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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 ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

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 - Honey Bee Day

Celebrate Honey Bee Day! We’re beyond excited to have you join us for one of the “sweetest” Saturday mornings. Join The ...

Sensory Friendly Play

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music, ...

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

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 ...

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market

The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor market held in Rolesville North Carolina every Saturday from 9am-1pm March ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market - Kids' Bike Safety

Kids' Bike Safety & Helmet Giveaway Join us at the Fuquay-Varina Growers Market on August 16th, 2025 for our Kids' Bike ...

  • 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

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

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 family ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 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

Arts and Education Festival at Knightdale Station Park

We have prepared a day filled with art, music, food, and, most of all, FUN! We hope you will come ...

Back to School Book Bag Giveaway

Join Sherrill’s University, Carolina Cares and other amazing organizations as we help our students start the school year strong! Free ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3601 Bastion Lane, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Budding Explorers: Butterfly Detectives

Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where we will dive into the world of entomology to ...

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

Community Day and School Supplies Giveaway with Sound Mind Ministry

Sound Mind Ministry-SMM us gearing up for our Annual Book Bag and School supplies giveaway. All children welcome. School Supplies Bounce House Outdoor GAmes Face ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner's Lions Club, 305 W. Main St., Garner, NC, 27529
  • Cost: Free with Registration. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.soundmindministry.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters ...

Lowes Workshops

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

Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy ...

Operation BigBookBag Backpack Giveaway at Safechild

Operation BigBookBag is back! The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the Beta Lambda Sigma Charitable ...

Paragon Theater's Sensory Friendly Film: The Bad Guys 2

Sensory Friendly Film: The Bad Guys 2 (PG) All children should be able to experience movies on the big screen. Paragon Theaters' ...

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 ...

Shotwell Environmental Park "Summer Splash Bash"

Meridian Waste - Shotwell Environmental Park invites you to celebrate summer with food and family-friendly activities for all ages. This free ...

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's Kids Fest

Our fan-favorite Kids Fest returns weekends in August with all-new FUN! We're alternating themed weekends with the return of Pirates ...

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* NC Museum of Art's Family Friendly Tours

Find new favorites alongside old friends on these playful tours. Tours are 30 minutes long and are best for kids ...

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 ...

Back to School Giveaway

Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies, one per child, ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Fenton Makers Market

Join us for live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists ...

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 ...

NC Museum of Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh

Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...

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 ...

Bluey is Coming Back to Learning Express East Cary

Come say hi to everyone’s favorite blue pup at our Cary location only! Enjoy free meet & greets, photo ops, and ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Crescent Commons, 2020 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

*SOLD OUT* Guided Trolley Tour of Dorothea Dix

This free 2-hour, 2.5 mile trolley tour will cover the history of the buildings, land and legacy of Dorothea Dix; ...

Crowder Park's Sensory Days

Navigating Nature Together For 5yrs+ Join us at Crowder County Park for Sensory Days: Navigating Nature Together, a slow-paced, sensory-friendly walk designed ...

Ninja Open Rig at Warrior Tech Morrisville

For 5 years old and up! Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come practice and play on an ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: OCR 220 Dominion Dr. Suite G, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $25 each (or group punchcards are a better deal)
  • Website: www.warriortechnc.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Marbles Guest Start Artist: 1, 2, 3 Puppetry

Build and perform your very own rod and stick puppet creations with Sol Ramirez of 1,2,3 Puppetry! Using recycled materials, ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles! Join us for outdoor exploration and play every Saturday ...

Poiema Artistry presents Disney's Newsies

It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies ...

Garner Performing Arts Center presents Suessical, Jr.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage ...

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

Glide to Ride with Girls in Gear

During our two-hour Glide To Ride clinics, riders build the skills they need to confidently ride a two-wheeler - all ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: East Cary Magnet Middle School, 1111 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $75
  • Website: www.pinwheel.us
  • Category: Classes

Back to School Jamboree at the Park

Join us for an evening filled with bounce houses, entertainment, crafts and more. Free lunch boxes and water bottles available ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 6109 NC-55, Suite 125, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $35 for first child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Durham Bulls Fireworks Night

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

Durham Bulls Saturday Night Fireworks

Durham Bulls v Nashville Sounds Stick around for Saturday Night Fireworks following our Saturday night home games starting on May ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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 ...

NC Courage SpongeBob SquarePants Back to School Night

Portland Thorns at NC Courage Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! The lovable yellow square welcomes ...

Garner Performing Arts Center presents Suessical, Jr.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage ...

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