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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.

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Family
FREE

Creek Week Storywalk at Environmental Park

Today · 7:30am–7:15pm

1385 N Smithfield Rd., Knightdale

Family
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

Popular Family Venues

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Various Locations in Raleigh

venue · Raleigh

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Eva Perry Regional Library

venue · Raleigh

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Middle Creek Community Library

venue · Raleigh

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Wake Forest Community Library

venue · Raleigh

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Oberlin Regional Library

venue · Raleigh

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North Regional Library

venue · 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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