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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

Cringe Fest at RUMAH

Let’s be real and embrace our collective cringe! What is Cringe Fest? Cringe Fest is a chance to bask in the ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: RUMAH, 415 Hillsborough St., Raleigh NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wrenn Farm's Opening Weekend for Strawberry Upick

Our strawberries are ripening beautifully, and they simply can't wait any longer to be picked, despite the chilly weather! Mother ...

Crowder Park's Animal Senses

Did you know that crickets hear with their feet or that rabbits have 17,000 taste buds on their tongues? Get ...

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

Porter Farms and Nursery's Strawberry Field Opening Day

Fields open Monday, April 8, for the season. Pick your own strawberries will be available at the farm in Willow ...

  • 9:30 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3525 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
  • Cost: $20 per bucket
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Over The Moon Playspace's Small Steppers STEAM-Themed Play and Class

Play and Learn! Join us each Monday for a discovery-led, sensory-focused, taste-safe class for crawlers to age 2. These classes ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $19 for first child, $17 for additional
  • Website: www.overthemoonplay.com
  • 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

Museum of Life and Science's Monarch Butterfly Eclipse

This event is occurring on a Closed Monday. We’re hosting activities and festivities from 2 pm to 5 pm on ...

White Deer Park's Statewide Star Party

We're just two weeks away from the Statewide Star Party! Join us on Friday, April 5th for an evening of activities, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

A Celestial Celebration with The Jewish Federation Greater Raleigh

Join Us for the Ultimate Celestial Spectacle! Get ready to witness the most EPIC event in the sky – the ...

  • 2:45 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: David R. Kahn Community Campus, 12804 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.shalomraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fun Night at Urban Air Raleigh

Come and make memories with the whole family with a night of play and dinner! This event includes 2 kids ...

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

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. ...

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

Carolina Mudcat's Opening Night

vs. Down East Wood Ducks Join the Mudcats as they take on the Down East Wood Ducks during the first ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: Five County Stadium, 1501 NC-39, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: from $11
  • Website: www.milb.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

Downtown Cary Park's School BreakOUT

Turn teacher work day into a fun-filled adventure for kids! Join us for School BreakOUT! in the Park, brimming with ...

Wellness Workshop at Marie Farms

Welcome to the Wellness Workshop at Marie Farms! Are you ready to embark on a journey of rejuvenation, relaxation, and 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 -  2:00 pm 
  • 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

Harris Lake's Spring Wildflowers

Spring is a magical time of year as woodland wildflowers respond to the warming sun. These ephemerals are visible for ...

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.

Durant Nature Preserve presents Nature's Jamboree

Nature's Jamboree: Sounds in Nature Many animals make sounds, for many different reasons. We'll learn about animal sounds, as we listen ...

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

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

Over The Moon Playspace's Giant Leapers STEAM-Themed Play and Class

Play and Learn! Join us each Thursday and Friday for a discovery-led exploration based class for ages 2-4. These classes ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $19 for first child, $17 for additional
  • Website: www.overthemoonplay.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 ...

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

Arts Together presents Rainbow Dance Co's Annual Concert at Garner Performing Arts Center

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this dazzling event! Join us at the Garner Performing Arts Center for ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 742 W. Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Tickets with reservation.
  • Website: www.artstogether.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie ...

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Join us to see modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, and much more! With kid’s activities, music, and ...

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

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

A.L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Eager Explorers

Join us as we explore nature in the Preserve! There will be stories, crafts and nature walks on various themes. ...

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

Over The Moon Playspace's Giant Leapers STEAM-Themed Play and Class

Play and Learn! Join us each Thursday and Friday for a discovery-led exploration based class for ages 2-4. These classes ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $19 for first child, $17 for additional
  • Website: www.overthemoonplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Yates Mill's Field School

A-Maize-ing Grains Put on your Grain Brain and investigate the grains in your favorite foods. Find out how the mill grinds ...

