# Nature Play Day at NCMA with Prairie Ridge

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Ages: Designed for ages 7 and younger; everyone welcome
- Price: Free
- Organizer: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Prairie Ridge Ecostation)
- Official page: https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-play-day-at-ncma-4-2/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Prairie Ridge play facilitators stock part of the NC Museum of Art's park with fort-building gear, puppets, costumes, bubbles and paint for free drop-in outdoor play. Designed for ages 7 and younger; dress for the weather and for mess. Meet near the Welcome Center.

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