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August StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

*SOLD OUT* Garner United Methodist Church's Back to School Bash

The Back to School Bash is an annual event in Garner, NC where K-12 students play games to win ticket. Safe ...

  • 8:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Methodist Drive, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: b2sb.net
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

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 ...

Midtown Farmer's Market - Watermelon Day

Come see the 2025 NC Watermelon Queen at the Market and enjoy yummy free samples of watermelon! Discover the Midtown ...

Poet's Walk at Historic Oak View Park

Enjoy Oak View's Poets' Walk happening throughout the park. The Poets' Walk is another way to engage with the park by ...

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 ...

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market

The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor market held in Rolesville North Carolina every Saturday from 9am-1pm March ...

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, August 2 until Sunday, August 10 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Repticon at the NC State Fairgrounds

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Exposition Center, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: From $15 (Adult), $7 (Ages 5-12), ages 4 and under are free.
  • Website: repticon.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Traffic Garden at Gipson Play Plaza

Get ready to roll! This summer, Dix Park is teaming up with Oaks and Spokes to bring a temporary Traffic ...

  • 9:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Wake County Library Storytime and Programs

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...

Animal Encounters: Feed a Pig

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your family ready to dive ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd. Zebulon
  • Cost: $13.50 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $11.50.
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nature Journaling

Want to start a new healthy habit? Try nature journaling! Our appreciation and awe of nature grows when we learn to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 per participant. Students under age 12 are free with an adult registration.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Classes

Bunny Hive's Daddy and Baby Morning Out

We're calling all dads to join us for a morning of special dad and little one bonding time. Each week ...

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Grasshopper Farms is Sprinkling Seeds of Summer

Get ready for a time filled with sunshine, laughter, and fun at Sprinkling Seeds of Summer with "Sunny - the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 8004 Poole Road, Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: $25 for first child. Family Admission - 2 children - $40.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

Discover Historic Yates Mill during this free, drop-in program. The doors to the mill will be open, and historic interpreters ...

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

NC Museum of Art's Family Studio

Guided by expert artists, look closely at original works of art and find inspiration to create your own projects during ...

Paragon Theater's Sensory Friendly Film: Fantastic 4

Sensory Friendly Film: Fantastic 4 Four Steps (PG13) All children should be able to experience movies on the big screen. Paragon Theaters' ...

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

Tatu Ya Labubu at Triangle Town Center

Presented by FatMunchiez x Tatu Therapy, Labubu lovers to have a flash tattoo on them! Labubu's will also be available ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Center Court, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27616
  • Cost: $40 per participant
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe's Kids Fest

Our fan-favorite Kids Fest returns weekends in August with all-new FUN! We're alternating themed weekends with the return of Pirates ...

Carolina Academy of Performing Arts presents Disney's The Little Mermaid

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is making a splash this summer at William Peace University’s Kenan Hall! Join Ariel, Sebastian, Ursula, ...

  • 10:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Keenan Hall at William Peace University, 15 East Peace St., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Performances: $15-$20. Tea: $20.
  • Website: search.seatyourself.biz
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Best for: Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the ...

Artifact Adventure

Join us for an adventure… an artifact adventure! This guided program challenges participants to identify artifacts around Historic Oak View ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road Community Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...

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 ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Journey Church of the Nazarene's Back to School Bash

Join us for our second annual Back to School Bash, that is free to the public! Our church will be ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1101 Averette Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

NC Museum of Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh

Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

Wake Forest Ninja Academy's Open Gym

Open Gym Times Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30PM - 6:30PM and Saturdays from 11AM - 1PM Ages 5 and up welcome Perfect ...

Specialized Recreation Open Gym

This open gym time is specifically designed for individuals, ages 10 and younger with disabilities. Children should be accompanied by ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: John Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free for Apex residents. $5 for Non-Residents.
  • Website: apexnc.org
  • Category: Sporting Events, Special Needs

Sweet Carolina Summer Bash at Olde Raleigh Village

Join us for an afternoon full of free summer fun the whole family will love: Face Painting Live Music Mechanical Bull Build-your-own bouquets at ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 3231 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

BoutiqueBASH High-End Consignment

Our Boutique Bash is an all-season sale featuring boutique, sustainable, & high-end designer brands of children's clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free - $100
  • Website: www.kidseverywear.com
  • Category: Other

*SOLD OUT* NC Museum of Art's Family Studio

Guided by expert artists, look closely at original works of art and find inspiration to create your own projects during ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Museum Park, Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Tickets $12, Members $10
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Annual End of Summer Block Party

Backpacks, Bounce Houses & Better Health – Don’t Miss Our Block Party! Enjoy a day of family fun, health screenings, food, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh NC, 27610
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Art LAB with United Arts Council of Wake County

Join artist Charlene Bowling the Arts Center lobby once a month to create art. Each month will be a different ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Cultural Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Canes Skills Series at Marbles

Practice your hockey skills with the Canes community relations team. Learn basic stick handling, how to pass, shooting techniques and ...

Create Cary

Join us for Create Cary: A Community Art Festival Explore a local art gallery Participate in hands-on art activities Meet the muralist Shop the ...

DPAC presents The Wiz

THE WIZ returns "home" to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore ...

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 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: Informational & Tours, Free

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...

S'Morrisville at Morrisville Community Park

Morrisville’s Sweetest Tradition – S’Morrisville! The Town of Morrisville will officially become S’Morrisville in honor of National S’mores Day! Activities Inflatables and ...

Art of Stem Parent's Night Out

Ages 4-11. Pajamas are welcome! Parents, drop off your children and enjoy a night out! We'll have an art activity, games, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2180 N. Salem St. Suite 102, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $40. Sibling Discount Available.
  • Website: www.theartofstem.org
  • Category: Other

Carolina Mudcats Muddy's Birthday Bash

Carolina Mudcats vs. Lynchburg Hillcats Come celebrate with the Mudcats and Muddy for his final party at Five County ...

Home Run Derby X at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

MLB Home Run Derby X is coming back to the DBAP, y'all! Back to the Bull City by popular demand, this ...

Gaga Ball and Open Gym at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

Gaga Ball AND Open Gym?! What could be more fun!! We’ll play multiple rounds and varieties of Gaga Ball plus ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 6109 NC-55, Suite 125, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $12 per person, or use an open gym pass for this event.
  • Website: rocksolidwarrior.pike13.com
  • Category: Other

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

Rhythm and Reels at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre

Join us on select Saturday evenings at the Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre for a night of music and movies under ...

North Carolina FC TMNT Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Tampa Bay Rowdies for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night Game begins at 7:30PM. Cowabunga, Dude. Turtle ...

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