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.
Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.
Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.
Auditions and casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18; and tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.
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.
Free Run/Walk & Playground Time at Lake Lynn Park
Join us for a casual run/walk around Lake Lynn and stay for playground time afterwards if you have your littles ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Lynn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: free
- Website: fit4mom-midtownraleigh.pike13.com
- Category: Family Fun, Races, Walks, 5Ks, Free
Mini Mites Open Gym at Peak Gymnastics
Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Peak Gymnastics Academy, 6003 Old Jenks Road, Apex, NC 27523
- Cost: $5/child
- Website: www.peakgymnasticsacademy.com
- Category: Family Fun
Game On at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games and MOORE! Activities available include (Please see a park ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun
Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm
This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 207 Davis Road Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: $20 per child. additional sibling $15
- Website: www.lazyhoundfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Back to School Bash at Zelnak Center
Food, games, activities, giveaways. Connecting families experiencing homelessness with early care and education resources. Join us to learn more about ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Judy D. Zelnak Center of Hope, 1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours, Other, Free
Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum
Kick-Off to Kindergarten registration is now open for year-round (Jun 23) and traditional (Aug 20) rising kindergartners. Families can celebrate ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Marbles Kids Museum 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Other, Free
Phillips Farms' Food Truck Rodeo
Mark your calendar for our next Food Truck Rodeo! Get ready to shop produce & other goodies from local vendors, check ...
- 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Phillips Farms, 6701 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27519
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Open Play at The Feathered Farm
Bring the family and come play with the animals. Various animals will be brought out one at a time to ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, 27597
- Cost: $13.50 per ticket, ages 2 and older
- Website: www.tickettailor.com
- Category: Family Fun
Museum Park Tour at the NC Museum of Art
Enjoy art and nature on a two-mile walk. This guided tour leads you through the Museum Park, past site-specific works ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free; registration required
- Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
"Track the Trails" Family Hike at White Deer Park
Take a leisurely hike through the trails of White Deer Park to look for signs of wildlife! Come early to learn ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: White Deer Park - 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free
- Website: garner.recdesk.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Arts at Sutherland
Art, Music, Food and Fun! What more could one want on a beautiful Summer weekend! Come and stroll around our ...
- 12:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 13371 Wake Union Church Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts, Free
Yoga in the Park at Fuquay Mineral Spring
Make time for yourself Sunday morning and make your way to Mineral Spring Park for a little Yoga!
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Location: Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 W. Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other, Classes
All-Levels Community Yoga at White Deer Park
Join us for free Community Yoga on Sundays starting in August! No registration is required, just make sure to bring ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Nature Center Deck, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes, Free
India Independence Day at the Hindu Society of NC Temple
Celebrating India Independence Day , Which is celebrated on Aug 15th as it is working day. We are celebrating on ...
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: see website
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Other
Back To School Bash at New Life Church
Join us for our Back To School Bash / School Supply Drive. Immediately following our worship gathering, we will have fun ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 7801 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Story Time at The Creative Cup
Join Mrs. Eve for Story time and a fun craft. Today, Mrs. Eve will read "Caps For Sale".
- 10:00 am
- Location: 113 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: free entry
- Website: www.thecreativecupnc.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs
Game On at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games and MOORE! Activities available include (Please see a park ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun
Open Play at Alara+Zane
Come experience everything Alara+Zane has to offer from dress up and our signature slide, to arts and crafts and puzzles ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
- Cost: $15, $10 sibling discount
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Homeschool Day at the Planet Peace Farm
Join us for a day of homeschooling at the Planet Peace Affiliates Farm: ~ Nature School activity, led by Miss Denise ...
- 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Planet Peace Affiliates, 6121 Forestville Rd Raleigh NC, 27604
- Cost: $15/child. $25 per family
- Website: secure.givelively.org
- Category: Informational & Tours
Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books
Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Nature Lab Water Wonders at Harris Lake County Park
Join us at Harris Lake County Park as we explore the wonders of water through educational activities and some for ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Cypress Shelter, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: $16
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Touching Tuesdays at Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave)
Join us every Tuesday for sensory play! Sensory bins will be set out all day for free play.
