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Raleigh Family Events Calendar

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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 ...

Junior Naturalist Wild for a Day at Yates Mill Park

Join us in the forest for the day as we practice naturalist and survival skills, explore the park, meet the ...

NC Zoo's Seasonal Day Camp

April: A magical spring break series! See descriptions of each camp on the website. April 7 for Grades 3-8 Enchanted ...

Eager Explorers at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

NC Zoo's Seasonal Day Camp

April: A magical spring break series! See descriptions of each camp on the website. April 7 for Grades 3-8 Enchanted ...

How NASA sends Science Into Space at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Join us for an engaging presentation exploring how NASA sends science and robotic missions into space. Discover the rockets that ...

  • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Location: SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

NC Zoo's Seasonal Day Camp

April: A magical spring break series! See descriptions of each camp on the website. April 7 for Grades 3-8 Enchanted ...

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 ...

PreEminent Charter School's Open Tour Night for Middle Schoolers

You're invited to visit our school campus! This is for all interested, new and rising middle schoolers. Join us at ...

NC Zoo's Seasonal Day Camp

April: A magical spring break series! See descriptions of each camp on the website. April 7 for Grades 3-8 Enchanted ...

Story Time at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

This is a free program beginning at 10:30am in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor ...

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Twilight Walk

Many animals are active around sunset or shortly after. Take a walk with a park naturalist to explore the woods ...

Science in the Spillway at Bond Park

Topics: Art & Design, Earth & Space Sciences, Environment, Life Sciences Event Type: Hands-On, Outdoor Event Join us for Science on the ...

Wake Forest STEM Saturday at Joyner Park Community Center

The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to the 2026 Wake Forest STEM. Presented by the Wireless ...

Triangle Land Conservancy's Wild Ideas: You Are a Force for Nature

Triangle Land Conservancy invites you to join us at the NC Museum of Art for our annual, free Wild Ideas ...

UNC Science Expo

Join us for one of the biggest science celebrations in the state! Every year, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a ...

NCSU Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum & Dairy Farm Tour

Our herd is milked twice daily, with milking lines collecting and measuring how much each cow produces. Those numbers help ...

Grove Esports Open House

Join us for our open house and learn about Grove Esports while the kids game in a safe, coach-led environment. Rooted ...

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children ages 3-5 can come explore, learn, and discover at ...

Little Wild Ones

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

Eager Explorers at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

Triangle Area Parenting Support's Infant Feeding Support Group

Free Support for all your infant feeding needs Learn Breastfeeding Basics Help with Latch Pumping Milk Storage & Bottle Feeding Feeding Positions Help ...

Reach for the Stars! Be a Stars! STEM Fair at NCSU

Reach for the Stars! Be a Star! STEM and Resource Fair for K-12 Students with Disabilities, Family and Friends! Spark curiosity ...

Science in the Spillway at Bond Park

Topics: Art & Design, Earth & Space Sciences, Environment, Life Sciences Event Type: Hands-On, Outdoor Event Join us for Science on the ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers: Plant Detectives

Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where we will discover some of the amazing plants growing ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park

Join us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Gipson Play Plaza of Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Harris Community Day

Community Day at Harris Nuclear Plant offers a rare behind-the-scenes experience open to the public. Attendees can enjoy guided driving ...

Dark Sky Discovery Night with Wake County 4-H

Come celebrate International Dark Sky Week with 4-H at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Wake County Center! Join us for ...

Farm Animal Days at NC State University

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

South Wake Waste Management Landfill Tour

Have you ever wondered what happens to your trash when it leaves the curb? Collection day is the first day ...

An “Earth Day” View of Life in the Universe at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Join us on Earth Day for a presentation on the search for life beyond Earth, where we’ll explore some of ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Six-Legged Safari

Online Registration is required to attend this program. This program is best for adults and children ages 8+. Join us ...

An “Earth Day” View of Life in the Universe at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Join us on Earth Day for a presentation on the search for life beyond Earth, where we’ll explore some of ...

Farm Animal Days at NC State University

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

Marbles' Teach a Child to Save Day

Learn how to earn, spend, share and save your money. Local bank partners will offer tips and tricks that make ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Included in General Admission of $9.50-$12.50 per person over the age of 1yr
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Inner Circle Autism Network's Family Resource Night

Free Kids Activities, Screenings & Community Resources Join us for a fun, welcoming evening designed for families. This free community ...

Dandelion Learning Collaborative Open House

DLC Open Schoolhouses and Information Sessions Welcome! Openings remain in all afternoon programs for Spring 2026! We will open registration ...

Bird Calls of the Piedmont at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

This program is for ages 8+ and requires online pre-registration. What are birds saying to each other? Come join us ...

Farm Animal Days at NC State University

Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also ...

Story Time at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

This is a free program beginning at 10:30am in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor ...

*WAITLIST* Eager Explorers at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Aquatic Conservation Center Open House Tour

Meet North Carolina’s Hidden Water Heroes! Did you know North Carolina has fantastic fish, marvelous mussels, and stupendous snails that need ...

Fish of Falls Lake

Join us at Falls Lake State Recreation Area for a day of fishing & fun! There will be educational information on ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Beaverdam section of Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 14600 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncsciencefestival.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

PathForge Learning's Open House

From Screen Time to Skill Time: A Tech Adventure for Kids Does your child love Minecraft, LEGOs, or drawing? Turn their ...

Open Farm Days at Hidwell Family Farm

If you missed us for our last Open Farm, come join us and see our lambs before they all go ...

Backyard Snakes

Backyard Snakes is back on April 25th at Apex Community Park. Join us at the Large Shelter to get expert ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Aquatic Conservation Center Open House Tour

Meet North Carolina’s Hidden Water Heroes! Did you know North Carolina has fantastic fish, marvelous mussels, and stupendous snails that need ...

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children ages 3-5 can come explore, learn, and discover at ...

*WAITLIST* Eager Explorers at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

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