Family
FREE
Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park
Today · 7:30am–7:15pm
1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale
Family Events in the Triangle
Looking for fun things to do with the kids this week? We round up the best family-friendly events across the Triangle so you don't have to scroll five Facebook groups to find them. From storytime at the library to weekend festivals, we've got your family covered.
20 upcoming events
This Week's Family Events
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FREE
Chuck E Cheese's Sensory Sensitive Sundays™
Today · 9am–11am
3501-131 Capitol Blvd., Raleigh
Family
FREE
JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk
Today · 9am–4:30pm
4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh
Family
FREE
City of Raleigh Museum's Family Fun Day: Squirrels!
Today · 9am–4pm
Raleigh
Family
Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets History at Museum of Durham History
Today · 10am–5pm
Museum of Durham History, Durham
Family
FREE
Game On! at Moore Square
Today · 10am–5pm
201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh
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Family Fun Day: Where Science Meets History at Museum of Durham History
Today · 10am–5pm
Museum of Durham History, Durham
Family
FREE
Spring Reading Challenge at East Regional
Tomorrow · All Day
East Regional Library, Durham
Family
FREE
Baby Bookworms (Lapsit Storytime)
Tomorrow · 10am–10:30am
East Regional Library – East Regional - Children's Programming Room, Durham
Family
FREE
All Together Now (Toddler/Preschool Storytime)
Tomorrow · 11am–11:30am
East Regional Library – East Regional - Children's Programming Room, Durham
Family
FREE
Virtual Homeschool Learning Lab
Tomorrow · 2pm–3pm
Virtual, Raleigh
Family
FREE
Pajama Evening Family Storytime
Tomorrow · 5:30pm–6:15pm
Main Library – Main Children's Programming Room, Durham
Family
$5
Toddler Open Play at SGA Gymnastics
This Wednesday · 9am–9:55am
110 Competition Center Dr Suite 100, Morrisville
Family
$25
Special Times Cafe and Play's Kids Art Class
This Wednesday · 4:30pm–5:30pm
2564 Timber Dr., Garner
Family
FREE
Special Times Cafe and Play's Toddler Storytime
This Thursday · 11am
2564 Timber Dr., Garner
Family
$2
Open Studio at Art Lab
This Friday · 4:30pm–8pm
1002 N. Main St., Holly Springs
Family
$49
Flour Power Cary Kid's Night Out
This Friday · 6pm–8pm
1128 Parkside Main St, Cary
Family
FREE
Destination Discovery at Joyner Park Community Center
This Friday · 6pm–7:30pm
701 Harris Road, Wake Forest
Family
$20
Big Air's Cosmic Nights
This Friday · 7pm–9pm
6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh
Family
$30.
Reach, Rally and Run
This Saturday · 7am–10:30am
Scott Northern Wake Campus, Raleigh
Family
$30
Fostering Footsteps
This Saturday · 7am–10:30am
Scott North Wake Campus, Raleigh
Family
FREE
Wake Forest Farmers Market
This Saturday · 9am–12pm
235 S. Taylor Street, Wake Forest
Family
FREE
Holly Springs Farmers Market
This Saturday · 9am–12pm
300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs
Family
FREE
Fuquay Varina Growers Market
This Saturday · 9am–12pm
Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, Fuquay-Varina
Family
FREE
Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market
This Saturday · 9am–1pm
Cobblestone Village, Rolesville
Family
FREE
Nature Play Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation
This Saturday · 10am–12pm
1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best family activities in the Triangle this weekend?
- Every weekend we curate the top family events across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary. You'll find festivals, free museum days, park programs, and kid-friendly shows. Check our weekend guide (updated every Thursday) for the freshest picks.
- Where can I find free things to do with kids near me?
- The Triangle has tons of free family fun: library storytimes, splash pads, greenway trails, free museum hours, and community festivals. Use our free events filter to see everything happening this week at no cost.
- What age groups are family events suitable for?
- Most events on our site work for kids ages 0-12, but we tag age ranges so you can filter. Look for toddler-friendly, elementary-age, and tween tags on each listing to find the right fit for your crew.
- How do I find indoor activities for kids on rainy days?
- When the weather doesn't cooperate, check out indoor play spaces, children's museums like Marbles Kids Museum, library events, and indoor classes. Filter by 'classes' or 'arts' categories for great rainy-day options.
- Are there family events in the Triangle during school breaks?
- Absolutely! During spring break, summer, and winter break, the Triangle explodes with camps, special museum programs, outdoor adventures, and seasonal festivals. We highlight the best break-time activities in our seasonal guides.
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