Every child benefits from being read to, and one great way to foster a love of reading in children is through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This program provides children with a FREE age-appropriate book, every month, sent directly to your home. Since the program started, over 304 million free books have been distributed through this program to millions of children. 1 in 6 children … [Read more...] about Free books for children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget. This list has been updated for summer, 2026. Marquee … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Lands End: 50% off backpacks and lunch boxes (and more!) with promo code
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It's time for Back to School shopping (believe it or not) and Lands End has a great deal right now. Use promo code SUMMERNIGHTS for 50% off most backpacks and lunch boxes. The promo code also offers 25% off most school uniform styles, 55% off most swim styles, and up to 70% off most sale & clearance items. Lands End promo codes tend to come and go quickly, so when SUMMERNIGHTS expires, we'll … [Read more...] about Lands End: 50% off backpacks and lunch boxes (and more!) with promo code
Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten: registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, holds a free Kick-off to Kindergarten program for rising kindergarteners. In this program, children are exposed to some of the skills and experiences that they'll encounter in kindergarten: This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. Some time slots have filled up, so don't delay. Kick-off to … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten: registration required
Kids Bowl Free all summer in 2026
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Kids Bowl Free offers a way for kids to bowl for free all spring and summer. Bowling is a fun and engaging way to stay active and beat the heat. It's a sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels, making it a perfect activity for families to do together. It's FREE for kids to bowl. If you'd like your whole family to bowl together, you can purchase a family pass. Family passes start at … [Read more...] about Kids Bowl Free all summer in 2026
Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 19
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is celebrating National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 19, 2026, with a free ice cream social at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy free ice cream, iced tea and lemonade! There is also plenty of family fun at this event. … [Read more...] about Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 19
National Ice Cream Day Party at Locopops in Durham
Locopops is hosting a National Ice Cream Day celebration on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m., at both locations: Announced on Facebook. The parties are free to attend, with items for purchase. Here's what's going on: … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day Party at Locopops in Durham
Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to high … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
The Pickle Days of Summer at Bull City Burger & Brewery July 20-26
Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Pickle Days of Summer from July 20 to 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Enjoy the return of the Big Dill Burger, pickle-inspired food and drinks, daily games, giveaways, trivia, family activities, and the Pickle Days Field Day Finale. There's something new happening every day. The Big Dill Pickle … [Read more...] about The Pickle Days of Summer at Bull City Burger & Brewery July 20-26
Sunflower Celebration at Dix Park on July 11
Dix Park's Sunflower Field is about to be in peak bloom! The Sunflower Field is FREE to visit and to take pictures at (but don't cut the sunflowers.) The field serves as a massive pollinator habitat for bees, butterflies and other wildlife. During peak bloom, the fields also attract lots of people! You can expect to see many other sunflower-lovers when you visit. After the bloom is over, the … [Read more...] about Sunflower Celebration at Dix Park on July 11
