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May 15

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DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

NC Museum of Art's Story Time in the Garden

Join us for a lively story time surrounded by nature. Look, listen, and move to children’s books with our featured ...

Homeschool Days at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Are you a homeschool or alternative-education family looking for educational opportunities as the school-year kicks off? Interested in connecting with ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $3 for Friends of the Museum members and $5 for non-members per child participant
  • Website: 3947.blackbaudhosting.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Story Time with Mrs. Teri at Chick-fil-A Apex

Our May Storytime is not to far away from Fathers Day so we are gonna celebrate The Dad's and Grandpa's ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Location: 1110 Beaver Creek Commons Dr., Apex, NC, 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Butterfly Walk

Come join us for a butterfly walk! We will talk about butterfly behavior and how to identify different species, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Author Krystal Peele at Little Doodles (Wendell)

We are excited for our upcoming visit from local author, Krystal Peele! Join us!

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays 10AM-12PM.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $11.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Craft Time at Haven Farm

Make and Take your own craft! Join us every Friday for Kids Craft Time! Allow the kiddos, ages 3-6, to explore their ...

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Free events include ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Friends and Family Pajama Night at Color Me Mine Cary

Join the painting FUN at our once a month Pajama Night celebration! Wear your PJs for $1.00 Paint Fee! Paint ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 316 Colonades Way, Suite 215, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $1 Paint Fee plus the cost of your piece/s.
  • Website: cary.colormemine.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April 13 to November 2, 8 am - noon, in the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot On Salem Street

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park's Opening Day

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park is 100 acres beautifully nestled in Wake Forest, North Carolina. We have a 65 acre crystal ...

  • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 3601 Quarry Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: from $10. Children 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.gofantasylake.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

NC Transportation Museum's Train Show

The Historic Spencer Shops Train Show features vendors with railroad memorabilia of all types: model train dealers, model train layouts, ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Dr., Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: General Admission: $8 for adults. $6 for children ages 3-12. Free for children under 3.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Free events include ...

  • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

To Take Shape and Meaning Community Day at the NC Museum of Art

Enjoy free access to the exhibition To Take Shape and Meaning during community day! Get up close with works of ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: East Building, Level B, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Artsplosure

Explore the eclectic, award-winning Art Market featuring juried fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works of art in different categories. ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet

Find the missing piece of your day at our drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Toddler Nature Time at White Deer Park

Enjoy some nature time with your little one in the White Deer Park Nature Center! Drop-in at any time during ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: White Deer Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $3 per resident. $5 per non resident.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies and a Museum play ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Read stories, sing, move, and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

Waverly Place's Summer Concert Series

Beginning in May and lasting through August, join us for Live Music Wednesdays in the Waverly Place Park, 5pm-8pm. You’ll ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: waverlycary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Raleigh's Green market and Bike Brigade

Downtown Raleigh Alliance is thrilled to present our first Green Market and Bike Brigade, featuring some of our most sustainable ...

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Bug Walk

Ever wonder wonder how to identify some of the insects you see? Or where's the best place to look for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays 10AM-12PM.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $11.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Storytime

Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! Garden Storytimes are a great way for families ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 per child. No cost for parent or caregiver attending with child.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Craft Time at Haven Farm

Make and Take your own craft! Join us every Friday for Kids Craft Time! Allow the kiddos, ages 3-6, to explore their ...

Glow Night at Urban Air Raleigh

Lights out party on! Glow Night is THE place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Cir, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April 13 to November 2, 8 am - noon, in the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot On Salem Street

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Come see why we've been ranked a "best in class" farmers market for the last several years! 30+ vendors, live music ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

NC Sugar Rush at City Plaza Downtown Raleigh

Dessert Only Food Rodeo happening at City Plaza Downtown Raleigh. The event will be Sunday May 26th 12pm-7pm. Come experience ...

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans. Presented By ...

First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival

To remember our fallen military Heroes throughout the weekend in a real and deserving way via a safe and family-oriented ...

  • 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 2805 East River Road, Louisburg, NC, 27549
  • Cost: Admission $15 per person over 12yrs. $5 for ages 6-12. Tickets and Parking on-site are cash only. $15 per car to park.
  • Website: ncmemorialballoonfest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

Bring the kids, friends, a picnic and a blanket and settle in for some foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times! You’re invited ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Piney Town Playhouse Open Play for Memorial Day

Celebrate Memorial Day with us during our open play. Flag Giveaway!

  • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $15 per child ages 1-12 for two hours
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork, build ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

Waverly Place's Summer Concert Series

Beginning in May and lasting through August, join us for Live Music Wednesdays in the Waverly Place Park, 5pm-8pm. You’ll ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: waverlycary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park

Beach Music Series returns for its 15th season in Midtown Park! Join us for 12 weeks of live outdoor music, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $5 per night. $35 for entire Music Bundle.
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Family Fun

DPAC presents Lion King

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays 10AM-12PM.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $11.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Craft Time at Haven Farm

Make and Take your own craft! Join us every Friday for Kids Craft Time! Allow the kiddos, ages 3-6, to explore their ...

Glow Night at Urban Air Raleigh

Lights out party on! Glow Night is THE place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Cir, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

Stay after the game for the area's biggest and brightest postgame fireworks show. | Presented By CBS 17

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