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28April

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: Free

Harris Lake's Dragonflies and Damselfies

Dragonflies and damselflies, collectively called odonates, are everywhere! They're often overlooked, and you might be surprised to learn just how ...

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

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: Free
29April

Yates Mill Historic Hike

Enjoy a hike around the park with a naturalist to see what we can find! Come prepared to hike at ...

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: Free

City Nature Challenge Lake Crabtree Bio-Blitz

The City Nature Challenge (April 26-29, 2024) is a great way to learn more about the natural world around you ...

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: Free

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 ...

Saint Monica Teen Center's Dress for Success

Whether it's the latest summer trends, cozy winter essentials, or stylish back-to-school outfits, our Dress for Success Closet keeps up ...

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: Free
01May

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.

Saint Monica Teen Center's Teen Fit

The goal of teen fit is to be fun, challenging, and calorie-burning. Strengthen your muscles and improve your range of ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 15 N Tarboro St., Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

City Market's Night Market

Join us downtown Raleigh in City Market for our Night Market including local handmade artists, food trucks, games on the ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: City Market, 215 Wolfe St Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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: Free

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: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free
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 ...

Kindergarten Fair 2024 with Wynns Family Psychology

We invite families with rising kindergartners or little ones you are hoping to get into early entry to join our ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Virtual
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free
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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops

Join us for a free Kids Workshop on 1/6, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity of the Kids Workshops, ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see your nearest Home Depot
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

Marbles Bike Rodeo

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

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: Free

Lowes Workshops

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

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: see Lowes near you
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Bricks and Minifigs' Grand Opening

Join us for the epic grand opening event of Bricks & Minifigs North Raleigh on May 4th, where we’ll be ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 8320 Litchford Road, Suite 136, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Free Comic Book Day at Comic World

May the force be with you this Free Comic Book Day! Come celebrate and get a bunch of free comic books ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 122 E. Gannon Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2824 Rogers Rd,, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Ma and Pa Festival in Downtown Raleigh

Join The MAKRS Society for one of our biggest events of the year! We will have 100+ vendors, food trucks, alcohol ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Free

May the Science Be with You at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Science will be with you, always. Join Museum scientists, educators, and sci-fi/fantasy fans for a day of special presentations celebrating May ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 123 East Vance St., Fuquay Varina, NC, 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

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, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1603 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

*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: Free

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 & ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Join us on Saturdays in May for our Spring Music Series! We will have local musicians, a themed activity station, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The Patio (Subway), 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
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