# Marbles Kids Museum Thanksgiving Turkey Tinkering & Gratitude Studio > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 - Ages: Ages 10 and under with families - Price: $9 general admission (Ages 1+); Free for infants under 1 and museum members - Organizer: Marbles Kids Museum - Official page: https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/marbles-kids-museum-thanksgiving-turkey-tinkering-and-gratitude-studio--listing-32994fa5a04306568e469b65 ## About Located in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square district, Marbles Kids Museum presents its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Tinkering and Gratitude Studio throughout Thanksgiving week. Children immerse themselves in joyful creative STEM and craft challenges, engineering whimsical turkey flyers, building miniature wooden cornucopias, and stamping handmade gratitude leaves to attach to the museum's giant community Gratitude Tree. The imaginative exhibits—from Splash! water play to Moneypalooza and the Idea Works maker space—invite young minds to problem-solve, collaborate, and play actively while parents connect. The museum provides an engaging, high-energy indoor sanctuary for kids out of school and visiting grandparents seeking quality holiday memories together. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide ADA-accessible corridors, elevator access between floors, and convenient indoor stroller parking zones throughout the building. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private nursing nooks with comfortable armchairs on both floors; family restrooms equipped with low sinks and sturdy changing tables. • Age Suitability: Tailored specifically for children ages 1 to 10 and their caregivers. • Sensory Tips: High energy and lively ambient sound throughout prime morning hours; sensory backpacks with noise-canceling headphones are available at the welcome desk. ## Similar picks in Raleigh - [North Carolina Museum of Art Thanksgiving Weekend Museum Park Sculpture Trail](https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/north-carolina-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-weekend-museum-park-sculptur--listing-77bf4669767ce1746e8fa1e1) — Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at North Carolina Museum of Art · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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