The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is presenting a Hands-On History Fair on May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hillsborough Visitor Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The history fair is free to attend. Meet local preservationists, artisans, and history-minded organizations as they showcase the many ways we keep the past alive—from restored artifacts and … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Fair in Hillsborough May 31
Kids
Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and includes garden tours, kids' activities and refreshments. As part to the event, South Wake Conservationists will be there with a big native plant sale. Most plants are in quart containers, with a few in pint … [Read more...] about Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
Build-a-Bear grand re-opening at Crabtree, with free Mini Bean Plush on May 28
Build-A-Bear Workshop at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh is celebrating the grand reopening of its newly remodeled store on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. The refreshed space offers an updated experience designed to delight guests of all ages for years to come. At the grand opening event: … [Read more...] about Build-a-Bear grand re-opening at Crabtree, with free Mini Bean Plush on May 28
Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh
This summer you can play mini-golf on the most imaginative and artistic course around...for free! Downtown Raleigh Alliance debuted Art Putt Artsplosure, and it's sticking around for a while! The current schedule has it in place through September 1, 2025. You'll find Art Putt at 434 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, in City Plaza, in front of Truist Building. It's free to play! Use the … [Read more...] about Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
Kindergarten Graduation Celebration at YMCA Camp Kanata May 18 — canoeing, outdoor games, more…
YMCA of the Triangle is hosting a Kindergarten Celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at YMCA Camp Kanata, 13524 Camp Kanata Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This event is free for graduating kindergarteners and their families. Pre-registration is required. When you sign up, you'll be automatically entered to win a free year of the Y Guides father/child program. The … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Graduation Celebration at YMCA Camp Kanata May 18 — canoeing, outdoor games, more…
Children’s Day Festival — celebrate Japanese culture May 18
Nippon Club of the Triangle has the goal of fostering a deeper cultural understanding between Japanese and American people. It's hosting a Children's Day Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are welcome, with a $10 donation suggested for adults. The program … [Read more...] about Children’s Day Festival — celebrate Japanese culture May 18
Randy Sabien in concert with The Raleigh Music Collective May 17
Jazz violinist, Randy Sabien will perform with students from the Raleigh Music Collective on May 17, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Treasuring Christ Church, 3700 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $12. Youth ages 10-18 are admitted for $10, and kids under 10 are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. Randy Sabien will perform with a live band, … [Read more...] about Randy Sabien in concert with The Raleigh Music Collective May 17
Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
The 2nd annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Follow the Facebook event for updates. Please pre-register. 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be sensory-friendly quiet hour. Choose this time … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Marbles
The Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party is coming to Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, Street, and Moore Square, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources and more. This is a FREE event happening in Moore Square, the Marbles … [Read more...] about Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Marbles
