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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 ...

Summer's Done 13.1 at Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll! Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Summer's Done 13.1 at Bond Park! If ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Join us for the 49th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival showcasing over 250 exceptional artists from across the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC, 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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

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

Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum

Celebrate starting kindergarten and make the milestone memorable. Starting kindergarten is a big life event for both students and parents. Like ...

Speed and Skills Competition at Rock Solid Warrior Apex

Ninja Warrior Competition: We're combining our most fun and challenging competitions this summer during the Ninja off-season! Speed comp - everyone gets ...

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

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your family ready to dive into ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 ages 2-64. Under 2yrs free. Seniors $12.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Marker's Market at Grasshopper Farm

Join us for our traditional MAKER’S MARKET! 25+ Local vendors bringing Soaps, Candles, Crochet, Baked Goods, Home Decor, Jewelry, Gifts & ...

Museum of Life and Science's Dino Academy

Connect with the past as you spend the day becoming a paleontologist! As you explore the many dino-themed activities and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, 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: Informational & Tours

Sutton Basketball Academy's Grand Opening

Grand Opening Celebration
 Sutton Basketball Academy is officially opening its doors—and you're invited to be part of the excitement! Powered by ...

Wake Forest Comic-Con

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4life Comics to host the 2025 Wake Forest ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

Art Buzz Kids - Family Painting

Ohana means Cake Great for ALL ages, sign up to paint with us - Art Buzz Kids style! No artistic talent ...

Artspace's Summer Celebration

Send off the summer with us at our Summer Celebration with art experiences and fun for all ages! You’re invited to ...

Haven Farm End of Summer Splash

Splash into Fun: Haven's Ultimate End-of-Summer Bash! Come join us for a day filled with fun water activities for all ages. Activities: Water ...

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 ...

McWally's Grand Opening Weekend

The wait is over, Fuquay-Varina! Join us for our Grand Opening Weekend! Bowling, arcade, laser tag, great food and ice-cold ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1475 N. Judd Pkwy NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

We're So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest

Join us for a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini vendor market and ...

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 ...

We Rock the Spectrum's Back to School Bash

Hey Rockstars! Join us for an afternoon of fun as we send summer off in style at our Back to School ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $25 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

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

Packapalooza™ at NC State University

Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week. This vibrant event, held ...

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 ...

TeenSpace at Dix Park

Middle and high school teens- join us for a new program series to connect, have fun, and build a supportive ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 101 Blair Drive Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park

Kirby Derby, Raleigh's tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun, gets rolling Saturday, August 23! This year's theme ...

Art of Stem Parent's Night Out

Ages 4-11. Pajamas are welcome! Parents, drop off your children and enjoy a night out! We'll have an art activity, games, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2180 N. Salem St. Suite 102, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $40. Sibling Discount Available.
  • Website: www.theartofstem.org
  • Category: Other

Progressive Taekwondo Academy Kids Night Out

Kids’ Night Out at Progressive Taekwondo Academy Parents—take a well-deserved break while your child enjoys an exciting evening of games, themed ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 702 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $30 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

CaryLive

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series. ...

Holding Park Aquatic Center's Dive-In Movie

You're invited to enjoy a movie under the stars - from your poolside lounge chair! The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation ...

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