2023 Fall Benefit: An Evening of Play

September 23rd, 7 – 10 PM at Chapel Hill Country Club

 Join us for an exclusive event to support Kidzu's expansion plans and kick off the week of the Worldwide Day of Play—when the Association of Children's Museums and Nickelodeon have joined forces to encourage children and adults to disconnect from screens and go play! Please support us in making play accessible to all families, all year long.

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This Week

Parents' Night Out

Friday, September 8th from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM. $30 per child. Kidzu members receive 20% off.

Parents, you deserve a night out! Leave the childcare to us! Kids will enjoy a fun–filled night, including exhibit play & exploration, a staff led activity, and dinner from Alfredo’s Pizza Villa. This drop-off event is currently for children ages 3 – 9 (must be potty independent). Kids will exercise their minds, bodies, imagination, and independence.

DPS Family & Community Engagement Summit

Saturday, September 9th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us at Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27707, for a FREE outreach event with Durham Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Summit. Kidzu will provide activities for kids while their caregivers attend the seminar. Activities will be 10-11:45, 11:45-12:45, 2-3.

Coming Up

Supported Playgroups 

Starting September 12th: Tuesdays 8:30 AM – 10 AM (virtually) and 10:30 AM – 12 PM. Wednesdays 8:30 AM – 10 AM and 10:30 AM – 12 PM. This event is FREE.

Join us in the Nest for this 12-week session that integrates early literacy and STEM activities into daily routines, encourages connections among caregivers, and focuses on caregiver and child health and wellness. This program is for Orange County residents (children ages 0 – 3 and their caregivers) who are not enrolled in licensed childcare. 

Registration is required. Register here

Jammin' Baby 

Tuesdays and Fridays starting September 12th from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. This is a paid event. Register here through Jammin' Baby's website.

Come experience music and movement for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. This program offers songs and rhythmic rhymes, including fingerplays, small- and large-movement activities, and instrument play. Facilitated by Jammin’ Baby, LLC.

Festa Italiana

Saturday, September 23rd from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh. This event is FREE.

Kidzu is excited to join Festa Italian Raleigh in celebrating Italian culture and heritage in the Triangle. Come visit us at Fayetteville Street Mall in Raleigh for activities, crafts, storytime, and more! Learn more about the event here.

Plan Your Visit

Kidzu Hours

Mon: Closed

Tues - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sun: 12:30 PM - 5 PM

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