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe, 6548 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: $10/child, $8/sibling
- Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Summer Movie Days Theme at Little Doodles (Wakefield)
Join us every Tuesday & Wednesday this summer after you go see a FREE movie at Marquee Cinemas at 9:30 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe, 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614-8211
- Cost: $10 per child. $8 per sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Open Play at Alara+Zane
Come experience everything Alara+Zane has to offer from dress up and our signature slide, to arts and crafts and puzzles ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
- Cost: $15, $10 sibling discount
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Imagination Playground at Moore Square
Head down to Moore Square for Imagination Playground. Please consider calling ahead to ensure that they are operating that day ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Summer Movie Days Theme at Little Doodles (Wakefield)
Join us every Tuesday & Wednesday this summer after you go see a FREE movie at Marquee Cinemas at 9:30 ...
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe, 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614-8211
- Cost: $10 per child. $8 per sibling.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Character Story Time at Pineapple Sol
Come for a magical story time with a different character each week! Event is held just outside of Pineapple Sol. ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Pineapple Sol, 302 Colonades Way Suite 109 Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: $5/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Baby Story Time and Craft at Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave)
Join Little Doodles for Baby Time! Story, songs, & craft designed for kids up to 2 years old & their ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: $10/child, $8/sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm
This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 207 Davis Road Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: $20 per child. additional sibling $15
- Website: www.lazyhoundfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Butterflies of Prairie Ridge
Want to know more about butterflies? Teens and adults are invited to participate in a butterfly workshop! We’ll talk about ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: $3 museum members. $5 non-members
- Website: 3947.blackbaudhosting.com
- Category: Informational & Tours
Toddler Open Play at SGA Gymnastics
Join us for Toddler Open Play every Thursday morning from 9:00-9:45! It is FREE to any child that is 0-23 ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: SGA Gymnastics, 110 Competition Center Dr Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.sgagymnastics.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Open Play at Alara+Zane
Come experience everything Alara+Zane has to offer from dress up and our signature slide, to arts and crafts and puzzles ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
- Cost: $15, $10 sibling discount
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Imagination Playground at Moore Square
Head down to Moore Square for Imagination Playground. Please consider calling ahead to ensure that they are operating that day ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Carter's Baking Co Story Time
We are so excited to announce STORY TIME! We will be having story time every Thursday at 10am! Bring your ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Carter's Baking Co, 31 N Main Street, Wendell, NC 27591
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Library Programs, Free
Doodles & Designs at Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave)
30-45 minute staff taught craft & activity in the Messy Art Studio. Recommended for 3+ years. Every Thursday at 1:30pm ...
- 1:30 pm
- Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe, 6548 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: $10/child, $8/sibling
- Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Open Play at Alara+Zane
Come experience everything Alara+Zane has to offer from dress up and our signature slide, to arts and crafts and puzzles ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
- Cost: $15, $10 sibling discount
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Mini Mites Open Gym at Peak Gymnastics
Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Peak Gymnastics Academy, 6003 Old Jenks Road, Apex, NC 27523
- Cost: $5/child
- Website: www.peakgymnasticsacademy.com
- Category: Family Fun
I Spy! Morning Walk at J.C. Raulston Arboretum
Reserve your spot on the I Spy! Morning Walk. Join others on a guided I Spy! tour where you'll explore ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: $5 per child
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Game On at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games and MOORE! Activities available include (Please see a park ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun
Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm
This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 207 Davis Road Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: $20 per child. additional sibling $15
- Website: www.lazyhoundfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
End of Summer Kid's Blast at Phillips Farms
Join us at the farm NC Eat & Play's End of Summer Kids Blast. We will host an Ol' School ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 6701 Good Hope Church Rd Cary, NC 27519
- Cost: See website for pricing
- Category: Family Fun
AMC Sensory Friendly Showtimes
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, ...
