https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/topics/day_trip/index.rss en-us Wilmington Family Media © 2025 All Rights Reserved Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:35:41 -0000 Danielle Villegas Between the bigger cities and towns, there are farmers hard at work in North Carolina bringing tasty treats and educational experiences to local families. A short drive will take you to these real farm experiences. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trips-to-local-farms/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trips-to-local-farms/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:35:41 -0000 Landmark-Farm-Alpacas Landmark Farm Alpacas Annesophia Richards The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has taken over Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre, with over 20 enchanted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts and thousands of LED lights. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/the-north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival/ Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:36:54 -0000 castle.jpg Annesophia Richards At Fort Fisher Aquarium you can experience a beautiful beach location, hear the roar of a T-rex, enjoy butterflies landing on your arm and get eye-to-eye with a sea turtle. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/local-attractions/dinosaurs-and-butterflies-at-fort-fisher-aquarium/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/local-attractions/dinosaurs-and-butterflies-at-fort-fisher-aquarium/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:49:33 -0000 dinosaurs-2 NC Aquarium Fort Fisher Brandy Metzger The Carolina Renaissance Festival allows guests to step back in time to enjoy the entertainment and artistry of the past. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/destinations/carolina-renaissance-festival-offers-family-fun/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/destinations/carolina-renaissance-festival-offers-family-fun/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:36:13 -0000 Jaust Brandy Metzger Brandy Metzger New Bern is a favorite day trip destination for my family and we typically visit at least once a year. On our most recent trip, we decided to explore Tryon Palace and the NC History Center. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trip-to-tryon-palace/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/day-trip-to-tryon-palace/ Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:56:05 -0000 Tryon Palace www.tryonpalace.org Brandy Metzger Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck is home to more than 2000 birds. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/sylvan-heights/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/sylvan-heights/ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:02:37 -0000 flamingo Brandy Metzger Brandy Metzger From clever shops to a historic lighthouse, a trip to Southport and Oak Island offers plenty of fun for families. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/southport-and-oak-island/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/southport-and-oak-island/ Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:40:23 -0000 Oak Island Lighthouse Brandy Metzger Bugs Exhibit, a new 4-D experience and an enhanced Kids Zone enhance a visit to the NC zoo. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/destinations/what%27s-new-at-the-nc-zoo/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/destinations/what%27s-new-at-the-nc-zoo/ Tue, 13 May 2014 13:07:56 -0000 spider Brandy Metzger LEGO KidsFest is a hands-on, educational, all-ages LEGO extravaganza coming to Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC, from Feb. 28 – March 2, 2014, and we're giving away a VIK Family 4-pack (worth $200) to 2 lucky families! https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/events/lego-kidsfest/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/events/lego-kidsfest/ Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:34:00 -0000 Lego KidsFest Lego KidsFest The Greensboro Science Center offers a museum, zoo and aquarium in one location. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/a-visit-to-the-greensboro-science-center/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/a-visit-to-the-greensboro-science-center/ Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:46:00 -0000 GSC Greensboro Science Center Brandy Metzger White Lake Water Park provides family fun for all ages. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/white-lake-water-park/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/white-lake-water-park/ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 23:43:33 -0000 water park slide White Lake Water Park The NC Zoo will host a special birthday event in August for two baby gorillas. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/out-and-about/gorilla-birthday-party-at-nc-zoo/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/out-and-about/gorilla-birthday-party-at-nc-zoo/ Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:38:12 -0000 gorilla birthday NC Zoo Experience the beauty of a thousand Blue Morpho butterflies at the Museum of Life and Science in July. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/museumoflifeandsciencebutterflyrelease/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/museumoflifeandsciencebutterflyrelease/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:11:00 -0000 blue morpho NC Museum of Life and Science Marbles Museum in Raleigh makes learning fun! https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/family/marbles-museum-offers-learning-through-play/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/family/marbles-museum-offers-learning-through-play/ Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:11:00 -0000 Marbles Museum logo Day 2 was full of fun and adventure...with alligators! https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach%3A-part-2/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach%3A-part-2/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:40:00 -0000 alligators Brandy Metzger With so much to do in Myrtle Beach, read about a couple of worthwhile attractions. https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach/ https://www.wilmingtonparent.com/calendar/day-trips/an-overnight-visit-to-myrtle-beach/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:07:00 -0000 Outside Ripley's Aquarium Myrtle Beach World Guides