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Raleigh Family Events Calendar

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Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.

Events and programs for families with kids with special needs.

Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.

Tours and informational presentations such as talks, seminars, and demonstrations.

Family friendly shows and concerts.

Family friendly events and programs taking place at area libraries.

Auditions and casting calls for productions and performances in need of kids under 18; and tryouts for all kinds of kids teams.

Other family-friendly events like mini-photo sessions consignment sales and other events that don't fit into another category.

Sporting events and home games for local sports teams.

One time classes open to kids and families.

Events and pageants where kids or families compete to win a title or prize.

Holiday events includes events with themes focused on specific holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Ongoing family programs that occur on an ongoing basis such as every week or every month.

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Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $24 per non-resident adult or $19 per non-resident child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

Marbles Homeschool Day

Join us for a day designed for groups and families who homeschool. Marbles Homeschool Day includes museum admission, learning opportunities ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $12.50 advance tickets | $15.50 day-of | Members receive 30% discount
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

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 ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

Little Wild Ones

Bring your little ones out for a “wild” time at White Deer Park Nature Center. In this preschool nature program, ...

Cirque de Vol's Parents Night Out

​Every First Saturday! Let us entertain your kids while you do something for you! Kids will get a chance to play for ...

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

Little Wild Ones

Bring your little ones out for a “wild” time at White Deer Park Nature Center. In this preschool nature program, ...

Carolina Hurricanes Special Needs Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Piney Town Playhouse hosts Babies and Cold Brew Support Group

This is a free event for parents and their young babies (under 12mo). The group will be lead by Courtney ...

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

Carolina Hurricanes NC Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the St. Louis Blues.

Museum of Life and Science's Kids Night Out

Let your kids play at the Museum after hours Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun. ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $24 per non-resident adult or $19 per non-resident child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

Piney Town's Tots Playgroup

Welcome to the Piney Town Playhouse Toddler Playgroup, an exclusive play session specifically for our youngest explorers aged 1 to ...

Toddler Nature Time

Little ones and caregivers can enjoy nature time in a fun, safe, and relaxed environment. Drop in at any time ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: White Deer Park Nature Center, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $3 Residents. $5 Non-Residents.
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Classes

Carolina Hurricanes Mehtal Health Awareness Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Harlem Globetrotters

100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy. This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

Cary Greenways Half-marathon

Fit & Able is proud of our tenth year of running the Cary Greenways Half-marathon with 5K, 10K, and 13.1 ...

  • 6:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Kiwanis Shelter of Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Starting at $35 to race. Kids in Strollers $5.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night

Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown! Kids receive a free cup or cone of our delicious Ice ...

Museum of Life and Science's Kids Night Out

Let your kids play at the Museum after hours Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun. ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

North Carolina Symphony presents Star Wars and More

Sophie Mok, conductor Join the Symphony as the Orchestra takes you to a galaxy far, far away for an afternoon ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $35
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Shows & Concerts

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

Carolina Hurricanes Military Appreciation Night

Come root for the Carolina Hurricanes as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. Join the Hurricanes as we honor servicemen ...

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