- All Day Event
- Location: Multiple Locations - See Extra Info
- Cost: See website for details
- Website: www.amctheatres.com
- Category: Family Fun, Special Needs
SHBHU Java Jive Jog 5k 10k
We are very excited to announce the 6th annual SHBHU Small Hands Big Hearts Java Jive Jog 10k/5k on August ...
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Java Jive Coffee and Tea 2425 Kildaire Farm Rd Suite 403, Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: 5k-$25 10k-$30
- Website: event.racereach.com
- Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks
Eco Kids Explore a Pond at NC Museum of Art Park
Kids & families – Please join us on Saturday, Aug. 27th, from 9 AM-11 AM as we reprise our popular ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1900 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: No cost
- Website: southwakeconservationists.org
- Category: Informational & Tours
Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
For nearly half a century, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has welcomed guests from all over to the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC, 27513
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.townofcary.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
For nearly half a century, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has welcomed guests from all over to the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC, 27513
- Cost: Free admission
- Website: www.townofcary.org
- Category: Family Fun, Free
All-Levels Community Yoga at White Deer Park
Join us for free Community Yoga on Sundays starting in August! No registration is required, just make sure to bring ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Nature Center Deck, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Classes, Free
Dinos, Donuts, and Dough at Alara + Zane
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE A dinosaur themed event with a touch of donuts and a special play dough activity. Join Alara + ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Alara + Zane 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120 Raleigh, NC
- Cost: $52/child
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books
Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Moore Buskers in Moore Square
Moore Buskers entertainment series will take place in the heart of downtown in Moore Square. Starting in March, the park ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Shows & Concerts, Free
Game On at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games and MOORE! Activities available include (Please see a park ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun
Open Play at Alara+Zane
Come experience everything Alara+Zane has to offer from dress up and our signature slide, to arts and crafts and puzzles ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
- Cost: $15, $10 sibling discount
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books
Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...
- 10:30 am
- Location: Quail Ridge Books, 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Story Time and Craft at Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave)
Join us for a story time and craft, every Monday at 11:00!
- 11:00 am
- Location: 6548 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-7156
- Cost: $10 per child. $8 per sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Touching Tuesdays at Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave)
Join us every Tuesday for sensory play! Sensory bins will be set out all day for free play.
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe, 6548 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: $10/child, $8/sibling
- Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Open Play at Alara+Zane
Come experience everything Alara+Zane has to offer from dress up and our signature slide, to arts and crafts and puzzles ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 200 Park at North Hills St., Suite 120, Raleigh NC 27609
- Cost: $15, $10 sibling discount
- Website: www.alarazane.com
- Category: Family Fun
Imagination Playground at Moore Square
Head down to Moore Square for Imagination Playground. Please consider calling ahead to ensure that they are operating that day ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Story Time at The Mocha Room Apex
Join us for story time every Tuesday! Register free!
- 10:30 am
- Location: 2145 Ten Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free
- Website: themocharoom.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
Bark in the Park at the Mudcats!
Carolina Mudcats Baseball Club where we are Sponsoring the Bark in the Park Night!! That's right, you and your furry friend ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Five County Stadium, 1501 NC-39, Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: from $10
- Website: www.milb.com
- Category: Family Fun, Sporting Events
Character Story Time at Pineapple Sol
Come for a magical story time with a different character each week! Event is held just outside of Pineapple Sol. ...
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Pineapple Sol, 302 Colonades Way Suite 109 Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: $5/child
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Baby Story Time and Craft at Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave)
Join Little Doodles for Baby Time! Story, songs, & craft designed for kids up to 2 years old & their ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: $10/child, $8/sibling
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs
Naturalist's Choice at Prairie Ridge Ecostation
Come join us at Prairie Ridge for a surprise program! Will it be on insects? Blooming plants? Birds? The only ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm
This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: 207 Davis Road Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: $20 per child. additional sibling $15
- Website: www.lazyhoundfarm.com
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
Game On at Moore Square
Enjoy a fun variety of giant games, lawn games, board games and MOORE! Activities available include (Please see a park ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: calendar.google.com
- Category: Family Fun
