Raleigh Family Events Calendar
The Fun 4 raleigh Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Raleigh area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!
PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.
Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.
Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.
Informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.
One time classes open to kids and families.
Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.
Holiday events includes events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.
Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.
Farmers Market Downtown Cary
Gear up for a morning of fresh local goods, cheerful entertainment and family fun! Shop for farm-fresh weekly groceries and ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 135 W. Chatham Street at the Historic Ivey-Ellington House
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cars & Coffee at Parkside Town Commons
Join us the third Saturday of every month! Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us every 3rd Saturday for the Cary ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Parkside Town Commons 7129 Okelly Chapel Rd, Cary, North Carolina 27519
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Other, Free
Holly Springs Farmers Market
The HSFM is a free, family-friendly event in downtown Holly Springs with live music and kids' activities weekly. We are ...
- 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, North Carolina 27540
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.HSFarmersMarket.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Cary Cares: Free Day of Dentistry
Cary Cares: Free Day of Dentistry is a day-long, community-based program that provides those in need with dental care so ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Preston Dental Loft, 140 Preston Executive Dr. Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free
- Website: prestondentalloft.com
- Category: Other, Free
A Trip To Whoville at Lake Crabtree County Park
"In every flower, every stem, every leaf, a world to discover that's beyond belief!" In the Dr. Seuss story, Horton ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Parkway Morrisville, NC, 27560
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
Seasons on a Farm: Saving Seeds at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Learn how farmers saved seeds from each year’s harvest so that they would be able to raise crops the next ...
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Historic Yates Mill County Park 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
Kids Exchange Fall/Winter Back to School Sale July 2019
Join us for the Kids Exchange Fall/Winter "Back To School" Consignment Sale in July! This FREE ADMISSION event is the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: kxconsignment.com
- Category: Other
Weekend Family-Friendly Tour - NC Museum of Art
Join a Museum guide for a lively discussion and activities in the galleries. Each free tour lasts 30 minutes and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: NCMA | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Stories on Sunday at Quail Ridge Books
Join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway places and visit cozy, comfortable spots. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Quail Ridge Books 4209 Lassiter Mill Road Suite 100, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Fireflies at Night at Bond Park Community Center
Sunday afternoons just got better with Pop-Up Art at Bond Park Community! Enjoy creating art using different mediums and techniques ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Bond Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: $23/resident, $30/nonresident
- Website: classweb.townofcary.org
- Category: Family Fun
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Story Time at Chick-fil-A Falls Village
Story Time is happening every Monday in July! On July 1, Mrs. Julie will be reading The Rainbow Fish followed ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Chick-fil-A Falls Village 6701 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Camp Creativity at Michael's Stores
Parents: Give your kids ages 3 & up seven weeks of screen-free fun! Each week includes new projects, demos and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels Stores, Wake County, NC
- Cost: Price: $3 per 30-min. session.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Breastfeeding Support Group at Wake Med North
These FREE support groups are staffed by certified lactation consultants and are designed for moms and breastfeeding (or breast milk ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: WakeMed North Family Health & Women's Hospital 10000 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakemed.org
- Category: Informational, Free
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Free Summer Movies 2019 at Wakefield 12
Free Summer Movies 2019 - Two movies to choose from each day with free admission.
- 9:30 am
- Location: Marquee Cinemas-Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
North Hills Kids in the Park
Join us every Tuesday starting June 11 in our Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park for a free hour of kids ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Nature Playday at Prarie 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: Prairie Ridge Nature PlaySpace | 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Free Summer Movies 2019 at Wakefield 12
Free Summer Movies 2019 - Two movies to choose from each day with free admission.
- 9:30 am
- Location: Marquee Cinemas-Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Farm Life: Play and Stay at Historic Oak View County Park
Join us for a special summer program where you can learn and then lunch! This program is for children ages ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Camp Creativity at Michael's Stores
Parents: Give your kids ages 3 & up seven weeks of screen-free fun! Each week includes new projects, demos and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels Stores, Wake County, NC
- Cost: Price: $3 per 30-min. session.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
What’s in the Box - NC Museum of Art
Now at a new, earlier time! Preschoolers, ages 2–5, and their caregivers have fun while exploring art together. Each session ...
- 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: NCMA | 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: $6 Family-level members and above $8 Nonmembers (child ticketed, adult free)
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Playtime in the Park at Downtown Park
Kids can explore the Downtown Park while enjoying fun activities everyone will like! Join us in July for giant checkers, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Park, 319 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.townofcary.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Nature Stories at Prairie Ridge Ecostation
You and your children are invited to participate in a nature walk and story. Meet other families in your community ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Prairie Ridge Ecostation 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
GalaxyCon Raleigh (Raleigh Supercon) at the Raleigh Convention Center
GalaxyCon Raleigh (formally Raleigh Supercon) is July 25-28, 2019 @ The Raleigh Convention Center https://raleighsupercon.com/. NOW 4 DAYS of FUN ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: The Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Kids 9 and under get in FREE; $20 and up
- Website: raleighsupercon.com
- Category: Family Fun
Camp Creativity at Michael's Stores
Parents: Give your kids ages 3 & up seven weeks of screen-free fun! Each week includes new projects, demos and ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Michaels Stores, Wake County, NC
- Cost: Price: $3 per 30-min. session.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
Storytime with Live Animals and Meet the Animals at the Museum of Natural Sciences
Storytime with Live Animals 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Listen to nature stories and meet live animals. This program is ...
