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The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection: The Cat Behind the Hat Exhibit

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little-known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Lower Level, Belk Wing, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.elenasescape.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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.

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 2145 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Origami. See menu to purchase.
  • Website: themocharoom.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Cape Fear River River Tubing is On

Sun’s out, tubes out—Cape Fear style! The river is down, and the sun is blazing, and your weekend plans just ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cape Fear River Adventures, 100 S Main St Lillington, NC 27546
  • Cost: from $19 per Tube
  • Website: capefearadventures.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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection: The Cat Behind the Hat Exhibit

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little-known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Lower Level, Belk Wing, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.elenasescape.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Cape Fear River River Tubing is On

Sun’s out, tubes out—Cape Fear style! The river is down, and the sun is blazing, and your weekend plans just ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cape Fear River Adventures, 100 S Main St Lillington, NC 27546
  • Cost: from $19 per Tube
  • Website: capefearadventures.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Homewood Nursery and Garden Center's Pollinator Party

In praise of pollinators! Join us for a fun day at Homewood celebrating our pollinators and featuring plant specials, free ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 10809 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Camp Waltonwood - Cary Parkway

Bark in the Park at Waltonwood Cary Parkway! You and your grandchildren are invited to join us for a paws-itively good ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 750 Cary Parkway S.E., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included with museum admission of $9 for 1yr old and up.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 401 S Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection: The Cat Behind the Hat Exhibit

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little-known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Lower Level, Belk Wing, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.elenasescape.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 7:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free untimed 5K Fun Run
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cape Fear River River Tubing is On

Sun’s out, tubes out—Cape Fear style! The river is down, and the sun is blazing, and your weekend plans just ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Cape Fear River Adventures, 100 S Main St Lillington, NC 27546
  • Cost: from $19 per Tube
  • Website: capefearadventures.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

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 ...

Happy Birthday, Acro

Noon and 2 PM in the SECU Daily Planet Theater– Acro at 75: The History, Biology, and Afterlife of Acrocanthosaurus June ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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.

Unleashed's Summer Scouts: Challenge Days

Summer Scouts is almost in session at Unleashed! Join the fun and let your pup earn their very own merit ...

Bumble Brews Raleigh Open Play sponsored by Ivy Rehab for Kids

Join us at Bumble Brews Raleigh for a free Open Play on from 10am - 12pm, courtesy of Ivy Rehab ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • 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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2145 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Storytime. See Menu for Purchase.
  • Website: themocharoom.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Beech Bluff County Park's Free Summer Meals

Free Summer Meals for kids 18yrs and younger To address food insecurity and ensure children have continued access to nutritious ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Beech Bluff's Sage Shelter, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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 ...

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

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

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

  • 3:00 am 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included with museum admission of $9 for 1yr old and up.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • 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

Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum

Celebrate starting kindergarten and make the milestone memorable. Starting kindergarten is a big life event for both students and parents. Like ...

Bumble Brews Raleigh Story and a Snack Cooking Class

TACO ‘bout a fun time! join us for a story (Dragons Love Tacos) and toddler-friendly cooking lesson! Each ticket includes ...

Pollinators in the Peak

Join us for a night of education and inspiration as we celebrate Pollinator Week! Grab a refreshment from The Busy ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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