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StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Sizzling Soles Half-Marathon at Mills School Park

Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll! Fit & Able is proud to introduce the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon at Mills School Park! If ...

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Midtown Farmer's Market - Corn Festival

It’s corn season! Come by the Market and get some free grilled corn to savor those summer flavors! Discover the Midtown ...

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

All month long, enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

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

Family Fun Day at The Gregg Museum

Join the Gregg Museum staff for a family fun day on the front lawn, featuring several local artists and organizations ...

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 - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garden Buddies with Triangle Land Conservancy

Let’s talk about Food! Join TLC for a day full of compost crafts, sustainability lessons, and fun! We will build connections ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

Nature Journaling

Want to start a new healthy habit? Try nature journaling! Our appreciation and awe of nature grows when we learn to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 per participant. Students under age 12 are free with an adult registration.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Classes

Peaches, Petals, & Pasture Friends Adventure

Get ready for a delightful summer experience at Millstone Creek Orchards! This July, we’re thrilled to invite you to our ...

Sensory Storytime at Richard B. Harrison Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families with children who have sensory needs. These storytimes are geared toward ...

Beech Bluff Bluff Explorers

Who lives in that tree over there? Come join us as we learn about why trees are important to the animals ...

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Good News Spectacular

Enjoy a day of Free, Family, Fun in the air conditioned Jim Graham building located inside the North Caroline State ...

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Next Gen Fringe at Raleigh Fringe Festival

A festival for youth at the Raleigh Fringe that focuses on creating art that is weird and wonderful! Join us ...

Raleigh Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Seaboard Station Community Market

Seaboard Station Community Market Days Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning with the family? Join us for ...

Theatre Raleigh presents Circle and Square

Circle and Square is a play designed for ages 2-5 and their parents/caregivers. When Circle and Square meet, they don’t ...

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at NC State Fairgrounds

This show has something for everyone! Vendors from across the United States bring a variety of merchandise. Their items include • ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 per adult. 16yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
  • Category: Other

Wake County Smart Start's Kick Off to Pre-K Application and Resources Fair

At this free, fun-filled event, families can get in-person support applying for NC Pre-K and discover amazing resources available throughout Wake ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Best for: Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road Community Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...

Sensory Storytime at Zebulon Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. This storytime ...

Under the Tree Storytime with Victoria Scott-Miller at Quail Ridge Books

Raleigh author Victoria Scott-Miller joins us for Saturday Morning Storytime! Books will be available for purchase at the reading. RSVP ...

City of Raleigh Museum's Family Fun Day Pirates

Ahoy mateys! Dive into the captivating history of pirates in NC! Join us for an adventure-filled day with creative crafts and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

NC Museum of Art Sunflower II

Still. Moving: Sunflower II as interpreted by Dr. Kristi Vincent Johnson Join us for the kickoff of a new monthly dance ...

Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival

Get ready to groove into summer at Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival! This vibrant outdoor extravaganza is your one-stop shop for ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Raleigh City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncvibes.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

Open Gym Basketball at John Brown Community Center

This open gym time is specifically designed for individuals, ages 10 and younger with disabilities. Children should be accompanied by ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's presents Star Families

Explore astronomy themes as a family! As a special planetarium show, the Star Families series provides a live, kid-friendly fulldome ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3480
  • Cost: $13.95 students for children 3yrs - 17yrs. $15.95 adult. Under 3 are free.
  • Website: 78835.blackbaudhosting.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Painting with a Twist Family Class

Rainbow Wish - A Family Set for all ages 11x14 canvas We're ready for some summer fun in the studio.

QIQ Learning Academy Open House

QIQ Learning Academy – Open House Programs: • K–12 ELA & Math • SAT / PSAT / ACT • AP Courses • College Counseling Come meet ...

Art LAB with United Arts Council of Wake County

Join artist Charlene Bowling the Arts Center lobby once a month to create art. Each month will be a different ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Cultural Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy presents Disney's Aladdin, Jr.

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy is proud to present Disney's Aladdin, Jr. about the "diamond in the rough" ...

Magic Midway's Family Days at North Station Center

The Fun Has Just Begun! There's Magic in The Air! There's Something For Everyone! Over 40 Attractions Which Includes: Amazing Thrill Rides, Super ...

  • 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1411 Garner Station Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission and Free Parking. See website for cost of tickets.
  • Website: magicmidwaytickets.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles from June 1st through August 31, 2025! Join us ...

Fire Truck Spray by Holly Springs Fire Department

get your bathing suits ready cuz we’re cooling off at The Family Farm with the Holly Springs Fire Department and, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: The Family Farm on Avent Ferry, 1719 Avent Ferry Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours, Free

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Fredricksburg Nationals Game Highlight: North Carolina Night Do you love anything that has to do with North ...

Find Your Glimmer at Artspace - Opening Night

Join Candy Carver for the opening night of her black light, glowing art installation, Find Your Glimmer. You will experience ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Holly Springs Salamanders' College Rivaly Night

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Greenville Yard Gnomes College Rivalry Night: Rep your favorite college team as we put each fanbase head-to-head ...

Durham Bulls Fireworks Night

Stick around after every Friday night home game for Friday Night Fireworks presented by bioMerieux, while Saturday Night Fireworks presented ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

Crazy Glaze's Taylor Swift Paint Night

Calling all Swifties! Get ready for a magical evening full of creativity, friendship, and fun. Join us for a night ...

Rhythm and Reels at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre

Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under ...

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Twilight Walk

Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods and fields at this special time of day. Look ...

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