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January 12 - 18

Flying Biscuit Cafe Raleigh celebrates 17 years

We’re celebrating our 17th Biscuit-filled year in Raleigh with a birthday deal you don’t want to miss! Our Famous High Flyer ...

  • 7:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2016 Clark Ave., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: $7 High Flyer Breakfast
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet at Downtown Cary Park

Find the missing piece of your day at our drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe - Raleigh Story Time and Craft

Join us for Story Time and a Craft Let your child’s imagination soar as they explore the Open Play space at ...

Fenton's Cheapskate Mondays at Skate the Square

Slide into savings every Monday with Cheapskate Monday! Enjoy all the fun of skating for just $15—a cool deal compared to ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Other

Downtown Cary Park's Children's BINGO

Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...

We Rock the Spectrum's Kids Music Class

Jam with Us! Get ready to make some noise (the fun kind!) Join us for an exciting music class led by ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

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: Family Fun, Free

There's a Yeti in the Garden

Come ready to search the gardens to find their hiding spots. Each Yeti will have its own hiding spot, so ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

A Wicked Party at The Bunny Hive

Defy gravity with the most elegant witch around, Glinda! Glinda will tell stories and perform a popular hit. We will ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 711 W Lane St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $40 per family. $20 for members.
  • Website: api.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Eager Explorers at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall

Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group

This is a free event for parents and their young babies (under 12mo). The group will be lead by Courtney ...

Project Enlightenment's Community Story Time

Community Story Time for young children (Birth-5) in the Parent Teacher Resource Center. Join us for stories, songs, and play ...

There's a Yeti in the Garden

Come ready to search the gardens to find their hiding spots. Each Yeti will have its own hiding spot, so ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Grand Re-Opening for The Growing Years Learning Center

Hello 2026 Open House at The Growing Years in Cary! We’re kicking off the new year with a Fresh New Look—and ...

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

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

Quail Ridge Books presents Chanel Miller

Entry tickets include a copy of The Moon Without Stars, guaranteed entry to the event, and a seat in the ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Mad Splatter's Home School Happy Hour

Join us every Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Home School Happy Hour! Buy One Studio Fee, Get ...

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: Family Fun, Free

There's a Yeti in the Garden

Come ready to search the gardens to find their hiding spots. Each Yeti will have its own hiding spot, so ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, 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 ...

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

Kids Intro to Circus Arts – Open Level with Cirque de Vol

Step right up! Our Kids Intro to Circus Arts class is the perfect way for kids ages 8+ to discover ...

Audition for Garner's Showcase of Talent

Sign up to audition for Garner's Showcase of Talent. Singers, dancers, comedians - all talents are welcome! Participants should come ...

Cary's Annual Dr. Martin L King's Dreamfest

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 16th-19th at Dreamfest 2026 in Cary, NC! The theme is ...

January 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 ...

Make and Take Craft at Project Enlightenment

Looking for a quick winter craftivity to do with your littles? Drop into the Parent Teacher Resource Center any time Monday-Friday, ...

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

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

Paint Paper Play

For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...

There's a Yeti in the Garden

Come ready to search the gardens to find their hiding spots. Each Yeti will have its own hiding spot, so ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Falls River Flour Power Kid's Night Out

Can't come to weekly classes? Need some "you" time or a date night? These classes are perfect for your schedule! ...

Mad Splatter's Winter Wonderland Night

Step into a magical, cozy creative night perfect for all ages! Join us for Winter Wonderland Night, where you can ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2016 Creekside Landing Dr., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: from $10 plus cost of art pieces/canvas
  • Website: apex.madsplatter.com
  • Category: Other

Urban Air Raleigh's Glow Night

Lights off, Glow Sticks on, party mode activagted! Glow Night is every Friday at Urban Air Raleigh, from 6:00 to ...

Apex Black Author Exhibit and Creative Contest Presentation

Authors Showcase featuring 10+ Black authors (scroll down to read Author biographies. Click each image to see their works.) Live Painting ...

Hockey is for Everyone Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Florida Panthers.

January 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 ...

MLK Unity March and Breakfast Reception

8:00 am: Gather for March at Apex First Baptist Church (419 S. Salem Street) 9:00 am: March begins at Apex First ...

Sensory Friendly Event - Urban Air Raleigh

At Urban Air Raleigh, every child deserves a space to play. Join us for Sensory Friendly Play — a quieter, low-stimulation ...

Triangle Academy of Dance's Free to Be Me

Please join our Dance class especially tailored to empower young children with developmental special needs to enjoy the magic of ...

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 ...

Wake Forest Farmers Market

Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

Western Wake Farmers Market

Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

Marbles Artrageous

Express yourself and let your creativity take the lead. Explore a variety of materials and techniques to create unique works ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included in Museum Admission from $4.75 - $12.50 per person over 1yr old
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club Workshops

Your next family adventure starts here! We're here to help you and your mini-builder learn, play and grow together with hands-on ...

There's a Yeti in the Garden

Come ready to search the gardens to find their hiding spots. Each Yeti will have its own hiding spot, so ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

United Skates Kidz Bop

Kidz Bop and Disney Super Clean music Free Skatemate with Paid Admission Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $14 when purchased online in advanced, $15 at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Richard B. Harrison Community Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.

Get Wild: Birding Bonanza at Williamson Nature Preserve

Join TLC for a family friend birding bonanza! Winter is a great time to do some bird-watching in North Carolina, as ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Duraleigh Road Community Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.

Finn & Goldie Wedding at The Mason Jar Lager Co

Cows Get Hitched! Join us for when they say their "I Moos!" That's right, we're hosting Finn and Goldie's wedding, and ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: 341 E Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Cinemark Bistro Raleigh celebrates National Popcorn Day

Bring Your Own Bucket Ready to celebrate National Popcorn Day? We got you. BYOBucket into theatres 1/18 and 1/19 and we’ll ...

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4840 Grove Barton Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $5 per popcorn bucket
  • Website: www.cinemark.com
  • Category: Other

January 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 ...

Spring Haven Farm's S'mores with Goats

​Join us this winter for S’mores with Goats at Spring Haven Farm! Cozy up by the fire, roast gooey s’mores, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5306 Homer Ruffin Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
  • Cost: $15.95 per person
  • Website: www.springhavenfarm.com
  • Category: Other

There's a Yeti in the Garden

Come ready to search the gardens to find their hiding spots. Each Yeti will have its own hiding spot, so ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Family Swim Hours at Goldfish Swim School Wake Forest

Family Swim Hours - Membership not Required Enjoy tropical fun all year during our family swimming hours in Wake Forest, NC Whether ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite 107, Wake Forest, NC 27614
  • Cost: from $5 per person
  • Website: goldfishswimschool.com
  • Category: Other

Character Skate at United Skates

Visit from characters per week! 2025 December 21: Sponge Bob December 28: Minion 2026 January 4: Trolls January 11: Stitch January 18: Sonic January 25: Sponge ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 online or $15. Non Skating Adult Admission $4. at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Other

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

Gabby's Dollhouse Live at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like Touring, in association with Universal Destinations and Experiences, present Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented ...

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