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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 ...

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 with a morning of learning all about bikes and safety with Oaks and Spokes at the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Unicorn World

Your ticket unlocks a world of enchantment at Unicorn World! Your ticket unlocks 60,000+ sq ft of activities & 3+ ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $36.23 for all guests ages 2yrs and up. Under 2yrs are Free.
  • Website: www.theunicornworld.com
  • Category: Other

*SOLD OUT* Wild Wonders at Dix Park

Kids, families and nature lovers, join us for this new series exploring the importance and wonder of animals, their habitats ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center & Outdoor Classroom, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission with Pre-Registration
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours, 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 ...

Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $24 per non-resident adult or $19 per non-resident child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Adults (18+): $12, youth (ages 13–17): $10, children (ages 4–12): $7, children under 3: free.
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Funky Flower Festival with Pomona Pop Ups

Funky Flower Festival is a vibrant, whimsical celebration of nature, art, and creativity where flowers take center stage! Picture a ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

The Cary Theater's Summer Family Series

Every Sunday this summer at 12PM, The Cary Theater presents classic movies that are family friendly. Schedule: June 15: The Wild ...

Boots on the Ground Back to School Extravaganza

Back to school is right around the corner, so make sure to mark your calendars for the "Boots on the ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Worthdale Park, 1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Holly Springs Salamanders' Fan Appreciation Night

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. South Wake Shakes Fan Appreciation Night: Cap off a wonderful season of Salamanders Baseball by joining us ...

Abbey Road's Character Dinner Hour

It has been a whole YEAR since the Snow Queen has visited Abbey Road! With it being so hot, we ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 711 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: See menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series hosted by Pullen Park and Fred Fletcher Park. Each summer, local artists donate ...

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