Raleigh

Raleigh Family Events Calendar

The Fun 4 raleigh Kids Calendar is the most comprehensive online family calendar in the Raleigh area. Please let us know if you are aware of an event that is not listed! Listings are FREE! Submit Your Event Today!

PLEASE NOTE: Events and programs are subject to last minute cancellations and changes. Before attending, please contact the business or event host to confirm that the event/program is still taking place, and to register or RSVP if required.


  • Print
May
June
Show events from all categories

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summer Reading Kick-off

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

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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

Color Our World

Preschool Color Party For kids and families iwth young children.

  • 10:00 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night

Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown at our Garner Towne Square location, and kids receive a cup ...

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • 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

Play Moore at Moore Square

Join our park staff to explore a different themed and guided activity each week! Explore activates such as juggling, frisbee ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 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' 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

Wednesday Night Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a free movie geared for teens & adults! Reservations and tickets ...

  • 7:30 pm
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

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

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Get ready to play big! The City of Raleigh will open the Gipson Play Plaza, a one-of-a-kind destination attraction, at ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.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

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

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

Artspace's First Friday

Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio ...

  • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Free

Nationa Trails Day at Joyner Park

Join us at Joyner Park for the National Trails Day 5K/3K presented by Skylift Garage Doors! The Parks, Recreation & Cultural ...

  • 7:00 am
  • Location: Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $25 - $40
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • 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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Cars and Carnivores Street Festival

Cars and Carnivores, a free street festival presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, will be held downtown Wake Forest. ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 339 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening

Get ready to play big! The City of Raleigh will open the Gipson Play Plaza, a one-of-a-kind destination attraction, at ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

*POSTPONED* Fortnight Brewing Company's Annual Kids Fest

June 8 event has now been postponed for August 17, 2025. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4th Annual Kids Fest! All Ages Welcome! Join us for ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1006 Southwest Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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

Play Moore at Moore Square

Join our park staff to explore a different themed and guided activity each week! Explore activates such as juggling, frisbee ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 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' 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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Little Fentonians – Safety Day

Little Fentonians - Safety Day Bring the whole family for a jam-packed morning with activities designed to teach kids important safety ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 201 Fenton Main Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • 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

White Deer Park's Friday Morning Bird Walk

Enjoy an easy walk at White Deer Park or Lake Benson Park while looking and listening for birds. Learn how ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: White Deer Park Nature Center, 2400 State Rd 2710, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Free

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

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

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

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

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

Apex Pride Festival at Town Hall Campus

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones with music, food, games, vendors, and activities! Enjoy a day of inclusion ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502-2312
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

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: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart: Father's Day

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park- Father’s Day Edition! Explore a world of artistic possibilities ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops Kids' Fishing Event

Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops presents Gone Fishing Head into your local Cabela's this weekend for Gone Fishing! Kids will be ...

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

Carolina Ale House's Free Father's Day Burger

Dads rule. That's why they can enjoy a Free Varsity Cheeseburger at Carolina Ale House on Father's Day. Bring your ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: See Participating Carolina Ale House near you
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

Denim and Design

We have a fun, free program coming up for aspiring artists and fashionistas! Bring a piece of denim clothing or ...

  • 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Zebulon Community Center, 301 S Arendell Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: zebulon.recdesk.com
  • Category: Free

Community Stories at John Chavis Community Center

How has a sense of community shaped John Chavis Memorial Park's story over time? Whether you are a frequent visitor ...

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Pope House Museum's African American Third Ward Walking Tours

African American Walking Tour The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum will offer our Weekend African American Third Ward Walking tour. Explore ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

Stortytime and Craft at Historic Oak View County Park

Join us for storytime at Oak View! Learn about the significance of Juneteenth and the celebration of freedom from slavery. ...

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

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Nature Play Day

Join us to make time for playing in nature. Children of all ages and the young at heart are welcome ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Story Time with Wake Libraries at NC Museum of Art's Artful Story Time

Artful Story Time: Color Your World Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections ...

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Smith's Nursery Storytime

Hey, Storytime Friends! Guess what’s back? Storytime! We’re excited to return with one of our favorite activities—perfect for the little ones! We’ll ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, NC 27504
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Play Moore at Moore Square

Join our park staff to explore a different themed and guided activity each week! Explore activates such as juggling, frisbee ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Girls Summer Camp RISE

Rise and Muter Construction presents Girls Summer Camp RISE (Resilient and Intelligent Young Womenm Supporting Empowerment) for girls ages 11-18. ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Zebulon Community Center, 301 S Arendell Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: risewithashtyn.com
  • Category: Free

Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square

Celebrate freedom and fun this Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square. Enjoy free family-friendly activities with performers, artists and storytimes. ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Marbles Kids Museum Courtyard & Moore Square, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

Historic Oak View Park's Special Tour: Seeds of Freedom

Join us at Oak View for a walking tour focused on the history of Juneteenth and how the transition from ...

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Party in the Park: Juneteenth Edition

Soak up family activities, live entertainment and community spirit at the 3rd annual Party in the Park: Juneteenth Edition, hosted ...

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Dr., Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hub.rtp.org
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Pollinator Party

Buzz on over to our garden for a Pollinator Party in celebration of National Pollinator Week! This drop-in event is perfect ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill Park hands On History

Yates Mill and Nature How did people live while Yates Mill was operating as a business from the mid-1700s to ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Mill Yard by Historic Yates Mill, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection: The Cat Behind the Hat Exhibit

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little-known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective ...

  • 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: Lower Level, Belk Wing, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.elenasescape.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

NC Museum of Art Movies at Moore Square

Turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of Pharrell Williams, one of music’s most innovative minds, ...

