Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Family Fun
Wild Wonders at Dix Park
Kids, families and nature lovers, join us for this new series exploring the importance and wonder of animals, their habitats ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center & Outdoor Classroom, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission with Pre-Registration
- 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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Magic Midway's Family Days at North Station Center
The Fun Has Just Begun! There's Magic in The Air! There's Something For Everyone! Over 40 Attractions Which Includes: Amazing Thrill Rides, Super ...
- 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: 1411 Garner Station Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission and Free Parking. See website for cost of tickets.
- Website: magicmidwaytickets.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Millstone Creek Orchards, 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., Ramseur, NC 27316
- Cost: $12.50 per person ages 2yrs+
- Website: www.millstonecreekorchards.com
- Category: Family Fun
Ice Cream Social in Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
If you need a reason to eat ice cream, we’ve got one for you… The Town of Fuquay-Varina is celebrating National ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 105 W Spring St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-2156
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
- Category: Family Fun
Piney Town Playhouse's Island Princess Luau Party
Join us at Piney Town Playhouse for a once-in-a-lifetime Luau Experience your little one will never forget! Our favorite Island ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: 1520 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: $34.32 per ticket
- Website: pineytown.com
- Category: Family Fun
Phillips Farms' WatermelonFest
Join us for our annual Watermelon Fest July 19 - 20, 2025. Shop our farmer's market for watermelon themed goods ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 6701 Good Hope Church Rd Cary, NC 27519
- Cost: Free - $15 per person
- Website: www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead 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
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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dorothea Dix Park's Little Explorers
Preschoolers will enjoy games, stories, and songs in this eye-opening program as we discover how creatures in the wild view ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Outdoor Classroom at the Stone Houses Visitor Center 830 Umstead, Raleigh, NC, 27603
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Family Fun
Storytime for Growing Minds
Storytime For Growing Minds with Book Harvest and Blue Cross NC A free Bilingual Family Event Join Book Harvest and Blue Cross ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Blue Cross NC Raleigh Center, 8511 Brier Creek Pkwy 107, Raleigh, NC 27617
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.bookharvest.org
- Category: Family Fun
Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- 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 ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $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
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
Moore Storytime at The Square
The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff will ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- 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 ...
- 4:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.instagram.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead 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
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 ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, NC 27504
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh NC, 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.poehealth.org
- 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
Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Family Fun
GalaxyCon
GalaxyCon Raleigh is a 4-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Adults from $45. From $20 for kids ages 5yrs - 9yrs.
- Website: galaxycon.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
Painting with a Twist Family Class
Busy Bees for ages 6 and up 11x14 or 16x20 canvas We're ready for some summer fun in the studio.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 329 N Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: $25 - $30 per person
- Website: www.paintingwithatwist.com
- Category: Family Fun
Wake County Public Library Pop-up at Dix Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries for a pop-up library at Dix Park at the House of Many Porches. Sign up ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Nature Navigators
Explore the garden at Marbles and investigate with your five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste). Enjoy pollinator play ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Museum Admission: $9.50 per person over 1yr
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Family Fun
GalaxyCon
GalaxyCon Raleigh is a 4-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Adults from $45. From $20 for kids ages 5yrs - 9yrs.
- Website: galaxycon.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
Garden Storytime
Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. You'll start with a stroll ...
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: $5 per child. No cost for parent or caregiver attending with child.
- 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
Popsicles in the Knightdale Community Pool
Cool down this summer with Knightdale Parks and Recreation! We'll be handing out free popsicles on select Fridays to help ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 202 Milburnie Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free
- Website: knightdale.recdesk.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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: from $20
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dix Park's Sunflower Field
The Sunflower Field is free to visit and open 7 days-a-week, from sunrise to sunset. The sunflowers are blooming! Plan to ...
- 6:15 am - 8:30 pm
- Location: 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dixpark.org
- Category: Family Fun
GalaxyCon
GalaxyCon Raleigh is a 4-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, ...
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Adults from $45. From $20 for kids ages 5yrs - 9yrs.
- Website: galaxycon.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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fuquay Varina Growers Market
The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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 ...
- 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
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 ...
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: Millstone Creek Orchards, 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., Ramseur, NC 27316
- Cost: $12.50 per person ages 2yrs+
- Website: www.millstonecreekorchards.com
- Category: Family Fun
Dia De La Ciencia y La Cultura at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura is back—this time bigger and more exciting! We’re expanding across both Museum buildings, offering ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Family Fun
Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park
Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children can come explore, learn, and discover at Bass Lake ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: $5 per resident. $8 per Non-Resident.
- Website: nchollyspringsweb.myvscloud.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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
- 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 ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up.
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- 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 ...
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 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
Monster Jam at Lenovo Center
Get Ready for Epic Family Fun: Monster Jam® Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate ...
- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: from $30. Parking from $25-$40.
- Website: www.monsterjam.com
- Category: Family Fun
Cary Really Really Free Market
Bring stuff or friends or nothing. You are enough! Join us 4th Saturdays 2-4pm at Cary Walnut Park. Take stuff. ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Walnut Street Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
- Cost: from $20
- Website: www.bigairusa.com
- Category: Family Fun
