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29June

BrickUniverse Raleigh LEGO Fan

On June 28th-29th, the BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour will present a major exhibition of works by celebrated artists from around ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: starting at $18.65. Children 4 and under get in free when accompanied by a paid adult.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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

The Raleigh Money Expo

NC's largest coin, currency, and stamp show Sponsored by the Raleigh Coin Club, the 51st Raleigh Money Expo is a great ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Expo Center at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.raleighcoinclub.org
  • Category: Other, 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 ...

Pride in Downtown Cary Park

Celebrate Pride in the Park with an inclusive picnic for all families! Join us for a day filled with colorful ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Loomis Bros Circus at JB Hunt Horse Complex

America's Four Time Award-Winning Traditional Circus. "Simply The Best!" Each performance is nearlty two hours of world-class entertainment representing the past, ...

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: NC State Fairgrounds, 4601 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $30 admits an adult and up to 2 children ages 2-12. Additional Children ages 2-12 ticket $8. Kids ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.loomiscircus.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

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 ...

Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

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

30June

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

Tarboro River Bandits 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
01July

First Day of Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grade 1-6. Simply follow these three ...

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

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 ...

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, Other, 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 ...

Red, White and Grandkids at Kiwanis Park

Join us at Kiwanis Park and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun Fourth of July-themed activities! This special event is a perfect ...

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 ...

Hammer and Stain's Firecracker Sea Glass Tree Workshop

Get ready to craft something truly special just in time for Independence Day! Join us for a hands-on Firecracker Sea ...

Town of Fuquay-Varina - Independence Day Celebration

Come join us Pinoy BBQ and a lot of other food trucks celebrating our independence at Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Festival ...

02July

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 ...

Lake Crabtree's Storytime for Tots

Storytime for Tots: A Little Bit of Winter Storytime for Tots typically occurs on a Wednesday each month from 10–11 a.m. ...

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 ...

Wendell Fireworks Show

Fireworks, food trucks and music -- a community event open to all! The Wendell Fireworks Show is back with a BANG ...

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

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 ...

03July

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

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 ...

Downtown Cary Park's July 3rd Celebration

Get ready to kick off your July 4th festivities early at our July 3rd Celebration in the Park! Join us ...

Apex Fireworks Frenzy at Hunter Street Park

Kick off July 4th celebrations with an evening of food, games, and a spectacular fireworks display! This year's event features: New ...

Garner Independence Day Celebration

Mark your calendars for a free evening of fun for the whole family. Enjoy delicious food and great music while ...

Morrisville's Red, White and Boom

No need to wait until July 4 to celebrate Independence Day in Morrisville! Red, White & BOOM! features live entertainment, ...

Marbles' Summer Yoga

Move your body, practice balancing, learn mindfulness and breathing techniques in a fun and relaxing environment. This yoga series is ...

Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular at Heritage High School

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m. Presented by Capital Chevrolet. Entertainment: The Ray ...

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 ...

Mudcats for America

Fayetteville Woodpeckers vs Mudcats Baseball Come start your Independence Day Holiday with a Boom! Catch the 'Cats and our FINAL Mudcats For ...

Patriotic Celebration at Cary Arts Center

Cary Town Band presents Downtown Cary Patriotic Celebration Join the Cary Town Band for On the Homefront, a concert celebrating the ...

04July

Bond Park Boathouse's Independence Day Fishing Tournament

Join us for the annual Independence Day Fishing Tournament at Bond Park! Anglers of all ages are welcome. Registration starts ...

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

Pace Yourself Run Co July 4th Fun Run/Walk

Before hotdogs and fireworks, join us at the store for some running, funning and cold! Run, walk or jog any distance ...

Apex Olde Fashioned Fourth of July

This long-standing traditional event features games for all ages, inflatables, the Parade of Wheels, and ends with a splash down ...

Fourth on First Avenue at Knightdale Station Park

Celebrate with a day full of fun and festivities! Kick off the morning with a Bike Parade, then enjoy live ...

Marbles Sound Down Movies

Join us for this FREE event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

Wake Forest July 4 Children's Parade

The Fourth of July Celebration revelry continues Friday, July 4, with the annual Children's Parade. All area youngsters are invited to ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Intersection of N Main St and W Juniper Ave, near the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St, Wake Forest 27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Art in the Park at Wake Forest Community House

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to create a variety of interesting arts and crafts projects. Presented by the ...

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

First Friday Market and Movie Night

Join Us at Moore Square for First Friday Market and Movie from now through November. ​This is a free community ...

Rolesville 4th Celebration

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Food Trucks, Beer & Wine, Local Vendors, Inflatables, Yard Games, and More 6:00 PM - 9:00 ...

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 ...

Raleigh’s July 4th Fireworks Celebration

Join us for a fireworks-focused celebration at the stadium complex around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium. We’re going back to ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Stadium Complex – Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium Area, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Holly Springs Salamanders' celebrates USA

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Martinsville Mustangs Join us in Ting Stadium to celebrate America's Independence!

Durham Bulls Saturday Night Fireworks - Independence Day

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 ...

Brier Creek Star-Spangled Block Party and Fireworks

The Star-Spangled Block Party is BACK! This July 4th join Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center for an evening full of ...

05July

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Sutton Basketball Academy's Soft Opening

Parents: Looking for a fun, structured, and totally free summer activity for your kids? Sutton Basketball Academy is officially opening its ...

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 ...

Independence Day Open House at Joel Lane Museum House

Join us for our 32nd annual JLMH Independence Day Open House! Dozens of re-enactors will cover the grounds teaching authentic, hands-on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Special Storytime

Join us for a special THE DAY THE CRAYONS MADE FRIENDS storytime with crayons costume meet & greet!

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 ...

July 5th Celebration at Sugg Farm

Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Enjoy a second day for the USA! The Holly Springs Independence Day Celebration on July 5 ...

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 ...

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