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August 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 ...

Camp Waltonwood Lake Boone

You're Invited to a Wild Safari Adventure at Waltonwood Lake Boone! Get ready to roar with excitement! We're transforming our ...

Dix Park's Sunflower Field

The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...

  • 6:15 am -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Midtown Farmer's Market - Tomato Tribute

Save the Date for our Annual Tomato Tribute – a taste of the season’s best tomato from our local farms! Discover ...

"Strong Like a Girl" Competition at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay

Join us for our Strong Like a Girl competition, designed by Coaches Hannah, Izabela, Olivia, and Lily with our up-and-coming ...

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 ...

Beech Bluff County Park's Volunteer Day

Looking to get involved with the park? Come to our upcoming Volunteer Day! We are seeking volunteers to help us with ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

KX Kids Consignment Sale

Don't miss your chance to get in to the LARGEST consignment sale in NC! We've got great deals for you ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Vendor Fair at Treelight Square

Vendor Fair at Treelight Square with Sonder Coffee Kick off your weekend at Treelight Square in Wendell with our Vendor Fair ...

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 ...

Animal Encounters: Feed a Goat

Open Play, Playground, Gem Mining Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2-64, Military Discount at the door for Military.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Budding Explorers: Insect Investigation

Youth, accompanied by an adult, will learn about insects and how they're different from bugs, create an insect model, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Education Yurt, JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours

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

Lowe's Workshops

Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...

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 ...

*FULL* Storytime at Historic Oak View Park

Gomer the Gassy Goat Eww! What's that smell? Join us for a storytime at the Farm History Center at Historic Oak ...

SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

Under the Tree Storytime with 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 ...

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 ...

Interactive Reptile Educational Classes with Savvy Scales

We are coming back to Annie Wilkerson Nature Preserve! We still have plenty of space for Class A and Class B. ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve - Shelter, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh 27614
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: savvy-scales.square.site
  • Category: Classes

Splash Pad Bash at Knightdale Station Park

Come cool off at the Splash Pad for our Beach Bash themed event! There will be a variety of fun ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 700 North First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission for residents and non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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 ...

Bike Maintenance at Forest Ridge Park

Stop paying for costly bike repairs that can be done on your own! Participants will learn how to change flat ...

Book Harvest Summer Block Party at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Book Harvest’s beloved Summer Block Party promotes a joyful and abundant community-wide culture of literacy in Durham, celebrating summer reading ...

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! Join us for outdoor exploration and play every Saturday ...

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

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Cold Stone Creamery Apex

Get Ready to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month! Join us at Cold Stone Creamery – Apex, NC for an afternoon ...

*FULL* Parent's Night Out at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

Drop off your kids for a night of ninja, pizza, fruit, chips, and dessert! We’ll play some ninja games, group ...

Parents' Night Out at Kidstrong Cary

Parents’ Night Out Parents, enjoy a night off while your little ones play at KidStrong! We’ve got an exciting evening ...

Phillips Farms' WatermelonFest

Join us for our annual Watermelon Fest July 19 - 20, 2025. Shop our farmer's market for watermelon themed goods ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

Raleigh Red Oaks

Danville Dairy Daddies at Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball We will play 19 home games throughout the season, leading into the playoffs ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Optimist Park, 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: from $11.75. Free for Kids under 10yrs old.
  • Website: www.ticketreturn.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park

You're invited to enjoy a movie under the stars! The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is ...

Outdoor Family Movie Night at Holly Springs Cultural Center

Join us this July to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with a movie under the stars! Bring a blanket or ...

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