Cute pumpkin patch with nice photo props. There are a fun variety of white and ornamental pumpkins…read moretoo. I think the prices are a bit steep but it's a fundraiser so I get it! Operates on the honor system and there are cameras. You pay online on your phone or with cash on their front door.

We have enjoyed going to firefly farm a few times now during this last year, both for Halloween and…read morefor picking wildflowers! Positives-lots of land! Their huge swing is amazing and a highlight for kids! The staff is also very kind. We have visited their haunted house (eclectic, great for younger kids) and for their flowers in the spring and both have been empty (which in my mind is good). You can easily picnic and have all the space you want to yourselves Negatives-there isn't a lot going on. If you prefer places with a lot of activities this is not the place for you

Firefly Farms is a small farm in Hillsborough, NC. They primarily sell produce but do have some…read moreflowers that you can pick by appointment when the farm is open. When you arrive at the farm, follow the gravel driveway back to the barn as that is where the designated parking is at. Then if you are picking flowers, you check in and are provided a grocery store type basket and a pair of scissors. The basket was great as it was light and had two handles. It was also nice that scissors were provided as I've been forgetful in the past and left them at home before. Or if you had ordered produce you can pick that up under the tent. The website is really easy to navigate and make your purchase. The driveway that you drove up, provides a lovely walk back down to where the flowers are at. There were some animals along the way too! There are signs up in the areas that you are allowed to pick flowers. When you finished finding flowers in the various areas, you walk back up to the barn and the flowers are wrapped and put into a mason jar vase. Also tips are given for caring for the flowers. I really enjoyed my outing to the farm and the reservation system made it so easy to social distance as there were not too many of us there at once. The staff was beyond friendly and made me feel welcomed.

This is a local farm turned into a pumpkin patch with 3 corn mazes for the Halloween season. Open…read moreon the weekends, they also have hayride and painting station for your pumpkins, along with a few games such as bean badminton toss, a toddlers area with corn pit and even a cute painted cow to milk. All is included in the $8.00 admission and you get a free pumpkin. The corn maze is fun and you can find mailboxes with colored stickers. Find them all to enter into a drawing. Each maze leads you to the next one. My 4 yo granddaughter had a blast and quickly got over her fear of getting lost.

Oh my god! We loved this corn maze! Such a fun place to take the kids and have a blast for an…read morehour or two. We had to find 5 colored ears of corn throughout the maze. Three amazing corn maze fields that tie into each other. Well built, substantial walkways, safe, and everyone was super helpful! The pumpkin picking patch's were amazing too! Lots of great pumpkins to chose from. Very affordable. By the way, if you think you'll find all 5 different colored ears of corn on your first pass...you're in for a big surprise! This corn maze hunt was soo cool!

I was looking for a craft place and found the cutest place in Chapel Hill. The staff was so nice…read moreand helpful and took their time to explain all the options of crafts to do. They walked us through the process and checked on our progress often. I really appreciated the set up, directions and room placement for us to complete the project. The price is reasonable for the supplies and the activity was a lot of fun. We made a super cute keepsake and will go back during the summer to work on a bigger project.

can't say enough great things about this place . i love the place is decorated with artwork of…read morepassed guests . came here on a sunday afternoon to complete a fluid bear . we were greeted by amy as soon as we walked in . she gave us instructions and showed us how to create our bear . at the end we were offered a package that contained a complimentary animal figure and stickers . we were from out of state , and unaware it took our bear one day to dry . we were staying close by , so amy offered to drop our bears off to us . she also included a personalized note wishing us safe travels back . amazing customer service . i highly recommend giving them a visit . the activities they offer are amazing and the customer service is just as great ! i wish this business the absolute best and i hope they continue to thrive

Took my best friends here for their birthdays and we all had a blast! Julie is a great teacher and…read moregives personalized instructions. None of us had any experience with pottery prior to this but were able to make multiple (usable) bowls :). Very relaxed and comfortable environment to learn something new with a very patient and helpful teacher. Would highly recommend! Thanks so much Julie!

