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Learning Express Gifts Slime Bar - Cary

By Chelsea Nallenweg

If you’re looking for a fun and creative indoor activity this winter near Raleigh, head to one of the Kawaii Slime Bars inside Learning Express Gifts! They have slime bars at the Learning Express Gift Shop locations at Cary, North Hills, and Raleigh! Tucked right inside the toy and gift store, this interactive experience is a big hit with kids and a perfect way to spend about an hour getting hands-on and imaginative.

The slime-making process is easy and guided, with a friendly staff member on hand to help kids through each step. First, you choose your slime base. There are tons of clear slime colors to pick from, and each one has its own unique scent—like cotton candy, fruit punch, grape, or bubblegum! Each slime container is $14.99. The slime base is already made, so kids can jump straight into the fun part: customizing.

Next, it’s time to add toppings—this is where things get really fun for kids! It is like a make-your-own ice cream bar, but with slime! There are dozens of toppings to choose from—glitter, colorful beads, rainbow sprinkles, and even tiny themed charms. Sushi charms, unicorns, rainbows—they have it all! Keep in mind the more toppings you add, the more it will cost since it is by weight. It is .25 cents per gram.

You can also choose to enhance the texture of your slime by adding instant snow or air-dry clay, which gives it a cool fluffy or buttery feel. These texture add-ins are totally optional but can make the final slime even more unique. Once all the toppings and extra textures are picked out, everything is weighed to determine the cost, and you pay at the counter. 

Then comes the fun part: mixing it all together. There are tables and chairs next to the slime bar where kids can sit and blend their slime base with toppings and texture elements. They have rolling pins for kids to use. It’s satisfying, sensory, and calming to mix it all up and watch the transformation unfold. 

Once finished, the slime is packed back into its container to take home. If stored properly in its sealed container, the slime should last two to three months!

The Kawaii Slime Bar at Learning Express Gifts is a delightful, hands-on experience for kids of all ages—and a great way to spend a winter morning or afternoon indoors!

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