Battle of the Badges Tournament at Ting Park

Join us for the 2024 Battle of the Badges Tournament as local fire, police and EMS departments face off in ...

  • 1:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $5 per person, per day. 10 and under free.
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak City Pig Fest

Apex Sunrise Rotary is proud to present the 10th Annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, which is sanctioned ...

Friday Night On White

Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to downtown Wake Forest on April 12 and continues the second Friday night of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: South White Street, Downtown Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • 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

Peach Road Park's Friday Night Family Soccer

Bring the whole family out to the pitch on Friday Nights at Peach Road Cultural Center! This is a time to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 911 Ileagnes Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

Arts Together presents Rainbow Dance Co's Annual Concert at Garner Performing Arts Center

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this dazzling event! Join us at the Garner Performing Arts Center for ...

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 ...

Wilkerson Star Party

A once-a-year free all-ages Astronomy event and Wilkerson tradition since 2013. Join us after sunset to observe the Moon, planets ...

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's Opening Day

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

Battle of the Badges Tournament at Ting Park

Join us for the 2024 Battle of the Badges Tournament as local fire, police and EMS departments face off in ...

  • 9:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $5 per person, per day. 10 and under free.
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Carpenter Garden's Open House

Join us in the garden. The Carpenter Garden Open House invites you to explore and learn more about growing green. ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Carpenter Park, 4420 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Join us to see modern tractors, antique farm equipment, farm life demonstrations, and much more! With kid’s activities, music, and ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market Opening Day

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 -  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

Feathered Farm's Open Play Farm Tour with Optional Pony Ride Tickets

You MUST purchase a Pony Ride Ticket for your child. It is NOT included in the $13.50 base ticket. Experience ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 general admission, $5.00 per pony ride
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Meridian Waste-Tri-Corners Landfill Fishing Rodeo and Fun Fest

Meridian Waste Tri-Corners Landfill invites you to celebrate spring with us! Enjoy a FREE great day in the scenic outdoors ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 5833 Foster Store Road, Liberty, NC 27298
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Away with the Fairies at Mordecai Historic Park

Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families. Set in Mordecai ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe, Wendell Grand Re-Opening

Join us for our Grand Re-Opening in Wendell! This event is free! Includes character visits-Bluey, Spiderman and Elmo.

Marbles Kids Museum Guest Star Scientist

Learn all about robots with the Thunderducks, a robotics club from the Early College at Guilford. Try out controlling 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

Raleigh Fire Museum

Experience Fire History Touch a Fire Truck Spray a Fire Hose Every second Saturday of the month, the Raleigh Fire Museum will be ...

Triangle Disability and Autism Services Resource Fun Fair

Come by the Building Abilities Center, home to our brand new Day Program to get information and resources from area ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Building Abilities Center, 7025 Kit Creek Rd., Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Storytime for Young Children

Join us each Saturday at 11am for storytime for young children. This event lasts 15-20 minutes.

Barwell Road's Community Day

Barwell Road Community Center is hosting its 3rd annual Community Day event. There will be a variety of community members sharing ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak City Pig Fest

Apex Sunrise Rotary is proud to present the 10th Annual Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest, which is sanctioned ...

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, ...

Arts Together presents Rainbow Dance Co's Annual Concert at Garner Performing Arts Center

Don't miss your chance to be a part of this dazzling event! Join us at the Garner Performing Arts Center for ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Clouds Brewing Taproom's Earth to Raleigh

EARTH TO RALEIGH… YOUR MOTHER’S CALLING! Let’s celebrate the earth and learn how we can protect it! Join Climate Action NC and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1233 Front St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Eat and Play’s Spring Hootenanny and Foodie Fest at Haven's Farm

NC Eat & Play’s Spring Hootenanny & Foodie Fest, presented by Cheerwine, is set to bloom even bigger. Rain or ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $40, children 12 and under free
  • Website: nceatandplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

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

Holly Springs Chalk the Walk

Chalk of the Town is a community art festival that celebrates the visual arts and allows everyone in the community, ...

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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