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Helping kids unleash their
creativity.
personality.
education.
Visit us at one of our two vibrant locations: The
Nest
or
The Makery
– each offering hands-on, playful learning experiences for children and families.
Explore The Nest
Discover The Makery
Let's Play
LET'S PLAY!
The Nest is now OPEN in our new location at 1712 Willow Dr., Chapel Hill, next door to Binkley Preschool.
We are hosting Nest Sessions Tuesday – Saturday for children ages 0-5. Please visit the link below to find a time.
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Program is about to close up.
Registration is REQUIRED for Open Play Nest Sessions.
Plan Your Visit
Field Trips & Group Visits
Follow the Fun
See what we're up to, share your visits, and join the fun online!
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TIKTOK
Visit us at The Makery, located at Boxyard RTP in the heart of the Research Triangle Park!
We’re a hands-on creative space designed to spark innovation, invite collaboration, and bring ideas to life. Whether you're exploring something new or diving deeper into a passion, The Makery is open Tuesday–Saturday from 11 AM–2 PM and 3 PM–7 PM and on Sunday from 12 PM - 6 PM beginning in April.
Plan your visit
Upcoming Programs
Stay in the Loop — Join Our Newsletter!
Get the latest updates on programs, admission, and more.
Don’t miss out — sign up today!
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What's Happening
Learn About The North Carolina Children's Museum Expansion!
Learn about our upcoming plans on Mt. Carmel Church Road!
Learn More
This is why we
do it
I love the balance between structured activities and free play, and all of the crafts they get to make and bring home. — June 2024
As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I think you all are doing an amazing job being inclusive to neurodivergent children. — June 2024
We really enjoyed the activities! The staff were patient, enthusiastic, and encouraging! My kid really loved the build your own stomp rockets. — August 2023
Upcoming Events
March
April 2026
May
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
SU
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
Events for March
30
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
Events for March
31
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
Events for April
1
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
Events for April
2
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
3
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parents’ Night Out
The Nest
Events for April
4
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Coding with NC Esports Academy
The Makery
Events for April
5
No Events
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Events for April
6
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
7
No Events
Events for April
8
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Play Patch Playgroups: Nurture & Nudge Playgroup
The Nest
Events for April
9
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
10
No Events
Events for April
11
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Makery’s Birthday Celebration
The Makery
Events for April
12
No Events
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Events for April
13
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
14
No Events
Events for April
15
No Events
Events for April
16
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
17
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parents’ Night Out: Kites
The Nest
Events for April
18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden!
The Nest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Haiku Writing and Illustrations with Featured Artist Kero Blade
The Makery
Events for April
19
No Events
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Events for April
20
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
21
No Events
Events for April
22
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Mobile Museum and Fenton Earth Day Event
The Makery
Events for April
23
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Crafter Dark: Featuring Cozy Panda Event Co.
The Makery
Events for April
25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden!
The Nest
Events for April
26
No Events
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
Events for April
27
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
28
No Events
Events for April
29
No Events
Events for April
30
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for May
1
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Best of Camp Nest
Events for May
2
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden!
The Nest
X
Skip links
Skip to primary navigation
Skip to content
Helping kids unleash their
creativity.
personality.
education.
Visit us at one of our two vibrant locations: The
Nest
or
The Makery
– each offering hands-on, playful learning experiences for children and families.
Explore The Nest
Discover The Makery
Let's Play
LET'S PLAY!
The Nest is now OPEN in our new location at 1712 Willow Dr., Chapel Hill, next door to Binkley Preschool.
We are hosting Nest Sessions Tuesday – Saturday for children ages 0-5. Please visit the link below to find a time.
98%
Program is about to close up.
Registration is REQUIRED for Open Play Nest Sessions.
Plan Your Visit
Field Trips & Group Visits
Follow the Fun
See what we're up to, share your visits, and join the fun online!
TIKTOK
Visit us at The Makery, located at Boxyard RTP in the heart of the Research Triangle Park!
We’re a hands-on creative space designed to spark innovation, invite collaboration, and bring ideas to life. Whether you're exploring something new or diving deeper into a passion, The Makery is open Tuesday–Saturday from 11 AM–2 PM and 3 PM–7 PM and on Sunday from 12 PM - 6 PM beginning in April.
Plan your visit
Upcoming Programs
Stay in the Loop — Join Our Newsletter!
Get the latest updates on programs, admission, and more.
Don’t miss out — sign up today!
Sign up Now
98%
Success rate
What's Happening
Learn About The North Carolina Children's Museum Expansion!
Learn about our upcoming plans on Mt. Carmel Church Road!
Learn More
This is why we
do it
I love the balance between structured activities and free play, and all of the crafts they get to make and bring home. — June 2024
As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I think you all are doing an amazing job being inclusive to neurodivergent children. — June 2024
We really enjoyed the activities! The staff were patient, enthusiastic, and encouraging! My kid really loved the build your own stomp rockets. — August 2023
Upcoming Events
March
April 2026
May
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
SU
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
Events for March
30
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
Events for March
31
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
Events for April
1
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
Events for April
2
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
3
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Nest Camp Quest: From Earth to the Cosmos
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parents’ Night Out
The Nest
Events for April
4
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Coding with NC Esports Academy
The Makery
Events for April
5
No Events
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Events for April
6
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
7
No Events
Events for April
8
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Play Patch Playgroups: Nurture & Nudge Playgroup
The Nest
Events for April
9
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
10
No Events
Events for April
11
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Makery’s Birthday Celebration
The Makery
Events for April
12
No Events
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Events for April
13
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
14
No Events
Events for April
15
No Events
Events for April
16
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
17
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Parents’ Night Out: Kites
The Nest
Events for April
18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden!
The Nest
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Haiku Writing and Illustrations with Featured Artist Kero Blade
The Makery
Events for April
19
No Events
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Events for April
20
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
21
No Events
Events for April
22
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Mobile Museum and Fenton Earth Day Event
The Makery
Events for April
23
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for April
24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Crafter Dark: Featuring Cozy Panda Event Co.
The Makery
Events for April
25
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden!
The Nest
Events for April
26
No Events
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
Events for April
27
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Laughing Monitos – First Words
The Nest
Events for April
28
No Events
Events for April
29
No Events
Events for April
30
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Junior Gardeners
The Nest
Events for May
1
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
School’s Out Camp – The Best of Camp Nest
Events for May
2
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Garden Party: Wake Up the Garden!
The Nest
X