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Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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 ...

Under the Tree Storytime at 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 ...

Food and Flea Mother's Day Market in Downtown Cary

Bring Mom(whoever that is for you!) & join your Mom friends for an afternoon of local shopping, massages, spiritual readings, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 100 W. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

The Wake County Public School System in partnership with the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Entrance to the park is free. Select activities (as noted) and concessions will have an additional cost.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime at 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 ...

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

The Wake County Public School System in partnership with the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Entrance to the park is free. Select activities (as noted) and concessions will have an additional cost.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.thehalle.org
  • Category: Free

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

The Wake County Public School System in partnership with the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Entrance to the park is free. Select activities (as noted) and concessions will have an additional cost.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Art's Story Time in the Garden

Join us for a lively story time surrounded by nature. Look, listen, and move to children’s books with our featured ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

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

Waverly Place's Summer Concert Series

Beginning in May and lasting through August, join us for Live Music Wednesdays in the Waverly Place Park, 5pm-8pm. You’ll ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: waverlycary.com
  • Category: Free

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Butterfly Walk

Come join us for a butterfly walk! We will talk about butterfly behavior and how to identify different species, and ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • 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

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

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Free events include ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Free

*CANCELLED* Dance and Regalia Showcase at the NC Museum of Art

Experience an educational Native American cultural showcase highlighting vibrant and diverse traditional dances, embellished with colorful regalia representing North Carolina's ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: West Building Lobby, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Outdoor Movie Night at Five County Stadium

Join us for a free, fun movie night at the Five County Stadium! Enjoy watching Top Gun: Maverick from your ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1501 NC-39, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Statewide Star Party

Postponed from April 5, 2024. Join us at Prairie Ridge Ecostation to view the stars! See the sky through telescopes ...

  • 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Yates Mill Park's Exploration Station: Mussell Mania

May 10-19, 2024 Yates Mill is home to many incredible animals, including freshwater mussels! Unfortunately, some mussel species in Raleigh ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina. Free events include ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • 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

Artsplosure

Explore the eclectic, award-winning Art Market featuring juried fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works of art in different categories. ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Naturalist's Choice at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us for a surprise program! Will we talk about plants? Birds? One thing is for certain - it will ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies and a Museum play ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Phillips Farms Shop and Play Saturdays - Meet the Pack and Brunchfest

Due to the weather forecast we’ve made some changes to tomorrow’s Meet the Pack and BrunchFest event. Wolfpack Players and the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6720 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $5 Food Derby Truck pass. $12 Admission Park tickets to the park per person, ages 2+.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wheels on Academy

Touch-a-Truck is a fun, interactive, family-friendly area at Wheels on Academy that allows children and adults to see, touch, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: South Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • 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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am -  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

Under the Tree Storytime at 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 ...

Durham Greek Festival

Fabulous Greek food, desserts, wine and beer with the Greeks in a festive outdoor atmosphere. Continuous popular Greek music with ...

  • 11:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.DurhamGreekFestival.org
  • Category: Free

*CANCELLED* Inter-Tribal Pow Wow at Dorothea Dix Park

At the 4th annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow you can experience a day of competition dancing, music, and vendors ...

  • 11:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

*RESCHEDULED* Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest

Rescheduled for August 17, 2024 Join us for our 3rd Annual Kids Fun Festival!!!! Fun for the whole family! We ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1006 Southwest Maynard Road,Cary,27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Pop-Up Raleigh Market at Trophy Brewery on Maywood

After a whole year of celebrating 10 years in the market business, we are thrilled to be back at Trophy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: popupraleigh.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

*CANCELLED* Town of Morrisville SpringFest

The Town of Morrisville SpringFest turns Cedar Fork District Park into fun for the whole family! In keeping with the spirit ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

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

Rescheduled from May 4, 2024. Calling all junior rhythm enthusiasts to join the beat at Kids Together Playground for an ...

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

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
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