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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 - SproutFest

SproutFest Kids Appreciation Day We will have several fun free activities for the kids that morning, including: Touch a Truck featuring: fire truck police ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh

The premiere annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration of African American culture. The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County ...

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

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

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 ...

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at NC State Fairgrounds

Vendors from across the US bring jewelry of all types, metaphysical rocks and minerals, custom-faceted gemstones, museum quality minerals and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 per adult. 16 and under are free.
  • Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
  • Category: Other

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

Plantation to Park

For ages 7yrs+ Join us for an engaging tour around the property as we discuss the history of Oak View from ...

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

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

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Barnes and Noble's Saturday Storytime at Triangle Town Center

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Oak City Music Collective's End of Summer Block Party

A Free Music Arts Festival The biggest Summer Music and Arts Festival lands in Raleigh! Live music all day Food ...

The Sensory-Friendly ComedyWorx Show

Join us for a modified, sensory-friendly version of our family-friendly improv show! Guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. Performers will improvise scenes ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Suite 123, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 online. If paying at the door, please RSVP online then pay at the door.
  • Website: www.comedyworx.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Special Needs

Marbles' Summer Yoga

Move your body, practice balancing, learn mindfulness and breathing techniques in a fun and relaxing environment. Designed for children 5 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9.50 for 1yr old and up. Under 1yr old are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Other

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

Rock Solid Warrior Apex Parents' Night Out

Drop the kids off for a fun-filled evening of ninja action, games, and dinner—including pizza, fruit, chips, and dessert! We'll ...

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Delmarva Shorebirds Celebration Saturday: Each Saturday this season is a celebration of 35 years of Mudcats Baseball ...

Glow Night at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

TIME TO GLOW! Notice our Dark Space and Black LED Lights for the night! Come join the Rock Solid Crew in ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 6109 NC-55, Suite 125, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $20 per child. $50 for a family of 3+.
  • Website: rocksolidwarrior.pike13.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

North Carolina FC Star Wars Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Hartford Athletics for Star Wars Night Game begins at 7:30PM. “Do or do not. There is ...

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