Carolina Parent - October 2019

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PUMPKIN PATCHES, HAYRIDES AND GHOSTLY GATHERINGS
Discover 92 ways to experience fall fun with your family, FAMILYFRIENDLY FALL FESTIVALS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA
Venture out for a day trip or weekend getaway to one of the state’s best fests...

Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides And Ghostly Gatherings

Autumn is a glorious season in the Triangle. Visit a local farm to hop on a hayride, sip apple cider and find your way out of corn maze. Scare yourself silly in one of the area’s celebrated haunted houses, or venture down a dark trail to greet the undead. Explore our vast selection of fall offerings, from tame experiences to frightful festivities. Events requiring a fee, ticket or donation are marked with an asterisk. Check the daily calendar section for more seasonal fun.

10+ mins

All Aboard! - Choo Choo Choose To Take A Train This Fall

From Thomas the Tank Engine and The Little Engine that Could, to Platform 9¾ and “Murder on The Orient Express,” trains captivate our imaginations. Journey and destination are so deeply interwoven within the massive steel body of a locomotive, that it has long been a favorite inspiration for storytellers, as well as a beloved toy for children. In North Carolina, we can choose from an abundance of enchanting train options. Go with a functional, carefree way to travel via NC By Train, or delight in pure whimsy at Tweetsie Railroad. Here are some options for the train lover in all of us.

6 mins

Family-Friendly Fall Festivals Across North Carolina

Venture out of town for a day trip or weekend getaway to enjoy one or more of the state’s best fests

7 mins

Metabolic Syndrome: Know The Symptoms And How To Prevent It

Going up a pants size may hurt more than just a woman’s pride. When an increase in waist circumference is accompanied by at least two other metabolic factors, such as high blood pressure and insulin resistance, you may be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.

3 mins

Hiking As A Family Benefits All Ages

Hiking as a family benefits all ages.

3 mins

Do Babies Roll Over — And Which Way Will They Roll??

The answer is … it depends. Infant motor development in the first 6 months of life is highly predictable, but rolling is one milestone that can be more variable.

3 mins

Fall Favorites

Fall is my favorite time of year.

2 mins

Ashe County

Small-town charm and low-key adventures make this North Carolina border town a perfect family getaway.

3 mins

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Carolina Parent is a media resource group that publishes a free monthly magazine, annual guides, a website and digital newsletters for parents in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Carolina Parent is the most valuable one-stop parenting resource for Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina and other communities in Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham and Johnston counties.