# Hug-A-Tree Youth Lost-in-the-Woods Safety Program at Umstead State Park > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Where: William B. Umstead State Park — Crabtree Creek Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617 - Ages: Ages 7–11 with a parent or guardian - Price: Free - Organizer: William B. Umstead State Park (NC Division of Parks and Recreation) - Official page: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/attCLcdu6P - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. 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The morning starts with an instructional session indoors at the Crabtree Creek visitor center, where kids learn the core habits taught by Hug-A-Tree, then the group heads out on a guided hike to practice those skills on a real forest trail. It is a free two-hour program, so it suits families who already hike Umstead and want their children better prepared before winter walks. Space is limited and the park asks families to register in advance through the online form linked on the event page. Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can handle a dirt trail. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [William B. Umstead State Park](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/william-b-umstead-state-park--listing-b0e18a0eed46b5458edddb89) — Crabtree Creek entrance: November–February 8 am–6 pm (October 8 am–8 pm). Visitor center… · William B. Umstead State Park — Crabtree Creek Entrance and Visitor Center · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. 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