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28April

Historic Yates Mill County Park's City Nature Challenge

The City Nature Challenge is a world-wide event, and we need your help to find as many species in our ...

Jump for Gigis at Urban Air Raleigh

The challenge is simple, support our Raleigh playhouse or join one of the 55+ GFAC events across the country and ...

Festival of Legends at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park

11th Annual Festival of Legends: Shiny Things A celebration of crows, ravens, and the shiny things they love! Plus Faeries! Dragons! ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
  • Cost: $15-20 Admission. Children 12 and under admitted free
  • Website: events.eventgroove.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Latin American Festival at Knightdale Station Park

Come one, come all! The Town of Knightdale, in partnership with La Grande NC, invites you to join us at ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans. Presented By ...

DPAC presents Bluey's Big Play

The #1 Family Show Returns by Popular Demand. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for ...

Open Play and Farm Tour at The Feathered Farm

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $11.50 per person age 2-64, Senion Citizen and military discounts
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

That Girl Lay Lay performing at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Don't miss the ultimate “Spring Fling” experience with That Girl Lay Lay & Friends! Back by popular demand, the music ...

Triangle Wind Ensemble Presents "LightScapes" at Cary Arts Center

Our spring concert offers a brilliant convergence of sights and sounds, painting a musical canvas with shades of light and ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

Bring the kids, friends, a picnic and a blanket and settle in for some foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times! You’re invited ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
29April

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Join us for this freef event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

Forest Ridge Park's Super Animal Senses

Did you know ants have a super sense of smell? Did you know a starfish uses its arm to see? Crickets use ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $3 per child, per session
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Unit 159B Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $10 per child. $8 per sibling.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun
30April

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Garner Recreation Center's Paint, Paste and Play

Join us on Tuesdays for a morning of themed activities. Each day we will make crafts, play games, sing songs, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Art Room, 215 West Main Street, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $4 per resident. $6 per non-resident.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Read stories, sing, move, and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. ...

Crowder Park's Kids Get Krafty: Raindrops and Rainbows

Let kids unleash their creativity by creating unique art pieces relating to the wonderful colors of the rainbow! Create a ...

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups for storytime and activities to spark curiosity and encourage social connections. Early Learners ...

Athens Drive Community Library is Learning with Legos

Build, learn, and play with LEGOs. For Kids in Preschool-5th grade.

  • 5:30 pm -  6:15 pm 
  • Location: 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
01May

Little Doodles Play Cafe's Story Time and Craft (Wakefield)

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Unit 159B Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: $10 per child. $8 per sibling.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pineapple Sol's Character Hour with Sleeping Beauty

Don’t sleep in or you’ll miss story time with Sleeping Beauty in her new dress and crown this week! We are ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way Suite 109 Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission. See menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

What’s in the Box? at the NC Museum of Art

Meet a work of art, enjoy movement and play, and get your creative juices flowing in this artful workshop for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: East Building Studios, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 Member child, $10 Nonmember child
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Over The Moon Playspace's STEAM-Themed Storytime!

Over The Moon Playspace invites you to our weekly Storytime! Join us every Wednesday as we read a STEAM-themed story, ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $14 for first child, $12 for additional
  • Website: www.overthemoonplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

Join us for our babies and toddlers story time each Wednesday at 11am. This event lasts 15-20 minutes.

02May

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PIckleball for Teens at Tarboro Road Park

Teen pickleball is a wonderful fitness and social activity that combines aspects of racquetball, tennis and table tennis. It is ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 N Tarboro St Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park

Beach Music Series returns for its 15th season in Midtown Park! Join us for 12 weeks of live outdoor music, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $5 per night. $35 for entire Music Bundle.
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Live in the District at Park West Village

Every Thursday night from April 18 – May 23, bring your lawn chairs and blanket and come join us for ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1516 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • Category: Family Fun
03May

Juniper Level Botanic's Open Garden

Visit us every season to learn what plants grow best in our area. We are open rain or shine during ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays 10AM-12PM.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $11.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Craft Time at Haven Farm

