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
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
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
Explore the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit with reduced noise effects and smaller crowds. Please bring any noise-reducing headphones and fidgets you ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones St., Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Raleigh Comic Book Show at Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree Valley
"Old School" Comic Book Show & Sale! One of the best gatherings of some of the finest Comic Book Dealers ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3912 Arrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Oak City Brewing Company's Farmers Market
Fresh vibes, local finds! Join us for our next Farmers Market. Sip, shop, enjoy live music, and support local farms ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
- 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 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
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
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
NC Museum of Art's Nature Stories
Open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled story time. We’ll begin by sharing a ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: NCMA Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
Library on the Go at Historic Oak View Park
The Bookmobile will be parked near the Carya Shelter, accessible from the parking lot closest to the Olivia Raney Local ...
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
S'Morrisville at Morrisville Community Park
Get ready for one of Morrisville’s sweetest traditions! The Town of Morrisville transforms into S’Morrisville for an evening celebrating everyone’s ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free
- Website: eventvesta.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
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
Library On the Go at Beech Bluff County Park
The Wake County Public Libraries' Bookmobile is making its way to Beech Bluff this summer! Join us on June 30, ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Sage Shelter, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Toddler Tuesday at Downtown Cary Park
Too hot outside? Come flip with the Little Gym of Cary inside! Our indoor gymnastics class lets kids stay cool ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: nccaryweb.myvscloud.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
Raleigh's Really Really Free Market
Bring what you can, take what you need. No Sign up needed. Just show up. No Selling. Everything is free! No ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Eliza Pool Park, 600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.instagram.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
JC Raulston Arboretum's Evening Garden Stroll
Enjoy the garden after hours during our Evening Garden Stroll. Take a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors ...
- 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
JC Raulston Arboretum's Evening Garden Stroll
Take a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own ...
- 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- 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
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
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
Big Summer GlowOut at Ritter Park
Light up the night and celebrate the end of summer with an evening packed with glowing fun! Dance to high-energy ...
- 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: 301 W Lochmere Dr., Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: Free
- 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
Nature Discovery Butterfly Walk at Prairie Ridge Ecostation
Curious about the butterflies in your backyard? Come learn how to distinguish different species and understand butterfly behaviours. After a ...
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: naturalsciences.ticketapp.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
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 – Dino Day
Get ready to roar! Join us in Fenton Square for Dino Day, a prehistoric‑themed celebration packed with hands‑on fun. Kids ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 201 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- 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
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
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
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
Carolina Academy of Performing Arts Season Audition
Register on the website to receive information to audition for CAPA Company Season 26-27. Open to students in 1st through ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Hope Community Church, 2080 E. Williams St., Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free
- Website: mycapa.org
- 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 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.oakcitymusic.com
- Category: Free
Garner Recreation Center's Friday Family Flicks
Join Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Free activities will be ...
- 7:15 pm - 10:15 pm
- Location: 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.garnernc.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
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
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
Meridian Waste's Summer Splash Bash at Shotwell Environmental Park
Meridian Waste - Shotwell Environmental Park invites you to celebrate summer with food and family-friendly activities for all ages. This free ...
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4624 Smithfield Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
- Cost: Free with RSVP
- Website: docs.google.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
ABS Kids' Sensory Summer Send-Off
Free Family Friendly event at out Garner ABA Therapy Clinic! All are welcome to come explore the space and learn ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 350 New Fidelity Court Ste. 330, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.abskids.com
- Category: Free
Arts and Education Festival at Knightdale Station Park
Get ready for a day full of creativity, learning, and fun! Join us as we celebrate the vibrant worlds of ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.knightdalenc.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
Hope House's Back to School Book Bag Giveaway
Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway Join us for our free Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway as we help students prepare for a successful ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 334 N Allen Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Join us in 2026 for our 8th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 950 Peterson St., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club Workshops
Your next family adventure starts here! We're here to help you and your mini-builder learn, play and grow together with hands-on ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: see Lowes near you
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Free
Operation BigBookBag Backpack Giveaway at Safechild
The Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is proud to host Operation BigBookBag, a signature youth ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 2841 Kidd Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27610
- Cost: Free. Donations Accepted.
- Website: www.raleighsgrho.org
- Category: Free
Sound Mind Ministry Book Bags and School Supply Giveaway at Garner's Lions Club
Sound Mind Ministry-SMM us gearing up for our Annual Book Bag and School supplies giveaway. All children welcome. Book Bags School Supplies Bounce House Fire ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 305 W. Main St., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration. Donations Accepted.
- Website: www.soundmindministry.org
- Category: Free
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Richard B. Harrison 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: 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: apexnc.org
- 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
Comic Book Day at Ultimate Comics Crabtree
Dog Man is visiting Ultimate Comics at Crabtree Valley Mall!! Dog Man will available from 11am to 4pm for a FREE ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: New Location (near Macy's and Dick's): 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1092, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.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
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
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Duraleigh Road 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: 5800 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612
- 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
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
