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Rootle Roadster Tour
Free Events for Children & Families in North Carolina
Join us as we play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources and more. Each stop of the Rootle Roadster Tour will feature learning experiences through purposeful play that families can enjoy together.
The Rootle Roadster Tour is brought to you by PBS North Carolina and the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education.
Explore below and check back for more events.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, 8/12, 10 AM—1 PM
Gaston, Northampton County
Location:
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
Saturday, 9/23, 10 AM—1 PM
Siler City, Chatham County
Location:
Silk Hope Ruritan Club
4221 Silk Hope Road
Siler City, NC 27344
Friday–Sunday, October 6–8, 10 AM–4 PM
North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City
Location:
North Carolina Seafood Festival
412 D Evans Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Saturday, October 14, 10 AM–1 PM &
Saturday, October 21, 10 AM–1 PM
North Carolina State Fair
Location:
North Carolina State Fair
4285 Trinity Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
Previous Events
Saturday, 5/20, 10 AM—4 PM & Sunday, 5/21, 10 AM—1 PM
NC Potato Festival in Elizabeth City
Visit us at the NC Potato Festival to learn more about free educational resources from PBS & PBS KIDS. PBS North Carolina is partnering with the Museum of the Albemarle to provide hands-on activities, games, demonstrations and more.
Location:
Downtown Elizabeth City
Museum of the Albemarle
501 S Water St.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Saturday, 4/29, 9 AM—2 PM
North Carolina Pickle Festival in Mount Olive
PBS North Carolina will provide hands-on activities, games, demonstrations and more at the annual North Carolina Pickle Festival. Visit us to learn more about free educational resources from PBS & PBS KIDS.
Location:
Downtown Mount Olive
123 North Center Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
Saturday, 3/25, 10 AM—1 PM
Highland Elementary School in Sanford
The Rootle Roadster Tour is kicking off our second season in Harnett County. Join us at Highland Elementary School in Sanford for a day full of hands-on activities, games, demonstrations and more!
Location:
Highland Elementary School
1915 Buffalo Lake Rd.
Sanford, NC 27332
