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Summer Camp at Marbles is an adventure of a lifetime! Camps are for children ages 3-13 with morning and afternoon sessions available. Click here to check out dates and sessions plus register online.

Saturday, April 28 | 7pm

You are invited to an elegantly whimsical evening of drinks, dinner, dancing and raising money so ALL children have a place to imagine, discover and learn! Tickets go on sale March 1 and are $50 for members and $60 for non-members.  Sponsor tickets and corporate sponsorships are are also available.  All proceeds benefit the Imagination Fund at Marbles. Find out more>>

Surf's up for Barbie™ as she returns as Merliah™, the fun and fashionable surfing champion who's also a magical mermaid princess! Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 is part of theMarbles IMAXKids' Movie Series. Find out more>>

Barbie Bash at Marbles IMAX
Saturday, March 24
Movie at 10am | Barbie Bash from 11:15am-12:30pm
See the brand-new Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 at Marbles IMAX and stay for a Barbie Bash! A ticket for the 10am show on March 24 is your entry to a bash full of Barbie fun. Take part in themed-activities like creating surfer fashions for Barbie and friends and designing your very own, wearable mermaid accessory to wear.

Does your birthday girl love Barbie?
Make it a Barbie Birthday Bash that includes a VIP celebration area and everything needed for the best-ever Barbie birthday! Contact Laura Fleming today at 919.857.1037 for details and to reserve one of the limited party spaces in the Barbie Bash on March 24! Find out more about the Barbie Birthday Bash>>

Now Playing at Marbles IMAX

In this follow-up to the 2008 worldwide hit Journey to the Center of the Earth, the new 3D family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island begins when 17-year-old Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist. Find out more>>

Saturday, March 10 | 8:30am-12pm

Dig in the dirt with Advocates for Health in Action at Marbles Kids Museum. Learn to build, maintain and sustain a community garden through informative workshops and educational booths. The event is $10 per person and is open to the public. Space is limited. Click here for more details and to register. Brought to you by Advocates for Health in Action.

Tuesday, February 14 - Saturday, March 3

Bringing out the artist in the child and the child in the artist.

Get out of the cold and warm up your creative side with local mixed-media artist Michelle Davis Petelinz. Join Michelle as she creates unique pieces of art with you! Drop in and take part in her creative activity of the moment or participate in a special workshop. Find out more>>

This project is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendation of the Raleigh Arts Commission.

Tuesday, February 21 | 5-8pm
Bring the family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always, members play free. Join our friends from Target for storytime and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. Held every third Tuesday. Generously sponsored by Target.

Wednesday, February 22 | 9am-12pm | Ages 3-5

Hearts...love...and BEARS? Of course! Investigate the Valentine surprise Mr. Bear has for Mrs. Bear as we explore their story through crafts, games, activities and songs, followed by playtime in the museum. Pre-registration required. Find out more>>

Sunday, February 26 | 1-3pm

Immerse yourself in the fun and science of bubbles with Dr. Ken Lyle and his team of bubbleologists from Duke University's Chemistry Outreach Program. In partnership with GlaxoSmithKline Foundation.