Make and Take your own craft! Join us every Friday for Kids Craft Time! Allow the kiddos, ages 3-6, to explore their ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: $8 per child
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Campout at White Deer Park

Sleep under the stars at White Deer Park! This family program includes many fun activities, and it is a great ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Fee is per family. $35 per resident. $49 per non-resident.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Order Friday Raleigh

First Order Friday at Moore Square Travel to a galaxy far, far away in the heart of Downtown Raleigh at First ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Friends and Family Pajama Night at Color Me Mine Cary

Join the painting FUN at our once a month Pajama Night celebration! Wear your PJs for $1.00 Paint Fee! Paint ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 316 Colonades Way, Suite 215, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $1 Paint Fee plus the cost of your piece/s.
  • Website: cary.colormemine.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs International Food Festival

Join us in 2024 for the return of the award-winning Holly Springs International Food Festival. Celebrate different cultures from around ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Bands, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park

One Friday a month, the Bond Park Boathouse hosts musicians, food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals. Spend your Friday evening ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Campfire Story and Marshmallow Roast at Durant Nature Preserve

Gather 'round the campfire to enjoy an evening of storytelling, nature, and community. As dusk falls, we'll come together to ...

First Friday at ArtSpace

Enjoy the following experiences during First Friday at Artspace: -Visit and shop with our 30+ studio artists -Participate in our art ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow Night at Urban Air Raleigh

Lights out party on! Glow Night is THE place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Cir, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

Stay after the game for the area's biggest and brightest postgame fireworks show. | Presented By CBS 17

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

You’ve heard of cosmic bowling, but have you ever tried cosmic trampolining? Now at Big Air Trampoline Park, you can ...

Green Road Park's Family Sneaker Ball

Grab Your Kicks and Meet Us at Green Road Community Center. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled family sneaker ball. This ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
04May

LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Mini-Build at Barnes and Noble Village District

Join us on Saturday, May the Fourth, at 2pm for our LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Mini-Build! Costumes are encouraged! This ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot On Salem Street

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April 13 to November 2, 8 am - noon, in the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Page Farms "Handmade Market At The Farm"

Join us for the 4th Annual Page Farms Handmade Market At The Farm

Western Wake Farmers Market's Strawberry Festival

Celebrating local, seasonal produce! Stay tuned for event details.

Apex PeakFest

Celebrating The Peak of Good Living Salem Street in historic downtown Apex will come alive during PeakFest! For more than thirty ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 237 N Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.peakfest.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Fuquay Varina Growers Market - Bike Safety and Helmet Giveaway

We're inviting children ages 5 to 13 and their families to enjoy a day filled with activities focused on bike ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Come see why we've been ranked a "best in class" farmers market for the last several years! 30+ vendors, live music ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

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

Juniper Level Botanic's Open Garden

Visit us every season to learn what plants grow best in our area. We are open rain or shine during ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Wakefield's Mother's Day Crafts!

Mother's Day Crafts & Open Play

Marbles Bike Rodeo

Bring your bike, trike and helmet and get rolling! Obstacle courses, bike safety, art on the move and bike bling. ...

OpenPlay and Unicorn Day at The Feathered Farm

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Step into a world of excitement where you ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2-64. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Bunny Hive's Kentucky Derby Party

Join us at The Bunny Hive for a spectacular Kentucky Derby party designed for little ones and their grownups! Activities ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 711 W Lane St, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: thebunnyhive.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Comic Book Day at Ultimate Comics Crabtree

head to Ultimate Comics Crabtree for FREE Comic Book Day! Kicking off at 10 AM, Free Comic Book Day is an ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Upper Level near Macys, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 2030, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowes Workshops

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

McLean Farm's Strawberry Festival

Get ready to sink your teeth into sweet, juicy fun at McLean Farms Strawberry Festival! Here's a taste of what ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5490 River Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Preordered Tickets: $10 per person. 2 and under are free. $12 Tickets at the gate.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meet in the Street, Downtown Wake Forest

The 42nd anniversary of Meet in the Street, presented by Allison Caudle with Southern Lux Living and coordinated by the ...

