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Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Storytime

Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! Garden Storytimes are a great way for families ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs International Food Festival

The award-winning Holly Springs International Food Festival is back for its fourth year! Celebrate different cultures from around the world as ...

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade

Part bike ride, part parade, all fun! Join us for our First Friday slow roll from Oak City Cycling Project ...

Street Requiem with the North Carolina Master Chorale

Join us at Moore Square for a free performance of Street Requiem with the North Carolina Master Chorale. The Chorale and ...

  • 6:30 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Personality Portraits at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Personality Portraits with Anna Teem Photo in Bumble Brews Raleigh Select your slot to join Anna Teem Photo and bottle up ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Sessions start at $199 + Tax per child
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Meet in the Street

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 43rd Annual Meet in the Street Festival in downtown Wake Forest! This ...

McLean Farm's Strawberry Festival

Can’t get enough of our delicious strawberries?? Come join us at McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop for our ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 5490 River Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission. $10 Parking.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Anniversary Celebration at Bricks and Minifigs North Raleigh

May the 4th Be FUN! The force is strong with LEGO® bricks and we’re throwing a celebration worthy of the ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 8320 Litchford Road, Suite 136, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Herb Fest at Page-Walk Arts and History Center

Herbfest is a perennial favorite, held sprinkle or shine on the beautiful grounds of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC, 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Crabtree Valley Mall's May the Fourth Celebration

Families are invited to a galaxy not so far away – right here at Crabtree in Raleigh – for a ...

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.shopcrabtree.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans.

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Hill Ridge Farms' Welcome Wednesdays

Free adult admission w/child’s admission each summer Wednesday. Splash Pad Train Ride Carousel Tractor Ride Picnic Coolers welcome. Lot’s of ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC 27596
  • Cost: Ages 2-64 $18.95. Less than 2yrs Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Art & Soul Sisters Studio Mother's Day Kids Paint and Parent Pint

Celebrate Mother's Day with a heartwarming Kids' Acrylic Paint Party! LEVEL: Beginners Wanted! (Ages 6 - 14, recommended) Time to unleash your ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Norse Brewing, 203 Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Cost: $35 each
  • Website: ticketscandy.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Mommy and Me Garden Party with Dear Brown Mama

Mommy and Me Garden Party is the debut event by Lux Nior Events & Tablescapes, in partnership with the Dear ...

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 711 W Lane St, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $30 per Mama. Children are free.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

Special First Friday Market and Movie Night

Join Us for a Special First Friday Market and Movie—on the Second Friday This May! This month’s First Friday Market and ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Night on White

Introduced in 2016, Friday Night on White (FNOW) takes place in downtown Wake Forest from 6-9 p.m. on the second ...

Safari in the Silks

Jungle Journey - Safari in the Silks For Ages 6yrs+ Swing like monkeys, soar like birds, swim like sharks and stretch like ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Nature Journaling

Want to start a new healthy habit? Try nature journaling! Our appreciation and awe of nature grows when we learn to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 per participant. Students under age 12 are free with an adult registration.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Beech Bluff Explorers: Amazing Amphibians

Frogs, Toads, Salamanders—oh my! Come join us as we learn about these amazing amphibians. We will read The Salamander Room ...

Frabjous Catfe Mother's Day Tea Pawty

Looking for a purr-fectly fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Come sip, snack, and snuggle at Frabjous Catfe’s Meow-velous Mother’s ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: Family Fun

Mother's Day at Downtown Cary Park

Mother’s Day: Music & Pampering in the Park Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Park with a delightful afternoon of music, relaxation, ...

  • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Academy Pavilion and Plaza, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kiddie Academy of Cary's STEM Adventures Open House

Bring your family to STEM Adventures, a free, fun-filled day featuring hands-on STEM activities. You and your children can participate in ...

Raleigh Wine and Design's Mini and Me Painted Flower Pots

Great for kids ages 5 and up, sign up to paint with us - Art Buzz Kids style! No artistic ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: (New Location) Celebration Shopping Center. 7365 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: $60 per ticket (covers the cost of two painters)
  • Website: www.wineanddesign.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Evening Garden Stroll

Take a break from your weekly grind and come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum to take advantage of this ...

  • 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square Midweek Market

The Midweek Market, a new weekly farmers market at Moore Square, starts May 14 through October 15, 2025. Every Wednesday ...

Hill Ridge Farms' Welcome Wednesdays

Free adult admission w/child’s admission each summer Wednesday. Splash Pad Train Ride Carousel Tractor Ride Picnic Coolers welcome. Lot’s of ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC 27596
  • Cost: Ages 2-64 $18.95. Less than 2yrs Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Cary Light Up The Night Ride

Join us for the Light Up The Night - Cary group ride! This ride is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy ...

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market - Spring in to STEAM

Spring Into STEAM at the Wilson Farmers & Artisans Market! Spring is the perfect time to explore the world of ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S., Wilson, NC 27893
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mountain Bike Basics at Forest Ridge Park

Hit the trails with confidence! Our certified instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of mountain biking. Learn and practice ...

