Life Experiences and Emotional Development (LEED), with University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and RTI International, is a study investigating why some children get older and develop mental health concerns while others do not. If your child is between the ages of 5 and 7, you may be able to participate in this research study! Your family will complete one in-home visit, short daily surveys … [Read more...] about UNC Research Study for Families
Kids
Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to present this event. Admission is FREE. The event features a dynamic showcase of: Wake Forest Comic-Con is … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Kids can make a custom Melissa & Doug wooden ice cream cone for $5 on July 26
Melissa & Doug and Van Leeuwen are hosting a special event for kids at just a few Target stores. Locally it will take place at Target Raleigh North Hills, 4191 The Circle at North Hills, Raleigh, North Carolina. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, bring the kids to Target between 12 to 4 p.m. and they can make their own Melissa & Doug wooden ice cream cone toy for $5. It includes a cone, two scoops … [Read more...] about Kids can make a custom Melissa & Doug wooden ice cream cone for $5 on July 26
Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and bounce houses Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on July 26, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at City … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
Steam Shop Saturday at New Hope Valley Railway July 25
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is presenting Steam Shop Saturday on July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ever wondered what it takes to run a steam locomotive? Come to Steam Shop Saturday and spend some time in the railyard with the Steam Crew. They’ll share fascinating stories, demonstrate their work, and answer all your questions about operating a steam … [Read more...] about Steam Shop Saturday at New Hope Valley Railway July 25
Switch Theatre Co. presents Pirates! A Boy at Sea with pay-what-you-can shows
Switch Theatre Co. is presenting Pirates! A Boy at Sea. This production is a swashbuckling adventure about the meaning of family. The play will be performed July 18 and 19, 2926, at Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will then be performed July 24 and 25, 2026, at The River Church, 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets for the Raleigh … [Read more...] about Switch Theatre Co. presents Pirates! A Boy at Sea with pay-what-you-can shows
Community Back to School Resource Fair with 2B’s Brains & Brothers in Raleigh July 25
2B's Brains & Brothers is hosting a Community Back to School Resource Fair on July 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the parking lot of Walmart Supercenter at 4431 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Please register here. (Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.) This free event features: … [Read more...] about Community Back to School Resource Fair with 2B’s Brains & Brothers in Raleigh July 25
Free School Supplies at Miller-Motte College in Raleigh July 24
Miller-Motte College is hosting Bring Your Own Backpack on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at its campus at 3901 Capital Boulevard, Suite 151, Raleigh, North Carolina. Bring your own backpack and they'll fill it with free school supplies. The child must be present to receive supplies. While supplies last. … [Read more...] about Free School Supplies at Miller-Motte College in Raleigh July 24
Afternoon in the Garden and Moth Night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre July 24
Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is hosting two nature events on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. Both are free to attend, and neither requires registration. These events were announced on Facebook. Afternoon in the Garden 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, connect with local vendors, pick up native seeds, and … [Read more...] about Afternoon in the Garden and Moth Night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre July 24
Canceled: National Night Out in Carrboro Aug 4, including free food, dunk tank, more…
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the weather forecast. Announced on Facebook. Carrboro Police Department invites the community to National Night Out at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Here is some of what's going on: … [Read more...] about Canceled: National Night Out in Carrboro Aug 4, including free food, dunk tank, more…
