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 ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.aacfestival.org
- Category: Free
August StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks
Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...
- All Day Event
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: 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: 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
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 ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
- 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
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
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
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
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
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
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
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
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
Artspace May First Friday
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: artspacenc.org
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- 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
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: Free
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 ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Rolesville Middle School Football Field, 4700 Burlington Mills Rd. Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
- 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
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see your nearest Home Depot
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.homedepot.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
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southgate 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: 1601-14 Cross Link Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- 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
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
Splash Pad Bash at Knightdale Station Park
Come cool off at the Splash Pad for our Beach Bash themed event! There will be a variety of fun ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 700 North First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission for residents and non-residents
- 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 ...
- 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 Wendell Community 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: 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC 27591-8884
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
