Getting To Know The New Kaleideum The new Kaleideum is a true statement piece in terms of Winston-Salem attractions, architecture, and incorporating art into the community. On my first visit to Kaleideum, I got to see all sides of the beautiful new facade as you park behind the building in the Liberty Plaza parking deck (Kaleideum validates parking for $4.00/all …
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Best Pools & Waterparks in Winston-Salem, NC
Why Swim In Winston-Salem? Whether you want the feel of a water park or a neighborhood pool, Winston-Salem is leading the Triad with 8 public city pools of varying size and amenities that serve each section of the city as a place to beat the heat, learn to swim, get together with friends and family, join a senior swim, and …
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Best Pools, Splash Pads & Waterparks in Greensboro, NC
Why Swim In Greensboro? Whether you want the feel of a water park or a city pool, Greensboro has a huge variety of pool and park options to beat the heat, learn to swim, swim all year, and feel the thrill of an amusement park. View our compilation of the best Greensboro pools, splash pads, and water parks below. Best …
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Best Spraygrounds in Lexington, NC
Splash Pads or Spraygrounds? Whether you call them splash pads or spraygrounds, Lexington, NC has incorporated several of these unique warm-weather features within existing parks and neighborhood YMCAs. Spraygrounds are water playgrounds with fixtures and fountains that spray water. They are similar to water play areas typically seen in pools, with one big difference: spraygrounds are not set in standing …
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Best Spraygrounds in Winston-Salem, NC
Splash Pads or Spraygrounds? Whether you call them splash pads or spraygrounds, Winston-Salem is leading the state in utilizing playgrounds, parks, and public pool space to install playground waterparks across the city, in every corner and neighborhood. Spraygrounds are water playgrounds with fixtures and fountains that spray water. They are similar to water play areas typically seen in pools, with …
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Best Spraygrounds in High Point, NC
Splash Pads or Spraygrounds? Whether you call them splash pads or spraygrounds, High Point, NC has incorporated several of these unique warm-weather features within existing parks and neighborhood YMCAs. Spraygrounds are water playgrounds with fixtures and fountains that spray water. They are similar to water play areas typically seen in pools, with one big difference: Spraygrounds are not set in …
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Summer Activities For Kids In The Triad
From Greensboro to High Point, & Winston-Salem, the Triad is well-suited for young families, parents, and children alike. The Triad is full of history and is an arts hub so not only do children have many artistic activities to take part in but also parks, playgrounds, museums, and even waterparks that can please any parent who needs to book some …
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Best Winston-Salem, NC Summer Camps
Find kids’ activities that fit your schedule. See a list of top Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, NC & surrounding camps, classes, workshops & kids’ nights out that work perfectly for your child. Scroll to the appropriate section for your child based on interests and age below: Winston-Salem Area Summer Camps Art, Dance, Music & Drama Summer Camps Academy of Dance Arts – Ages 3 and up …
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Christmas & Holiday Activities For Kids In The Triad
The Triad is a wonderful place to celebrate the Christmas holiday season with kids and family. The whole family and especially the little ones will literally “light up” when viewing a light display like the Festival of Lights and be eager to hop into Santa’s lap at a local shopping mall. From Christmas light displays to cookies with Santa, Christmas tree lightings, …
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Where To See Santa In The Triad – Santa Mall Visits & Sightings
This time of year, kids can find Santa laughing all the way to holiday events in the area, like tree lightings, craft fairs, and festive breakfasts. At Kid-Friendly Triad we have compiled a comprehensive list of family and kid-friendly events and locations where you can find Santa in the Triad, snap a photo with him and share your list. If you are looking for a comprehensive …
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Ice Skating Activities & Locations In The Triad
Ice Skating In The Triad Below you will find our favorite ice skating rinks, pop-up ice skating opportunities, and skating options both indoor and outdoor in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point, NC. Ice skating can be a special activity for families and kids to enjoy time together, especially around the holidays. Whether you are helping teach your child to skate …
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Autumn Activities & Fall Festivals For Kids In The Triad
The Triad is a wonderful place to celebrate the fall season with kids and family. The whole family is sure to enjoy what the Triad has to offer in the autumn from interacting with livestock, eating carnival fare, and thrilling rides at the Dixie Classic Fair to small-town and church-led festivals, Halloween festivities, and doing just about anything with pumpkin. …
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Best Parks in Greensboro, NC
About Greensboro, NC’s Parks Greensboro not only runs nearly 20 parks within the city, but they also offer numerous inclusive and accessible parks, children’s programs, programs for teens, adult programs, events, games, historic sites, and more to keep their residents outdoors and active. All Greensboro parks and neighborhood parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Each park also has posted …