Phillips Farms Shop and Play Saturdays

Shop and Play Saturdays and The Family Fun Park Featuring Local Makers and Growers, food and drink, live music, rides, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6720 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $12 plus fees
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wendell Little Doodles Play Cafe's Puppy Adoption Day

Join us for Puppy Adoption Day at Little Doodles Play Cafe in Wendell. Littles will "adopt" a stuffy with a ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 West 3rd Street, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: First Child and One Adult $ 15. $12 Siblings. $5 for additional adults.
  • Website: creativeplayventures.square.site
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Friendly Tour at the NC Museum of Art

With new art and new galleries, there’s so much to discover at the Museum! Find new-to-you works of art in ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: West Building, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Gladwell Orthodontics Carnival

Join us at the Gladwell Orthodontics Carnival for a fun-filled evening of games, prizes, and smiles! Everyone is welcome! Welcome to ...

John Chavis Memorial Park's May the 4th Be with You

In a community center far far away... Celebrate May the 4th with us by wearing your favorite galaxy-approved costume and joining ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Soapstone United Methodist Church's Strawberry Festival

Have you ever been to our Strawberry Festival? Bake sale, cake walk, bounce houses, bubbles, ice cream, a vendor sale, and ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 12837 Norwood Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: soapstoneumc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Teen Sketch the Galleries at the NC Museum of Art

Join us to spend time sketching with other teens in the galleries. Bring a pencil and your sketchbook and follow ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: West Building, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Star Wars Lego X Wing Build Evet at Barnes and Noble Brier Creek Commons

Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day with a FREE Lego X-Wing Build Event! There will be individual lego sets, ...

Barnes and Noble Triangle Town Center Saturday Storytime

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

Fuquay Varina Arts Center's ArtisTree

One Saturday each month, the 12 tree projects will explore a different art path: Collage, painting, papier-mâché, drawing, photography, silk-screening, ...

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Looking for Roberto Clemente

In this rock musical, the year is 1972. The place is Pittsburgh, where legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente is at ...

South Wake Conservationists' Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park

The goal of this event is to connect kids with nature through fun, interactive, and hands-on activities. By encouraging the ...

Star Wars May the 4th Lego Make & Take at Barnes and Nobles Cary

Join us as we celebrate May the 4th with a special Star Wars Lego make & take event! Supplies are ...

Kidding Around Yoga Family Class at Alexander Family YMCA

Bring the whole family for a fun, creative, and blissful yoga class! This FREE class will introduce classic yoga, meditation, ...

Spring Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Walking Tour

This informative and entertaining spring walking tour is perfect for the entire family! And it's a great thing to do ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Outside the NC Medical Society Building, 222 North Person Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Pay What You Can + tip
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Duper Duck Splash

Adopt your ducks now for Wakefield Rotary Club's 6th annual Super Duper Duck Splash. Enjoy the fun of watching your ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: E Jones Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free to spectate. Purchase a duck starting at $5.
  • Website: www.duckrace.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*RESCHEDULED* Drumming Event at Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorrel Park

Rescheduled for May 18, 2024 at 3PM. Calling all junior rhythm enthusiasts to join the beat at Kids Together Playground ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 111 Thurston Drive, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free with Registration (for 3rd graders and up)
  • Website: www.kidstogethercary.org
  • Category: Family Fun

May the Fourth Be With You LEGO X-Wing Build & Take at Barnes & Noble Crabtree Mall

Star Wars Day, May the 4th, is! Join us in celebrating Star Wars, and LEGO, with our LEGO X-Wing Build & ...

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

Competitive improvisational comedy! Two teams of players square off, creating scenes based on audience suggestions, and compete for points and ...

May the 4th Be with You at Downtown Cary Park

It’s time to choose your side. Will you “Embrace the Dark Side” or “Join the Resistance” at our May the ...

Geek and Grub Market (May the 4th Be With You Edition) at Fred Fletcher Park

Intergalactic Fest: Geek and Grub Market – May the Fourth Edition! Journey to the Stars in Downtown Raleigh! Embark on a ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Bordon Building and Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.geekandgrubmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

You’ve heard of cosmic bowling, but have you ever tried cosmic trampolining? Now at Big Air Trampoline Park, you can ...

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