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August 31 - September 6

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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.aacfestival.org
  • 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

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

Lake Crabtree's Storytime for Tots

Possum's Harvest Moon As an iconic nocturnal creature, possums awaken as night begins. In this month's whimsical story, young Possum is ...

Fall Open House - Homeschool Edition with Piedmont Wildlife Center

We’re excited to welcome you to our Fall Open Houses at our locations in Durham, Wake, and Orange counties! At each ...

Kids Discover Nature in Harris Lake County Park

As part of our Longleaf Celebration this month, we will focus on the beauty of trees and what we can ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cypress Shelter, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • 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

Homeschool History Day

Homeschoolers, become an apprentice for a day at Mordecai Historic Park! Explore historic trades and life skills, including demonstrations by ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free for most things. $5 per person for trolley.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Grandparents Day Party

Young children and their grandparents are invited to this fun family event!

  • 10:15 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Ct., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Books & Bubbles with a Special Guest Author

You're invited to a magical Books & Bubbles event with local children's author, Melissa Howsam! Join us for a joyful storytime ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bunny Hive Raleigh, 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: widget.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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

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

Cary Farmers Market

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

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's 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: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

NC Child and Raleigh Parks Field Day

Field Day is a free family event that will include a children's DJ, bounce houses, concessions, and more! At NC ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Laurel Hills Park/Sassafras All Children’s Playground, 3808 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncchild.org
  • Category: Free
August 31 - September 6
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