Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Method Road Park in Raleigh, indoors. It's not taking place … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle at Method Park on Wednesdays (indoors)
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City of Raleigh Museum Plant Swap Jan. 17
City of Raleigh Museum's mission is to "Preserve Raleigh's Past for the Future." It debuted its first exhibit in 1993, and operated as a nonprofit until 2012, when the City of Raleigh assumed operational control. It's supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. It's at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh. Admission is free, although a … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum Plant Swap Jan. 17
Free skywatching events with Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Little River Regional ParkSaturday, … [Read more...] about Free skywatching events with Morehead Planetarium
Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Feb. 11
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting a Lunar New Year Lantern Lab on February 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The cost is $10 for Morrisville residents and $14 for non-residents. Spots are limited, so register soon. Registration opens January 7, 2026. Celebrate Lunar New Year with … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Feb. 11
School BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 16
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, regularly presents School BreakOUT! events for kids during scheduled days off of school. These events are packed with kid-friendly crafts and activities. School BreakOUT! is free and no registration is required. These are not drop-off events. Parents or guardians must stay with their children the whole time. The next School … [Read more...] about School BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 16
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Jan. 11 and 28
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Jan. 11 and 28
Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Every Kid Outdoors is a program that allows all fourth graders and their families free access, all year, to all national parks, lands and waters. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to inspire fourth graders to visit our federal lands and waters. By targeting fourth graders every year, the program works to give every child in the United States a chance to explore their federal lands … [Read more...] about Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
The Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, a community-grounded, arts and culture organization in North … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Jan. 10
GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but the event specifically starts on Frantz Square Lawn. Kick off GLOW by gathering on Frantz Square Lawn at 6 p.m. This map will help! No pets, fire, or candle-lit lanterns. Music and entertainment provided by the … [Read more...] about GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Jan. 10
