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Summer Kick Off Celebration at Stars and Strikes

We’re celebrating 20 YEARS OF FUN and you’re invited! Check out the FUN-tastic offers: BOGO Arcade Game Cards ($10 increments) HALF OFF Any ...

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

Nationa Trails Day at Joyner Park

Join us at Joyner Park for the National Trails Day 5K/3K presented by Skylift Garage Doors! The Parks, Recreation & Cultural ...

Dr. Young's Pond Berry Farm Opening Day

Blackberries Blueberries Petting Zoo Since 1988 we have provided the best U-Pick berries around!

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 ...

Cars and Carnivores Street Festival

Cars and Carnivores, a free street festival presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, will be held downtown Wake Forest. ...

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, 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 ...

GodFirst Football Camp

Calling all young athletes ages 6-18! Join us for an exciting FREE Football Camp open to the public. Whether you're just ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Rise Academy Field, 3300 Idlewood Village Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: upperroom.ccbchurch.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops

Join us for a free Kids Workshop every first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity ...

Bunny Hive's Daddy and Baby Morning Out

We're calling all dads to join us for a morning of special dad and little one bonding time. Each week ...

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers: On the Hunt for Herptiles

Calling all explorers! Join us for this exciting, hands-on program where we will dive into the fascinating world of herpetology!

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 ...

Raleigh Retro Games' Game and Geek Expo Raleigh Convention Center

Join us for a weekend packed with everything you love about gaming, fandom, and geek culture, all under one roof, ...

United Skates Kidz Pop

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

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 ...

Under the Tree Storytime with Paul Friedrich

Local author Paul Friedrich joins us for Saturday Morning Storytime! Books will be available for purchase at the reading. ABOUT ...

AR Workshop Raleigh's Family Fun DIY

Wood and Canvas Create a unique home decor item utilizing a variety of tools and techniques, our in-house collection of paints ...

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 ...

Raleigh's International Food Festival at City Plaza

Eat Everything, Everywhere All at Once! Over 120 food trucks/dessert trucks from around the globe! Over 60 cultures represented. Come see why ...

Painting with a Twist Axolotl Boba

Axolotl Boba - Pick Your Color! 11x14 canvas For Ages 6yrs and up during Family Day (no alcohol) BYO: Drinks and ...

Barnes and Noble's Saturday Storytime at Triangle Town Center

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles from June 1st through August 31, 2025! Join us ...

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 ...

Kids Together Playground's Birthday Celebration

It’s a bubbly, magical birthday party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Kids Together Playground! Meet at ...

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

Cirque de Vol's Parents Night Out

Every First Friday, Let us entertain your kids while you do something for YOU! Kids will get a chance to play ...

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Charleston RiverDogs Each Saturday this season is a celebration of 35 years of Mudcats Baseball with either ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

Raleigh Red Oaks

Wake Forest Fungo 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

Summer Kick Off Celebration at Stars and Strikes

We’re celebrating 20 YEARS OF FUN and you’re invited! Check out the FUN-tastic offers: BOGO Arcade Game Cards ($10 increments) HALF OFF Any ...

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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, 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 ...

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

Raleigh Retro Games' Game and Geek Expo Raleigh Convention Center

Join us for a weekend packed with everything you love about gaming, fandom, and geek culture, all under one roof, ...

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 ...

*POSTPONED* Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest

June 8 event has now been postponed for August 17, 2025. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4th Annual Kids Fest! All Ages Welcome! Join us for ...

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

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.

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello

Prejudice, love, jealousy, and power The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, power and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre 2600 Evans Rd, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free General Admission - $50 VIP Reserved Seating
  • Website: switchtheatreco.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Free

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 ...

Raleigh Red Oaks

Wild Penguins at Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball We will play 19 home games throughout the season, leading into the playoffs at ...

  • 3:00 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

*SOLD OUT* Piney Town Playhouse's Princess Tea Party with Snow Queen

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of winter magic at Piney Town Playhouse! This special Frozen-themed event is perfect for ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $40 plus tax. Additional Adult: $5.
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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 ...

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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 Transportation Museum's Train Show

Join us for one, or all, of these special fun filled days, where kids of all ages can participate in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Evening Garden Stroll

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

Moore Square Midweek Market

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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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 ...

How to Train Your Dragon: IMAX Early Access Screening

See How to Train Your Dragon in IMAX before anyone else! On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles from June 1st through August 31, 2025! Join us ...

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Little Fentonians – Safety Day

Little Fentonians - Safety Day Bring the whole family for a jam-packed morning with activities designed to teach kids important safety ...

Mad Splatter's Home School Happy Hour

Join us every Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Home School Happy Hour! Buy One Studio Fee, Get ...

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

Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group

This is a FREE event for parents and their young babies (under 12mo). The group will be lead by Courtney ...

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 ...

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 ...

Retro Rhythm's Swing Kids Dance Classes

Open to students ages 7 - 11. This hour long class will introduce your child to the amazing world of ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Theatre Academy Productions, 3761 NW Cary Pkwy #102, Cary NC 27513
  • Cost: $35 per class
  • Website: www.retrorhythm.com
  • Category: Classes

Fireflies Over the Prairie Ridge Ecostation

This in person program for ages 8+ requires pre-registration and has a fee. Want to see fireflies sparkling over the ...

White Deer Park's Friday Morning Bird Walk

Enjoy an easy walk at White Deer Park or Lake Benson Park while looking and listening for birds. Learn how ...

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Storytime

Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. You'll start with a stroll ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 per child. No cost for parent or caregiver attending with child.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Library Programs

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

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

Summer Kickoff Celebration at Urban Air Raleigh

Come celebrate the start of summer at Urban Air Raleigh! We will have our Play & Eat Special offer in ...

Museum Movie Night: Shrek

Join us for a fairy tale adventure unlike any other with our installment of Museum Movie Night: Shrek. In addition ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences in the Nature Exploration Center, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $5 General Admission, $3 Member
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night

Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Prescreening activities are ...

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio North Hills' Celebrates Father's Day

Ages: All Ages | 2.5yrs and up! Join us for a breakfast for dinner PJ party with pop! We’ll make Buttermilk ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

Artist Notes on The Corner at NC State's Centennial Campus

That Station’s Artist Notes on The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus returns this year with new night and more ...

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 ...

Raleigh Red Oaks

Highpoint Hushpuppies at Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball We will play 19 home games throughout the season, leading into the playoffs at ...

  • 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

Friday Family Flicks - Sonic 3

Join Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Free activities will be ...

  • 7:45 pm - 10:45 pm 
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center Center Lawn, 207 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Free
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