages 3-5) and Elementary (K5-10)
Kids have a night out to call their own during this unique experience that includes museum play and making new friends with new activities each month. | |
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First Fridays Kids Cook Camp - Squash It! NEW!
Friday, October 7 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
Upper Elementary (ages 8-11)
Older campers fall into an exciting cooking adventure and whip up a delicious dish using seasonal fruits and veggies. | |
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Little Kids Cook - Big Pumpkin NEW!
Wednesday, October 12 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages 3-5
Preschoolers prepare tasty dishes inspired by favorite storybooks. Stories come to life through games, activities and crafts while waiting for the timer to ding! | |
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School's Out Camp
October 31| Teacher Workday
9:00am-5:00pm; extended care available
Kids can have an exciting camp adventure on the days when they have off but you don't! | |
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Holly Jolly Dolly Sleepover (Girls Only) NEW!
Saturday, November 5 | 6:00pm-9:00am
Girls and their special dolls - whether it's Kit, Molly, Samantha or another best friend - are invited to a holiday sleepover! This camp-in is filled with girly fun including festive doll crafts and activities, a visit to The Cupcakery and a late-night dance party! After sleeping in their favorite exhibits, girls wake to a continental breakfast and special screening of an IMAX film. Dinner, snack, breakfast and all activities are included. *Children must be accompainied by a female adult over the age of 18. We ask that adults be responsible for no more than five children. Click here to register>>
For more information on camp programs at Marbles, contact Kristi Heckel at 919.857.1019. | |
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Calling all Events Professionals! Events Open House
Monday, October 24 | 11:00am-1:00pm
Learn how Marbles can help you execute a successful event that will both inspire your guests and create a memorable impact! Events professionals are invited to drop in for tasty samplings from our catering partners and guided tours of our rental spaces.
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Volunteer with Marble s at LEGO KidsFest! October 7-9 | Raleigh Convention Center
Marbles is showcasing at LEGO KidsFest, and we need your help! Volunteer to assist at our activity booth, helping kids create mini masterpieces with LEGOs. Interested in volunteering? Sign up here>> |
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 Join Marbles & UNC-TV at the NC State FairOctober 13-23 | NC State FairgroundsThe NC State Fair is just around the corner! Now is your chance to volunteer at our award-winning, interactive pavilion and enjoy a complimentary day at the fair. Sign up here>> |
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Forces of Nature
Now Playing A great paradox underpins our existence: the forces that make life possible also imperil it. In Forces of Nature, audiences experience the power and spectacle of tornadoes, floods, erupting volcanoes, and hurricanes. Find out more>> |
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 Born to Be Wild 3D Now Playing
"Your kids will never forget seeing this film." - Boston Herald
Born to be Wild 3D is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them. Find out more>> |
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 The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D Now Playing
Featuring 10-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D immerses you in the story of an ocean wave and the lives it impacts and transforms. From astounding 3D surfing action to the chaos of ocean storms, experience one of the planet's most intriguing and dramatic phenoma. Find out more>> |
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Contagion: The IMAX Experience
Last Chance! Through October 6
Contagion follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. Find out more>> |
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Spookley: the Square Pumpkin
Real Steel: The IMAX Experience
The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest |
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NCS Kids Young People's Concerts with the
North Carolina Symphony
Featuring Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Green Eggs and Ham and Bug Songs
For families and children ages 4-12, these concerts are a perfect introduction to an essential art form and include the chance to try out various instruments. Marbles Kids Museum members receive special pricing for the series - See all 3 concerts for $33. Purchase tickets online for the 11:00am or 4:00pm concerts. |
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LEGO KidsFest
October 7-9 | Raleigh Convention Center
The LEGO KidsFest, a giant traveling LEGO expo, is coming to the Raleigh Convention Center, October 7-9. This hands-on, educational, all-ages LEGO Extravaganza features millions of LEGO bricks, not to mention lots of construction zones, dozens of life-sized LEGO models and displays, LEGO Universe and LEGO Games, group builds such as Creation Nation and the Mystery Mural, live LEGO Master Builders, and so much more, covering three acres of space.
Special offer for friends of Marbles Kids Museum: Get $2 off each LEGO KidsFest ticket when purchasing online; use discount code MCM11. |
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 North Carolina Opera presents Carmen
October 14 | 8:00pm · October 16 |3:00pm
Singers, dancers and amazing music delight the senses in the much beloved opera Carmen. Special offer for Marbles: Purchase one adult ticket and bring kids for only $5 each!
(Must purchase one adult ticket at regular price to receive discount. Discount applies to kids under 16 years of age.)
Find tickets and more info at 919.792.3850 or www.ncopera.org.
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