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Five teams of local architects, designers and engineers took over Marbles Kids Museum on Saturday to create structures built for feeding, not housing. Instead of bricks, the teams used cans of food for Canstruction 2010, a national competition established by the Society for Design Administration. Making its 11th appearance in Raleigh at Marbles Kids Museum, Canstruction 2010, benefiting the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, opens today and runs through February 14. This year’s local theme is “Cartoon Heroes”, encouraging teams to display the can-do spirit of familiar do-gooders of the cartoon world.

Friday, November 6 attend opening night of Disney's A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience at the Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles and step into 19th Century England, complete with caroling, confections, cheer and special appearances from characters in Theatre In The Park's A Christmas Carol.

Marbles Kids Museum and a coalition of partner organizations present Family Fun Night Spooktacular on Thursday, October 8 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the museum in downtown Raleigh.

RALEIGH, NC (August 27, 2009) - Families won’t want to miss The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD, a new interactive exhibit that will debut at Marbles Kids Museum on September 3. The exhibit is scheduled to run through January 3, 2010.

Raleigh, NC (Aug. 17, 09) — On Friday, August 21 guests will experience a magical night at Marbles Kids Museum, coupled with a screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince exclusively in IMAX 3D. Late Night at Marbles is the perfect all-in-one evening of spells, sorcery and surprises for the family.

Raleigh, NC (Aug. 12, 2009) — On Sunday, August 16, from 4pm – 6pm, Marbles Kids Museum presents the 6th Annual Kickoff to Kindergarten to celebrate the special time of excitement and wonderment for kindergartners of Wake County. This school-readiness event helps kids and their families make the transition into school both successful and memorable.