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Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 1:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, August 2 until Sunday, August 10 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Raleigh Comic Book Show

The next Raleigh Comic Book Show is coming up this Sunday, May 4th! We have a great line-up of dealers ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Build a Lego at The LEGO® Store

Build a LEGO® Boombox and take it home with you! LEGO Boombox make and take event is intended for participants aged ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lego Store at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free while supplies last
  • Website: www.lego.com
  • Category: Free

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village – Rolesville Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family? ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.communitypopupsnc.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lake Crabtree's Nature Crafts

Visit the manager's office for a free craft! This month, practice your folding skills and have a hopping good time ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Crowder Park's Tiny Tots

"The Eensy-Weensy Spider" We hope your tiny tots can join us for a fun story time with a craft activity after! ...

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Cuentacuentos at Oak View

"Buenas noches, construcción..." ¡Esperamos que sus pequeños puedan unirse a nosotros para disfrutar de un divertido cuento seguido de una actividad ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Centro de historia agrícola/Farm History Center, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Registro es Gratuito
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Lake Crabtree's Nature Crafts

Visit the manager's office for a free craft! This month, practice your folding skills and have a hopping good time ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Learning with Lego at Leesville Community Library

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

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Evening Garden Stroll "Trial Bed Tasting"

August's Evening Garden Stroll highlights the Color Trials and features a tasting of the various edible plants grown in the ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lake Crabtree's Nature Crafts

Visit the manager's office for a free craft! This month, practice your folding skills and have a hopping good time ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Little Stream Explorers at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Have you ever wondered about the stream running along the bottom of Prairie Ridge? Join us as we explore and ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Sunshine Sensory Social Group with ABS Kids

Join us for a free social skills group at our ABA Therapy Center in Raleigh, NC. Every Wednesday, July 23 - ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8300 Health Park Ste. 10, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.abskids.com
  • Category: Free

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Lake Crabtree's Nature Crafts

Visit the manager's office for a free craft! This month, practice your folding skills and have a hopping good time ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Bilingual Nature Stories at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  2:45 pm 
  • Location: 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Giveaway with The Salvation Army of Wake County

Reminder--we're giving away 600 FREE backpacks filled with school supplies to help students in need start the year strong. First-come, ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Salvation Army Community Center, 902 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Drop-in Science: Pond Dipping in Yates Millpond

We have all kinds of small critters that live in our pond. Join this drop-in program and grab a net ...

NC Museum of Art Movies at Moore Square

A Free Outdoor Series with Raleigh Parks and Downtown Raleigh Alliance This summer, the North Carolina Museum of Art brings its ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

*FULL* Journey into the Past: History Hike on the American Tobacco Trail

Join us for a leisurely 1.5-mile round trip stroll along the American Tobacco Trail as we delve deeper into local ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: White Oak parking area at the picnic tables, 1305 White Oak Church Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Groovin' in Garner presents The Band of Oz

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

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 215 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowngarner.com
  • Category: Free

Midtown Farmer's Market - Honey Bee Day

Celebrate Honey Bee Day! We’re beyond excited to have you join us for one of the “sweetest” Saturday mornings. Join The ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Free

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Arts and Education Festival at Knightdale Station Park

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

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 809 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Book Bag Giveaway

Join Sherrill’s University, Carolina Cares and other amazing organizations as we help our students start the school year strong! Free ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 3601 Bastion Lane, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Community Day and School Supplies Giveaway with Sound Mind Ministry

Sound Mind Ministry-SMM us gearing up for our Annual Book Bag and School supplies giveaway. All children welcome. School Supplies Bounce House Outdoor GAmes Face ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Garner's Lions Club, 305 W. Main St., Garner, NC, 27529
  • Cost: Free with Registration. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.soundmindministry.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center

Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Operation BigBookBag Backpack Giveaway at Safechild

Operation BigBookBag is back! The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the Beta Lambda Sigma Charitable ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2841 Kidd Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.raleighsgrho.org
  • Category: Free

Seaboard Station Community Market

Seaboard Station Community Market Days Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning with the family? Join us for ...

Shotwell Environmental Park "Summer Splash Bash"

Meridian Waste - Shotwell Environmental Park invites you to celebrate summer with food and family-friendly activities for all ages. This free ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4624 Smithfield Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: meridianwaste.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Giveaway

Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies, one per child, ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Bluey is Coming Back to Learning Express East Cary

Come say hi to everyone’s favorite blue pup at our Cary location only! Enjoy free meet & greets, photo ops, and ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Crescent Commons, 2020 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Guided Trolley Tour of Dorothea Dix

This free 2-hour, 2.5 mile trolley tour will cover the history of the buildings, land and legacy of Dorothea Dix; ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Crowder Park's Sensory Days

Navigating Nature Together For 5yrs+ Join us at Crowder County Park for Sensory Days: Navigating Nature Together, a slow-paced, sensory-friendly walk designed ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:15 pm 
  • Location: Heron Shelter, Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Jamboree at the Park

Join us for an evening filled with bounce houses, entertainment, crafts and more. Free lunch boxes and water bottles available ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free
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