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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 ...

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

Gipson Play Plaa Ribbon Cutting

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

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • 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

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, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $15-$65 per person. Kids 9 and under are free!
  • Website: gameandgeekexpo.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest

4th Annual Kids Fest! All Ages Welcome! Join us for an unforgettable day of family fun at the 4th Annual Kids ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1006 Southwest Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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.

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: from $14 - $26
  • Website: rr.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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

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

Moore Storytime

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

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: from $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-12, and free from children under 3. Taxes and fees apply.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC 27596
  • Cost: Ages 2-64 $18.95. Less than 2yrs Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 8:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $3 for Friends of the Museum members and $5 for non-members per participant
  • Website: naturalsciences.ticketapp.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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

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 ...

Friday Night On White

Friday Night on White 2nd Friday of each month April-September | 6-9 pm Introduced in 2016, Friday Night on White (FNOW) takes ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: South White Street, Downtown Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • 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 ...

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

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 ...

Brick Fest Live at NC State Fairgrounds

#1 Attended Family Event for Brick Fans Hands-on Family Friendly Creative Educational General Admission Ticket Includes: Hands-On Building Activities Meet TV Stars from LEGO Masters See ...

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

Nature Journaling

Want to start a new healthy habit? Try nature journaling! Our appreciation and awe of nature grows when we learn to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $25 per participant. Students under age 12 are free with an adult registration.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Pride Festival at Town Hall Campus

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones with music, food, games, vendors, and activities! Enjoy a day of inclusion ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502-2312
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • 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

Lake Crabtree Pollinator Festival

The 2025 Lake Crabtree Pollinator Festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating National Pollinator Week. Attendees can enjoy games, crafts, ...

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 Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Alamo Drafthouse presents How to Train Your Dragon Family Party

Featuring fun props and crafts that kids and dragons will both enjoy From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2116-D New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: $19 plus taxes and fees
  • Website: drafthouse.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Flour Power Cary celebrates Father's Day PJ Breakfast Party

Ages: All Ages | 2.5yrs and up! Roll on over in your PJs to Flour Power as we stir up a ...

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 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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Color Pop Corner, 102 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $19.14 Adult ticket. $15.70 for 4-17yrs old. Plus taxes and fees.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Art LAB with United Arts Council of Wake County

Join artist Charlene Bowling the Arts Center lobby once a month to create art. Each month will be a different ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Cultural Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Bunny Hive's Daddy Daughter Dance

Come to the bunny hive for a party to remember! In honor of father's day, we are hosting a Father ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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