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Raleigh Family Events Calendar

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August

Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

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Kids Tour Apex Fire Station, Learn about Fire Safety

Bring your kids to Apex Fire Department Station 1 to tour the station and learn about fire safety!

Meet the Girl Scouts at Galaxy Fun Park

Come Meet the Girl Scouts and enjoy a fun night out on us! You will be able to meet new ...

Plantation to Park Tour at Historic Oak View County Park

Join us for an engaging tour around the property as we discuss the history of Oak View from plantation to ...

FV Cruisers Classic Car Club at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms

The FV Cruisers will be here on the farm with their cars!

Wake Forest Academy of Fine Arts Open House

Get sized for shoes and leotards Refreshments Crafts Prizes and giveaways Try a preschool dance class

Plantation to Park Tour at Historic Oak View County Park

Join us for an engaging tour around the property as we discuss the history of Oak View from plantation to ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

New Hope Valley Railway Ride

Take a relaxing train ride through the woods of New Hill. The train ride lasts for about an hour and ...

I Spy! Morning Walk at J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Reserve your spot on the I Spy! Morning Walk. Join others on a guided I Spy! tour where you'll explore ...

Hike with a Naturalist at Historic Yates Mill

Join one of our naturalist staff members on an unstructured nature hike around the park to see what we can ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

Skwywatching at Dix Park

Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and Raleigh Astronomy Club to view the Perseid Meteor ...

Raleigh Natural History Trolley Tour

Come board the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Natural History Trolley tour! Learn about the plants and animals that ...

Raleigh Fire Museum Open House

Every second Saturday of the month, our fire museum is open at the fire department training center. We'll have a ...

Big Blue Marble Academy Back to School Bash Open House

We will be having STEAM activities indoors for all age groups, bubbles, music, face painting and the Kona Ice Truck, ...

Back to School Kickoff by NC PTA

Calling all educators, parents/guardians, community advocates, PTA members! This event will feature workshops for 1) Educators, 2) Parents/Guardians, 3) Community Advocates/ Organizations, and 4) PTA ...

Artifact Adventure at Historic Oak View County Park

Come join us for an adventure… an artifact adventure! This guided program challenges participants to identify artifacts around Oak View ...

Artifact Adventure at Historic Oak View County Park

Come join us for an adventure… an artifact adventure! This guided program challenges participants to identify artifacts around Oak View ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

Bug Walk at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Ever wonder what some of the insects you see are? Or where's the best place to look for ladybugs? Come ...

Open Play at The Feathered Farm- Guided Tour

Bring the family and come play with the farm animals! Various animals will be brought out one at a time ...

Back to School Bash at Zelnak Center

Food, games, activities, giveaways. Connecting families experiencing homelessness with early care and education resources. Join us to learn more about ...

Preschoolers at the Pond in Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us as we learn about the critters that call the Prairie Ridge pond home. Designed for early childhood audiences ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

New Hope Valley Railway Ride

Take a relaxing train ride through the woods of New Hill. The train ride lasts for about an hour and ...

Sunset Campfire at Harris Lake County Park

Enjoy an evening at Harris Lake County Park by the light of a rustic campfire. Hear Native American tales, roast ...

Meridian Waste's Summer Splash Bash

Meridian Waste North Carolina is throwing a Summer Splash Bash at the newly renamed Shotwell Environmental Park to celebrate summer ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Shotwell Environmental Park, 4724 Smithfield Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: fb.me
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Touch a Truck at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms

Do you have kids that love construction vehicles, police cars, or tractors? Our Touch a Truck event gives children the ...

Plants with a Past Tour at Historic Oak View County Park

Join us for "Plants with a Past" – a special tour that focuses on the land, crops, and garden areas ...

Beat Making and DJ Open House at Bach to Rock

Stop in for our Open House and learn about our BeatMaking classes and DJ classes. Get a mini-lesson, talk to ...

Neon Nights Adventure Family Scavenger Hunt

Search in the City is proud to present the Neon Nights Adventure Family Scavenger Hunt -- a competitive, 60 minute, ...

Paint Paper Paste Open Studio

A free event for the whole family! Drop in for a meet and greet and some casual crafting. Meet our ...

Homeschool Day at the Planet Peace Farm

Join us for a day of homeschooling at the Planet Peace Affiliates Farm: ~ Nature School activity, led by Miss Denise ...

Kids Tour Raleigh Downtown Police Station

Bring your kids to the downtown Raleigh Police Station on W Cabarrus St on August 22nd to tour the station ...

Raleigh Youth Council Open House at Laurel Hills Community Center

The Raleigh Youth Council is kicking off this year by hosting an open house! High school teens and parents can ...

Nature Lab Water Wonders at Harris Lake County Park

Join us at Harris Lake County Park as we explore the wonders of water through educational activities and some for ...

Plants with a Past Tour at Historic Oak View County Park

Join us for "Plants with a Past" – a special tour that focuses on the land, crops, and garden areas ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

Butterflies of Prairie Ridge

Want to know more about butterflies? Teens and adults are invited to participate in a butterfly workshop! We’ll talk about ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park

Mordecai Historic Park will offer free tours throughout the day on this special Friday! Tours include the Mordecai House, Andrew Johnson's ...

Back to School Quill Writing and Ink Making at Mordecai Historic Park

Back to School in the 1800s! Come try your hand at writing with a quill and learn how to make ...

Eco Kids Explore a Pond at NC Museum of Art Park

Kids & families – Please join us on Saturday, Aug. 27th, from 9 AM-11 AM as we reprise our popular ...

Open Play at The Feathered Farm- Guided Tour

Bring the family and come play with the farm animals! Various animals will be brought out one at a time ...

Fall Track Out Camp Fair at Over the Moon Play Space

Come find your next Track Out Camp! On Saturday, August 27th, from 10am-3pm, all kinds of different camps will have ...

Brass and Woodwinds Open House at Bach to Rock

Is your child participating in the school band this fall? Give them a head start and extra confidence by enrolling ...

Open Play at The Feathered Farm- Guided Tour

Bring the family and enjoy the morning on the farm under the shade trees. Various animals will be introduced to ...

Paint Paper Paste Open Studio

A free event for the whole family! Drop in for a meet and greet and some casual crafting. Meet our ...

Brass and Woodwinds Open House at Bach to Rock

Is your child participating in the school band or choir this fall or maybe a school play? Give them a ...

Summer Stargazing at NC Museum of Art

Join the Raleigh Astronomy Club for stargazing in the Museum Park. RAC provides the telescopes and expertise, while you bring ...

Teen Zones Open House Events at John Chavis Memorial Park

Calling all teens! Come and check out the Teen Zone chill space. We will have music, food, and games. Get ...

Teen Zones Open House Events at Roberts Park

Calling all teens! Come and check out the Teen Zone chill space. We will have music, food, and games. Get ...

Farm Club at Lazy Hound Farm

This is such a fun experience for 2-5year olds! Come join us for our Farm club here at Lazy Hound Farm. ...

Summer Stargazing at NC Museum of Art

Join the Raleigh Astronomy Club for stargazing in the Museum Park. RAC provides the telescopes and expertise, while you bring ...

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