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Summer Reading Kick-off

Join us for our All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff! This summer (May 31 - August 23, 2025), the library invites ...

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

Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $23 for General Admission. $18 per child ages 3-12 and Free for children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

NC Collector's Roadshow

Come check out Raleigh’s biggest Sports Card, Toys, and Collectibles Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025. 400+ Tables ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Exposition Center at NC State Fairgroudnds, 4825 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission - 10&under free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Greek Festival at NC State Fairgrounds

The 41st Annual Raleigh Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. ...

  • 11:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5.50 per person. Children under 13yrs are free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Other

Durham Central Park's Food Truck Rodeo

Join us downtown for over 50+ food trucks, cuisine from all over the world, and family fun - making it ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Central Park 501 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech OCR

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

United Skates' Glow in the Dark Mystery Character

Join us for our Mystery Character Skate Party Every Sunday. Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7 Skatemate Rental $6 Non-skating Spectator fee $4

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 when purchased online in advance, $14 at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

AR Workshop Raleigh's Sunday Funday for Family and Friends

Wood and Canvas Workshop Join us at AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of our many Wood ...

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans.

Theatre Academy Productions' Peter and The Starcatcher

In this magical story, we meet the Boy- Who-Never-Grew-Up and learn how he came to be the Peter Pan we ...

Durham Bulls Kids Run the Bases

Kids Run The Bases presented by Nature's Twist returns once again for the 2025 season! Following every Sunday game with ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, from March through November, at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Discover Historic ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

Raleigh Red Oaks Home Opener

Sandhills Bogeys at Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball The 2025 Red Oaks schedule has been announced! Our home opener will be on ...

Color Our World

Preschool Color Party For kids and families iwth young children.

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 ...

Raleigh Red Oaks

Raleigh Red Oaks Baseball vs Danville Dairy Daddies 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

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 ...

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

Moore Storytime

The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff will ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

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 ...

Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night

Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown at our Garner Towne Square location, and kids receive a cup ...

Painting with a Twist Glow Duck

Glow Duck For Everyone! Let's GLOW! We are LIGHTING up the town :) This paint party is painted under our black ...

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Moore Square Midweek Market

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

Big Air's Toddler Time

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler's energy? We've got you covered with Toddler Time! We open our ...

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

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

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 ...

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

Wednesday Night Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a free movie geared for teens & adults! Reservations and tickets ...

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles from June 1st through August 31, 2025! Join us ...

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

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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

Gig in the Park

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. We are ...

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Get ready to play big! The City of Raleigh will open the Gipson Play Plaza, a one-of-a-kind destination attraction, at ...

Big Air's Toddler Time

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler's energy? We've got you covered with Toddler Time! We open our ...

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

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays 10AM-12PM.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $10.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

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

Artspace May First Friday

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

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: Other, Free

Final Cary Bumble Brews' Family Karaoke Night

Does your little one love to perform? Join us Friday night for some family fun Families will pay for any ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2464 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: for 90minutes: $10 per child (6 months and up) for 90 minutes. $8 per sibling. Adults and babies free.
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop

Free RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop at Sanderford Road Community Center! Parents and kids (ages 7–13), join RoboThink for an exciting, hands-on ...

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

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

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

NC Symphony presents A Summer Night in France at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Explore this performance Dukas: Fanfare from La Péri Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Saint-Saëns: “Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah Chabrier: Joyeuse Marche Ravel: ...

Summer Kick Off Celebration at Stars and Strikes

We’re celebrating 20 YEARS OF FUN and you’re invited! Check out the FUN-tastic offers: BOGO Arcade Game Cards ($10 increments) HALF OFF Any ...

The Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park

A Global Soccer Festival Unlike Any Other, Fun For The Entire Family. The most exciting and highest stakes 7v7 soccer festival ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Ticket start at $20
  • Website: tst7v7.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Nationa Trails Day at Joyner Park

Join us at Joyner Park for the National Trails Day 5K/3K presented by Skylift Garage Doors! The Parks, Recreation & Cultural ...

Dr. Young's Pond Berry Farm Opening Day

Blackberries Blueberries Petting Zoo Since 1988 we have provided the best U-Pick berries around!

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 ...

Cars and Carnivores Street Festival

Cars and Carnivores, a free street festival presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, will be held downtown Wake Forest. ...

Garden Story Walk

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

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Get ready to play big! The City of Raleigh will open the Gipson Play Plaza, a one-of-a-kind destination attraction, at ...

GodFirst Football Camp

Calling all young athletes ages 6-18! Join us for an exciting FREE Football Camp open to the public. Whether you're just ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Rise Academy Field, 3300 Idlewood Village Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: upperroom.ccbchurch.com
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Bunny Hive's Daddy and Baby Morning Out

We're calling all dads to join us for a morning of special dad and little one bonding time. Each week ...

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers: On the Hunt for Herptiles

Calling all explorers! Join us for this exciting, hands-on program where we will dive into the fascinating world of herpetology!

Kids Saturday Art

For Grades Kindergarten through 6th grade No artistic experience is needed – beginners and intermediate painters are welcome. All supplies are ...

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 ...

Raleigh Retro Games' Game and Geek Expo Raleigh Convention Center

Join us for a weekend packed with everything you love about gaming, fandom, and geek culture, all under one roof, ...

United Skates Kidz Pop

Kidz Bop and Disney Super Clean music Free Skatemate with Paid Admission Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7

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 Paul Friedrich

Local author Paul Friedrich joins us for Saturday Morning Storytime! Books will be available for purchase at the reading. ABOUT ...

AR Workshop Raleigh's Family Fun DIY

Wood and Canvas Create a unique home decor item utilizing a variety of tools and techniques, our in-house collection of paints ...

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 ...

Raleigh's International Food Festival at City Plaza

Eat Everything, Everywhere All at Once! Over 120 food trucks/dessert trucks from around the globe! Over 60 cultures represented. Come see why ...

Painting with a Twist Axolotl Boba

Axolotl Boba - Pick Your Color! 11x14 canvas For Ages 6yrs and up during Family Day (no alcohol) BYO: Drinks and ...

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 ...

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 Outdoor Adventures

Play your way through a summer of outdoor adventures at Marbles from June 1st through August 31, 2025! Join us ...

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center presents Earth, Moon and Sun

Best for: Children ages 7-13 and their families. Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun This planetarium show explores the relationship ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

Kids Together Playground's Birthday Celebration

It’s a bubbly, magical birthday party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Kids Together Playground! Meet at ...

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

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 ...

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Charleston RiverDogs Each Saturday this season is a celebration of 35 years of Mudcats Baseball with either ...

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

Wake Forest Fungo 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
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