August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- 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
Raleigh's Hippie Fest at Moore Square
Peace, love, and good vibes are back at All Things Groovy Hippie Fest, returning for its third annual year at ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 200 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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
Summer Concert Series at Pullen 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: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
Bookmobile at Parrish Womble Park
Attention all book lovers! The Wake County Public Libraries' Bookmobile is heading to Holly Springs for some family fun this ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 1201 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- 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
August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
Summer Season with North Hills Kids in Midtown Park
A free multi season series offering playful learning, movement, and outdoor fun for families. New for 2026, North Hills Kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N 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
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
STEAM Camp at Learning Express
Join us for an hour of hands-on STEAM fun! Why You'll Love STEAM Camp: Hands on Experiments Pizza and Drink Included Take Home ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Cost: $10 per session
- Website: learningexpressgifts.com
- Category: Free
Squishy Trading Event at Learning Express
Got too many pop its, spinners, cubes, or squishies? Trade with other fidget fans and discover new favorites! Whether you're a ...
- 1:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center
Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...
- 9:30 am
- Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.thehalle.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
Art + Nature Story Time at NC Museum of Art
Enjoy a story time session that explores the natural world! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: ncartmuseum.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
STEAM Camp at Learning Express
Join us for an hour of hands-on STEAM fun! Why You'll Love STEAM Camp: Hands on Experiments Pizza and Drink Included Take Home ...
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Cost: $10 per session
- Website: learningexpressgifts.com
- Category: Free
Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime
Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Free
Summer Vibes Music Series at North Cary Park
Close out the summer with an evening of great music and good times featuring the Night Shift Band! Rock out ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1100 Norwell Blvd, Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Free
August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
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
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
Community Night at Beech Bluff County Park
Bring Your Own Craft Join us for a night of community and fun! Tonight’s theme is BYOC (bring your own craft). ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Canopy Room A, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registation
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
Great Southeast Pollinator Census at JC Raulston Arboretum
North Carolina's pollinators need your help! All ages are welcome to participate! Started by Becky Griffin, MPP pm, from University of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- 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
Cary Night Market
Shop Local Vendors throughout Downtown Cary Park Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Cary Park, Pavilion 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
- 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
Summer at the Springs Concert Series
Celebrate summer in the heart of Holly Springs with live local bands! Get ready for free Friday night concerts on the ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Lawn, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.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
All Aboard, Holly Springs
Get ready to track some fun in honor of the railroad that used to travel through downtown Holly Springs! The ...
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.hsnc150.com
- Category: Free
August 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 ...
- 8:00 am
- 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
Holly Springs Farmers Market - Sproutfest Kids
Bring the kids, it's time to have some fun at the market before school begins! Farmers markets are essential to the ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Free
Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum
Get ready for Kindergarten with engaging activities and programming to help rising Kindergartners and their families prepare for school. Community ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
- Category: Free
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Ferstival
Join us for the 50th annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival showcasing over 250 exceptional artists from across the ...
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 N. Academy Street Cary, NC, 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.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
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
Great Southeast Pollinator Census at JC Raulston Arboretum
North Carolina's pollinators need your help! All ages are welcome to participate! Started by Becky Griffin, MPP pm, from University of ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 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
Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park
Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.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
Summer Celebration by Artspace
Send off the summer with us at our Summer Celebration with art experiences and fun for all ages! You’re invited to ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free
- Website: artspacenc.org
- 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
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
Packapalooza™ at NC State University
Packapalooza™ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival. This vibrant event, held on Hillsborough Street, brings together ...
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Memorial Belltower, 2101 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: packapalooza.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
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
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
Kirby Derby at Dorothea Dix Park
A Raleigh tradition of wacky downhill soapbox racing and community fun An annual theme. Costumes and silliness galore. An offbeat parade. ...
- 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Harvey Hill, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: kdd.gamil.com
- Category: Free
NC Courage Tailgate
Enjoy our tailgate with your family and friends! There will be inflatables, games, and more ahead of the match! Tailgates ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: fentonnc.com
- Category: Free
Beech Bluff's Artifact Exploration
Have you ever found a cool object from the past? In this program, we will discuss what makes an object ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registation
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.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
