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12May

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 -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastic's Tot Time Open Gym

Open gym is a great way for kids to run off some energy while parents get a couple of hours ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 540 Hinton Pond Road, Suite 120, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $5 for one hour. $8 for two hours. Siblings: $3 for one hour, $5 for two hours.
  • Website: www.knightdalegymnastics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Sprouts Spring Event at Lake Lynn

Ages: 3-5 years old Come join us at Lake Lynn Community Center and Park for our first-ever "Little Sprouts Spring Celebration". Designed ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Children's BINGO

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

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
13May

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Step right up to an unforgettable adventure at our farm, where excitement meets education and every moment is filled with ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15.50 One Child and One Adult. $10 per additional person age 1+.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old.

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score ...

Evening Garden Stroll

Take a break from your weekly grind and come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum to take advantage of this ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun
14May

Moore Square Midweek Market

The Midweek Market, a new weekly farmers market at Moore Square, starts May 14 through October 15, 2025. Every Wednesday ...

Big Air's Toddler Time

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler's energy? We've got you covered with Toddler Time! We open our ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $12 per Toddler. $5 Parent Pass.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe - Wendell Story Time and Craft

Join us for Story Time and a craft every Wednesday at 10:00 am. Let your child’s imagination soar as they ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 11 West 3rd Street, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: $12 per child. $10 per sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Play Moore at Moore Square

Join our park staff to explore a different themed and guided activity each week! Explore activates such as juggling, frisbee ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Project Enlightenment's Community Story Time

Community Story Time for young children (Birth-5) in the Parent Teacher Resource Center will occur once a month at 3 ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 S. Boylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Category: Family Fun
15May

Knightdale Gymnastic's Tot Time Open Gym

Open gym is a great way for kids to run off some energy while parents get a couple of hours ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 540 Hinton Pond Road, Suite 120, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $5 for one hour. $8 for two hours. Siblings: $3 for one hour, $5 for two hours.
  • Website: www.knightdalegymnastics.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles & Designs Weekly Art Class

Join Our Doodles & Designs Art Class! Unleash your creativity every Thursday at 1:30 PM with our fun and interactive ...

  • 1:30 pm 
  • Location: 6548 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $12 first child. $10 additional sibling. Free for members.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Beech Bluff's Artifact Exploration

Have you ever found a cool object from the past? In this program, we will discuss what makes an object ...

Cary Light Up The Night Ride

Join us for the Light Up The Night - Cary group ride! This ride is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy ...

16May

Big Air's Toddler Time

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler's energy? We've got you covered with Toddler Time! We open our ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $12 per Toddler. $5 Parent Pass.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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: $10.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 with an ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

17May

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensory Friendly Event - Urban Air Raleigh

Sensory Friendly Play is Back! Play for $17.99. Join us this Saturday from 8-9:30 am and every 3rd Saturday of ...

Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market - Spring in to STEAM

Spring Into STEAM at the Wilson Farmers & Artisans Market! Spring is the perfect time to explore the world of ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S., Wilson, NC 27893
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Family Mini Photoshoots by Amanda Lea Photography: Strawberry Picking

Strawberry Picking Mini Photoshoots! Update your family photos by joining me at DJ's Berry Patch for a fun family outing. ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: DJ's Berry Patch, 1223 Salem Church Rd., Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $150
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park's Opening Day

Fantasy Lake Adventure Park is 100 acres beautifully nestled in Wake Forest, North Carolina. We have a 65 acre crystal ...

Inspire Wonder's Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me

Kids Yoga: Grownup and Me Age 3 - 10 yrs with an adult Build connection and play together. Each week we'll have ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: Wild at Art, 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Individual Classes: $20 (Price includes 1 child and an adult). $5 for an additional sibling.
  • Website: wildatartkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mountain Bike Basics at Forest Ridge Park

Hit the trails with confidence! Our certified instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of mountain biking. Learn and practice ...

Thrive Motherhood's Spring Fling Pop-Up Market

Join us for our 2025 Spring Fling Pop-Up Market presented by Gheelish! We will have lots of free activities for kids ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Unicorn Day and Armed Forces Day at The Feathered Farm

Animal Encounters, Crafts, Food Truck, Playground, Gem Mining Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Step ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: from $13.50 per person age 2-64, Military Discount at the door for Military.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Lowes Workshops

Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party Stop at Marbles

Join us as we play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources ...

Springfest Morrisville

Morrisville’s annual celebration of all things spring! Enjoy music, artisan vendors, make-and-take crafts, and the Western Wake Farmer’s Market. Plus, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Wheels on Academy

Get ready to roll into fun at Wheels on Academy! This annual Downtown Cary event celebrates all things wheels—from classic ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

SuperFun 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: Family Fun

Artsplosure

WHAT IS ARTSPLOSURE? - Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

Moore Square Music Garden Celebration

We can't wait to play with you! Join us as we unveil a fun and creative new feature at Moore Square. ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 with an ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bike Maintenance at Forest Ridge Park

Stop paying for costly bike repairs that can be done on your own! Participants will learn how to change flat ...

Wild About Nature Festival at Sugg Farm Park

Holly Springs is going WILD with this free family nature event. Discover and play alongside animals from around the world ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

CaryLive

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
18May

Artsplosure

WHAT IS ARTSPLOSURE? - Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 with an ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech OCR

Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans.

Kids Mountain Bike Club at Forest Ridge Park

For 8yrs - 14yrs May is Bike Month! Join us for an all skills, no-drop youth trail ride! Drop-ins are welcome. ...

Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival

The highly anticipated Brier Creek Food Truck Festival is back! Join us and indulge in an array of the area’s ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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