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17August

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 - 10:30 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

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's Kids Fest

Our fan-favorite Kids Fest returns weekends in August with all-new FUN! We're alternating themed weekends with the return of Pirates ...

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: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest

Join us for an unforgettable day of family fun at the 4th Annual Kids Fest hosted by Socks Off Entertainment! Enjoy: Bounce ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1006 Southwest Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Pop-Up Art: Nature Prints

Enjoy the fun of drop-in, art-making activities for all ages popping up across the Museum galleries and Museum Park. This month, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Museum Park, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Chef's Palette Block Party & School Supply Fundrasier

Chef’s Palette Block Party Extravaganza We’re closing out summer with a community-wide Block Party Extravaganza right outside Chef’s Palette — complete ...

Quail Ridge Books presents a Superhero Party

Superhero Party with Kelly Starling Lyons and Kwame Mbalia! RSVP on the website! Join us for a SUPER special superhero event for ...

18August

Autumn Fun

Open Play at The Feathered Farm! Come enjoy a day of hands-on fun, fresh air, and furry friends! Feed the ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $12.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: 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
19August

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Step right up to an unforgettable adventure at our farm, where excitement meets education and every moment is filled with ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15.50 for One Child and One Adult. $10.50 per additional person age 1yrs+.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

North Hills Kids at Midtown Park

The North Hills Kids Series is back, sponsored by Kids First Pediatrics! Join us at Midtown Park from 9:30–11:00am on ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.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
20August

Moore Square Midweek Market

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

Piney Town's Tots Playgroup

Welcome to the Piney Town Playhouse Toddler Playgroup, an exclusive play session specifically for our youngest explorers aged 1 to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $15.77. Free for Premium and VIP Members.
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

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

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

Summer BreakOut

Wrap up summer in the most magical way at Downtown Cary Park! Join us for Summer BreakOUT, a free, family-friendly ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 South Academy St. Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: All activities listed above, except for food, are free.
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
21August

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

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles! Join us for outdoor exploration and play every Saturday ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included with museum admission of $9.50 for 1yr old and up.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Lake Crabtree County Park's Families in Nature

Join us for a captivating nature story time celebrating diversity in the great outdoors! Our story time features a book ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: White Oak Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary Light Up The Night Ride

Join us for the Light Up The Night - Cary group ride! This ride is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy ...

22August

Back to School Bash at Urban Air Raleigh

Urban Air Raleigh is hosting a Back to School Family Night Bash. Enjoy 30% off all Platinum passes. Eat dinner ...

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

Safe Haven for Cats Adoption Event

SAFE Haven for Cats is once again participating in Clear the Shelters. We want this year’s event to be our ...

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: $5per child.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Farm Fridays at Feathered Farm

Open Play Farm Tour with Optional Gem Mining or Crafts Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Feathered Farm’s Open ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $12.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.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

Meet Bluey

Get ready for a wackadoo good time! Your favorite blue heeler pup is coming to town for a special Bluey ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Bunny Hive Raleigh, 711 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40 non members. $20 members.
  • Website: api.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Demo Daze

Get ready for a sneak peek into creativity at its finest with Demo Daze! Join us at Downtown Cary Park ...

Back to School Splash Bash at Goldfish Swim School

Join us for our Back to School Splash Bash at Goldfish Swim School – Cary Open to current families and non-members! Here’s ...

  • 6:45 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2980 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $5 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

Rolesville's Movies at the Middle

Movies at the Middle is back again! Mark your calendars and pack your blankets to come on out and watch ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: Rolesville Middle School Football Field, 4700 Burlington Mills Rd. Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
23August

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 ...

Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Join us for the 49th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival showcasing over 250 exceptional artists from across the ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC, 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • 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

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 ...

Animal Encounters at the Feathered Farm

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your family ready to dive into ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 ages 2-64. Under 2yrs free. Seniors $12.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.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

Marker's Market at Grasshopper Farm

Join us for our traditional MAKER’S MARKET! 25+ Local vendors bringing Soaps, Candles, Crochet, Baked Goods, Home Decor, Jewelry, Gifts & ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's Kids Fest

Our fan-favorite Kids Fest returns weekends in August with all-new FUN! We're alternating themed weekends with the return of Pirates ...

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: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Art Buzz Kids - Family Painting

Ohana means Cake Great for ALL ages, sign up to paint with us - Art Buzz Kids style! No artistic talent ...

Artspace's Summer Celebration

Send off the summer with us at our Summer Celebration with art experiences and fun for all ages! You’re invited to ...

Haven Farm End of Summer Splash

Splash into Fun: Haven's Ultimate End-of-Summer Bash! Come join us for a day filled with fun water activities for all ages. Activities: Water ...

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh

Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles! Join us for outdoor exploration and play every Saturday ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included with museum admission of $9.50 for 1yr old and up.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • 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

Packapalooza™ at NC State University

Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week. This vibrant event, held ...

  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Memorial Belltower, 2101 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: packapalooza.ncsu.edu
  • 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 ...

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 ...

CaryLive

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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