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Best Parks in Winston-Salem, NC
About Winston-Salem, NC’s Parks Winston-Salem not only runs nearly 80 parks within the city, but they also offer numerous programs, events, games, historic sites, and more to keep their residents outdoors and active. All Winston Salem parks are open from sunrise to sunset. Each park also has posted park rules. Dogs in parks must be leashed except for the dog …
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Best Parks in High Point, NC
About High Point, NC’s Parks High Point not only runs 41 parks within the city, but they also offer numerous inclusive and accessible parks, recreation centers, children’s programs, programs for teens, adult programs, events, games, historic sites, and more to keep their residents outdoors and active. The City of High Point Parks & Recreation Department strives to promote passive and …
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Best Parks in Lewisville & Clemmons, NC
About Clemmons & Lewisville, NC’s Parks Clemmons and Lewisville each have two public parks that Triad-area residents can enjoy and use with young kids and adults alike. Clemmons is home to Forsyth County’s largest park, Tanglewood, along with a fantastic community park in Joanie Moser. Lewisville has two wonderful parks within a mile of one another in Shallowford Square (a …
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Best Indoor Playgrounds & Amusement Centers In The Triad
Indoor Playgrounds, Gyms, Amusements Centers, & More One of the best things about living in the Triad is its mild climate. However, even North Carolina is subject to Thunderstorms, snow, cloudy and soggy weather conditions that make you want to retreat indoor for fun. Because of this, parents need a reliable open area where kids can play and enjoy fun …
Continue readingBest Bounce House, Inflatable, & Kids Party Equipment Rentals In The Triad
Bounce House, Obstacles, Slides, & More Below you will find our favorite party equipment rental companies that can help you source the best inflatable, bounce house, slides, obstacle course, games, and concession options in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point, NC. Whether you need a popcorn machine, cornhole boards and bags, concessions, a movie screen, obstacle course, slide, our inflatable house, …
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Best Skate Parks In The Triad
The Triad gives many opportunities for kids and adults alike to learn, test their skills, and try new tricks at both paid and free skate parks in the area. What is also unique is that cities like Greensboro have both indoor and outdoor skate park options, while areas like Winston-Salem and Lexington have recently broke ground and created brand new …
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Rainy Day Activities For Kids In Greensboro, NC
Rain makes everything beautiful is a quote people say who don’t have small children or active toddlers to tend to. Being stuck in your house with kids that need to move can be daunting and debilitating at times. As a father of three boys, I have no problem finding that perfect spot to let the kids burn out the energy. Finding …
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Social Distancing & Quarantine Activities For Kids In The Triad
Right now many parents are trying to work from home and do childcare at the same time. Prepping more meals, snacks, and doing nap times that can wear you down 7 days a week. Many stay-at-homes might be laughing because this is something that they know all-to-well. Now is the time to be creative and come up with solutions to …
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Best Playgrounds in Winston-Salem, NC
Outdoors In Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem, NC is a unique place to live because of the free public events, outdoor movie nights, outdoor spaces, activities like kayaking and fishing, and great playgrounds for children to learn, grow and develop healthy lifestyles. If you are looking for playgrounds for older kids or smaller children, Winston-Salem, NC has you covered with kid-friendly options from parks, …
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Best Greenways & Trails in Greensboro, NC
Parks & Green Spaces In Greensboro, NC Greensboro has one of the best collections of greenways in North Carolina. Greenways have the ability to connect people to destinations and usually run alongside rivers or stream beds. Greenways enhance the overall quality of life in a community by promoting healthy activities, clean air (fewer vehicles), and more benefits. The Greensboro Parks …
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Rainy Day Activities For Kids In Winston-Salem, NC
Rain rain go away, come again another day does not have to be your personal parental mantra if you are resourceful and think a step ahead of your active offspring. As a father of two active boys and another on the way, I have no problem comparing my own children to dogs when it comes to how to get their …
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Best Greenways & Trails in Winston-Salem, NC
Parks & Green Spaces In Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem started early in the 1980s to help preserve mother nature and connect neighborhoods with greenways and trail systems. There are 23 miles of established trails and greenways and more on the way. This makes it easy for the workforce and families of Winston-Salem, NC, and Forsyth County to walk, run, or bike …
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Best Playgrounds in Greensboro, NC
Outdoors In Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC is a great place to live because of the free public events, outdoor activities and festivals, outdoor spaces, activities like kayaking and fishing, and great playgrounds for children to learn, grow and develop healthy habits. If you are looking for playgrounds for older kids or smaller children, Greensboro, NC has plenty of options for …
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Best Greenways & Trails in High Point, NC
