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June 30 - July 6

June 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 ...

Wake County Library Storytimes 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

Page 158 Books Storytime

Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: page158books.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime at Poppvers Cafe

Story Time at Popovers is here! Every Wednesday from 9–10 AM, little ones can enjoy a fun story read-aloud and ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 219 N Salem St, Suite 103, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes 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

Math Makers at Dix Park

Play with math! We'll build curious creations together while exploring culture and nature in the context of mathematics. You'll get ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: House of Many Porches Market at Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Story Time at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

This is a free program in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor of the Nature ...

  • 10:30 am - 10:50 am 
  • Location: Windows on the World, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Town of Fuquay-Varina - Independence Day Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Independence Day with music, fireworks, food trucks, and fun on July 1 at South Park! ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes 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

Public Library Pop-Up at Dix Park

Join Wake County Public Libraries for a family-focused pop-up. You can sign up for a library card, check out items ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: House of Many Porches Market at Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Toddler Time with ABS Kids

Join us for a free social skills session at our ABA Therapy Center in Holly Springs, NC! For 2 to 6 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2075 Ralph Stephens Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.abskids.com
  • Category: Free

Morrisville's Red, White and Boom

Celebrate Independence Day early in Morrisville at Red, White & BOOM! The festival features live music, inflatables, face painting, family‑friendly ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC, 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Wendell Fireworks Show

The Wendell Fireworks Show returns for America's 250th birthday this year! We are excited to see everyone at Wendell Park ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Wendell Park, 601 W 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: cms3.revize.com
  • Category: Free

Wake County Library Storytimes 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

Story Time at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

This is a free program in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor of the Nature ...

  • 10:30 am - 10:50 am 
  • Location: Windows on the World, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Story Time at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

This is a free program in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor of the Nature ...

  • 11:30 am - 11:50 am 
  • Location: Windows on the World, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Pints at the Playground at Glass Jug Downtown

Days off school can be crazy, so grab the family and a pint to go and head to Mt. Merrill ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 545 Foster Street, Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's July 3rd Celebration

A party 250 years in the making! Come out and celebrate the old USA with fun games, a mist zone, ...

Apex Fireworks Frenzy at Hunter Street Park

Kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with an evening of food, games, a uniquely-Apex drone show, and a spectacular ...

  • 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.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

Garner Independence Day Celebration

A free evening of fun for the whole family. Enjoy delicious food and great music while your children play in ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular at Heritage High School

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks show will begin around 9:30 p.m. Presented by Capital Chevrolet. Entertainment - The ...

  • 5:30 pm 
  • Location: 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Drum Circle at Dix Park

This interactive experience welcomes all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced musicians—and focuses on creating rhythm together in a relaxed, ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: Drum Circle | Dix Park
  • Category: Free

Patriotic Celebration at Cary Arts Center

Cary Town Band presents Downtown Cary Patriotic Celebration Celebrate America’s Semi-Quincentennial Anniversary with an evening of patriotic pride, history, and musical ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.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 ...

Pace Yourself Run Co July 4th Fun Run/Walk

Before hotdogs and fireworks, join us at the store for some running, funning and cold PUMA Running will be our special ...

  • 8:00 am 
  • Location: 242 S. Main Street, Suite 102, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: club.racereach.com
  • Category: Free

Fourth on First Avenue at Knightdale Station Park

Celebrate July 4th with a day full of fun and festivities! Kick off the morning with a Bike Parade at ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

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

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

Wake County Library Storytimes 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

Free Fishing on the Fourth at Harris Lake County Park

Fishing is a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate Independence Day! The NC Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: Fishing Pond, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

Fourth of July at the State Capitol

Experience the best of North Carolina with DNCR at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest! This free, all-day festival is ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.america250.nc.gov
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest July 4th Children's Parade

The Independence Day revelry continues Saturday, July 4, with the annual Children's Parade. All area youngsters are invited to hop on ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: Intersection of N Main St and W Juniper Ave, near the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St, Wake Forest 27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.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

Independence Day Open House at Joel Lane Museum House

CELEBRATE AMERICA 250! Join us for our 34th annual JLMH Independence Day Open House! Costumed re-enactors will cover the grounds teaching authentic, ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 160 S Saint Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.joellane.org
  • Category: Free

Art in the Park at Wake Forest Community House

Children of all ages will have the opportunity to create a variety of patriotic-themed crafts for all ages and cupcake ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 133 W. Owen Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Page 158 Books Storytime

Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: page158books.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. ...

Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on every Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission with Reservation
  • Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
  • Category: Free

Barnes and Noble Saturday Storytime at Crabtree Valley Mall

Join us for our weekly Saturday storytime! We will pick a different book, appropriate for toddlers and beginning readers, every ...

Hair in Concert: Peace and Love on America's 250th

Pure Life Theatre Company, in collaboration with the City of Raleigh and Seed Art Share, invites the community to enjoy ...

  • 3:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St. Raleigh NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.purelifetheatre.com
  • Category: Free

Cary’s Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Enjoy a Triangle tradition and celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Join us for a salute to the red, white, and blue ...

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission. Tables are from $50.
  • Website: www.boothamphitheatre.com
  • Category: Free

July 4th Fireworks at Dix Park

Fireworks and Fun Light Up Raleigh this Fourth of July Join us at Dix Park for fireworks, music, and food What a ...

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Brier Creek Star-Spangled Block Party and Fireworks

The Star Spangled Block Party is BACK! This July 4th join Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center for an evening full of ...

  • 8:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center's Clock Tower, 8181 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, NC, 27617
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.shopbriercreekcommons.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

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

The Market at NC Museum of Art

Join us at the NC Museum of Art for our local artist market series. We are popping up on the ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.trianglepopup.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

Wake County Library Storytimes 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
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