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January 13 - 19

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

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! ...

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 ...

Hockey is for Everyone Night

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Free

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 Y 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

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: 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

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. ...

Cow and Donkey Encounters at Feathered Farm

Exclusive - Limited to only 7 guests per hour! Here's your chance to get up close and personal with some super ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: General Admission: $35 for ages 2yrs - 64yrs
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Baseball Rebellion Camps

Get ready to hit it out of the park this Season! Kids ages 6-14 join us for an action-packed INDOOR ...

Holly Spring's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

In remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr., we come together as a community through acts of service. Join us for ...

NC Zoo's Seasonal Day Camp

Wonders of Water For Grades K-2nd It’s a winter wonderland with water, water everywhere! Is every snowflake unique? Can some animals ...

Sonshine Gymnastics Day Camp

Join us for high-energy, fitness-based fun that blends the fundamentals of gymnastics with traditional camp activities! *Team-Building Activities and Games * ...

Sutton Basketball Academy's MLK Day Skills Clinic

Come join us for our MLK Day Basketball Skills Clinic at Sutton Basketball Academy. This clinic is open to boys and ...

Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial March

Inviting all civic organizations, community leaders, and families to join us for the Annual Memorial Tribute March as we celebrate ...

Dr. MLK Jr School is Out Skate at United Skates

Celebrate the long weekend with Dr. MLK Jr. School Is Out Skate at United Skates Raleigh! Early Bird Skate — 10:00am–12:00pm ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: $15
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Other

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: Family Fun, Free

MLK Donation Drive

Cleaning out, organizing, or refreshing your home in the new year? Join us for our 4th Annual MLK Day Donation Drive, ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Green Chair Project Headquarter, 1853 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Donations Accepted
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Galaxy Fun Park MLK Special Deal

Unlimited Attractions and Jump Zone! Go Karts Laser Tag Trampolines Ropes Course Drop Tower Mini Golf Soft Play Bumper Cars Socks, Video Games and Food are not included.

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 ...

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy at Chavis Park

This special event will honor Dr. King’s legacy through meaningful service opportunities, engaging children’s activities, and community-centered experiences. Join us as ...

Carolina Hurricanes' Kids Day

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Buffalo Sabres.

Pints at the Playground at The Glass Jug

Days off school can be crazy, so grab the family and a pint to go and head to Mt. Merrill ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 545 Foster Street Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu for purchase.
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Other
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