For Kids

Burwell School (The)

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319 North Churton St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-7451

Open Wed.-Sat., 11am-4pm; Sun., 1-4pm; closed mid-Dec. to -early Feb. and major holidays.

Site of the Rev. and Mrs. Burwell’s School for Young Ladies from 1837-1857 and home to the prominent Collins family during the Civil War. The site offers free docent-led and self-guided tours, new exhibits, a variety of cultural events, and engaging and innovative programs for children and young adults. Parking.

C’est si Bon! Cooking School

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1002 Brace Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 942-6550

Call for lesson and event schedules.

Since 1997, C’est si Bon! Cooking School has been devoted to teaching the techniques of excellent cooking, and the result—cozy, feel-good gatherings in the kitchen. C’est si Bon!’s old-world approach to the culinary arts is not about the "show". We’re about getting your hands in the dough! We offer all hands-on classes for adult-chefs (both one-on-one and group-style), corporate team-buildings, teen-chef programs in North Carolina—and France—and our signature kid-chef programs year round. At C’est si Bon!, you’re the star, not us.

Captain John S. Pope Farm

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6909 Efland-Cedar Grove Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27231

Directions

(919) 621-1150

Captain John S. Pope Farm is located in the rolling hills of Orange County, NC about 20 miles north of Chapel Hill.Farm raises free range lambs.  You can visit the farm and purchases delicious healthy meat and enjoy the country atmosphere. Also participates or hosts numerous community events including Lamb Day. Piedmont Farm Tour

Clay Centre (The)

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402 Lloyd St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 967-0314

Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and by appointment.

The Clay Centre is a group of studios, a kiln room, a glaze-mixing room, courtyard and gallery specializing in pottery classes for teens and adults. We have well-equipped, professional studios with an emphasis on exchange among artists, collaboration and group creative energy. We are set up to encourage students of all levels to expand their creative activities within a supportive community of artists and teachers. Studios include the Red Clay Co-op, the Teaching Studio and Carolyn Doyle’s studio.

Community Clay Studio

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200 Plant Road (off East Franklin St)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

(919) 968-2793

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With an abundance of workspace, eight pottery wheels, three kilns, and well equipped studio and work space, this arts studio is unmatched in our community. Our programs are suitable for building children’s growth in self-expression, supporting adult career changes and/or simply serving as inspiration to artistic abilities. Our instructors are well qualified and focused on serving the community.

Free Bus Service

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Since 2002, all buses serving Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the University of North Carolina have been free. And you can use any of five Park & Ride lots to catch the bus during regular service hours. For more details, look in the By Train or Bus section under How to Get Here.

Good Earth Pottery & Garden

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1515 Twisted Oak Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 918-3848

Call for class sessions, hours and fees.

Since 1993. Choose from more than 20 dipping glazes, 25 underglazes and five different cone-6 clays to unleash your creative potential and maximize your fun. Other services include classes, open teaching studio, workshops and summer camps. Owners have more than 20 years experience in pottery and sculpture. including public school teaching and grants from national and local arts commissions. Serene woodland setting. Perennial gardens with native plants and some from Asia surrounding the studio are usually in bloom throughout the year.

Kidzu Children’s Museum

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105 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 933-1455

Open Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm.

Offers engaging, hands-on exhibits and programs to inspire young children (up to 8) and the adults in their lives to learn through play. Laughing Turtle Gift Shop. Adults and children 24 months and over, $4; under 2, free. All are free on Sunday.

Maple View Agricultural Center

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3501 Dairyland Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 942-6122

Open Monday to Friday for school groups by appointment. Open weekends only for public starting May 1.

This 5,800-sq.ft. center has both classroom space and outdoor-based educational components, but it isn’t just for school children. It has four classrooms with different themes, including plants, crops and nutrition; soil science; animals; and insects, weather, life cycles, compost and more. On 23 acres outside are a vegetable garden, a North Carolina garden, which includes peanuts, tobacco, cotton and sweet potatoes. The center is available for school groups, curious visitors, birthday party rentals and local civic groups who need a large meeting room. In addition, the new Agricultural Center offers a full-service kitchen.

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center

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250 East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3480

Directions

phone (919) 962-1236

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The historic Morehead Planetarium, the first planetarium on a college campus in the U.S., trained astronauts for NASA. Today, Morehead offers behind-the-scenes views of current science research through activities and programs for the entire family. Its GlaxoSmithKline Fulldome Theater is the largest fulldome digital video planetarium on a college campus in the world. Limited parking ($). Adults, $7.25; seniors, students & children, $6.