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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 ...

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 ...

Balance Bike Obstacle Course at Forest Ridge Park

Balance Bike Obstacle Course for 2yrs - 6yrs old Riding a bike around an obstacle course can be a great way ...

Lune Spark Holl Spring Grand Opening

This is a free, family-friendly event featuring art workshops, live performances, and interactive activities designed for kids of all ages. ...

NC Collector's Roadshow

Come check out Raleigh’s biggest Sports Card, Toys, and Collectibles Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025. 400+ Tables ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Exposition Center at NC State Fairgroudnds, 4825 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission - 10&under free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

NC Zoo's Wild Animal Science Camp

May 3rd - 4th for ages 12-14 May 31st - Jun 1st for ages 15-18 Does your child want to be the ...

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $449 for Zoo Society members and $499 for non-members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Other

Animal Encounters at The Feathered Farm

Animal Encounters: Open Play Farm Tour with Optional Gem Mining or Craft Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2yrs-64yrs. General Admission for children under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Annual International Children's Day

Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration with Artist Studio Project Publishing invite you to: Our 3rd Annual International ...

Cheers N Paint's Kids Paint Class Little Splatters

What you can expect at a Cheers N Paint Art Class Thank you for considering the Cheers N Paint art studio ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2773 NC 55 Hwy, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: from $27
  • Website: cheersnpaint.com
  • Category: Classes

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, Free

Hand Picked Nursery's Inaugural Strawberry Festival

Celebrate the sweetness of strawberries and the start of summer at this free, family-friendly event filled with fun and community ...

Kids Saturday Art

For Grades Kindergarten through 6th grade No artistic experience is needed – beginners and intermediate painters are welcome. All supplies are ...

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 ...

Marbles Kids Museum's Teddy Bear Clinic

Practice caring for your cuddly friends with the help of child life specialists and nurses from Wake Med. Bring a ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included with Museum Admission of $9 per person for children 1year +. Under 1yr are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Painting en Plein Air at Latta University Historic Park

Come paint in the great outdoors at Latta University Historic Park! Let your creativity flow while enjoying the beauty of ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $30 for Residents. $45 for Non-Residents.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Classes

Sensory Friendly Swing into Spring with ABS Kids

We are excited to host you and your family at our free Sensory Friendly Swing into Spring event We'll have ...

Summer Reading Kick-off

Join us for our All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff! This summer (May 31 - August 23, 2025), the library invites ...

Thrive Motherhood presents A with Moms of Neurodivergent Kids

We are very excited to host this special event with Davis Family Chiropractic for moms of neurodivergent kids. This event ...

United Skates Kidz Pop

Kidz Bop and Disney Super Clean music Free Skatemate with Paid Admission Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7

Under the Tree Storytime with Rashmi Kumar Shah

Local author Rashmi Kumar Shah joins us for Saturday Morning Storytime! Books will be available for purchase at the reading. ABOUT ...

Greek Festival at NC State Fairgrounds

The 41st Annual Raleigh Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. ...

  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5.50 per person. Children under 13yrs are free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Other

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

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 ...

Music & Arts' Open House - Summer Series

Unlock Free Music Lekssons plus no registration at sign up Drop by your local Music & Arts on May 17, 24 ...

Page 158 Books Storytime

Join Page 158 Books for Storytime! Who else is ready for all the fun of reading?

Raleigh Kids Treasure Hunt

Walking Team Scavenger Hunt Use your treasure map to follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes on this unique 60-minute walking ...

Black Authors Book Fair

Teach Our Youth, in partnership with Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, is hosting the Black Authors Book Fair (BABF), featuring local ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Painting with a Twist New Movie Celebration

New Movie Celebration! - Alien Moon, Presketched For All Ages during Family Day (No Alcohol) BYO: Drinks and food! We provide plastic ...

Disney Dream-Craft Night

A Candle & Craft Experience All Ages Join us for a magical Disney Dream-Craft Night where we'll create beautiful candles and crafts ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: $45 plus taxes and fees per guest
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Carolina Symphony - Carnival of The Animals

Carnival of the Animals Raleigh Dance Theatre Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: From $29
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Theatre Academy Productions' Peter and The Starcatcher

In this magical story, we meet the Boy- Who-Never-Grew-Up and learn how he came to be the Peter Pan we ...

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center presents Earth, Moon and Sun

Best for: Children ages 7-13 and their families. Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun This planetarium show explores the relationship ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 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: Informational & Tours, Free

Tap Yard Raleigh presents Spring Roots Market

Tap Yard is celebrating local roots at our Spring Roots Monthly Market! Enjoy an array of local vendors, live music ...

