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StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

Peaches, Petals, & Pasture Friends Adventure

Get ready for a delightful summer experience at Millstone Creek Orchards! This July, we’re thrilled to invite you to our ...

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

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 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 ...

Open Gym at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

We’re celebrating Independence Day with $10 Open Gyms each hour on Saturday July 5th! It’s a great way to enjoy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Hike 2 Connect™ is an immersive experience designed to engage a participant's body, mind, and spirit. It includes mindfulness activities ...

Open Gym at Rock Solid Warrior Apex

We’re celebrating Independence Day with $10 Open Gyms each hour on Saturday July 5th! It’s a great way to enjoy ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 2131 E Williams St., Ste 106, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Website: rocksolidwarrior.com
  • Category: Other

Painting with a Twist Family Class

Summer Snowballs for all ages 11x14 canvas Join us for our Snowball event - family friendly and priced right! We're ready ...

Canes Skill Series at Marbles

Practice your hockey skills with the Canes community relations team. Learn basic stick handling, how to pass, shooting techniques and ...

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

Raleigh 4th of July Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate 4th of July weekend with an Independence Day themed walking scavenger hunt around Downtown Raleigh! Take a drink along ...

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 Fireworks Night

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 ...

StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll with a morning of learning all about bikes and safety with Oaks and Spokes at the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: 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 ...

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 ...

Peaches, Petals, & Pasture Friends Adventure

Get ready for a delightful summer experience at Millstone Creek Orchards! This July, we’re thrilled to invite you to our ...

Raleigh 4th of July Treasure Hunt - Walking Team Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate 4th of July weekend with an Independence Day themed walking scavenger hunt around Downtown Raleigh! Take a drink along ...

Wild at Art Kids Yoga: Grown Up & Me Yoga

Build connection and play together. Each class we'll have a fun theme to explore during this 1-hour yoga class. The ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: $20 includes 1 child and an adult. $5 for an additional sibling.
  • Website: wildatartkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

Durham Bulls Fireworks

Stick around after every Friday night home game for Friday Night Fireworks presented by bioMerieux, while Saturday Night Fireworks presented ...

StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Summer Fun

Head to Freddy's July 7-11 for a week full of activities, Freddy's swag, & more! You won't want to miss ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

ecoEXPLORERS Club at White Deer Park

Online Registration required Interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Join the ecoEXPLORE program at White Deer Park! Participants will go on ...

StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Sensory Stay and Play at Green Road Community Library

Join us for a welcoming interactive drop-in program designed for families of young children, autistic children and/or those who have ...

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll with a morning of learning all about bikes and safety with Oaks and Spokes at the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

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

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 ...

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Summer Fun

Head to Freddy's July 7-11 for a week full of activities, Freddy's swag, & more! You won't want to miss ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

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' Window on Animal Health

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

Learning with Lego at Leesville Community Library

All summer long come to the library to build, learn, and play with LEGO!

Evening Garden Stroll

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

Raleigh Red Oaks

Sandford Spinners 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

StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Moore Square Midweek Market

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Summer Fun

Head to Freddy's July 7-11 for a week full of activities, Freddy's swag, & more! You won't want to miss ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: 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 ...

Lunch with Poe: Kids Eat Free at PlayWell Park

Join us Wednesdays this summer at the Poe Center’s PlayWELL Park for lunch* (provided at no cost for you) and ...

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 ...

StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll with a morning of learning all about bikes and safety with Oaks and Spokes at the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

Little Fentonians – Book Bonanza

Join us in Fenton Square for a fun morning focused on the joy of books and storytelling. Luke from Luke's Entertainment ...

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 ...

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Summer Fun

Head to Freddy's July 7-11 for a week full of activities, Freddy's swag, & more! You won't want to miss ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Painting with a Twist Family Class

Dex the Dolphin for 6yrs and up 11x14 or 16x20 canvas We're ready for some summer fun in the studio.

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 ...

Sensory Storytime at Cary Regional Library

Geared toward preschool aged children (3-5 years old). All ages are welcome! Sensory Storytimes are welcoming, interactive programs designed for ...

Holly Springs Parks & Recreation Open House

Join us for our Parks & Recreation Open House as we showcase the variety of services Parks & Recreation has ...

Beech Bluff County Park's Community Night

Junk Journaling Join us for a night of community and fun! Tonight’s theme is junk journaling. Junk journaling uses daily found ...

Holly Springs Salamanders' Shark N Bark

Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Wilmington Sharks Shark N Bark: Shark Week meets Bark in the Park for one amazing night! Bark in ...

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

StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Summer Fun

Head to Freddy's July 7-11 for a week full of activities, Freddy's swag, & more! You won't want to miss ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Popsicles in the Park at Panther Rock Park

Cool down this summer with Knightdale Parks and Recreation! We'll be handing out free popsicles on select Fridays to help ...

Create Moore

The Square becomes a creative space for exploration on Friday mornings with our Create Moore! Series. Park staff will guide guests ...

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy presents Disney's Aladdin, Jr.

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy is proud to present Disney's Aladdin, Jr. about the "diamond in the rough" ...

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

Museum of Life and Science's Kids Night Out

Let your kids play at the Museum after hours Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun. ...

Bands, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park

One Friday a month, the Bond Park Boathouse hosts musicians, food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals. Spend your Friday evening ...

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 ...

Friday Night on White

Introduced in 2016, Friday Night on White (FNOW) takes place in downtown Wake Forest from 6-9 p.m. on the second ...

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 ...

Lake Crabtree's Lawn Games and Leisure Sports Summer Series

Lawn games and leisure sports are a wonderful way to appreciate the longer days and warm weather. They are approachable ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Beech Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Sporting Events, Free

Summer at the Springs Concert Series

Celebrate summer in the heart of Holly Springs with live local bands! Local bands take the outdoor stage for a family-friendly ...

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 ...

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

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

Durham Bulls Fireworks Night

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

Lexington Flying Pigs 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

NCFC Superman Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Birmingham Legion for Superman Night Game begins at 7:30PM. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ...

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