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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

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

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 ...

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

Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops

Join us for a free Kids Workshop every first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, August 2 until Sunday, August 10 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

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: 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

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 ...

*CANCELLED* Lake Crabtree's Breastfeeding Support Open House

Lake Crabtree is proud to partner with Best Baby Wake, a directive within the Department of Health and Human Services, ...

Backpack Outreach at Cary High School

Free to Register Free to Attend School Supplies Lunch Interactive Show and More

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 ...

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 ...

McLean Farm's Watermelon Festival

Get ready for our 2nd Annual Watermelon Festival! Join us for a sweet summer day at the farm. Bring the ...

Pick Your Own Sunflowers and Zinnias

Join us for our extended hours both Friday & Saturday night weather permitting. Enjoy special pricing on these two dates. ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Hill Ridge Farms, 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $10 per person. Under age 2yrs free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Raleigh Dream Center's Back2School Bash

Back2School Bash with Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes In partnership with presenting sponsor Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes, this ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southgate Community Library

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

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 ...

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 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 ...

Style your Supplies at Target

Personalize new school supplies with giveaways like patches, charms and more. Limited quantities, While supplies last. Participating stores in Wake ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: check website for participating stores
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Specialized Recreation Open Gym

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

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: John Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free for Apex residents. $5 for Non-Residents.
  • Website: apexnc.org
  • Category: Sporting Events, Special Needs

Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House

Join us for our Open House and get a closer look at our school community. Tour our classrooms and outdoor ...

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 Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures: Hike 2 Connect™ Hike 2 Connect™ is an immersive experience designed to engage a participant's body, mind, and spirit. ...

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 Wendell Community Library

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

Spiritual Twist Productions presents Genesius

Performed by our Summer Intensive 14+ class Rome 303 A.D. In the beginning of the tenth persecution, the emperor, Diocletian, began a ...

Cirque de Vol's Parents Night Out

Every First Friday, Let us entertain your kids while you do something for YOU! Kids will get a chance to play ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

Burning Coal Theatre Presents Summer Theatre Conservatory

STC is our intensive, three-week conservatory for students interested in professional training and having fun with a new “theatre family”. Discover ...

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 ...

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