Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event, with free school supplies, haircuts, art, music, food and more. At the Celebration Schedule Food Trucks Sensory Relaxation … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 15: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
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NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Games Together Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly day of video games and tabletop gaming. Games Together Festival features tabletop gaming, a freeplay area for video games, live video game music, special guests, a movie and … [Read more...] about NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
Books, Bikes & Back-To-School at Durham Co-Op Market Aug. 15
Durham Co-op Market is a cooperative grocery store at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham. The market schedules some events throughout the year. Here's one upcoming event: Books, Bikes & Back-To-SchoolSaturday, August 15, 20269 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free All are invited to this fun event! It includes: … [Read more...] about Books, Bikes & Back-To-School at Durham Co-Op Market Aug. 15
Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please RSVP here. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Activities will include: … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
Little Fentonians — Dino Day Aug. 13
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a mixed-use property with retail, restaurants, apartments, and businesses. It regularly hosts FREE events for kids through its Little Fentonians program. On Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. it's hosting Dino Day. Please RSVP through the link to help with planning. Dino Day is a prehistoric‑themed celebration packed … [Read more...] about Little Fentonians — Dino Day Aug. 13
Twilight at the Farm at Jordan Lake Fams on Aug. 13
Jordan Lake Farms, 2170 Marthas Chapel Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting Twilight on the Farm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted for free. Purchase tickets here. Kids' Activities Let the kids enjoy our safe, fun-filled play area, designed to spark joy and imagination while the cooler evening breeze keeps everyone … [Read more...] about Twilight at the Farm at Jordan Lake Fams on Aug. 13
Meet, Greet and Race NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain at RushHour Karting in Garner on Aug. 13
Meet NASCAR driver Ross Chastain at RushHour Karting, 5335 Raynor Road, Garner, North Carolina, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a FREE family-friendly event hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Announced on Instagram. Fans can enjoy a meet-and-greet with photos and autographs from Ross and receive a numbered … [Read more...] about Meet, Greet and Race NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain at RushHour Karting in Garner on Aug. 13
Low-Priced Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, is hosting a Youth Aviation Academy program for kids ages 9 to 15. The cost is only $10 per session. The program will be led by the Heart of Carolina Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Come and learn more about the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman, as well as careers in aviation, aeronautics, and flight in the 21st century. … [Read more...] about Low-Priced Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park
Movie Night at Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center: Back to the Future on Aug. 12
Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting a Movie Night on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. They'll be showing Back to the Future. Bring a chair, and grab dinner or treats from Sweetwater Town Center businesses! … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center: Back to the Future on Aug. 12
The Big Summer GlowOut in Cary Aug. 12
The Town of Cary is hosting The Big Summer GlowOut on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 W Lochmere Drive, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free family event. Light up the night and celebrate the end of summer with an evening packed with glowing fun! Dance to high-energy music from the live DJ, splash through foam and bubbles, cool off with water … [Read more...] about The Big Summer GlowOut in Cary Aug. 12
