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Fuquay Varina's National Night Out

National Night Out 2023 The Fuquay-Varina Police Department will host National Night Out 2023, later today at our department located ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 401 Old Honeycutt Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Learning with Legos at Southeast Regional Library

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th.

  • 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

*CANCELLED* Knightdale Station Splash Park Playdate

Need a way to cool off this summer? Join us for some fun in the sun this summer at the ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Bilingual Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Jazz in Moore Square

Jazz in the Square is a free concert series featuring live jazz performances by local musicians in Moore Square on ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Peek-A-Boo Grins' Story Time

Peek-A-Boo Grins, a children’s boutique is starting up a weekly story time on Friday afternoons. We are all mothers and ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 300 S Main Street Suite 120, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Springs Concert Series

Celebrate summer in the heart of Holly Springs with live local bands! Celebrate summer in the heart of Holly Springs with ...

  • 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.us
  • Category: Free

John Chavis Memorial Park's Summer Music and Eats Series

Check us out for a fusion of different genres of music and delectable cuisines. Make us part of your First ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Performances at the Page

Celebration of Bluegrass The all-American sound of Bluegrass returns to the Page-Walker for a summer celebration! This concert features an ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.townofcary.org
  • Category: Free

John Chavis Community Center's Aviation Bootcamp

The Youth Aviation Academy program is designed for those from grades 4 to 12 to learn more about the legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

Youth Aviation Academy at John Chavis Community Center

The Youth Aviation Academy program is designed for those from grades 4 to 12 to learn more about the legacy ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

Teddy Bear Picnic at Pullen Park

Come join the fun at Pullen Park for our first Teddy Bear Picnic. MOSS Kids will be providing a day ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Peak City Circuit Concerts at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre

Formerly called Summer Outdoor Movie and Music Series So load up the kids, the lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic dinner and ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: 2600 Evans Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: thehalle.org
  • Category: Free

Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park

Join us in Raleigh’s own Enchanted Forest for Dreamworks’ Shrek! Come dressed as your favorite character or maybe just bring ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Flowers Field, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Jeghetto at North Regional Library

Award winning performer Tarish 'Jeghetto' Pipkins' passion is promoting "Oneness through the magic of Puppetry". Join us for an unforgettable ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: free
  • Website: guides.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Beat the Heat Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Beat the HEAT this summer at our FREE indoor BINGO! All ages are welcome to join, children must have an ...

  • 4:00 pm
  • Location: 301 S Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Evening Garden Stroll at JC Raulston Arboretum

Take a break from your weekly grind and come enjoy the gardens during our Evening Garden Stroll! The gardens will ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Evening Paddle Solo Kayak at Lake Crabtree County Park

Join us for an evening paddle around Lake Crabtree! Registered participants can borrow a boat from our fleet to explore ...

Learning with Legos at Southeast Regional Library

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th.

  • 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Open Arts Trial Class

​​​​​​​​​Join us on Wednesday, August 9th for a variety of free demo classes for dancers of all ages. Explore all ...

  • 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with registration.
  • Website: www.openartsnc.com
  • Category: Free

S'Morrisville at Morrisville Community Park

S'Morrisville residents are invited to take part in National S’mores Day on August 10 as we honor and enjoy the ...

Early Birds at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie ...

  • 6:30 am - 9:00 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Peek-A-Boo Grins' Story Time

Peek-A-Boo Grins, a children’s boutique is starting up a weekly story time on Friday afternoons. We are all mothers and ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 300 S Main Street Suite 120, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Rock The Block Downtown Zebulon Concert Series

Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying tasty food trucks, visiting beer and wine vendors, supporting local craft vendors, ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: W Horton St., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Back to School Bash at Garner United Methodist Church

The Back to School Bash is an annual event in Garner, NC where K-12 students play games to win tickets ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 201 Methodist Drive Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free with registration.
  • Website: www.b2sb.net
  • Category: Free

Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park

Let’s Celebrate our community by spending the day at Sanderford Road Park. Join us for a fun family event and pick ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 2623 Sanderford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Open Arts' Open House

A time to reflect on the 10 years of Open Arts Heart we've shared together and look forward to Season ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Insectapalooza

Join us at Prairie Ridge Ecostation for an insect-focused ecoEXPLORE bioblitz! We'll have nets, bug boxes, and other tools on ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

End of Summer Block Party at Southgate Park

Come Celebrate National Health Center Week with us. This community event will feature music, food truck, vendor firs, sports contests ...

  • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 1801 Proctor St., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Website: advancechc.org
  • Category: Free

Food and Flea Downtown Cary

Food & Flea Productions event company - est. 2014, hosts Downtown Cary Food & Flea and Wander Market We are back ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 100 W. Chatham St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Kids Together Park's Bubbles Day Popup

It’s a bubbly time at the playground with special guest Ayla the Dreams Fairy! We’ll be popping up with all ...

Popsicles Playtime and Pups at Jack Smith Park

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  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 9725 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27539
  • Cost: free
  • Website: townofcary.org
  • Category: Free

Summer Concert Series at Pullen Park

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park's North Hills Kids

North Hills Kids is a seasonal series of fun-filled events that provide an opportunity for children (toddler to elementary) to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4011 Cardinal North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

Thrive Motherhood Downtown North Raleigh and Raleigh Playgroup at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park

Join us for a festival experience with your kiddos! Enjoy live music, artful performances, and creative activities on both the ...

Inventors and U.S. Patents at Historic Yates Mill Park

All great inventions start out as merely ideas and some even happen by accident. Hear invention stories, including the story ...

Basketball Open Gym at Zebulon Community Center

Spend Tuesday afternoons shooting hoops with friends! Play some games, learn new skills, and work on your technique. Click ...

  • 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Gym, 301 S Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 2759
  • Cost: Free with registration.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Learning with Legos at Southeast Regional Library

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th.

  • 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Dorothea Dix Park's Connect + Create

In partnership with Artspace, we invite you to join us in the Chapel for a series of art classes. Materials ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: The Chapel, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free. Registration required.
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Oak View County Park's Storytime

Storytime at Oak View: Change Sings Join us for Storytime at Oak View! We’ll read the children’s book Change Sings by ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

John Chavis Memorial Park's Cinema and Dessert Rodeo

How sweet it is! Join us at John Chavis Memorial Park for a summer movie delight. A family-friendly movie will ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Jazz in Moore Square

Jazz in the Square is a free concert series featuring live jazz performances by local musicians in Moore Square on ...

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Project CATCH Back to School Bash at The Salvation Army Center of Hope

Our 5th Annual Back to School Bash is HERE! This outreach event will be hosted by Project CATCH in collaboration ...

Peek-A-Boo Grins' Story Time

Peek-A-Boo Grins, a children’s boutique is starting up a weekly story time on Friday afternoons. We are all mothers and ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 300 S Main Street Suite 120, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bird Watching at Dix Park

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of Dix Park and sharpen your bird identification skills.

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Flowers Cottage, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: free
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Prenatal FIT4BABY at the NC Museum of Art

Prenatal Fit4Baby® is a prenatal fitness class designed to strengthen the body for all the changes it will experience during ...

Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum

Celebrate starting Kindergarten and make the milestone memorable. Starting kindergarten is a big life event for both students and parents. ...

Arts at Sutherland

“The Arts at Sutherland” event held on the beautiful grounds of the The Sutherland Gardens and Estate. We are hoping ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 13371 Wake Union Church Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Arts and Education Festival at Knightdale Station Park

Knightdale's annual Arts & Education Festival, also known as K-Fest, will take place at Knightdale Station Park. There will be ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Arts at Sutherland

“The Arts at Sutherland” event held on the beautiful grounds of the The Sutherland Gardens and Estate. We are hoping ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 13371 Wake Union Church Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

New Life Church's Back To School Bash

It is August, which means... Back to School Season. What would back to school be without first having a bash ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 7801 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: newlifenc.church
  • Category: Free

Wake Forest Academy of Fine Arts Open House

You're Invited! Order Leotards and Shoes Refreshments Prizes Photo Ops Crafts Free Preschool Trial Class Register

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 1002 Durham Rd, Ste 300, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Broken Wing Fellowships Back to School Bash

Join us for Free School Supplies, Food, Games, Music & DUNK TANK where we get to dunk our own Pastor ...

