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Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square

Celebrate freedom and fun this Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square. Enjoy free family-friendly activities with performers, artists and storytimes. ...

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

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

Urban Air Raleigh celebrates Juneteenth with 20% Off

In honor of Juneteenth, Urban Air Raleigh is offering 20% off Platinum passes and $5 for two slices of pizza ...

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 ...

Historic Oak View Park's Special Tour: Seeds of Freedom

Join us at Oak View for a walking tour focused on the history of Juneteenth and how the transition from ...

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 ...

Party in the Park: Juneteenth Edition

Soak up family activities, live entertainment and community spirit at the 3rd annual Party in the Park: Juneteenth Edition, hosted ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Dr., Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hub.rtp.org
  • Category: Holiday Events, 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 ...

Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration

Come on by on Juneteenth for a day of fellowship. This event includes activities the whole family can enjoy! The ...

Gig in the Park

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

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

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 ...

Juneteenth Kickoff at Zebulon Community Center

We're coming together at Zebulon Community Center and Park for a weekend of history, culture, and community to celebrate Juneteenth ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays from 8AM - 10AM ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $10.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Learn Origami at The Mocha Room

Calling all children who want to learn Origami! Take a beginner lesson with our barista.

Animal Encounters at The Feathered Farm

Open Play, Playground, Gem Mining Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $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, Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Pollinator Party

Buzz on over to our garden for a Pollinator Party in celebration of National Pollinator Week! This drop-in event is perfect ...

Historic Yates Mill Park hands On History

Yates Mill and Nature How did people live while Yates Mill was operating as a business from the mid-1700s to ...

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

Meet and Greet with Bluey at Learning Express Falls Pointe

You heard that right — Bluey is back for more fun! Come say hi, snap a photo, and give Bluey ...

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

Bunny Hive's Summer Kick off Luau

summer bbq w crave food truck, music and play in backyard to kick off summer!

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: $30 per family. $15 for member families.
  • Website: thebunnyhive.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Juneteenth Celebration at Taylor Street Park

Join your friends and neighbors at Taylor Street Park for a community gathering featuring giveaways, Jay's Italian Ice, arts and ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 416 N. Taylor St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Other

Hill Street Park's Poké Pals Trading and Training

Want a safe place to trade your cards with friends and learn how to play the game? This program will give ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other

NC Museum of Art Movies at Moore Square

Turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of Pharrell Williams, one of music’s most innovative minds, ...

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 ...

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

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

Decades Dance at Joyner Park Community Center

Get ready to travel back in time to the 90s! Join us for our vibrant and inclusive Decades Dance, designed ...

Groovin' in Garner Rec Center

Come on Garner, Let's GROOVE tonight!! Downtown Garner proudly presents the Downtown Concert Series!! We are revamping a favorite among locals ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

Kidz Bop Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Kidz Bop Live Certified BOP Tour With Special Guest Doggyland The KIDZ BOP Kids are back in 2025 with their all ...

NCFC celebrates Juneteenth at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Louisville City FC for Juneteenth Night Game begins at 7:30PM. North Carolina FC’s Juneteenth Night is ...

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 ...

Peachfest at Phillips Farms

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, for Peachfest at Phillips Farms of Cary presented by Sutton Basketball Academy! Our ...

Animal Encounters at The Feathered Farm

Open Play, Playground, Gem Mining Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2-64, Military Discount at the door for Military.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cheers N Paint Kid's Little Splatter Paint Class

Sloth in the Tree In Studio Paint Class Little Splatters Kids Paint Classes are designed just for kids! Cheers N Paint ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2773 NC 55 Hwy, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $27 per child
  • 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

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 ...

Opening Day of Blue Whales at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

"Blue Whales" special exhibition is open June 21, 2025 – January 11, 2026. Blue whales are BIG! How big are they? ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free for Museum Members and children 2years or younger. Children ages 3-12 $14. $18 for Adults.
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

United Skates Kidz Pop

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

Wake Forest's Juneteenth Celebration

10 am - Walking Parade Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road The Juneteenth festivities resume Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. with ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 416 N. Taylor St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Other

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 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 ...

Black History Trolley Tour

In honor of Juneteenth, come ride the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special tour highlighting downtown Raleigh's Black heritage. Explore the ...

Fenton Makers Market

Join us for live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists ...

Garner Juneteenth Celebration

The Town of Garner and the Garner Juneteenth Committee will present the annual Garner Juneteenth Celebration. This free event will ...

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 ...

Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park

Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with professional storytellers, a musical performance, food trucks with refreshing treats, and crafts for kids ...

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 ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures: Guest Star Artist

1, 2, 3 Puppetry Learn about the importance of nature through art with 1,2,3 Puppetry! Build and perform with a rod ...

Juneteenth in the Peak Festival

Juneteenth in the Peak commemorates the end of slavery in the United States by celebrating this important day in history, ...

Out! Raleigh Pride Festival Downtown Raleigh

We have prepared a day filled with art, music, food, and, most of all, FUN! We hope you will come ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters ...

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

Downtown Cary Park's Juneteenth Celebration

Join us at the Park for a soulful Juneteenth Celebration with Historian Darrell Stover. Experience Songs of Freedom through live ...

Kids Painting Rainbow Days Mug Crazy Glaze

Paint Your Own Rainbow Days Mug in Our Kids Painting Class Join us for a colorful and creative afternoon of painting! ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 1322 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $30.63
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Juneteenth Celebration at Zebulon Community Park

We're coming together at Zebulon Community Center and Park for a weekend of history, culture, and community to celebrate Juneteenth ...

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Columbia Fireflies Game Highlight: Brewers Appreciation Weekend is our weekend to pay homage to our Major League ...

Juneteenth Celebration at Holly Springs Cultural Center

The Town of Holly Springs, in partnership with the Holly Springs MLK Committee, invites the community to our Juneteenth Celebration ...

Holly Springs Salamanders' Hockey Night

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Morehead City Marlins Hockey Night: Combine two of your favorite sports into one epic baseball game! Saturday Signings: ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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 ...

NC Courage Pride Night

Houston Dash at NC Courage Pride and Soccer go hand-in-hand, and the Courage is committed to celebrating inclusivity, diversity, and ...

Pope House Museum's African American Third Ward Walking Tours

African American Walking Tour The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum will offer our Weekend African American Third Ward Walking tour. Explore ...

The Big Run at Wake Med Soccer Park

Lace up your running shoes and join us for The BIG Run, a free 5K fun run in celebration of ...

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 ...

Peachfest at Phillips Farms

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, for Peachfest at Phillips Farms of Cary presented by Sutton Basketball Academy! Our ...

The Cary Theater's Summer Family Series

Every Sunday this summer at 12PM, The Cary Theater presents classic movies that are family friendly. Schedule: June 15: The Wild ...

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.

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters ...

Holly Springs Salamanders' Faith and Family Day

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Wilmington Sharks Faith & Family Day: Enjoy baseball and spreading the gospel in Ting Stadium. Kids Run the ...

Raleigh Red Oaks

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

  • 6:00 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 Concert Series at Pullen Park

Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series hosted by Pullen Park and Fred Fletcher Park. Each summer, local artists donate ...

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

English Tiny Tots at Crowder County Park

English Tiny Tots: "Don't Blow Your Top" We hope your tiny tots can join us for a fun story time with ...

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 ...

Free Summer Meals at Historic Oak View Park Begins

This summer, kids 18 and under eat free at Historic Oak View! In partnership with Wake County Public Schools, free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Bluebird Picnic Shelter of HIstoric Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Spanish Tiny Tots at Crowder County Park

¡Nuestro programa Tiny Tots ahora está disponible en español con Ms. Maya! ¡Esperamos que sus pequeños puedan unirse a nosotros para ...

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 ...

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 ...

Storytime Stay & Play at The Mocha Room

Join us for Storytime and after, stay to play! Our barista will read books, ask and answer questions. After, the ...

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' Window on Animal Health

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Bingo Game Night

Bring the whole family for a night of fun and a chance to win a great prize! Bingo will be ...

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night

Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown! Kids receive a free cup or cone of our delicious Ice ...

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts presents Ninja Kidz Live

Infinite Possibilities It's time to enter the multi-verse. The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into your city ...

Moore Square Midweek Market

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

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 ...

Hooray, Herpetology! at Green Hills County Park

Herp-a-who? What do you know about the fascinating world of herpetology? Want to learn more about our scaly, slithery, cold-blooded ...

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

Smith's Nursery Storytime

Hey, Storytime Friends! Guess what’s back? Storytime! We’re excited to return with one of our favorite activities—perfect for the little ones! We’ll ...

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 ...

Piney Town Playhouse's Sensory Friendly Play Time

Join us at Piney Town Playhouse for our Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions! Designed for children who thrive in a calm environment, ...

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
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