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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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 2nd Floor, Bottomland Hardwood Forest, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest

Rescheduled from May 18, 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

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: www.dreammooremarket.com
  • 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

*FULL* American Tobacco Trail's Cunning Coyotes

Coyotes are one of the most adaptable animals around and can be found in every county in North Carolina. For ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: White Oak Parking at Picnic Tables, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

The 2024 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poet's Walk

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Intro to Triangle Parenting Support

In-Person The best way to learn about TAPS is by attending a Tour. Come learn how TAPS programming support, strengthens, ...

  • 8:30 am -  9:20 am 
  • Location: 201 Shannon Oaks Circle, Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.tapsnc.org
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Children's BINGO

Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Library on the Go at Crowder County 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: 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Crowder Park's Tiny Tots

"El Mejor Nido" ¡Nuestro programa Tiny Tots ahora está disponible en español con Ms. Maya! ¡Esperamos que sus pequeños puedan unirse a ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cardinal Shelter, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Gratis con Registration. Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.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 ...

Dix Park's Little Explorers: Snouts and Sniffers

Young nature lovers will have great fun sharing in this program featuring animal noses! We will enjoy lots of activities, ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Outdoor Classroom at the Stone Houses Visitor Center 800 Umstead, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poet's Walk

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

North Hills Kids

Join us every 3rd Tuesday in June, July, and August from 9:30 to 11am for our seasonal kids series of ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo. This clawed crustacean is formidable and ...

  • 1:30 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and interact with veterinary staff, students and interns working on real medical ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poet's Walk

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

Holly Springs Cultural Center Free Children's Movies

Free family friendly movies in the theatre at the Holly Springs Cultural Center Movie Schedule: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 6/20 - Brave 6/27 - ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Homeschool/Track Out: What does the Frog Say? at Lake Crabtree

Join us for an fun environmental education program where we will learn all about several of our local frog species, ...

Library on the Go at Crowder County 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: 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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.

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit., 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required. Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Southeast Regional Library's Learning with Legos

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th.

  • 4:30 pm -  5:15 pm 
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Learning with Legos at Northern Regional Library

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th. Space is limited. Please ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:15 pm 
  • Location: 7009 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free with Ticket
  • Website: www.wake.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

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

Dix Park's Connect & Create: Intro to Animation

Spend an evening at Dix Park creating old school flipbooks! Learn the basics to animation from Artspace's NC Emerging Artist in ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poet's Walk

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Library on the Go at Crowder County 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: 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill Park hands On History: Embroidery

How did people live while Yates Mill was operating as a business from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s? Join us ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 1:30 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 2nd Floor, Bottomland Hardwood Forest, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and interact with veterinary staff, students and interns working on real medical ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Bach to Rock's Homeschool Student Open House

Join us for our homeschool open house event here at the school! This open house will be informative about our ...

Triangle Area Parenting Support's Play and Learn: New Program Offerings at Marbles

Invitation to families with children ages 0-6 so they can play and learn about our new program! Join us at Marbles ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Online Reservation
  • Website: www.tapsnc.org
  • Category: Free

Jazz in Moore Square

Jazz in the Square is back, and it's cooler than ever! This free concert series brings you live jazz performances by ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View's Poet's Walk

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill's Exploration Station

Yates Mill is home to many butterflies, including the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red-Spotted Purple, Monarch, and much more. Join us ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Library on the Go at Crowder County 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: 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Mordecai Historic Park's Free Friday Tour

Mordecai Historic Park will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday! Tours include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson’s ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Popsicles at Whitley Park

Bring your family, visit with your neighbors, and enjoy a popsicle and story time. Public Works will be reading Pete ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 415 Parkside Pl., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge's Little Music Makers

Calling all little musicians and sound lovers! Join us at the picnic tables next to the Nature PlaySpace to create ...

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

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit., 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market

Free Watermelon Slices, Giant Watermelon Weigh-in, Visit with the NC Watermelon Queen and Fun for All Ages

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1226 Farmer's Market Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required. Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Barnes and Noble LEGO Harry Potter Build

Join us at the Crabtree Barnes & Noble for a LEGO Build & Take featuring a Harry Potter Platform 9 ...

Bunny Hive's Books and Bubbles

This special story time experience is free of charge and open to all with a little one age 5 and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 711 W. Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Reservation
  • Website: Www.thebunnyhive.com
  • Category: Free

Leslie Alford Mims House MIdsummer NIghts Market

The first Night Market Series of its kind in Holly Springs is here! Join us one Friday each month for: Live Music Food ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 100 Avent Ferry Rd Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Carolina Academy of Performing Arts Company Parent Information Night

Come learn what sets Carolina Academy of Performing Arts apart from other programs! This is for prospective, new and current families. You ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Hope Community Church Rm 17, 2080 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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

Western Wake Farmers Market

We Nourish Community Since 2009, WWFM has connected the residents of western Wake County with local vendors & fresh, healthy food.

Historic Oak View's Poet's Walk

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill's Exploration Station

Yates Mill is home to many butterflies, including the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red-Spotted Purple, Monarch, and much more. Join us ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: A.E. Finley Center, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

For nearly half a century, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has welcomed guests from all over to the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC, 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • 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

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

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 ...

Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park

Stop by and join in the fun at this free family event! Pick up free back-to-school supplies for the kids (while ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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.

NC Museum of Art's presents Pierce Freelon

Museum Park Concerts for Kids is the NCMA’s new outdoor performance series for young audiences. Our inaugural concert features two-time ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Adults (18+): $12, youth (ages 13–17): $10, children (ages 4–12): $7, children under 3: free.
  • Website: 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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required. Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Packapalooza™ at NC State University

NC State’s Packapalooza™ is an all-day block party and street festival that concludes Wolfpack Welcome Week on Saturday, August 24th. ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Memorial Belltower, 2101 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: packapalooza.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Zebulon 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 -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597-6814
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Mount Christian Church Youth Explosion Grab Da Mic 4 Back to School Edition

Mount Christian Church and Reggie Love Music/Reggie D. Productions presents Music, Fun and School Supply Giveaway This is a free event ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1731 Trawick Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Rhythm and Reels at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre

Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free
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