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April 25 - May 1

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

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

PathForge Learning's Open House

From Screen Time to Skill Time: A Tech Adventure for Kids Does your child love Minecraft, LEGOs, or drawing? Turn their ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 5800 Faringdon Pl., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Backyard Snakes

Backyard Snakes is back on April 25th at Apex Community Park. Join us at the Large Shelter to get expert ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Apex Community Park Large Shelter, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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 ...

Independent Bookstore Day at Quail Ridge Books

Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's City Nature Challege

Minibeast Adventure Join us for the second day of the City Nature Challenge as we venture on a special search for ...

Touch-A-Truck at Sanderford Road Park

See Behind the Scenes of Your Favorite Vehicles Receive a free, hands-on experience with vehicles of all kinds at Sanderford Road's ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Road Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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. ...

Apex EarthFest

Apex EarthFest is an engaging, interactive festival for our local community, offering ways to learn about, participate in, and celebrate ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Town Campus, 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

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.

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's City Nature Challege

Underwater Exploration This program is for ages 8+ and requires online pre-registration. What lives below the surface? Though we can’t ...

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

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Biodiversity of the Night

This program is for ages 10+ and requires online pre-registration to attend. Join us for an exploration of night sounds ...

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

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

Latin American Festival at Knightdale Station Park

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture, hosted in partnership with La Grande NC! Enjoy a day ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 809 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Friday Market and Movie Night

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Bands, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park

One Friday a month, the Bond Park Boathouse hosts musicians, food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals. Spend your Friday evening ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Bond Park Boathouse, 197 Bond Park Dr., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Providence Church Respite Night

We are so excited for you to join us for this fun-filled evening for your family. This event is for ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Providence Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.pray.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

April 25 - May 1
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