  • 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1837 E Garner Rd, Garner, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.bwfchurch.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Concert Series at Pullen Park

The 2023 Summer Concert Series is here! Concerts are free and we encourage tips for the bands. Performers may change ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Crafty Creations at Historic Yates Mill Park

Finding new ways to use household items is a practice that has been around for generations! Join us for our ...

Blue Jay Point's Nature Play Days

Adults with young children are invited to come to Blue Jay for summertime monthly thematic Nature Play Days taking place ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Natural Play Area, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Davis Family Chiropractic's Back to School Ice Cream Party

Hey there DFC Friends! We're having a Back-to-School Ice Cream Party! Drop by during adjusting hours and enjoy our ice cream ...

  • 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 7901 Strickland Rd., Ste 115, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Learning with Legos at Southeast Regional Library

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th.

  • 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

John Chavis Memorial Park's Sunshine Art

Celebrate each month with a themed art activity that will excite the whole family. Come unleash your creative side with ...

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

Mordecai Historic Park's Free Friday Tour

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

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Peek-A-Boo Grins' Story Time

Peek-A-Boo Grins, a children’s boutique is starting up a weekly story time on Friday afternoons. We are all mothers and ...

  • 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 300 S Main Street Suite 120, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Creech Chiropractic's 20th Anniversary

Bring your whole family to enjoy food, a Bounce House and Video Game truck along with face painting for the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 800 W Williams St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Musicians Learning Center's Into to Guitar

Interested in guitar lessons? This FREE one hour class will be a great introduction! Registration is required and space is ...

  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: 9420 Forum Dr., Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free with registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Summer at the Station - "Coco" Movie Night at Raleigh Union Station

The City of Raleigh and York Properties, Inc. are thrilled to be hosting their first family movie night! Come enjoy ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
  • Location: Civic Plaza, 510 W Martin St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Prenatal FIT4BABY at the NC Museum of Art

Prenatal Fit4Baby® is a prenatal fitness class designed to strengthen the body for all the changes it will experience during ...

Party Like a Princess Meet and Greet with The Dolls at Craft Made by You

Join us for a FREE meet & greet with The Dolls! Don’t forget to take a picture in the Barbie Box, ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 312 West Chatham St., Suite 202, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Fresh 4 Success Back-to-School Event At Marsh Creek Park

Marsh Creek is partnering with All Embracing Barber to offer this back-to-school event for children of all ages. Featuring haircuts, ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 3050 N New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Locke Back 2 School Launch Party

Join us as we kick off the new school year with an unforgettable family-friendly event, the Locke Back 2 School ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: John Locke Foundation, 4800 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

Open Table UMC's Block Party

As the school year starts back and Summer comes to an end, join us in the side yard for an ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 824 N Bloodworth St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Newpath Church's End of Summer Celebration

Dan will be hosting a Creatures of Creation End of Summer Celebration on Aug. 27th at the 9:15 am service. ...

  • 9:15 am
  • Location: 9225 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: newpathchurch.com
  • Category: Free

Music at Eva Perry Library

Let's strum and sing for our friends in Apex!

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 2100 Shepherds Vineyard Dr., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Victory Church Back to School In Style

We're reaching out to our community on a Sunday afternoon, offering free haircuts & school supplies, along with hot dogs ...

Playdates at Dorothea Dix Park

Join Marbles at Dix Park for play-based programming that sparks curiosity, creativity, and connection. Drop-in and let your child take ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Chapel, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Learning with Legos at Southeast Regional Library

Build, learn, play with LEGOS. Hosted by the library’s Teen Leadership Corps. For kids in grades K-5th.

  • 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
  • Location: 908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Join Cub Scouts at Bond Park

Interested in joining Cub Scouts but not sure where to start? Come out for some fun activities and get to ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Victory Church Back to School In Style

We're reaching out to our community on a Sunday afternoon, offering free haircuts & school supplies, along with hot dogs ...

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