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!
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Family fun events like festivals, carnivals, fairs, family fun days and more.
Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night
Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A dinner and then enjoy free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi! Kids receive a ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
First Friday Market and Movie Night
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtownraleigh.org
- Category: Family Fun
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Bands, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park
One Friday a month, the Bond Park Boathouse hosts musicians, food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals. Spend your Friday evening ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Bond Park Boathouse, 197 Bond Park Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Scoops and Hooves with Fat Cat Ice Cream at Smith Farm Goat Sanctuary
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to kick off your weekend? Come spend a cozy Friday evening at Smith ...
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 7221 Sunset Lake Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: $10 General Admission
- Website: www.smithfarmgoatsanctuary.org
- Category: Family Fun
African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to uniting, engaging and educating a diverse community ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.aacfestival.org
- Category: Family Fun
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- Category: Family Fun
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is committed to uniting, engaging and educating a diverse community ...
- All Day Event
- Location: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.aacfestival.org
- Category: Family Fun
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Please join us for Sunday Storytime at 2:00pm - we will be in the Children's Department on the stage. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun
Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Bunny Hive's Baby Massage
Baby massage is our most peaceful class and is the perfect first activity for newborns to enjoy at The Bunny ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $25 Drop In
- Website: www.thebunnyhive.com
- Category: Family Fun
Raleigh Fire Museum is Open
The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Admission is free
- Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
Salsa at the Knightdale Station Park
The Town of Knightdale is partnering with Oak City Music Collective to bring Salsa at the Park to Knightdale Station ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.oakcitymusic.com
- Category: Family Fun
Lakeside Retreats Family Fest
3rd Annual Family Fest 2026 Join Lakeside Retreats for a free day of family connection, creativity, outdoor fun, entertainment, and community. Activities ...
- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Location: 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.lakesideretreats.org
- Category: Family Fun
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
Monster Truck Wars at NC State Fairgrounds
Back and Bigger than Ever: Monster Truck Wars invades Raleigh, NC Featuring our Giant National TV Monster Truck lineup! See these Gant ...
- 10:00 am
- Location: Rand Grandstand, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: from $17.50 - $37.50 per ticket
- Website: event.attendstar.com
- Category: Family Fun
Monster Truck Wars at NC State Fairgrounds
Bcak and Bigger than Ever: Monster Truck Wars invades Raleigh, NC Featuring our Giant National TV Monster Truck lineup! See these Gant ...
- 12:00 am
- Location: Rand Grandstand, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: from $17.50-$37.50 per ticket. $125 Advance VIP family 4pack.
- Website: event.attendstar.com
- Category: Family Fun
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
Explore the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit with reduced noise effects and smaller crowds. Please bring any noise-reducing headphones and fidgets you ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones St., Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Please join us for Sunday Storytime at 2:00pm - we will be in the Children's Department on the stage. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun
Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park
Where stories come alive and imagination takes root. Designed for young explorers, this experience invites curiosity through interactive storytelling, hands-on ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: $6 per resident. $9 per Non-Resident.
- Website: nchollyspringsweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Bunny Hive's Baby Massage
Baby massage is our most peaceful class and is the perfect first activity for newborns to enjoy at The Bunny ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $25 Drop In
- Website: www.thebunnyhive.com
- Category: Family Fun
NC Zoo's Quiet Day
Seeking a Calmer Zoo Experience? The NC Zoo is always sensory-friendly, but we know busy days can be overwhelming. That's ...
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
- Cost: 13yrs+ $14-$20 each. Children 3yrs-12yrs $10-$16. Children under 3yrs are free.
- Website: www.nczoo.org
- Category: Family Fun
Food Truck Fridays at Beech Bluff County Park
Join us for Lunch/Supper at the Lawn to enjoy delicious food from local food trucks. Bring out your picnic blanket ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registation
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Family Fun
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on every Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission with Reservation
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Please join us for Sunday Storytime at 2:00pm - we will be in the Children's Department on the stage. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Bunny Hive's Baby Massage
Baby massage is our most peaceful class and is the perfect first activity for newborns to enjoy at The Bunny ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $25 Drop In
- Website: www.thebunnyhive.com
- Category: Family Fun
Fall Season with North Hills Kids in Midtown Park
A free multi season series offering playful learning, movement, and outdoor fun for families. New for 2026, North Hills Kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
- Category: Family Fun
Kids Night with Mimi at Chick Fil A White Oak
Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A dinner and then enjoy free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi! Kids receive a ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd, Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: See Menu
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
Western Wake Farmers Market
Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: Free Entry
- Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on every Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission with Reservation
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Please join us for Sunday Storytime at 2:00pm - we will be in the Children's Department on the stage. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Family Fun
Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park
Where stories come alive and imagination takes root. Designed for young explorers, this experience invites curiosity through interactive storytelling, hands-on ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Cost: $6 per resident. $9 per Non-Resident.
- Website: nchollyspringsweb.myvscloud.com
- Category: Family Fun
NC Museum of Art's Nature Play Day
Come out and play! We will be stocking part of the outdoor park with extra-special materials and supplies to encourage ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Family Fun
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: Family Fun
Bunny Hive's Baby Massage
Baby massage is our most peaceful class and is the perfect first activity for newborns to enjoy at The Bunny ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $25 Drop In
- Website: www.thebunnyhive.com
- Category: Family Fun
Bunny Hive's Baby Massage
Baby massage is our most peaceful class and is the perfect first activity for newborns to enjoy at The Bunny ...
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: $25 Drop In
- Website: www.thebunnyhive.com
- Category: Family Fun
