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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Historic Yates Mill Park's Aquatic Conservation Center Open House Tour

Meet North Carolina’s Hidden Water Heroes! Did you know North Carolina has fantastic fish, marvelous mussels, and stupendous snails that need ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • 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

Fish of Falls Lake

Join us at Falls Lake State Recreation Area for a day of fishing & fun! There will be educational information on ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Beaverdam section of Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 14600 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.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

Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Join us under the shady canopy of Bond Park where a festival budding with arts and crafts awaits. The annual ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • 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

Historic Yates Mill Park's Aquatic Conservation Center Open House Tour

Meet North Carolina’s Hidden Water Heroes! Did you know North Carolina has fantastic fish, marvelous mussels, and stupendous snails that need ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at East Regional 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: 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • 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

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. ...

The Shepherd's Church Spring Fling

Join us for this fun, free community event for children and their families that will feature pony rides, a petting ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6051 Tryon Rd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission. Food for Purchase.
  • Website: shepherds.org
  • Category: Free

Won Buddhism Temple Open House

Won Buddhism Temple Open House. Tours of the temple and gardens, music, food, Qi Gong, meditation guidance, Korean tea ceremony, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Won Buddhism Meditation Temple, 8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wonbuddhismnc.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill Park's Aquatic Conservation Center Open House Tour

Meet North Carolina’s Hidden Water Heroes! Did you know North Carolina has fantastic fish, marvelous mussels, and stupendous snails that need ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Cary Really Really Free Market

Bring stuff or friends or nothing. You are enough! Join us 4th Saturdays 2-4pm at Cary Walnut Park. Take stuff. ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Walnut Street Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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.

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Zebulon Community Library

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

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597-6814
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Zebulon Spring Fest

Kick off the Spring season in Downtown Zebulon at Spring Fest. Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: zebulon.recdesk.com
  • Category: Free
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