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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 ...

Sensory Stay and Play at East Regional Library

Join us for an inclusive, interactive drop-in program designed for families with children, including those who are on the autism ...

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

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • 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

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

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

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 ...

Summer Slam

3v3 Basketball Tournament and More! The Town of Apex is hosting its first-ever 3v3 Summer Slam Tournament, bringing together players ...

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 at The Feathered Farm

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: 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

Downtown Cary Park presents Summer Youth Performance: Bathtub Pirates

Ahoy, mateys! Join us for a swashbuckling Summer Youth Performance as Grey Seal Puppets presents Bathtub Pirates! Some of the ...

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 ...

Children's Entrepreneur Market

A farmer’s market run entirely by kids! Come and join us at the Downtown Bird Bash in Garner! This will ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission to shop
  • Website: kidsmarkets.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dia De La Ciencia y La Cultura at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura is back—this time bigger and more exciting! We’re expanding across both Museum buildings, offering ...

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children can come explore, learn, and discover at Bass Lake ...

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

Garner Downtown Bird Bash

Downtown Bird Bash is a family friendly event for everyone. Fly with the Garner Area Historical Society, Downtown Garner Association ...

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 ...

Monster Jam Festivities at Learning Express Falls Pointe

Get ready for a revved-up good time at our Monster Jam Event! We're celebrating all things monster trucks with… Monster Truck ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Museum of Life and Science's Messstival

Get ready for a messy, mucky, marvelous Museum day! Bring a change of clothes and dive into our hands-on activities ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Included with admission of $24 per adult or $19 per child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

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 ...

Bunny Hive's Daddy and Baby Morning Out

We're calling all dads to join us for a morning of special dad and little one bonding time. Each week ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at East Regional Library

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

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 ...

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 ...

Summerfest at Fenton

Get ready for a day filled with family fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories at our old-school boardwalk bash and step ...

Wake Forest Ninja Academy's Open Gym

Open Gym Times Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30PM - 6:30PM and Saturdays from 11AM - 1PM Ages 5 and up welcome Perfect ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Monster Jam at Lenovo Center

Get Ready for Epic Family Fun: Monster Jam® Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $30. Parking from $25-$40.
  • Website: www.monsterjam.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Really Really Free Market

Bring stuff or friends or nothing. You are enough! Join us 4th Saturdays 2-4pm at Cary Walnut Park. Take stuff. ...

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

Performances for Young Audiences: Falu’s Bazaar at NC Museum of Art's Outdoor Movies

Join Grammy-winning artist Falu and her band to discover South Asian culture and other wonders of the world through a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Museum Park, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $15.02 per youth. $23.60 per visitor.
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Zebulon 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 Holly Springs Community Library

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

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Celebration Saturday: Each Saturday this season is a celebration of 35 years of Mudcats ...

Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night

Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Prescreening activities are ...

Rock Solid Warrior Apex Gagaball Night & Open Gym

Gagaball AND open gym?! What could be more fun!! $12 per person, or use an open gym pass for this ...

Gagaball Night & Open Gym at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

Gagaball AND open gym?! What could be more fun!! $10 per person, or use an open gym pass for this ...

Holly Springs Salamanders celebrates Salloween

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers Salloween: It's hard to wait until October for spooky season, so celebrate twice this ...

Camp Out Nights at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Durham Bulls Vs. JAX Camp Out Nights return to the DBAP for not one but two nights in 2025! Enjoy the ...

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 ...

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