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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

Western Wake Farmers Market

Due to weather, Western Wake Farmers Market will close an hour earlier at 11AM today. Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. ...

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 - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Farmers Market

We will be closing EARLY on July 4 at 11am due to extreme heat. Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • 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

First in Freedom Parade

Celebrate North Carolina’s & America’s 250th Anniversary with the pageantry and excitement of the "First in Freedom" July 4th Parade ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitraleigh.com
  • 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

Back to School Bash at Madame B's Bakery

Bookbag Giveaway Event will be held: July 4 10AM - 2PM July 5 2PM - 5PM At Madame B's Bakery, we believe every ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4701 Atlantic Ave Ste 105 , Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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

Cary’s Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Due to forecasted heat index values exceeding 100 degrees, Cary has modified its Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission. Tables are from $50.
  • Website: www.boothamphitheatre.com
  • 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

Back to School Bash at Madame B's Bakery

Bookbag Giveaway Event will be held: July 4 10AM - 2PM July 5 2PM - 5PM At Madame B's Bakery, we believe every ...

  • 2:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4701 Atlantic Ave Ste 105 , Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Independence Day Celebration at Sugg Farm

Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Celebrating 150 Years of Community, Culture & History HollySprings 150thGet ready, Holly Springs! The Town's year-long celebration ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • 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

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

Little Explorers at Dix Park

Preschoolers will enjoy games, stories, and songs in this eye-opening program about plants, wildlife and the natural world around them. Dragons ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: House of Many Porches Market at Dix Park, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • 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

Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night

Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A dinner and then enjoy free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi! Kids receive a ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Family Fishing at Lake Crabtree

Cast into an evening of outdoor adventure! Families are invited to join us lakeside as we learn the basics of ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Boat Rental Docks at Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.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

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

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

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

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Little Fentonians – Touch-A-Truck

Join us in Fenton Square for a fun morning of Touch‑A‑Truck adventures. Little Fentonians can explore a real Cary Fire ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Salsa at the Knightdale Station Park

The Town of Knightdale is partnering with Oak City Music Collective to bring Salsa at the Park to Knightdale Station ...

  • 6:00 am -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.oakcitymusic.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

Rec & Roll Summer Days at Lake Benson Park

Rec & Roll Summer Play Days are here! The Rec & Roll van is rolling in with tons of free ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Shelter 1, 921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • 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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bond Park Boathouse, 197 Bond Park Dr., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Artist Notes at NCSU

Join us on Friday nights for Artist Notes, an intimate evening where the music is just the beginning. More than ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: The Corner at Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: go.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free
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