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Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, April 4 until Sunday, April 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Spring Season with North Hills Kids on The Commons

A free multi season series offering playful learning, movement, and outdoor fun for families. New for 2026, North Hills Kids ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night

Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A dinner and then enjoy free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi! Kids receive a ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, April 4 until Sunday, April 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Free

How NASA sends Science Into Space at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Join us for an engaging presentation exploring how NASA sends science and robotic missions into space. Discover the rockets that ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, April 4 until Sunday, April 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Live at Lake Raleigh

Since 2018, NC State LIVE has presented a series of sunset concerts by the beautiful Lake Raleigh. These free outdoor ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: Lake Raleigh, 2300 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: live.arts.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, April 4 until Sunday, April 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Wynns Family Psychology Kindergarten Fair

2026 Kindergarten Fair Wynns Family Psychology is excited to host our 9th Annual Free Kindergarten Fair! Join us for: Free 30-minute kindergarten readiness ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Cary, Fuquay or Virtual
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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

Story Time at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

This is a free program beginning at 10:30am in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Windows on the World, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, April 4 until Sunday, April 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Thrive Motherhood's Spring Market

Join us for our 2026 spring pop-up market at Lafayette Village in north Raleigh! We will have lots of free activities ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admissio with Registration
  • Website: www.thrivemotherhood.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Beyond The Book: Children’s Book & Art Festival

Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Discover ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Family Resource Fair and Activity Day at Life Skills Autism Academy

Get ready for a morning of play and discovery! We are thrilled to invite you to our Community Resource Fair ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6020 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: docs.google.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

Inclusive Playground Series at Davis Drive Park

Join us for a morning of fun and connection as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the new inclusive playground ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1610 Davis Dr, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Science in the Spillway at Bond Park

Topics: Art & Design, Earth & Space Sciences, Environment, Life Sciences Event Type: Hands-On, Outdoor Event Join us for Science on the ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.org
  • Category: Free

Spring at Wake Forest United Methodist Church

Join us at Spring @Wake Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day! Kids Zone ($5 per ticket): Inflatables, games, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 905 S Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: wakeforestumc.org
  • Category: Free

Triangle Land Conservancy's Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature

Triangle Land Conservancy invites you to join us at the NC Museum of Art for our annual, free Wild Ideas ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: triangleland.org
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest STEM Saturday at Joyner Park Community Center

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to the 2026 Wake Forest STEM. Presented by the Wireless ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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

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

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • 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

Raleigh's Really Really Free Market

Bring what you can, take what you need. No Sign up needed. Just show up. No Selling. Everything is free! No ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Eliza Pool Park, 600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

UNC Science Expo

Join us for one of the biggest science celebrations in the state! Every year, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3480
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: moreheadplanetarium.org
  • Category: Free

Storytime for Kids at Barnes and Noble Cary

Join us each Saturday at 11:30am for our kids storytime! We encourage the kiddos to bring their favorite stuffie or toy. ...

Meet Rollin Jewett at Barnes and Noble Crabtree Valley Mall

Meet the Author: Rollin Jewett: Children's Picture Books Come visit us as we are joined by local children's book author, Rollin ...

Spring Festival at Olde Raleigh Village

Enjoy live music, complimentary treats, and fun activities for all ages while spending time with friends, family, and neighbors. It’s ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission with RSVP
  • Website: www.olderaleighvillage.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Chalk of the Town

Chalk of the Town is a community art event that celebrates the visual arts and allows everyone in the community, ...

  • 1:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Earth to Raleigh: Annual Earth Day Festival at Clouds Brewing Taproom

Earth to Raleigh...Your Mother's Calling! Let’s celebrate the earth and learn how we can protect it! Join Climate Action NC and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1233 Front Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kids' Storytime at Barnes and Noble -Village District

Join us for Kids' Storytime at 2pm. See website for book selection of the day.

Celebrating America’s Playlist: The 250-Year Soundtrack of Freedom and Peace

250 years. 20 songs. One night only. For 250 years, America has expressed its ideals of peace and freedom through ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.martinmariettacenter.com
  • Category: Free

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, April 4 until Sunday, April 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

Oak City Brewing Company's Farmers Market

Fresh vibes, local finds! Join us for our next Farmers Market. Sip, shop, enjoy live music, and support local farms ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Grove Esports Open House

Join us for our open house and learn about Grove Esports while the kids game in a safe, coach-led environment. Rooted ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 7027 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: Groveesports.com
  • Category: Free

Liquid Legends and Friends presents Annual Easter Egg Hunt

10th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Join us for a BIG Sunday Funday Easter Extravaganza the whole family will love! What ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Free

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Hey Knightdale! Get ready for our 4th Annual Creek Week StoryWalk at our Environmental Park. We’re partnering with East Wake ...

  • 7:30 am -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

April 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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:15 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Gathering House, 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free
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