Durham Bulls Saturday Night Fireworks

Stick around after every Friday night home game for Friday Night Fireworks presented by bioMerieux, while Saturday Night Fireworks presented ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

01June

Summer Reading Kick-off

Join us for our All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff! This summer (May 31 - August 23, 2025), the library invites ...

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, Free

Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $23 for General Admission. $18 per child ages 3-12 and Free for children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

NC Collector's Roadshow

Come check out Raleigh’s biggest Sports Card, Toys, and Collectibles Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025. 400+ Tables ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Exposition Center at NC State Fairgroudnds, 4825 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission - 10&under free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Under the Tree Storytime with 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 ...

Greek Festival at NC State Fairgrounds

The 41st Annual Raleigh Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5.50 per person. Children under 13yrs are free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Other

Durham Central Park's Food Truck Rodeo

Join us downtown for over 50+ food trucks, cuisine from all over the world, and family fun - making it ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Central Park 501 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

United Skates' Glow in the Dark Mystery Character

Join us for our Mystery Character Skate Party Every Sunday. Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6 Non-skating Spectator fee $4

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 when purchased online in advance, $14 at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

AR Workshop Raleigh's Sunday Funday for Family and Friends

Wood and Canvas Workshop Join us at AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of our many Wood ...

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.

Theatre Academy Productions' Peter and The Starcatcher

In this magical story, we meet the Boy- Who-Never-Grew-Up and learn how he came to be the Peter Pan we ...

Durham Bulls Kids Run the Bases

Kids Run The Bases presented by Nature's Twist returns once again for the 2025 season! Following every Sunday game with ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, from March through November, at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Discover Historic ...

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 ...

Raleigh Red Oaks Home Opener

Sandhills Bogeys at Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball The 2025 Red Oaks schedule has been announced! Our home opener will be on ...

02June

Color Our World

Preschool Color Party For kids and families iwth young children.

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, Free

Under the Tree Storytime with 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 ...

Raleigh Red Oaks

Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball vs Danville Dairy Daddies We will play 19 home games throughout the season, leading into the playoffs ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Optimist Park, 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: from $11.75. Free for Kids under 10yrs old.
  • Website: www.ticketreturn.com
  • Category: Sporting Events
03June

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 ...

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 ...

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, Free

Moore Storytime

The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff will ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

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

Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown at our Garner Towne Square location, and kids receive a cup ...

Painting with a Twist Glow Duck

Glow Duck For Everyone! Let's GLOW! We are LIGHTING up the town :) This paint party is painted under our black ...

04June

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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, Free

Hill Ridge Farms' Welcome Wednesdays

Free adult admission w/child’s admission each summer Wednesday. Splash Pad Train Ride Carousel Tractor Ride Picnic Coolers welcome. Lot’s of ...

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, Other

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 and meet our Living ...

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, Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 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: Informational & Tours, Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

Raleigh Red Oaks

Lexington Flying Pigs at Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball We will play 19 home games throughout the season, leading into the playoffs ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Optimist Park, 5900 Whittier Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: from $11.75. Free for Kids under 10yrs old.
  • Website: www.ticketreturn.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Wednesday Night Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a free movie geared for teens & adults! Reservations and tickets ...

05June

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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, Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation''s Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

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 ...

Gig in the Park

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. We are ...

06June

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

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 ...

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, Free

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

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 and meet our Living ...

Big Air Mid-Day Madness

2 hours of jump time for just $15! Previously named our homeschool program, we upgrade to Mid-Day Madness to be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 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: Informational & Tours, Free

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Get ready to play big! The City of Raleigh will open the Gipson Play Plaza, a one-of-a-kind destination attraction, at ...

Artspace May First Friday

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

Cary Night Market

Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of locally crafted treasures at the Cary ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, Pavilion 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Final Cary Bumble Brews' Family Karaoke Night

Does your little one love to perform? Join us Friday night for some family fun Families will pay for any ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2464 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: for 90minutes: $10 per child (6 months and up) for 90 minutes. $8 per sibling. Adults and babies free.
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Museum of Life and Science's Kids Night Out

Let your kids play at the Museum after hours Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun. ...

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 ...

RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop

Free RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop at Sanderford Road Community Center! Parents and kids (ages 7–13), join RoboThink for an exciting, hands-on ...

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

Carolina Mudcats vs. Charleston RiverDogs Stay after the game for the area's biggest and brightest postgame fireworks show.

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

NC Symphony presents A Summer Night in France at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Explore this performance Dukas: Fanfare from La Péri Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Saint-Saëns: “Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah Chabrier: Joyeuse Marche Ravel: ...

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