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Raleigh Family Events Calendar

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Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

*FULL* Budding Explorers: On the Hunt for Herptiles

Calling all explorers! Join us for this exciting, hands-on program where we will dive into the fascinating world of herpetology! Youth, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department Open House

The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department welcomes all residents to explore the “behind the scenes” life of firefighters during an open house ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

Spring Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Walking Tour

This informative and entertaining spring walking tour is perfect for the entire family! And it's a great thing to do ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' May the Science Be With You

Science will be with you, always! Join Museum scientists, educators, and sci-fi/fantasy fans for a day of special presentations celebrating May ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, from March through November, at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Discover Historic ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

Oaks and Spokes Bike Rodeo

Oaks and Spokes is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back one of our oldest events, the Oaks and ...

White Deer Park's Little Wild Ones

Join us at White Deer Park Nature Center for a fun morning of exploring nature’s colors! Designed for ages 3–5. Registration ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

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 ...

Spring Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Walking Tour

This informative and entertaining spring walking tour is perfect for the entire family! And it's a great thing to do ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Marbles Kids Museum Guest Star Artist

Guest Star Artists: Suzuki Student Orchestra 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM String players from the Meredith College Community School of Music Suzuki ...

Letterland Days at Pullen Park

Welcome to Letterland Days, 2025. This annual celebration brings our phonics program to life, helping students engage with the characters ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, from March through November, at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Discover Historic ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Prairie Ridge Ecostation''s 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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Bottomland Hardwood Forest on the 2nd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina with an ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Twilight Walk

Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods and fields at this special time of day. Look ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wake County Smart Start's Block Party at Roberts Park Community Center

Come celebrate with us for our 2nd annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party! This free, family-friendly event is designed ...

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina with an ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Got to Be NC Festival at N.C. State Fairgrounds

A free admission, family-friendly event at the N.C. State Fairgrounds highlighting all the great things from North Carolina with an ...

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. ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, from March through November, at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Discover Historic ...

Bunny Hive's Firetruck Exploration

Come to the bunny hive to explore a firetruck and meet the firemen that keep us safe! We will have ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

Bunny Hive presents Picky Eater Workshop

Join us for a practical and supportive workshop designed to help parents overcome picky eating in little ones! Led by ...

Nature Families at Crowder Park - Flower Power

Learn about the amazing life cycle of plants and the critical role flowers play in supporting pollinators and other wildlife. ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Prairie Ridge Ecostation''s 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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Bottomland Hardwood Forest on the 2nd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Music & Arts' Open House - Summer Series

Unlock Free Music Lekssons plus no registration at sign up Drop by your local Music & Arts on May 17, 24 ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, from March through November, at 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Discover Historic ...

*FULL* Crowder Park Family Features: Sun Power

Let kids unleash their creativity by crafting unique art pieces inspired by the warmth and brightness of the sun! Create ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Prairie Ridge Ecostation''s 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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Bottomland Hardwood Forest on the 2nd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Join us on Friday and Saturday afternoons, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., for our drop-in Mill Open House. The ...

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Balance Bike Obstacle Course at Forest Ridge Park

Balance Bike Obstacle Course for 2yrs - 6yrs old Riding a bike around an obstacle course can be a great way ...

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. ...

Music & Arts' Open House - Summer Series

Unlock Free Music Lekssons plus no registration at sign up Drop by your local Music & Arts on May 17, 24 ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding: Lobster

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...

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