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Raleigh Family Events Calendar

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Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 213 Crossroads Blvd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's School BreakOUT

Get ready to shamrock and roll at School BreakOUT! in the Park, a St. Patrick’s Day-themed celebration perfect for kids ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Free Soccer Talent ID & Open Play Sessions for U7-U19 with Crestline FC

Crestline FC is a newly formed and US Club Soccer Member Youth Soccer Academy with 3 core values: Courage, Family, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Kiwanis Park - MP 1 Field, 2525 Noble Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: crestlinefc.com
  • Category: Free

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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: Free

Learn to Ride at Lake Lynn Park

Based of the Charlotte program of the same name, Learn To Ride – Raleigh is designed for kids (of all ...

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: Free

Grand Opening of Hometown Strength and Performance

Come out and celebrate our 1 year anniversary in our current location and our grand opening of Hometown Strength and ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Hometown Martial Arts, 5500 Atlantic Springs Rd., Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Apex PeakFest

Celebrate the Peak of Good Living at PeakFest, each year on the first Saturday in May. Downtown Apex is transformed ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 220 N Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.peakfest.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Raleigh Comic Book Show

The next Raleigh Comic Book Show is coming up this Sunday, May 4th! We have a great line-up of dealers ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Hilton Garden Inn Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Marbles Kids Food Festival in Partnership With The Creative Kitchen

Kids and families can explore the fun in food through tasting and creating, using kid-friendly tools and learning about foods ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square and Marbles Playway, IMAX Theater and Venture Hall, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Bricks and Minifigs Downtown Raleigh's Star Wars Day Celebration

Happy May 4th! Join us in-store for a Star Wars celebration featuring: Costume Contest – Win prizes for best outfit + a ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 206 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Bricks and Minifigs Cary celebrates Star Wars Day

We are excited to celebrate all things Star Wars this upcoming May 4th with our awesome LEGO community

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 3434 Kildaire Farm Rd #131, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: bricksandminifigs.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

Gig in the Park

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. We are ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park - 301 Goldsboro St. S, Wilson, NC 27893
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.historicdowntownwilson.com
  • Category: Free

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 213 Crossroads Blvd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Learn to Ride at Lake Lynn Park

Based of the Charlotte program of the same name, Learn To Ride – Raleigh is designed for kids (of all ...

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission into park. Optional ride tickets $2.
  • Website: sites.google.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1450 Tryon Manor Dr., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: kiddieacademy.com
  • Category: Free

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet

Find the missing piece of your day at our drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite ...

  • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Academy Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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: 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: 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: Free

Marbles Sound Down Movies

Join us for this FREE event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

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 ...

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

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: Free

Wake County Tobacco-Free Community Forum with Poe Center

The Poe Center for Health Education, in partnership with Wake County Human Services and Wake County Public Schools, invites the ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Dr., Raleigh NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.poehealth.org
  • Category: Free

Free Soccer Talent ID & Open Play Sessions for U7-U19 with Crestline FC

Crestline FC is a newly formed and US Club Soccer Member Youth Soccer Academy with 3 core values: Courage, Family, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Kiwanis Park - MP 1 Field, 2525 Noble Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: crestlinefc.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.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: 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: Free

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Widow Project

Donations, Sponsorships Needed for Hope + Vine Day of Service: The Wake Forest nonprofit Hope + Vine will hold its ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 2006 S. Main St, suite 200, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Cost: Donations Accepted
  • Website: donorbox.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party Stop at Marbles

Join us as we play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: gottobenc.com
  • Category: Free

Artsplosure

WHAT IS ARTSPLOSURE? - Artsplosure's Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest running arts festivals in North ...

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello

Free outdoor Shakespeare comes to Raleigh! The “green-ey’d monster” rears its ugly head in William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, love, ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Tickets are free but reservations are recommended.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Ride to the Park

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

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: oaksandspokes.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: 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: 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: Free

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 ...

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

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: Free

Free Soccer Talent ID & Open Play Sessions for U7-U19 Youth with Crestline FC

Crestline FC is a newly formed and US Club Soccer Member Youth Soccer Academy with 3 core values: Courage, Family, ...

  • 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Kiwanis Park - MP 1 Field, 2525 Noble Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: crestlinefc.com
  • Category: Free

Gig in the Park

Wilson Downtown Development and the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park are your hosts for this FREE spring concert series. We are ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park - 301 Goldsboro St. S, Wilson, NC 27893
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.historicdowntownwilson.com
  • Category: Free

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 213 Crossroads Blvd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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: 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: Free

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night

Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Prescreening activities are ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

USAF Heritage Brass Concert

USAF Heritage Brass is an incredible 14-member, pioneering symphonic brass ensemble bringing the military tradition of brass, percussion, and elite ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission with Registration
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am
  • Location: 133 W. Owen Ave. Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $1-$7 per person
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Splash Pad Bash at Knightdale Station Park

Come cool off at the Splash Pad for our Beach Bash themed event! There will be a variety of fun ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 700 North First Avenue, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission for residents and non-residents
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Multiple Locations
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.musicarts.com
  • Category: Free

*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 ...

Six Sundays in Spring at E. Carroll Joyner Park

You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year's Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: 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: 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: Free

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 ...

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

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: Free

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 ...

Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series

Weekly May Music Series Join us on The Patio in front of Subway from 6-8pm. Come join us for fresh air, fun ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 213 Crossroads Blvd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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: 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: Free

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park

DISHOOM is an open format international dance party hosted by DJ Rang. Rooted in Bollywood/Bhangra music, we’ll mash up a ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:30 pm
  • Location: 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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. ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 146 W Holly Springs Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lunespark.com
  • Category: Free

Summer Reading Kick-off

Join us for our All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff! This summer (May 31 - August 23, 2025), the library invites ...

Sensory Friendly Swing into Spring with ABS Kids

We are excited to host you and your family at our free Sensory Friendly Swing into Spring event We'll have ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 2900 Spring Forest Rd, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: Multiple Locations
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.musicarts.com
  • Category: Free
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