African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to uniting, engaging and educating a diverse community ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.aacfestival.org
- Category: Free
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last 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 - 7:00 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
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
TCG Con at CCS Raleigh
Three Days. Endless Trades. One Community. 100+ vendors • nonstop trades! The Marketplace Experience Over 100 vendors from across North Carolina and surrounding ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking
- Website: ccs-raleigh.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
Artspace Open Studio
Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.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
Wake Forest Unpluggged at Joyner Park
What do you get when you spend an entire afternoon free from electronic devices that often seem to control us ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Free
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last 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 - 7:00 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
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- 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
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat
Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...
- 10:45 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.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
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
- 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
Library On the Go at Beech Bluff County Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries' Bookmobile at Beech Bluff County Park! The Bookmobile will be parked near the playground. Sign ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 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
Mt. Zion Play Space
The Mount Zion Play Space now has afternoon and morning hours! Looking for a little after-school fun? Swing by Tuesdays ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 405 E Stronach Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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
- 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
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat
Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...
- 10:45 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.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
- 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
Mt. Zion Play Space
The Mount Zion Play Space now has afternoon and morning hours! Looking for a little after-school fun? Swing by Tuesdays ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 405 E Stronach Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Pop-Up Library at Dix Park
Family-focused books and story time Join Wake County Public Libraries for a family-focused pop-up. You can sign up for a library ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Gipson Play Plaza, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.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
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
- 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
Bookmobile at Mordecai Historic Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries' Bookmobile at Mordecai Historic Park! Sign up for a library card, check out items and ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat
Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...
- 10:45 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- 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
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Friday Night on White
2026 Maggy Award Winner Introduced in 2016, Friday Night on White (FNOW) takes place in downtown Wake Forest from 6-9 p.m. ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: South White Street, Downtown Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Free
Front Porch Friday at Haven Farm
Join us for our weekly Front Porch Fridays! Every Friday evening from 6-8pm. We will have rotating vendors and activities, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.havenofknightdale.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 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.oakcitymusic.com
- Category: Free
Lakeside Retreats Family Fest
3rd Annual Family Fest 2026 Join Lakeside Retreats for a free day of family connection, creativity, outdoor fun, entertainment, and community. Activities ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.lakesideretreats.org
- 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
- 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
Anime Market at CCS Raleigh
Three Days. Endless Trades. One Community. 100+ vendors • nonstop trades! Raleigh, you asked for more, and we’re delivering. Raleigh TCG Con ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking
- Website: ccs-raleigh.com
- Category: Free
Beech Bluff Explorers
Beech Bluff Explorers: Hiding in Plain Sight for 3yrs - 5yrs with an accompanying adult While some critters are easy to ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Canopy Room, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
Bookmobile at Harris Lake County Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries at Harris Lake County Park for the Longleaf Ramble! Sign up for a library card, ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Fall Adapted Sports Day at Bond Park Community Center
Did you know there is a whole world of opportunities right here in the Triangle for people with disabilities to ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.ncadaptedsports.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
Harris Lake County Park's Longleaf Ramble
Join us for a free, family event as we honor all things longleaf pine! Come check out the fun activities ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
- Cost: Free Admission. Register online for Wagon Rides.
- Website: www.wake.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 with Registration
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Free
Youth Food Security Summit at Chavis Community Center
Wake County Cooperative Extension invites to the 6th Annual Youth Food Security Summit, a free, one-day experience for students ages ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: yfss.4honline.com
- 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
Altis at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase
The Altis™ at Serenity Lifestyle Showcase is a free event open to anyone interested in learning more about the active ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Altis at Serenity, 90 Serene Xing, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.tripointehomes.com
- Category: Free
Garden Discovery Hours
Garden Discovery Hours is a free, walk-up program with hands-on activities inspired by seasonal garden topics. Visitors of all ages ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Music & Arts Free Lesson
If you've been wanting to learn an instrument, now's your chance. Visit your local Music & Arts on Saturday, 8/22, ...
- 11:00 am
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.musicarts.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
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Incredible Science
Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.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
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
Festival Latino at Garner Recreation Center
Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 215 West Main St., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.garnernc.gov
- Category: Free
