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July 27 - August 2

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

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.

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 
  • Location: 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Tickets from $30. Parking from $25-$40.
  • Website: www.monsterjam.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

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 ...

Beech Bluff Bluff's Who Am I?

Ever see tracks on the ground or animal poop and wonder what animal is that? Join us as we learn ...

Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies and a Museum play ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Bumble Brews Raleigh Story and a Snack Cooking Class

You DONUT want to miss this story (If You Give a Dog a Donut) and toddler-friendly cooking lesson! Each ticket ...

Cranfield Academy of Morrisville's Open House

Join us for our Ice Cream Social! Families are invited to come together for a sweet treat, meet our staff, ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6010 McCrimmon Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission with Registration
  • Website: cranfieldacademy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dorothea Dix Sunflower Mini Photo Shoots!

Summer mini photo shoots at Dorothea Dix Sunflower Field. Great for family photo updates or back-to-school student photos or graduation ...

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

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

The Bunny Hive's Babypalooza

A mini festival for your little ones—filled with music, dancing, crafts, snacks, and festive fun! Come dressed in your cutest ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 711 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40 non members. $20 members.
  • Website: api.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Shop and Rock

Get ready for a vibrant Friday in downtown Raleigh! Raleigh Shop and Rock is taking over with Battle of the ...

  • 2:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Raleigh City Plaza, 421 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Market and Movie Night

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

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Dorothea Dix Sunflower Mini Photo Shoots!

Summer mini photo shoots at Dorothea Dix Sunflower Field. Great for family photo updates or back-to-school student photos or graduation ...

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

Animal Encounters: Feed a Goat

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: The Feathered Farm, 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

*CANCELLED* Lake Crabtree's Breastfeeding Support Open House

Lake Crabtree is proud to partner with Best Baby Wake, a directive within the Department of Health and Human Services, ...

Backpack Outreach at Cary High School

Free to Register Free to Attend School Supplies Lunch Interactive Show and More

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Auditorium, 638 Walnut St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Family Fun

McLean Farm's Watermelon Festival

Get ready for our 2nd Annual Watermelon Festival! Join us for a sweet summer day at the farm. Bring the ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5490 River Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Dream Center's Back2School Bash

Back2School Bash with Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes In partnership with presenting sponsor Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes, this ...

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 ...

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
July 27 - August 2
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