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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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.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

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

Harper Hour

Harper Hour is a fun-filled evening at Harper Park! Bring your friends and family to enjoy delicious food from local ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 209 Main St, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • 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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.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

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

Little Bloomers: Sensory Play at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Sensory fun! (open play add-on) Come for Open Play, stay for the sensory fun! As an add-on to Open Play, join ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Per Child: $10 for Sensory Event ONLY. $20 for Open Play + Sensory Event.
  • Website: www.bumblebrewsplaycafe.com
  • Category: Free

Cary Night Market

Shop Local Vendors throughout Downtown Cary Park Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, Pavilion 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
  • Category: Free

Powell Drive Community Day

Join us for our inaugural Powell Drive Community Day! Friday night, we will host a meet and greet with refreshments. ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive Raleigh 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

*CANCELLED* Destination Discovery at Joyner Park Community Center

Play = Fun + Learning! GiGi’s Playhouse, Destination Discovery supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social ...

Movie in Morrisville Community Park

Movies in the Park returns Friday, Apr. 17 with Lilo & Stitch (Live Action) at Morrisville Community Park. Grab your ...

  • 8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1520 Morrisville Pkwy., Morrisville, NC 27560
  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.org
  • Category: Free

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

Reach for the Stars! Be a Stars! STEM Fair at NCSU

Reach for the Stars! Be a Star! STEM and Resource Fair for K-12 Students with Disabilities, Family and Friends! Spark curiosity ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.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

Forest Fest in Downtown Wake Forest

Join us along Festival Street (Owen Avenue) and Brooks Street (including Centennial Plaza and Town Hall Parking Lot) in downtown ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Festival Street, Downtown, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.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

Harris Community Day

Community Day at Harris Nuclear Plant offers a rare behind-the-scenes experience open to the public. Attendees can enjoy guided driving ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 3932 New Hill Holleman Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park

Join us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Gipson Play Plaza of Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: see Lowes near you
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • 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

Simple Gifts Garden Open House at Apex UMC

Please join us for our annual Open House at the Garden Garden tours, native plant sale, Master Gardeners on site for ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3109 Tingen Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: simplegiftsgarden.org
  • Category: Free

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.

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: apexnc.org
  • 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

Fest in the West

A family-centered festival. Youth performances on 2 Stages, a robotics arena, aerialist demos, gymnastics and martial arts demonstrations, petting zoo, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Mills School Park, 425 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: festinthewest.com
  • Category: Free

Give Back Organization Community Health Fair

Raleigh Families! Join us at the community health fair! Fun Activities for the Whole Family Free Health Screenings Free Hair Do's and Haircuts ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1100 North Raleigh Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.tapsnc.org
  • Category: Free

Springfest Morrisville

Join us for Springfest at Indian Creek Trailhead Shop local bites + goodies from Western Wake Farmers Market Hands‑on activities + crafts ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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. ...

Arts on the Block

Artspace's 2nd annual block party - celebrating the power of community and visual art! Arts on the Block is a free ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Free

Powell Drive Community Day

Join us for our inaugural Powell Drive Community Day! Friday night, we will host a meet and greet with refreshments. ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive Raleigh 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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.

Green Plants Red Glow at Bond Park

Photosynthesis is the critical process of life on Earth. Green Plants Red Glow is a hands-on activity on chlorophylls red ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 197 Bond Park Drive, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.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

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

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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.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

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

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 ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: DCP's Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Dark Sky Discovery Night with Wake County 4-H

Come celebrate International Dark Sky Week with 4-H at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Wake County Center! Join us for ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Cooperative Extension Wake County Center, 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.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

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

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 ...

Curious Minds Science Adventure at Umstead State Park

Audience: Adults, Children, Families, Teens Escape the hustle and bustle of urban life at William B. Umstead State Park. In this ...

  • 8:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Visitor Center, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencetrail.org
  • Category: Free

Farm Animal Days at NC State University

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

  • 9:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: NC State University Beef Educational Unit, 4505 Mid Pines Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: youthlivestock.ces.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

South Wake Waste Management Landfill Tour

Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash when it leaves the curb? Collection day is the first day ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 6025 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.org
  • Category: Free

An “Earth Day” View of Life in the Universe at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Join us on Earth Day for a presentation on the search for life beyond Earth, where we’ll explore some of ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

An “Earth Day” View of Life in the Universe at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Join us on Earth Day for a presentation on the search for life beyond Earth, where we’ll explore some of ...

  • 2:00 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

Earth Day at Fenton Square

Join us as we come together to honor and celebrate Mother Earth. This family‑friendly gathering is filled with hands‑on activities, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Main Street, Cary NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Free
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