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The tour kicks off with a free family block party at Marbles Kids Museum and Moore Square in downtown Raleigh on March 9.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 2/14/2024 — PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster Tour, which offers free playful learning experiences to families within their community, announces its 2024 season. Currently in its third year, Rootle Roadster Tour events are designed to welcome families at easily accessible locations and connect them to much-needed resources and information from local community agencies and organizations. All activities and takeaways are free and aligned with literacy, physical, sensory, social-emotional and STEM curriculum.
“PBS North Carolina is excited to launch the 2024 Rootle Roadster Tour,” says Lauren McDowell Pyle, PBS North Carolina’s Director of Children’s Media and Education Engagement. “We are committed to connecting young learners and their grownups to engaging learning media as well as essential early childhood programs, early intervention services and resources within their community. With the support of partners from across the state and our Rootle Ambassadors, our commitment remains strong.”
This year’s Rootle Roadster Tour kicks off on Saturday, March 9, in downtown Raleigh. PBS North Carolina and partners will host a free block party for families outside Marbles Kids Museum. Families are invited to engage with interactive exhibits and PBS-themed activities in the Marbles courtyard and explore the community booths across the street in Moore Square. All activities in the Marbles courtyard, along Hargett Street and in Moore Square are free to the public.
Additionally, the IMAX theater at Marbles will present free screenings of the new PBS KIDS series Lyla in the Loop. Food trucks will be available for families to purchase lunch and snacks. Admission inside Marbles Kids Museum is not included. Advance tickets are required to visit Marbles and can be purchased at marbleskidsmuseum.org.
“At the Rootle Roadster Tour, families can engage in playful learning with S.T.E.M, literacy, art and motor-skills activities and so much more,” says Jewel Lowe, Engagement Program Manager at PBS North Carolina. “We’re honored that Marbles, Moore Square and more than 20 local businesses and organizations will be on-site with us to create an unforgettable experience for families at our Raleigh block party.”
Marbles is a community-based nonprofit children’s museum with a mission to spark imagination, discovery and learning through play.
“Marbles is excited to collaborate with PBS North Carolina, Moore Square and other community partners at this year’s Rootle Roadster Tour,” says Robin Mangum, Learning Engagement Director at Marbles. “Unique, hands-on and inclusive play experiences and free screenings of PBS KIDS’ new animated series Lyla in the Loop on our giant IMAX screen will create a memorable day for all.”
Moore Square is a four-acre urban green space originally conceived as one of five public green spaces for the City of Raleigh.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with PBS North Carolina and Marbles for the Rootle Roadster Tour in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Moore Square,” says David Gill, Moore Square Director, City of Raleigh. “Utilizing our outdoor park space in tandem with Marbles, complemented by activities, education resources and the support of community partners on Hargett Street, we’re setting the stage for an extraordinary kickoff.”
The Rootle Roadster Tour continues through October with stops in Elizabeth City, Greenville and Asheboro. This year’s partners include Marbles Kids Museum, the City of Raleigh, the Museum of the Albemarle, the North Carolina Potato Festival, East Carolina University, the Asheboro Fall Festival and the North Carolina Zoo.
2024 Rootle Roadster Tour Schedule
Visit pbsnc.org/RoadsterTour for the most up-to-date information.
Raleigh, Wake County
Saturday, March 9, 10 AM–2PM
Marbles Kids Museum & Moore Square
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Rootle Ambassador Twanna Joyner Jones
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County
Saturday, May 18, 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday, May 19, 10 AM–2 PM
North Carolina Potato Festival
Museum of the Albemarle
501 South Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Rootle Ambassador Faith Mosley
Greenville, Pitt County
Friday, May 31, 4–8 PM
East Carolina University
Main Campus Student Center Lawn, E. 5th St
Greenville, NC 27858
Rootle Ambassador Deirdre Ingram
Asheboro, Randolph County
Saturday, October 5, 9 AM–6 PM
Asheboro Fall Festival
123 Sunset Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27203
Rootle Ambassador Lisa Hayworth
Asheboro, Randolph County
Sunday, October 6, 9 AM–2 PM
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
Rootle Ambassador Lisa Hayworth
About Marbles Kids Museum
Located in downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museum is a community-based nonprofit children’s museum with a mission to spark imagination, discovery and learning through play. Creative, play-based experiences at Marbles contribute to children’s intellectual growth, social and emotional well-being and healthy development. Marbles is committed to ensuring its unique, award-winning museum experience is available and accessible to every child. Marbles also offers Raleigh’s only certified giant screen IMAX movie experience along with a robust lineup of enriching programs and events for children, families, students and adults that promote positive outcomes and connect our community through the power of play. For more information, visit MarblesKidsMuseum.org or follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
About Moore Square
Since 1792, Moore Square has been a place of gathering, reflection, entertainment and recreation for the citizens of Raleigh. The four-acre downtown urban green space was originally conceived as one of five public green spaces for the City of Raleigh. Moore Square offers a variety of programs ranging from small programs to medium and large special events. The Square is open to the public daily from 6 AM to 11 PM with extended hours during special events. For more information, visit raleighnc.gov/parks/places/moore-square.
About Rootle PBS KIDS
Rootle, PBS North Carolina’s 24/7 PBS KIDS channel, is a trusted educational partner to families, caregivers and educators across the state providing wholesome, education and entertaining content for children ages two to eight.
About the Rootle Ambassador Program
Rootle Ambassadors are committed community members who support families of young learners and are trained to share PBS early education resources within their communities. Over the course of five years, the Rootle Ambassador program will expand to all 100 counties in the state, bringing valuable, vetted early childhood content to communities across North Carolina. Learn more at pbsnc.org/rootle-ambassadors.
About PBS North Carolina
As North Carolina’s statewide PBS network serving the country’s third largest public media market, PBS North Carolina educates, informs, entertains and inspires its audience on air, online and in person. Through its unique partnership of public investment and private support, the network includes in-person engagement, digital-first social and online content delivery and four over-the-air channels: PBS NC, the North Carolina Channel, Rootle 24/7 PBS KIDS channel and the Explorer Channel. Its transformational events and content spark curiosity and wonder for all North Carolinians. Additionally, PBS North Carolina serves as the backbone for North Carolina’s state emergency services. To learn more about PBS North Carolina, visit pbsnc.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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