RALEIGH, N.C. – The first-ever CoolKidz Expo – the show to inspire and entertain today’s family – debuts April 17-18, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center with the community at heart.
CoolKidz Expo supports positive lifestyle pursuits for kids and families by promoting proficiency in academics, a positive self-image and a healthy lifestyle. Sponsor and exhibitor prizes will be raffled off throughout the weekend, with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Association through the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs.
Among the highlights, Divi Resorts is offering a 7-night Caribbean getaway: accommodations for a family of four for 7 nights in a deluxe one bedroom golf villa suite at the Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort in Aruba.
Artspace, Broadway at the Beach, Cold Stone Creamery, Hasbro, NASCAR Hall of Fame, The Rusty Bucket Kids TV Show, The Rusty Bucket Store, Time To Play Magazine and Time Warner Cable are offering some cool stuff, while professional sports teams Carolina Hurricanes, Carolina Mudcats, Carolina RailHawks and Durham Bulls are providing some hot products.
A wide range of attractions and organizations are donating tickets to special events like the Battleship North Carolina, Broadway Series South, Busch Gardens, Carolina Ballet, Museum of Life & Science, New Hope Railway, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Theatre, RBC Center, Tweetsie Railroad and Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe.
The Expo hours are Saturday, April 17 from 9am-8pm and Sunday, April 18 from 10am-5pm. Admission is $9 for Adults, $7 for Seniors (age 65+), $4 for CoolKidz (ages 3-15) and free under age 3. Discount coupons are available online.
Web site: www.CoolKidzExpo.com
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