  • 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free; no ticket required.
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • 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

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

The Time is Always Now Community Day at NC Museum of Art

See and be seen at our special community day celebrating The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure. ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: East Building and Museum Plaza, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection: The Cat Behind the Hat Exhibit

Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss, began his career as a little-known editorial cartoonist in the 1920s. His intriguing perspective ...

  • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Lower Level, Belk Wing, Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.elenasescape.com
  • Category: Free

Happy Birthday, Acro

Noon and 2 PM in the SECU Daily Planet Theater– Acro at 75: The History, Biology, and Afterlife of Acrocanthosaurus June ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Unleashed's Summer Scouts: Challenge Days

Summer Scouts is almost in session at Unleashed! Join the fun and let your pup earn their very own merit ...

Pope House Museum's African American Third Ward Walking Tours

African American Walking Tour The Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum will offer our Weekend African American Third Ward Walking tour. Explore ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Bumble Brews Raleigh Open Play sponsored by Ivy Rehab for Kids

Join us at Bumble Brews Raleigh for a free Open Play on from 10am - 12pm, courtesy of Ivy Rehab ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • Category: Free

English Tiny Tots at Crowder County Park

English Tiny Tots: "Don't Blow Your Top" We hope your tiny tots can join us for a fun story time with ...

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

Free Summer Meals at Historic Oak View Park Begins

This summer, kids 18 and under eat free at Historic Oak View! In partnership with Wake County Public Schools, free ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Bluebird Picnic Shelter of HIstoric Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

ecoEXPLORERS Club at White Deer Park

Online Registration required Interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Join the ecoEXPLORE program at White Deer Park! Participants will go on ...

  • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: garner.recdesk.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

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Beech Bluff County Park's Free Summer Meals

Free Summer Meals for kids 18yrs and younger To address food insecurity and ensure children have continued access to nutritious ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Beech Bluff's Sage Shelter, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.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

Hooray, Herpetology! at Green Hills County Park

Herp-a-who? What do you know about the fascinating world of herpetology? Want to learn more about our scaly, slithery, cold-blooded ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 9300 Deponie Drive Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Smith's Nursery Storytime

Hey, Storytime Friends! Guess what’s back? Storytime! We’re excited to return with one of our favorite activities—perfect for the little ones! We’ll ...

  • 11:00 am
  • Location: 443 Sanders Rd., Benson, NC 27504
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle's Young Entrepreneurs Business Fair

Exciting news! Come and support young entrepreneurs displaying their products for this one day fair. We are thrilled to announce the ...

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 808 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: creativemindsleaders.org
  • Category: Free

Play Moore at Moore Square

Join our park staff to explore a different themed and guided activity each week! Explore activates such as juggling, frisbee ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Lunch with Poe: Kids Eat Free at PlayWell Park

Join us Wednesdays this summer at the Poe Center’s PlayWELL Park for lunch* (provided at no cost for you) and ...

  • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 224 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.poehealth.org
  • Category: Free

Shred Event and Clothing Drive

Please come out and enjoy a “Free Shred360 Shred Event”!!! Co-Sponsored by The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas and ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Crossroads Fellowship – Millbrook Campus, 4730 Hargrove Rd., Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Donations Accepted
  • Website: shred360.com
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

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. Like ...

  • 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Popsicles in the Park at Mingo Creek Park

Cool down this summer with Knightdale Parks and Recreation! We'll be handing out free popsicles on select Fridays to help ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 100 Parkside Commons Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: knightdale.recdesk.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

Lake Crabtree's Lawn Games and Leisure Sports Summer Series

Lawn games and leisure sports are a wonderful way to appreciate the longer days and warm weather. They are approachable ...

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Beech Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.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

Discover Dance: Swing Session in Downtown Cary Park

Join Joel & Jackie Plys of Retro Rhythm as they share the joy of Swing Era Dancing. Lessons will be ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Midtown Farmer's Market July 4th Celebration

Save the Date for our July 4th Celebration! Have your kiddos bring their bikes or scooters and get festive by ...

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

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Dairy Day with Wake County Farm Bureau

June is National Dairy Month! Join us to celebrate Dairy Day anytime from 10am-1pm. You'll learn about dairy facts, how ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Po Hous Farm, 2300 Richardson Rd. Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

*FULL* Yates Mill Hikes with a Naturalist

Join one of our naturalist staff members on a guided hike around the park to discover the plants and animals ...

Bright Horizon of Apex' Mud Day

Celebrate MUD DAY with Bright Horizons! At Bright Horizons at Apex, we'll enjoy a day full of mud and play! Playing ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2051 Shepherd's Vineyard Dr. Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.brighthorizons.com
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

Pride in Downtown Cary Park

Celebrate Pride in the Park with an inclusive picnic for all families! Join us for a day filled with colorful ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Unleashed's Summer Scouts: Challenge Days

Summer Scouts is almost in session at Unleashed! Join the fun and let your pup earn their very own merit ...

Eco Kids: Animal Signs Discovery Walk

Beat the heat with a cool discovery walk in the woods along a stream to find all sorts of clues ...

  • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Location: Harris Energy & Environmental Center, 3932 New Hill Holleman Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: southwakeconservationists.org
  • Category: Free

Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series hosted by Pullen Park and Fred Fletcher Park. Each summer, local artists donate ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series hosted by Pullen Park and Fred Fletcher Park. Each summer, local artists donate ...

  • 6:00 pm
  • Location: 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free
x
Ready to have some fun with your kiddos? Sign up for our newsletter to access the best local resource for families!