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April 26 - May 2

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops

Join us for a free Kids Workshop every first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: see your nearest Home Depot
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.homedepot.com
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

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

Marbles Family Field Day

Family Field Day is a free outdoor play festival featuring classic field day games, a kid-friendly try-athlon, music and nonstop ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.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

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southgate 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: 1601-14 Cross Link Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • 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. ...

April 26 - May 2
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