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18April

NC 'Cuegrass Festival

Counting down to 'Cuegrass 2026!!! Hang with us from noon to 6PM as we shut down Fayetteville Street for one of ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market celebrates Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with us this weekend! There will be lots of fun activities for all. Farmers markets are essential to the ...

Animal Encounters and Open Play at The Feathered Farm

For all ages! Join Guided Animal Encounters or Explore the Farm on your own! Bring the family and enjoy the day ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15 per person ages 2-64. Children under age 2 are free. $11.50 for 65yrs+.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers: Plant Detectives

Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where we will discover some of the amazing plants growing ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Phillips Farms's Market and Fun Park

Spring into fun on the farm with us! What's included at the Fun Park? XL corn box, pedal cart track, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 68000 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $15 per person ages 2yrs+. Super fun passes $25 per person.
  • Website: www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Under the Tree Storytime with Cathy Goldberg Fishman at Quail Ridge Books

Raleigh author Cathy Goldberg Fishman joins us for Saturday Morning Storytime! Books will be available for purchase at the reading. About ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, 501 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: festinthewest.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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 at the City Market

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: Family Fun

Marbles' SustainabiliDAY

Celebrate Earth Day at Marbles’ SustainabiliDAY. Explore environmentally friendly materials, practices, resources and careers. Learn how you can be a ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: 1yr+: $9.50 Advance Admission or $12.50 Day of Museum Admission. Children under 1yr are Free.
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Saddle Up and Read Fun Day

Saddle Up and Read is bringing back our Community Fun Day next weekend and we’d love to see everyone come ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6400 Knightdale Eagle Rock Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Pay What You Can
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mommy and Me Relaxed Yoga at Mind & Body Therapeutic Connections

Mommy and Me Relaxed Yoga is a class that focuses on the bonding between parent and child. The classes are ...

19April

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: Family Fun

Phillips Farms's Market and Fun Park

Spring into fun on the farm with us! What's included at the Fun Park? XL corn box, pedal cart track, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 68000 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $15 per person ages 2yrs+. Super fun passes $25 per person.
  • Website: www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tiny Town's Letters to My Little One

Make a Letter Box and write a note to your baby as a keepsake, or let your baby ‘write’ a ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Amphitheater By Simmer Coffee House, 726 Slash Pine Dr., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Event Fee: $12. Letter Box: $8 plus service fee.
  • Website: www.tinytownvillage.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State University Math Circle

Know any fellow math-enthusiasts? Help spread the word to friends and neighbors, and share the joy of mathematics with young ...

  • 1:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: NC State University, SAS Hall (2nd floor), 2311 Stinson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Family Fun
20April

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun
21April

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: Family Fun

NC Zoo's Quiet Day

Seeking a Calmer Zoo Experience? The NC Zoo is always sensory-friendly, but we know busy days can be overwhelming. That's ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: 13yrs+ $14-$20 each. Children 3yrs-12yrs $10-$16. Children under 3yrs are free.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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: Family Fun

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Family Fun Day: Play, Pets & Crafts on the Farm! Bring the kids for a day of play, animals, and fresh ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $20 for One Child and One Adult. $13 per additional guest. Children younger than 1yr are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Weekday Farm Visit at Hubb's Farm

Hubb’s Farm in Clinton, NC, just a quick trip from Fayetteville, Raleigh, or Wilmington, is your go-to spot for springtime ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: $17.95 per person (ages 2 and older)
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Paint Your Pot, Plat Your Bloom with Tiny Town

Paint a pot, plant a flower a fun project for mama + me! You and your little one's will treasure ...

22April

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: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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: Family Fun

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: Family Fun
23April

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: Family Fun

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 ...

Arts Inspired Dance Academy presents Under the Big Tree

Originally held outside “under the big tree,” this beloved program continues to bring families together for joyful, hands-on learning — ...

Marbles' Teach a Child to Save Day

Learn how to earn, spend, share and save your money. Local bank partners will offer tips and tricks that make ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included in General Admission of $9.50-$12.50 per person over the age of 1yr
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Weekday Farm Visit at Hubb's Farm

Hubb’s Farm in Clinton, NC, just a quick trip from Fayetteville, Raleigh, or Wilmington, is your go-to spot for springtime ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: $17.95 per person (ages 2 and older)
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Family Fun

Inner Circle Autism Network's Family Resource Night

Free Kids Activities, Screenings & Community Resources Join us for a fun, welcoming evening designed for families. This free community ...

24April

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: Family Fun

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 ...

Big Air's Toddler Time

Toddler get the run of the whole park! Ropes course, Bull and orbit are closed during this time. Looking ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Kids 6yrs and under $12. $17 for Kids 6yrs+.
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

City Nature Challenge at the JC Raulston Arboretum

Do you want to spend time in nature while contributing to real scientific research? Join the JC Raulston Arboretum for ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Weekday Farm Visit at Hubb's Farm

Hubb’s Farm in Clinton, NC, just a quick trip from Fayetteville, Raleigh, or Wilmington, is your go-to spot for springtime ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: $17.95 per person (ages 2 and older)
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.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. ...

American Tobacco Trail's Star Party

Join us for the NC Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party, themed “Mission to the Moon!” Take part in fun, hands-on ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: White Oak Parking Area, 1305 White Oak Church Rd., Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Festival of Legends Eve: Pre-Opening Celebration

Enjoy a free-to-all evening of fire spinning and live music - PLUS pick-up your event passes and pre-ordered shirts and ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: festivaloflegends.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Night Out at Flour Power Holly Springs

Can't come to weekly classes? Need some "you" time or a date day/night? Looking for a creative outlet for your ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 244 Grand Hill Pl., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $45 per child per night
  • Website: flourpowerstudios.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Statewide Star Party at White Deer Park

Join us at White Deer Park to celebrate the annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party! This year’s theme is “Mission ...

Wilkerson Star Party

A part of the NC Science Festival, the State-wide star party is a free all-ages Astronomy Event and Wilkerson tradition ...

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