- 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Museum of Natural Sciences - Windows on the World Nature Exploration Center | 11 West Jones Street
- Cost: free
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Movies in the Park at Falcon Park
Your family can enjoy movies under the stars at Falcon Park this summer! Movies in the Park is the last ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Farmers Market Downtown Cary
Gear up for a morning of fresh local goods, cheerful entertainment and family fun! Shop for farm-fresh weekly groceries and ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 135 W. Chatham Street at the Historic Ivey-Ellington House
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
Baristas and Bakers at Downtown Park
Every month, a different Cary-area coffee and baked-goods shop will set up inside the Downtown Park for visitors to purchase ...
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Downtown Park, 319 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC
- Cost: Prices vary for items
- Website: www.townofcary.org
- Category: Other
Holly Springs Farmers Market
The HSFM is a free, family-friendly event in downtown Holly Springs with live music and kids' activities weekly. We are ...
- 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, North Carolina 27540
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.HSFarmersMarket.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Bald Eagle Cupcakes at Taste Buds Kitchen
“Oh say can you see…” a Bald Eagle in the Kitchen! Show your patriotic spirit as we whip up these ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Taste Buds Kitchen, 1475 Beaver Creek Commons Drive Apex, North Carolina, 27502
- Cost: $28 per child with one caregiver included.
- Website: tastebudskitchen.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes
The READ & RIDE Series on the Great Raleigh Trolley
Take a trolley ride with THE CONDUCTOR & your favorite characters from Children's Literature! READ & RIDE is best for ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: The Trolley Lot - 424 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC
- Cost: $15 for kids and for parents. Infants in lap under 2 ride for free!
- Website: www.greatraleightrolley.com
- Category: Family Fun
GalaxyCon Raleigh (Raleigh Supercon) at the Raleigh Convention Center
GalaxyCon Raleigh (formally Raleigh Supercon) is July 25-28, 2019 @ The Raleigh Convention Center https://raleighsupercon.com/. NOW 4 DAYS of FUN ...
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Raleigh Convention Center 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Kids 9 and under get in FREE; $20 and up
- Website: raleighsupercon.com
- Category: Family Fun
Weekend Family-Friendly Tour - NC Museum of Art
Join a Museum guide for a lively discussion and activities in the galleries. Each free tour lasts 30 minutes and ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: NCMA | 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Stories on Sunday at Quail Ridge Books
Join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway places and visit cozy, comfortable spots. ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Quail Ridge Books 4209 Lassiter Mill Road Suite 100, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs, Free
Radical Recess: Beach Blast at Marbles Kids Museum
Let Marbles bring the beach to you. Play games inspired by fun in the sun! Crab soccer, flamingo ringo, hula ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Marbles Kids Museum | 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Museum admission
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Story Time at Chick-fil-A Falls Village
Story Time is happening every Monday in July! On July 1, Mrs. Julie will be reading The Rainbow Fish followed ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Chick-fil-A Falls Village 6701 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Monday Morning Movies at Holly Springs Cultural Center
Sleeping Beauty
- 10:00 am
- Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, North Carolina 27540
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.us
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Breastfeeding Support Group at Wake Med North
These FREE support groups are staffed by certified lactation consultants and are designed for moms and breastfeeding (or breast milk ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: WakeMed North Family Health & Women's Hospital 10000 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakemed.org
- Category: Informational, Free
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Free Summer Movies 2019 at Wakefield 12
Free Summer Movies 2019 - Two movies to choose from each day with free admission.
- 9:30 am
- Location: Marquee Cinemas-Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
North Hills Kids in the Park
Join us every Tuesday starting June 11 in our Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park for a free hour of kids ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Nature Playday at Prarie 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: Prairie Ridge Nature PlaySpace | 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
KidJump (Ages 6 and Under) at DefyGravity Raleigh
Special jump time for the kiddos every Monday-Friday from 9am-10am is EXCLUSIVELY for children 6 and younger (and their parents). ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: DefyGravity | 5604 Departure Drive #100, Raleigh NC 27616
- Cost: $11/child, includes 1 free adult
- Website: www.defyraleigh.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Free Summer Movies 2019 at Wakefield 12
Free Summer Movies 2019 - Two movies to choose from each day with free admission.
- 9:30 am
- Location: Marquee Cinemas-Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Family Programs at the Library
Young children and their families are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates age appropriate books, songs, and ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: Wake County Libraries - Check website for locations & times
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakegov.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Preschool Storytime - Cary Barnes and Noble
Join us every Wednesday at 10 am for Preschool Storytime!
- 10:00 am
- Location: Barnes & Noble at Cary Commons | 760 SE Maynard Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: free
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Ongoing Programs, Free
Play Day in the Garden at Bond Park
Join us for our Week Day Watering Wednesday's this summer in the garden at the Compost Education Center in Bond ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Compost Education Center, Bond Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational, Free
