Track 2 in Wake County Schools: 21 Very Cool Things to Do During Your Break!

Track 2 is tracked out May 13-June 2. Triangle TRACKS, a local social networking website for Triangle parents that links to over 1,800 resources at www.triangletracks.com, has posted a list of local events planned for kids and families that fall into track 2's break. Check it out:

1. Go to an IMAX movie at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh:
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is back in IMAX as a prelude to the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" July 17. "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" opens May 22 at IMAX and in theaters nationwide, and NASCAR 3D: The IMAX Experience IMAX® film opens May 29. "Up” also debuts May 20 in theaters nationwide, but it won’t be in IMAX.

2. Check out the N.C. Museum of Natural Science Presents "Chocolate" exhibit. Yum!

3. Peruse the Town of Cary Presents the 15th Annual Children's Art Show May 4-29: http://www.triangletracks.com/events/town-of-cary-presents-the-15th
Or check out Durham Public Schools Spring Art Show at Northgate Mall, May 13-27: http://www.triangletracks.com/events/durham-public-schools-spring-1

4. Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Presents "The Beeple" May 14-16.

5. Go to a Durham Bull’s game. Spongebob's friend Patrick returns to Durham Ballpark May 15-17.

6. Broadway Series South Presents "Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage" May 15-17.

7. Kids Rock! at Marbles Kids Museum May 16-17.

8. Shop the Carolina Kids Expo May 16-17 at the N.C. State Fairgrounds.

9. Watch “The Blue Grass Blues” at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex May 16.

10. May 16 is Fishing Fun Day at Harris Lake Park.

11. Head out to Bat Day with Rob Mies at the Museum of Life and Science May 16.

12. Check out Artsplosure 2009's Kidsplosure May 16-17.

13. Kids, Kids Everywhere! at Womble Park May 16.

14. Broadway Series South Presents Bob the Builder Live! May 22-24.

15. Watch the Bread & Puppet Theater present "Cardboard Celebration Circus” May 22-24.

16. Teen Bounce Night at BounceU of Apex is May 22.

17. Carolina Ballet Presents World Premiere of "Beauty and the Beast" May 28-31.

18. Check out “Sesame Street Live: When Elmo Grows Up” May 28.

19. LEGO Master Builder Event at Crabtree Mall: Help Build 8' Tall Yoda! May 29-31.

20. "Buggin' Out" is at Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs May 29.

21. Get Into the Driver's Seat IMAX® Film Opening Event is May 30.

11 Things Track 2 Can Do Through Dec. 5

Visit the Triangle TRACKS Calendar to get the details on all of these events.

1. Visit the Museum of Life and Science in Durham and get your Santa Train tickets, which go on sale Nov. 12.

2. CHECK OUT MARBLES NEW EXHIBIT, "WORLDTREK"
Marbles Kids Museum
Exhibit opened Oct. 8. Guests are transported to several exciting locales around the world to engage in hands-on exploration of commerce, culture, arts, music and more.

3. GO TO THE MOVIES
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year." Released Oct. 24
"Madagascar: Return 2 Africa." Released Nov. 7.
"Bolt" Movie Releases Nov. 26
You can also see "Madagascar: Return 2 Africa" at the IMAX Theater and Marbles Kids Museum Nov. 7-Dec. 11.
**Check out "Kung Fu Panda," "Star Wars: the Clone Wars," "Wall-E" and "The Longshots" for $1.50 at Blue Ridge Theater in Raleigh.

4. Gerberich's Gadgetry: Art That Moves and Holiday Springs and Sprockets, began Nov. 15 at the Museum of Life and Science.

5. A NIGHT AMONG THE WOLVES WITH HELEN THAYER, Museum of Life and Science; Dec. 1, 7 to 9 p.m.

6. Adventures of Helen Thayer, Marbles Kids Museum. Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

7. Time for Tots: Let It Snow! N.C. Museum of History, 10-10:45 a.m.

8. 31st ANNUAL SANTA TRAIN begins running, Museum of Life and Science; Dec. 3

9. TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH 3rd ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST, Dec. 5

10. An Evening With Elves, Marbles Kids Museum. Dec. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

11. Magic Tree House Track Out Camp, Dec. 1-5

15 Things Track 2 Families Can do Through Dec. 5

Visit the Triangle TRACKS Calendar to get the details on all of these events.

1. Visit the Museum of Life and Science in Durham and get your Santa Train tickets, which go on sale Nov. 12.

2. CHECK OUT MARBLES NEW EXHIBIT, "WORLDTREK"
Marbles Kids Museum
Exhibit opened Oct. 8. Guests are transported to several exciting locales around the world to engage in hands-on exploration of commerce, culture, arts, music and more.

3. GO TO THE MOVIES
"High School Musical 3: Senior Year." Released Oct. 24
"Madagascar: Return 2 Africa." Released Nov. 7.
"Bolt" Movie Releases Nov. 26
You can also see "Madagascar: Return 2 Africa" at the IMAX Theater and Marbles Kids Museum Nov. 7-Dec. 11.
**Check out "Kung Fu Panda," "Star Wars: the Clone Wars," "Wall-E" and "The Longshots" for $1.50 at Blue Ridge Theater in Raleigh.

4. Gerberich's Gadgetry: Art That Moves and Holiday Springs and Sprockets, began Nov. 15 at the Museum of Life and Science.

5. "Music with Mom” at Booda Beans in Apex, Nov. 25, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

6. THE CAROLINA BALLET PRESENTS "MESSIAH", Nov. 26-30

7. COMMUNITY DAY AT ACKLAND MUSEUM OF ART, Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

8. CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP: ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MAKE AND TAKE, N.C. Museum of Art: Nov. 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

9. A NIGHT AMONG THE WOLVES WITH HELEN THAYER, Museum of Life and Science; Dec. 1, 7 to 9 p.m.

10. Adventures of Helen Thayer, Marbles Kids Museum. Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

11. Time for Tots: Let It Snow! N.C. Museum of History, 10-10:45 a.m.

12. 31st ANNUAL SANTA TRAIN begins running, Museum of Life and Science; Dec. 3

13. TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH 3rd ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST, Dec. 5

14. An Evening With Elves, Marbles Kids Museum. Dec. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

15. NEW HOPE VALLEY RAILWAY HOLIDAY TRAINS. Begins Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.