News from Marbles Kids Museum

March 2014

WAKE Up and Read Children's Book Drive

March 1-31

Bring new and gently-used books for kids ages birth-12 to Marbles Corner Store during March, and get a special bookmark! Our goal is to collect 2,500 books to help WAKE Up and Read reach their goal of 40,000. Select books will be 20% off in Marbles Corner Store throughout the drive. Marbles Corner Store will be closed on Monday, March 3.

Pirate Adventure Fest

Saturday, March 15 | 10-11:30am | IMAX Building
Ages 3-7 and a grown-up
$9/person for members; $10/person for non-members*

Ahoy matey! Pirates-in-practice and their grown-ups are invited to embark on an adventure together at Marbles! Learn how to work, play, walk and talk like a pirate. Hear the untold legend of how The Blue Marble shipwrecked on our shores. Create yer' custom flag and eye patch, hone yer' plank-walking skills and fuel up with a sea-worthy snack. Click here to register>>

*Please note that each attendee (adult & child) must have a ticket.

Family Farm Fun

Saturday, March 15 | 1-3pm

A farmer's work is never done! Learn about life on a North Carolina family farm from sun-up to sun-down. Paint with produce, dig into soil science and get moving with barnyard fun! Join a local farmer for storytime at 2:30pm. Presented in partnership with the NC Soybean Producers Association and the NC Pork Council.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Marbles

Saturday, March 15 - Monday, March 17

A little luck, a lot of laughter and all things green. Try out Rainbow Experiments, Clover Creations and Leprechaun Freeze Dance. Note: Several downtown streets will be closed for the Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15. Click here

for street closure information.

Family Science Fair

Saturday, March 29 | 10am-1pm

Sunday, March 30 | 1-4pm

Marbles Kids Museum's 2nd annual Family Science Fair. You can participate in two ways: Sign-up to display your family's project in one or both of our non-competitive fairs or simply explore others' creations and investigations. Free museum admission for families with registered projects. Family Science Fair is part of the NC Science Festival. Click here to register>>

Nano Day!

Sunday, March 30 | 1-4 pm

Join us for a big day of tiny science! NanoDays is a nationwide festival about nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Meet nanoscientists from Duke University, NC State University and Triangle MRSEC as they share hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations on all things teeny-tiny. Plus see the unseen on the GIANT screen - tickets to Mysteries of the Unseen World 3D tickets all day in IMAX at Marbles are only $5 ALL day! Nano Day is part of the NC Science Festival.

Hockey Fun with the Carolina Hurricanes

Monday, March 31 | 1-3pm

Carolina Hurricanes staff members will be at the museum for hockey fun! Play around in the Canes inflatable slap shot booth and practice like a pro in the skills and drills zone full of sticks, pucks and goals.


First Friday Kids Camp Friday, March 7 5:30-8:30pm Two Camps: Ages 3-5 and K5-11 Drop off your children for an evening of fun on their own, while you dine, shop or simply relax. Register now>>	PRESCHOOL'S OUT Spring Break Camp March 31-April 4 9am-12pm Lunch Bunch Available For ages 3-5. Preschoolers will fall into spring with seasonal activities, games and crafts followed by playtime in the museum. Pick a day or stay all week! Register now>>	Elementary SCHOOL'S OUT Spring Break Camp March 31-April 4 9am-5pm Extended Care Available Turn the next day off from school into an adventure at School's Out Camp, fun-filled days of discovery and unique classroom activities. Register now>>


Toddlers Together New Evening Session in April! Ages 13-30 months and a grown-up 4-Week Thursday Evening Series \| 5:30-6:30pm Gather together for this playful group time with action songs and finger play, followed by hands-on exploration where toddlers develop social, cognitive and motor skills in fun and creative ways. Register now>>	Summer Camp Filling Up Fast! Our award-winning camp program offers the BEST of Marbles, and we've packed it all in this summer. From returning classics like Duct Tape Jam and Super Spy to all new camps like Kids Cook: Chef All-Stars and Design Camp, there's a camp for everyone! Find out more and register>>

Marbles STEM Play Corps - APPLY NOW!

May 2014 - April 2015

Rising 7th & 8th Graders

Marbles STEM Play Corps is a group of middle school students who love science and enjoy inspiring young learners. Participants take part in hands-on science learning with content experts, visit STEM research facilities around the Triangle and work alongside Team Marbles educators to playfully engage younger kids in science play at Marbles and in the community. Marbles STEM Play Corps is funded by Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Click to learn more and apply>>

Thank you to Greene Resources, Inc. for sponsoring the first ever Future Me Fair at Marbles on February 22. More than 2,500 visitors enjoyed our kid-sized career fair, Marbles style! Thanks also to Leadership Raleigh and our guest professionals for volunteering their time and passion at Future Me Fair.


Traveling for Spring Break? Remember to pack your Family Passport or Premier membership card to take advantage of free or half-price admission to over 600 museums and science centers across the country! Upgrade from Family Basic to Passport by contacting Libby Connor at 919.857.1022.	Summer Camp Volunteer Open House Friday, March 21 \| 6:30-7:30pm RSVP by Wednesday, March 19 Learn about our amazing summer camp volunteer opportunities for ages 13 and older. Must attend our open house to be a camp volunteer. Next open house is May x. Find out more>>	Marbleous Special Save on tickets to North Carolina Symphony Young People's Concert at Meymandi Concert Hall on March 8. Click here for more info and to purchase discount tickets>>

Luck of the Irish

A favorite on St. Patrick's day, cabbage has the highest amount of some of the most powerful antioxidants found in vegetables. Head to Pogo and enjoy our handcut coleslaw with organic cabbage from Pine Knot Farms in Hurdle Mills, NC, and keep a look out for some Irish inspired specials in March!