Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
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Children with Disabilities Resource Fair in Wendell Aug. 23
The Children with Disabilities Resource Fair takes place August 23, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Wendell Community Center, 601 W 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event is an all-in-one place to help families find resources. For instance, they might meet therapists, doctors or dentists who specialize in children with disabilities, sensitive barbers, lawyers with … [Read more...] about Children with Disabilities Resource Fair in Wendell Aug. 23
Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum 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. Kick-off to Kindergarten for Rising Traditional KindergartnersSaturday, August 23, 20259 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
South Wake Conservationists are hosting Moth Night at Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission is free but registration is required. Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
V Pizza, 1839 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Family Funday in their parking lot on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, including: The V Pizza food truck will be on hand for purchases. There will be a raffle, with prizes of back to school supplies and V Pizza gift cards, with proceeds going to V4Victory. … [Read more...] about Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Kickball for Kids in Piney Wood Park in Durham, on Sept. 13
Major Minors is hosting Kickball for Kids on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, North Carolina. Kids ages 4 to 12 are invited to come out and play. This is a free event, but registration is required. … [Read more...] about Kickball for Kids in Piney Wood Park in Durham, on Sept. 13
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
