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17August

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: Other, Free

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, Informational & Tours, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, Free

Ninja Open Rig at Warrior Tech Morrisville

For 5 years old and up! Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come practice and play on an ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: OCR 220 Dominion Dr. Suite G, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $25 each (or group punchcards are a better deal)
  • Website: www.warriortechnc.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

The Cary Theater's Summer Family Series

Every Sunday this summer at 12PM, The Cary Theater presents classic movies that are family friendly. Schedule: June 15: The Wild ...

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 ...

Garner Performing Arts Center presents Suessical, Jr.

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage ...

Grillin & Chillin in Fleming Loop Park

Grillin and Chillin' in the Park: A Summer Send-Off Extravaganza! Lets all come together for a fun day in the park ...

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 ...

Super Scavengers on the American Tobacco Trail

Scavengers are part of nature's clean up crew and provide a valuable service to the environment. Learn about different types ...

*SOLD OUT* Poiema Artistry presents Disney's Newsies

It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies ...

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 ...

18August

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 ...

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

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: Other, Free

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 ...

19August

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 ...

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: Other, 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: Other, 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 ...

Learning with Lego at Leesville Community Library

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

Pajama Sensory Storytime at Holly Springs Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming, interactive programs designed for families with autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Harris Lake County Park's Nature Lab

Does your child like technology and treasure hunts? Then they will enjoy this drop-off program for ages 7-12! Geocaching is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Other, 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. $24 per non-resident adult or $19 per non-resident child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

*SOLD OUT* Artful Story Time at NC Museum of Art

Summer Sounds Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of ...

Crowder Park's Nature Families

Fish Tales Crowder Pond is teeming with aquatic wonders! Learn about the fish species that call our park home and uncover ...

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 - ...

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 ...

Summer BreakOut

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

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night

Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Prescreening activities are ...

21August

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 ...

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: Other, Free

Bug Out at Green Hills County Park

What makes a bug an insect? Why do some bugs run and some bugs hop? Which bugs are friendly and ...

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: Other, Free

Marbles Playdates

Join Marbles Kids Museum for play-based STEAM programming that sparks curiosity, creativity, and connection. Let your child take the lead ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Knightdale Community Pool Clubhouse, 202 Milburnie Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $5 per Resident. $10 for Non Residents.
  • Website: knightdale.recdesk.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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 ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Harris Lake County Park's Citizen Science Thursday

Harris Lake ecoEXPLORERS Interested in becoming a citizen scientist and improving your nature identification skills with park staff? We've got the ...

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 ...

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 ...

DPAC presentsYo Gabba Gabba Live

Get the sillies out with Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! Yo Gabba Gabba! was created by Emmy Award-nominated Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz ...

Sensory Storytime at Middle Creek Community Library

A welcoming & interactive program designed for families with autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. Geared toward 3-5 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days

Calling all Gabby’s Dollhouse fans! Are you ready to meet Gabby? Marbles Kids Museum is is thrilled to participate in ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:45 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Meet and Greet. General Admission to the Museum $9.50 per person for 1yr+
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Other

Garden Storytime

Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. You'll start with a stroll ...

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: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • 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, Other

McWally's Grand Opening Weekend

The wait is over, Fuquay-Varina! Join us for our Grand Opening Weekend! Bowling, arcade, laser tag, great food and ice-cold ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1475 N. Judd Pkwy NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lake Crabtree's Lawn Games and Leisure Sports Summer Series

Lawn games and leisure sports are a wonderful way to appreciate the longer days and warm weather. They are approachable ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Beech Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Sporting Events, Free

Ninja Skill Fest

Ready to work on your ninja skills? Come join some of our best coaches in skills and challenges that will ...

Morrisville's Music in the Park

Every summer, you can start your weekend on Friday night by attending the Music in the Park concert series. Each ...

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

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 ...

23August

Summer's Done 13.1 at Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll! Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Summer's Done 13.1 at Bond Park! If ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

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 ...

Cary Farmers Market

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

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, Free

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 ...

Speed and Skills Competition at Rock Solid Warrior Apex

Ninja Warrior Competition: We're combining our most fun and challenging competitions this summer during the Ninja off-season! Speed comp - everyone gets ...

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: Other, Free

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

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 ...

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 & ...

Museum of Life and Science's Dino Academy

Connect with the past as you spend the day becoming a paleontologist! As you explore the many dino-themed activities and ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Included with admission of $24 per adult or $19 per child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Sutton Basketball Academy's Grand Opening

Grand Opening Celebration
 Sutton Basketball Academy is officially opening its doors—and you're invited to be part of the excitement! Powered by ...

Wake Forest Comic-Con

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4life Comics to host the 2025 Wake Forest ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

McWally's Grand Opening Weekend

The wait is over, Fuquay-Varina! Join us for our Grand Opening Weekend! Bowling, arcade, laser tag, great food and ice-cold ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 1475 N. Judd Pkwy NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

We're So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest

Join us for a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini vendor market and ...

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Poiema Artistry presents Disney's Newsies

It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies ...

We Rock the Spectrum's Back to School Bash

Hey Rockstars! Join us for an afternoon of fun as we send summer off in style at our Back to School ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $25 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

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. ...

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

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 ...

Sensory Storytime at Holly Springs Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...

TeenSpace at Dix Park

Middle and high school teens- join us for a new program series to connect, have fun, and build a supportive ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 101 Blair Drive Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park

Kirby Derby, Raleigh's tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun, gets rolling Saturday, August 23! This year's theme ...

Art of Stem Parent's Night Out

Ages 4-11. Pajamas are welcome! Parents, drop off your children and enjoy a night out! We'll have an art activity, games, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2180 N. Salem St. Suite 102, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $40. Sibling Discount Available.
  • Website: www.theartofstem.org
  • Category: Other

Holding Park Aquatic Center's Dive-In Movie

You're invited to enjoy a movie under the stars - from your poolside lounge chair! The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation ...

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