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June 30 - July 6

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 ...

PRIDE in Downtown Cary Park

Celebrate Pride in the Park with an inclusive picnic for all families! Join us for a day filled with colorful ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Dream Moore Market

Hosted by Black Flea Market, this reimagined market series will run every week through the end of October. The Dream Moore ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From June 15 through Aug. 18, 2024, the Pope House will do walking tours of the Third Ward. Explore one of ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Summer Concert Series at Pullen Park

Our Summer Concert Series is back! We look forward to seeing you all at the parks and enjoy some music ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Pride Light Show at Cary Arts Center

At dusk, the colors of Pride will light the exterior columns of the Cary Arts Center, creating a celebration for ...

  • 8:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • 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 ...

Sanderford Community Center Beats the Heat

Prepare to beat the heat and amp up the fun at Sanderford Road! Dive into games, crafts, and surprises galore, with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Town of Fuquay-Varina - Independence Day Celebration

Join us for fireworks, music, and fun! The Town of Fuquay-Varina's Independence Day Celebration will be held on Monday, July 1 ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • 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

Sanderford Community Center Beats the Heat

Prepare to beat the heat and amp up the fun at Sanderford Road! Dive into games, crafts, and surprises galore, with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night

Food, family, and face-painting! Join us for our Kid's Night the first Tuesday of each month, at our Garner Towne ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wendell Fireworks Show

Activities at the Fireworks Show will include music and multiple food trucks! Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Wendell Community Park, 601 W 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Hillsborough Street's Food Walk

Welcome to the Hillsborough Street $5 Food Walk! Join us for a delicious adventure every Wednesday where you can sample ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Various Merchants on Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission. $5 specials per small plate.
  • Website: www.hillsboroughstreet.org
  • Category: Free

Little Fentonian Flicks presented by Paragon Theaters

Join Paragon Theaters every Wednesday morning at 10am for free family friendly movies in Fenton Square! Tailored for kids of ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: fentonnc.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

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.

Sanderford Community Center Beats the Heat

Prepare to beat the heat and amp up the fun at Sanderford Road! Dive into games, crafts, and surprises galore, with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's July 3rd Celebration

Get ready to kick off your July 4th festivities early at our July 3rd Celebration in the Park! Join us ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Apex Fireworks Frenzy at Hunter Street Park

Kick off July 4th celebrations with a spectacular fireworks display! This year's event offers food trucks and activities along Hunter ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Morrisville's Red, White and Boom

You don't have to wait until July 4 to celebrate Independence Day in Morrisville! Join us for Red, White & ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.townofmorrisville.org
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular at Heritage High School

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the Tyson Brothers will take the stage at 6 p.m. The Band of Oz ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

4th on First Avenue at Knightdale Station Park

The event will include a bike parade, live music, food trucks, inflatables and giveaways. There will also be a DJ ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Apex Olde Fashioned Fourth of July

This long-standing traditional event features games for all ages, inflatables, the Parade of Wheels, and ends with a splash down ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest July 4 Children's Parade

The Fourth of July Celebration revelry continues Thursday, July 4, with the annual Children's Parade. All area youngsters are invited to ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Intersection of N Main St and W Juniper Avenue, near the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St, Wake Forest27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Independence Day Open House at Joel Lane Museum House

JLMH’s Open House is Thursday, July 4th from 11am-3pm! Come to the Joel Lane House for a free event with ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 160 S Saint Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.joellane.org
  • Category: Free

Art in the Park at Wake Forest Community House

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to create a variety of interesting arts and crafts projects. Presented by the ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 133 W. Owen Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Fourth of July at the State Capitol

This 4th of July, a Raleigh tradition continues! The Capitol will host a ceremony that includes an outdoor naturalization for ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 E Endenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cary’s Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

July 4th at KBA is a Triangle tradition! Join us for a salute to the red, white, and blue as ...

Rolesville 4th Celebration

Schedule Of Events 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Food Trucks, Beer & Wine, Local Vendors, Inflatables, & Yard Games 6:00 PM - ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Dr., Rolesville, NC 27571-9474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

July 4th Fireworks at Dix Park

Raleigh's 4th of July Fireworks at Dix Park is presented by City of Raleigh & ABC11 Event Details 5:30 pm Event Parking ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Annual Patriotic Celebration at Cary Arts Center

Cary Town Band presents Downtown Cary Patriotic Celebration Set against the backdrop of the historic Cary Arts Center, the theme of ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 Dry Avenue Cary, North Carolina 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Brier Creek Commons Star Spangled Block Party and Fireworks

The Star-Spangled Block Party is BACK! This July 4th join Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center for an evening full of ...

5th of July Litter Cleanup at Dix Park

Description: Help Parks staff in keeping Dorothea Dix clean and beautiful at this litter cleanup! This will take place the day ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Sanderford Community Center Beats the Heat

Prepare to beat the heat and amp up the fun at Sanderford Road! Dive into games, crafts, and surprises galore, with ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 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

July 5th Celebration at Sugg Farm

Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Enjoy a second day for the USA! The Holly Springs Independence Day Celebration on July 5 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Morrisville's Music in the Park

Every summer, you can start your weekend on Friday night by attending the Music in the Park concert series. Each ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Healthy Food Hub, 280 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • 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

Birding with Vernon at Lake Crabtree County Park

Join our bird enthusiast, Vernon, for an easy walk while looking and listening for our feathered friends. Discover different types ...

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

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, July 6 until Sunday, July 14, 2024 during garden open ...

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

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From June 15 through Aug. 18, 2024, the Pope House will do walking tours of the Third Ward. Explore one of ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork, build ...

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

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southgate Community Library

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

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 1601-14 Cross Link Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Super Fun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime at Quail Ridge Books with Alexandra Penfold

A modern and inclusive picture book that celebrates the many milestones of a child's life ranging from a school play ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

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.

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

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 ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Wendell Community Library

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

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC 27591-8884
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free
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