Perfect for any level of ceramics. The enviroment is a small studio where where you get to work…read moreclosely one on one with Julie. My 11 year old completed the class and was able work at his own pace and help decide which projects he would like to complete. As an adult I would feel equally as comfortable. Julie is very responsive and personable. Definitely recommend!

My friend and I finally got a chance to book a rug making class with Safe n Sound Rugs located in…read moreRaleigh for her birthday! It was such a fun class where they walk you step-by-step on how to make your own rug. Before the class, you'll send in your design and color requests. They'll let you know if your design is too hard for a beginner level class. It was a fun class and quite challenging. You do have to stand while you tuft which makes you more tired especially after a few hours, so dress for comfort and breath lability as you might get hot! You can bring snacks and something to drink but keep in mind it's a small space. Once you're all done, they'll take your rug to be finished. Takes about two weeks before it's done for either pick-up or they can also mail it to you. Definitely a good idea for a date night, birthday activity, or just a fun activity with your friends or solo. Almost forgot - they also offer classes in the CLT area as well!

Waiting line for an hour and the Manager left an Assistant left after the Assistant to the later…read morecrowd it will be 45 minutes wait to recoup the food selection. Some customers was asking for refunds and cooked food for customers was at front register that's why some customer was upset about the food stacking and asking for a refund. The grade level for the restaurant could not be 99% and less staff members could not keep up with the crowd volume

Finally checked out this cool musical playground for children. It's so cute inside. The majority of…read morethe toys inside are related to music. The have a musical slide, huge drums, a bouncy house and more. They also offer music classes throughout the week. You can have private lessons or group lessons. Open play was only $17 for both of my girls. Everything was cleaned, organized and safe!

Brightleaf Square is a quaint retail development located in the center of the Brightleaf…read moreneighborhood in downtown Durham. I'd call it a "shopping center," but it's not like a typical suburban shopping center. The development consists of two repurposed brick warehouses, originally built in 1904, that used to store bright leaf tobacco (that's where the name comes from). So, Brightleaf Square looks and feels historic, and that's what makes it charming. That said, the development is kind of small and there's not that much here. If you want to walk across the street to, say, Rose's or Jeni's, then yes, the neighborhood (also known as the Brightleaf District) has more to offer. I highly recommend Rose's, by the way, for their ramen and ice cream sandwiches. Strictly speaking, within the square, Emmy Squared Pizza is terrific for their Detroit-style pizza. It's among the best deep-dish pizza anywhere, in my opinion. There's also Clouds Brewing, which is a craft brewery and restaurant. Other businesses are local/boutique shops, such as Bull City Art & Frame Company and Mill & Meadow Stationery Shop, and private offices. The brick/stone walkway, old-fashioned lamp posts, string lights, trees, benches, and early-1900s buildings can make for a fun, whimsical stroll with friends and family before or after lunch or dinner. It's also a good date spot, especially if you incorporate the larger neighborhood (e.g., pizza at Emmy Squared followed by ice cream sandwiches at Rose's). For parking, I suggest parking in the surface lot at the corner of W Main St and S Gregson St. You can enter the lot from either of those streets. Pay attention to signs as you may have to pay during certain days and times. Fun fact: Durham's infamous "Can Opener Bridge" is located on the south end of Brightleaf Square. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the bridge's Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Southern%E2%80%93Gregson_Street_Overpass Also, watch some of the videos on this YouTube channel to see the Can Opener in action: https://www.youtube.com/@11foot8plus8 The camera that captures those videos is mounted on one of the buildings at Brightleaf Square.

Brightleaf Square looks like it'd be cute and fun to walk around in, but that's really all it is…read more Pretty market lights and small shops but nothing actually to do..? Hopefully they add better restaurants and more variety of boutiques here because the square is not living up to its potential. Basically, I'd skip this and head over to ATC.