Last Weekend of Paint the Parks Exhibit at Beech Bluff County Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registation
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest
Join us for a fun-filled family day at the 5th Annual Kids Fest, hosted by Socks Off Entertainment! All Ages ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: 1006 Southwest Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Raleigh World of Hot Wheels at Triangle Town Center
Raleigh gets its FIRST-ever World of Hot Wheels! The diecast show that packed out Atlanta and Houston is officially rolling ...
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Macy’s, 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27616
- Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking
- Website: ccs-raleigh.com
- Category: Free
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Please join us for Sunday Storytime at 2:00pm - we will be in the Children's Department on the stage. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Back to School Bookbag Giveaway at Worthdale Community Center
Start the school year with a little magic. Join Women That Care at Worthdale Community Center for an afternoon of ...
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 1001 Cooper Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park
Join us for this installment of the Pullen and Fletcher Park free summer concert series! Each summer, local artists donate their ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 805 Washington Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
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
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
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
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
Wednesday Night Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center
Join us for a free movie geared for teens & adults! Reservations and tickets are not required. Movies start at ...
- 6:30 pm
- Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.thehalle.org
- Category: Free
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
Spark Expo at Wake Tech
Calling all youth ages 13-18! Join us for the 2nd annual Spark Expo at Wake Tech East Campus, where young people ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Wake Tech East Campus, 5401 Rolesville Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: sparkexpo.4honline.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 ...
- 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
Paint the Parks Exhibit Opening Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
Garner United Methodist Church's Back to School Bash
Registration now open! Advanced Timed Entry Registration Required. Please arrive at your registered time. Safe indoor family fun event with free ...
- 12:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 201 Methodist Drive, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free with Advanced Registration
- Website: garnerumc.churchcenter.com
- 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
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 ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admisison
- Website: wakeforestnc.recdesk.com
- 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
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: dixpark.org
- Category: Free
Morrisville's Music in the Park
Music in the Park returns to Morrisville! Join us this summer at the Indian Creek Trailhead for an evening of live ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Movies at Mill Bridge Nature Park
Showtime is at sunset Don’t forget to bring your own blanket or chair! Schedule: August 7 with a 8PM Showtime: Little Giants, PG September ...
- 8:00 pm
- Location: Amphitheatre, 425 Nature Park Dr., Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
Dance Attic Guest Artist Series
Keep your Dancer Moving! At the Dance Attic, we are thrilled to offer our Guest Artist Series - A unique opportunity ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 1241 South Main Street, Suite 10 Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: $20 per class
- Website: www.thedanceattic.com
- Category: Free
Paint the Parks Exhibit Opening Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
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
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
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
Covenant Life Church's Back to School Bash
Free backpacks and school supplies Free food Free games and more!! Come to Covenant Life Church for our Back to School Book-bag Bash Outreach ...
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Covenant Life Church Cary High School Auditorium, 638 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: clccary.fellowshiponego.com
- Category: Free
Beech Bluff Explorers
Pond Pals Who lives in a pond? So many plants and creatures big and small! We will read At the Pond ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.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
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road 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: 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
- 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
Love The City
Free school supplies and family event! Love The City is an annual community and family event designed to provide meaningful resources, ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Broughton High School Parking Lot, 723 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.multiplyraleigh.com
- 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
The Market at Raleigh Iron Works
Join us on the Second Saturday of every month to shop local at Raleigh Iron Works! This event features a ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.trianglepopup.com
- Category: Free
Garner United Methodist Church's Back to School Bash
Registration now open! Advanced Timed Entry Registration Required. Please arrive at your registered time. Safe indoor family fun event with free ...
- 12:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 201 Methodist Drive, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free with Advanced Registration
- Website: garnerumc.churchcenter.com
- Category: Free
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
Fuquay Varina Arts Center's Arts Lab
Join the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center for the new expanded version of Arts Lab 2026! Arts LAB is a FREE Art experience ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 123 E Vance St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
- Category: Free
Roots with Purpose Back to Hogwarts Community Day
School Supply Giveaway Open to the community! Support Local, Shop Local Presented by The Enchanted Event Co. We are so excited to bring you ...
- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: The Pavillion, 4408 Old US One Hwy, New Hill, NC, 27562
- Cost: Free with Online RSVP
- Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Rhythm and Reels at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre
Join us on select Saturday evenings this summer at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and ...
- 7:00 pm
- Location: 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexnc.org
- Category: Free
