August in Onslow County means finding somewhere out of the heat. Volume 3 rounds up the spots worth the drive when it's too hot to be outside, from air-conditioned indoor play to a full water park, plus everything happening around the county this month.
Where to Cool Off
Blue Jay Play Café (1234 NC Highway 210, Sneads Ferry) pairs an indoor playground built for babies and toddlers with a coffee shop for the grown-ups. Play sessions are structured throughout the day and everything gets cleaned between them, so it's an easy, low-stress stop with little ones.
Altitude Trampoline Park (1050 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville) is interconnected trampolines, a ninja warrior course, dodgeball, and foam pits under one roof - plus toddler jump times for the youngest visitors.
Salty Pirate Water Park (8915 Reed Drive, Emerald Isle) has six large slides, gentle slopes for little swimmers, a kid zone with age-appropriate splash features, and an arcade and snack bar when everyone needs a break.
Onslow County Museum (301 S Wilmington Street, Richlands) is free and tells the story of the county from prehistory to present day - a quiet, cool afternoon with permanent and rotating exhibits.
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (1 Roosevelt Boulevard, Pine Knoll Shores) has more than 4,000 animals, hands-on stingray encounters, and the outdoor Tree-mendous Nature Play area if you want to mix in some shade and fresh air.
This Month's Events
Check out the events below for everything happening in Onslow County this August - pulled straight from the site so you always have the latest times and locations.
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