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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

Library on the Go at Historic Oak View Park

Visit the Wake County Public Libraries’ Bookmobile at Crowder County Park to sign up for a library card, check out ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • 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

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

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 -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill's Volunteer Interest Session

Do you have any questions you want to ask park staff before committing to being a volunteer? Do you want ...

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

To Take Shape and Meaning Community Day at the NC Museum of Art

Enjoy free access to the exhibition To Take Shape and Meaning during community day! Get up close with works of ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: East Building, Level B, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

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 -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.DurhamGreekFestival.org
  • Category: Free

Big Blue Swim School Family Fun Day

Join us on May 19 from 12 pm to 4 pm to celebrate the opening of Big Blue Swim School ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1041 Beaver Creek Commons Dr, Apex, NC, 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Michaels Sunday Makebreak

Come into your local Michaels and take a break and make with us! This event is available at all Michaels ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Various Michaels Location
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.michaels.com
  • Category: Free

Día de las Madres Kermes with El Futuro

El Futuro, North Carolina’s leading provider of bilingual and culturally-responsive mental health services, invites the community and media representatives to ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: El Futuro’s Therapeutic Green Space, 2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 23, Durham, NC 27707
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: elfuturo-nc.org
  • Category: Free

Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival

The Brier Creek Food TruckFestival is BACK!  Join us on Sunday, May 19, from 5p until 8p and treat yourself to ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.briercreekeats.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

Downtown Cary Park's Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet

Find the missing piece of your day at our drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.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 ...

  • 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

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

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

Downtown Cary Park's Board Game Social

Enjoy Board Games in the Park, where you can gather with friends and family for an evening of delightful competition ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • 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

Downtown Raleigh's Green market and Bike Brigade

Downtown Raleigh Alliance is thrilled to present our first Green Market and Bike Brigade, featuring some of our most sustainable ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Exchange Plz, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Bug Walk

Ever wonder wonder how to identify some of the insects you see? Or where's the best place to look for ...

  • 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

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

Full Moon Family Fun at White Deer Park

Full Moon Family Fun is BACK! Bring your whole family to White Deer Park Nature Center to play games, enjoy ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: White Deer Park Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Piedmont Wildlife Center's "Shell-A-Brate" World Turtle Day

Join Piedmont Wildlife Center as we "shell-a-brate" World Turtle Day with our resident box turtles! This all-outdoor, relaxed event will ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, NC, 27707
  • Cost: Free with a suggested $10 donation.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gig In The Park at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

The Gig in the Park is a spring concert series in Wilson, NC. Every other Thursday from April 11 - ...

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
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