Parks & Green Spaces In High Point, NC High Point is home to some well-known Triad greenways with the Bicentennial and High Point Greenway running right through area neighborhoods and business districts. In terms of trails, High Point offers 6.6 miles of natural surface trail through the hardwood and pine forest, and lakeside habitats. The Parks Division of the High …
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The Best Pediatric Dentists In The Winston-Salem Area
Our list of the best pediatric dentists in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, & Lewisville NC can help ease some of your doubts and start your search. Drs. Leal, Spangler, and Johnson Address: 1000 Southpark Blvd # C, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Phone: (336) 788-5073 Website: https://www.winston-salemdentists.com/ About: Drs. Leal, Spangler, and Johnson in Winston-Salem, NC provide the highest quality dental care with a …
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Best Playgrounds in High Point, NC
Outdoors In High Point, NC There are so many options for outdoor recreation in High Point. There are options for people who love sports and nature (hiking, cycling, golf, tennis) and plenty to do on the water as well (canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming). It’s easy to find a High Point park or playground, because there are 43 parks throughout the …
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Kids & Youth Sports Programs in Winston-Salem, NC
At Kid-Friendly Triad we have taken a lot of the play calling out of the equation for you by perfecting your gameplan to find the right sport and program for your children. Below you will find a list of the available sports programs and organizations in the Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, and surrounding area. As the seasons and classes are rapidly …
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Kids Eat Free Restaurants – Winston-Salem, NC
As a parent, you full well know the stress involved in getting small children in and out of an establishment without a meltdown, picky eating, or wasting your hard-earned money on uneaten food. That is why so many parents like the idea of discounted and free meal nights at Winston-area restaurants. From discounts and coupons to free items, it serves parents …
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Winston-Salem
Our Kid-Friendly Restaurant Picks Below you will find our favorite kid-friendly restaurants and eateries in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, & Kernersville, NC (In no particular order of preference). These restaurants and businesses excel and handling the excitement, energy, volume, and messes that some kids make, while also providing moments of peace and stress-free minutes for the parents. We also have a …
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Accessible Attractions For Kids In The Triad, NC (Including Playgrounds)
Accessible Locations Asheboro North Carolina Zoo 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205 (800) 488-0444 Website: www.nczoo.org The North Carolina Zoo has five miles of tree-lined trails which immerse visitors in a beautiful, diverse and sometimes challenging terrain. The Zoo is best experienced by using the trails; however, a Zoo-wide transportation system is available to help visitors navigate to three strategic …
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The Best Preschools In The Winston-Salem Area
Ardmore Baptist Preschool Address: 501 Miller Street, Winston-Salem 27103 Phone: (336) 725-3530 Website: https://www.ardmorebaptist.org/ardmore-preschool-landing-page/ Email: jsugg@ardmorebaptist.org Age Range: 3 months to 5 years Hours: 9 am – 12 pm (optional lunch bunch hour from noon until 1 pm) Days per Week: Monday-Friday Student / Teacher Ratio: 2 to 1 Ardmore Methodist Through the Week School Address: 630 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem 27103 Phone: (336) 722-8430 Website: https://ardmoreumc.org/through-the-week-school/ Email: ardmorettws@gmail.com Ages: crib …
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Kids Birthday Party Ideas in Winston-Salem, NC
At Kid-Friendly Triad we have taken a lot of the guesswork out of the equation and broken down the key resources, locations, and businesses you may need to plan a great birthday party for kids of any age and interest. Birthday Cake & Treat Directory Baskin Robbins Address: Peters Creek Parkway: 2561 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 North Point …
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Best Playgrounds in Clemmons, NC
Outdoors In Clemmons, NC Clemmons, NC is a unique place to live because of the free public events, outdoor movie nights, outdoor spaces, activities like kayaking and fishing, and great playgrounds for children to learn, grow and develop healthy lifestyles. If you are looking for playgrounds for older kids or smaller children, Clemmons, NC has you covered with kid-friendly options. Best Playgrounds …
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Best Playgrounds in Lewisville, NC
Outdoors In Lewisville, NC Lewisville, NC is a unique place to live because of the free public events, outdoor spaces, having a true neighborhood feel where residents look after each other and the town, and great playgrounds for children to learn, grow and develop healthy lifestyles. If you are looking for playgrounds for older kids or smaller children, Lewisville, NC has you …
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Kid-Friendly Easter Activities – Greensboro, NC
Greensboro & Burlington Events Mid-March Spring Fling 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Stagelights Performance Art Theater More Info Baby’s First Spring Craft 6:00 pm Babies R Us More Info Easter EggStravaganza: Crafts & Bunny Photos 5:30-7:00 pm Children’s Museum of Alamance County More Info Glow In The Dark Easter Egg Hunt (Ages 6 to 8) 6:00 – 6:30 pm Fairchild …
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