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Finley Frenzy Youth Triathlons at AE Finley YMCA

Each year the YMCA of the Triangle introduces more than 200 kids ages 7 - 14 to triathlons. We host ...

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

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

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 ...

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

Build a Lego at The LEGO® Store

Build a LEGO® Crayons and take it home with you! LEGO Crayons make and take event is intended for participants aged ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Lego Store at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free while supplies last
  • Website: www.lego.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Get ready for a tasty summer experience! Join us on Fayetteville St. in Downtown Raleigh as we host an epic ...

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 ...

Crowder Park's Family Feature

Wonderful Wetlands Dive into the importance of wetlands for wildlife and the environment. Explore how wetlands act as natural filters and ...

*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 ...

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 ...

Notasium is Celebrating 10 Musical Years

We’re turning 10 years old and it’s all thanks to families like YOU! Over the past decade, we’ve had the ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 1000 Ryan Rd, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Learn to Ride a Bike at Dix Park

An all-ages, bike skill program for gaining the skills to ride a bike without the use of training wheels. An all-ages, ...

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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

Let's Explore Bugs at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Summer is the season of insects, so let’s get exploring! Join us as we look for and learn about the ...

Museum of Life and Science's Summer Storytimes

Join Museum educators and, for the summer, some very special guest readers from some of our fantastic community partners for ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: HIdeaway Woods, 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: Library Programs

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 - ...

Homeschool Teen Meet & Greet with Homeschool Kids Group

Join us for an ice cream social where teens can hang out, chat, and make connections! Parents can grab an ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Full address will be shared upon registration.
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: link.heylo.co
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays from 8AM - 10AM ...

  • 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

Open Play at KinderVillage Music Studio

Open Play at KinderVillage is where kids ages 1–7 years are invited to dive into a world of musical fun. ...

Morrisville's Urban Air Adventure Park Toddler Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the ...

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at NC State Fairgrounds

Vendors from across the US bring jewelry of all types, metaphysical rocks and minerals, custom-faceted gemstones, museum quality minerals and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 per adult. 16 and under are free.
  • Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
  • Category: Other

Inclusive Beginnings Preschool's Open House at We Rock the Spectrum

At our open house we will be showcasing our space, the classroom as well as a meet and greet of ...

Pokemon Trading Card Day at Learning Express Falls Pointe

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Bring your cards and trade with other collectors in the community. Meet new friends, grow your ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130 Raleigh, NC 27615
  • 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 ...

Back to School Bash with Optimist Club of Garner

Let's Kick Off the School Year Together! Touch a Truck Child ID cards Meet your local heroes: Police and Fire Live Music Burgers and Hotdogs Fun ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 914 Seventh Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Gaga Ball Night & Open Gym at Rock Solid Warrior Apex

Gaga Ball AND open gym?! What could be more fun!! We’ll play multiple rounds of Gaga Ball where we do ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2131 E Williams St., Ste 106, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: $12 per person or use an open gym pass
  • Website: rocksolidwarrior.com
  • Category: Other

Carolina Mudcats Friday Night Fireworks at Five County Stadium

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

Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park

This event is an additional hub for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic creations, crafts, and imaginative ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Paviolion, 327 South Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Classes, 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 ...

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 ...

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

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh

The premiere annual Labor Day Weekend Celebration of African American culture. The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at NC State Fairgrounds

Vendors from across the US bring jewelry of all types, metaphysical rocks and minerals, custom-faceted gemstones, museum quality minerals and ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 per adult. 16 and under are free.
  • Website: www.TreasuresOfTheEarth.com
  • Category: Other

Plantation to Park

For ages 7yrs+ Join us for an engaging tour around the property as we discuss the history of Oak View from ...

Art Buzz Kids

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

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 ...

*SOLD OUT* Raleigh Little Theatre presents The Wheels on the Bus

Get ready to go “up and down” on a remarkable ride! All aboard, trainees! Bert the Bus Driver is ready ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: General Admission: Adult: $10. Children (12yrs and under): $5 plus tax and fees. Infant under 1 are free.
  • Website: raleighlittletheatre.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Marbles Outdoor Adventures

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

Oak City Music Collective's End of Summer Block Party

A Free Music Arts Festival The biggest Summer Music and Arts Festival lands in Raleigh! Live music all day Food ...

The Sensory-Friendly ComedyWorx Show

Join us for a modified, sensory-friendly version of our family-friendly improv show! Guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. Performers will improvise scenes ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: ComedyWorx, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Suite 123, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $8 online. If paying at the door, please RSVP online then pay at the door.
  • Website: www.comedyworx.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Special Needs

Marbles' Summer Yoga

Move your body, practice balancing, learn mindfulness and breathing techniques in a fun and relaxing environment. Designed for children 5 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9.50 for 1yr old and up. Under 1yr old are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Other

Carolina Mudcats' Celebration Saturday with Fireworks

Carolina Mudcats vs. Delmarva Shorebirds Celebration Saturday: Each Saturday this season is a celebration of 35 years of Mudcats Baseball ...

Glow Night at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

TIME TO GLOW! Notice our Dark Space and Black LED Lights for the night! Come join the Rock Solid Crew in ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 6109 NC-55, Suite 125, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $20 per child. $50 for a family of 3+.
  • Website: rocksolidwarrior.pike13.com
  • Category: Other

North Carolina FC Star Wars Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Hartford Athletics for Star Wars Night Game begins at 7:30PM. “Do or do not. There is ...

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