Family Mini Photoshoots by Amanda Lea Photography: Strawberry Picking

Strawberry Picking Mini Photoshoots! Update your family photos by joining me at DJ's Berry Patch for a fun family outing. ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: DJ's Berry Patch, 1223 Salem Church Rd., Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $150
  • Website: www.instagram.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Chick Fil A Harrison Square Mommy and Me Tea Party

Join us for a Mommy + Me Tea Party! We will have a princess there for nail painting while you ...

Tap Yard Raleigh presents Baby and Me Yoga

Come join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session designed for both you and your little one! This in-person ...

Ride to the Park

Ride your bike to Downtown Cary Park to meet with other bicyclists and learn all about cycling in Cary. Ride ...

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans.

AR Workshop Raleigh's Sunday Funday for Family and Friends

Wood and Canvas Workshop Join us at AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of our many Wood ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Ste 175, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: from $39
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Mountain Bike Club at Forest Ridge Park

For 8yrs - 14yrs May is Bike Month! Join us for an all skills, no-drop youth trail ride! Drop-ins are welcome. ...

Moore Storytime

The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff will ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square Midweek Market

The Midweek Market, a new weekly farmers market at Moore Square, starts May 14 through October 15, 2025. Every Wednesday ...

Hill Ridge Farms' Welcome Wednesdays

Free adult admission w/child’s admission each summer Wednesday. Splash Pad Train Ride Carousel Tractor Ride Picnic Coolers welcome. Lot’s of ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC 27596
  • Cost: Ages 2-64 $18.95. Less than 2yrs Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

John Chavis Memorial Park's Beats and Eats: Country and BBQ

Attention foodies and music lovers alike... Join us for our first night of a series of evenings featuring curated pairings ...

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

Tap Yard's Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Make plans to Celebrate Memorial Day Week at Tap Yard! Join us for an action-packed week of fun, music, and festivities ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Repticon at the NC State Fairgrounds

Repticon Raleigh is Back this Weekend! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of exotic animals, hands-on encounters, and educational seminars ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Exposition Center, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: From $7 - $20. 4yrs and under are free.
  • Website: repticon.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pleasant Park's Splashlantis ReOpens

Splashlantis will reopens today! The splash pad will be open on weekends (Sat/Sun) until June 16, when it will stay ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Parking Lot closest to Enchanted Forest Playground, 3400 Pleasant Plains Road, Apex, NC 27509
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Holding Park Aquatic Cente ReOpens

Holding Park Aquatic Center opens for the season at 10AM! It will remain open through Labor Day, then close for ...

Tap Yard's Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Make plans to Celebrate Memorial Day Week at Tap Yard! Join us for an action-packed week of fun, music, and festivities ...

Repticon at the NC State Fairgrounds

Repticon Raleigh is Back this Weekend! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of exotic animals, hands-on encounters, and educational seminars ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Exposition Center, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: From $7 - $20. 4yrs and under are free.
  • Website: repticon.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Sugar Rush at City Plaza Downtown Raleigh

Come out and enjoy 6 Hours of Sugar like no other with an event dedicated solely to your Sweet Tooth. Italian ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 443 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncsugarrush.com
  • Category: Family Fun

AR Workshop Raleigh's Sunday Funday for Family and Friends

Wood and Canvas Workshop Join us at AR Workshop for a DIY class to make one of our many Wood ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Ste 175, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: from $39
  • Website: www.arworkshop.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tap Yard's Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Make plans to Celebrate Memorial Day Week at Tap Yard! Join us for an action-packed week of fun, music, and festivities ...

Moore Storytime

The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff will ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

Moore Square Midweek Market

The Midweek Market, a new weekly farmers market at Moore Square, starts May 14 through October 15, 2025. Every Wednesday ...

Hill Ridge Farms' Welcome Wednesdays

Free adult admission w/child’s admission each summer Wednesday. Splash Pad Train Ride Carousel Tractor Ride Picnic Coolers welcome. Lot’s of ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC 27596
  • Cost: Ages 2-64 $18.95. Less than 2yrs Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Night: Gratitude Jars

Join us for a night of community and fun! Tonight’s theme is gratitude jars. Together we’ll write notes to each ...

Peak Gymnastic's Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old. Pay at the door. No registration necessary. ...

Movie in the Park at Knightdale Station

Join us for a magical evening under the stars at our Movie in the Park! Grab a blanket, some food ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Collector's Roadshow

Come check out Raleigh’s biggest Sports Card, Toys, and Collectibles Show on May 31 & June 1, 2025. 400+ Tables ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Exposition Center at NC State Fairgroudnds, 4825 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission - 10&under free!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Lune Spark Holl Spring Grand Opening

This is a free, family-friendly event featuring art workshops, live performances, and interactive activities designed for kids of all ages. ...

Marbles Kids Museum's Teddy Bear Clinic

Practice caring for your cuddly friends with the help of child life specialists and nurses from Wake Med. Bring a ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included with Museum Admission of $9 per person for children 1year +. Under 1yr are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hand Picked Nursery's Inaugural Strawberry Festival

Celebrate the sweetness of strawberries and the start of summer at this free, family-friendly event filled with fun and community ...

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