Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...
- 1:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: artspacenc.org
- Category: 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: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- 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 ...
- 5:00 pm
- Location: 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: 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: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open Houses! Experience our school community with well-equipped learning spaces and outdoor areas. Our leadership team ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open Houses! Experience our school community with well-equipped learning spaces and outdoor areas. Our leadership team ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Evening Garden Stroll
Take a break from your weekly grind and come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum to take advantage of this ...
- 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
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: Free
Harvest Helpers at Beech Bluff County Park
Weed ID Workshop Join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to help maintain the agricultural spaces at the park, including our ...
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Muscadine Shelter, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free
- Website: pineytown.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
Crafternoon at Learning Express Falls Pointe
What to Expect: Hands-on fun for kids of all ages! Try out: - Scratch art - Coloring - Butter slime - Watercolor painting Drop in anytime ...
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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: 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 ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open Houses! Experience our school community with well-equipped learning spaces and outdoor areas. Our leadership team ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Discovery Day at White Deer Park
White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
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: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open Houses! Experience our school community with well-equipped learning spaces and outdoor areas. Our leadership team ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Community Night at Beech Bluff County Park
Knit Nook Join us for a night of community and fun! Tonight’s theme is knitting. While this is a bring-your-own-craft night, ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Canopy Room A, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series
Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) is a free, family-friendly concert series, fun for all ages! Taste a local brew, feast at ...
- 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Centennial Square, 102 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
- Category: Free
NW Cary YMCA Back 2 School Block Party
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and celebration as we kick off the new school year! The Back ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, NC 27519
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.ymcatriangle.org
- Category: Free
Juniper Level Botanic Garden's More than Mums Festival
As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, North Carolinians usually reach for mums to brighten their fall gardens. But ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 9241 Sauls Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.juniperlevelbotanicgarden.org
- Category: 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: 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: Free
Cranfield Academy Cary's Open House
Join us for our Open Houses! Experience our school community with well-equipped learning spaces and outdoor areas. Our leadership team ...
- 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 150 Towne Village Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: cranfieldacademy.com
- Category: Free
Fall into Gardening at Beech Bluff County Park
Autumn Agriculture for Ages 12yrs+ We are falling for fresh fruits and vegetables this fall, so join us for an exciting ...
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
Cary Night Market
Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of locally crafted treasures at the Cary ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, Pavilion 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Festival Latino at Garner Recreation Center
Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, craft vendors, food trucks, ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 215 West Main St., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.garnernc.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lawn, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Free
Movie in the Park
Join us for a magical evening under the stars at Movie in the Park! Bring a chair or blanket, grab ...
- 7:30 pm
- Location: Knightdale Station Park , 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
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: Free
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: Free
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: Free
Juniper Level Botanic Garden's More than Mums Festival
As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, North Carolinians usually reach for mums to brighten their fall gardens. But ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 9241 Sauls Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.juniperlevelbotanicgarden.org
- Category: Free
Beech Bluff Explorers
Wonders of Worms for 3yrs-5yrs with accompanying adult Discover the wonderful world of wiggly worms! What do they do all day, ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: 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: Free
Rare Coins & Currency Show at NC State Fairground
Coin and currency show for all your collecting needs. Come to buy, sell, trade, and appraise old collectible money! Event ...
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: Martin Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.rarecoinsofraleigh.com
- Category: Free
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road Community Library
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: 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 ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Free
International Cultural Festival at Fuquay Varina Arts Center
International Cultural Festival at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center! Embark on a whirlwind global adventure filled with cultural performances, delightful educational booths, ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Meet and Greet with Bluey at Learning Express Falls Pointe
You heard that right — Bluey is back for more fun! Come say hi, snap a photo, and give Bluey ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...
- 11:00 am
- Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: ncartmuseum.org
- Category: Free
The Market at Raleigh Iron Works
Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2200 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Barnes and Noble's Saturday Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: 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 ...
- 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: Free
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Carolina Circus Festival at Downtown Cary Park
A Circus non-profit promoting creativity, collaboration & mental health! The Carolina Circus Festival is a 5 year old festival that will ...
- 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: carolinacircusfestival.com
- Category: Free
Waverly Place Pop-Up
A pop-up market you don’t want to miss! Come shop & support amazing local vendors while enjoying a fun, family- ...
- 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
