Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Museums and attractions
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Lunch Box Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum June 26
City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, presents lectures that are often free to the public. The Museum hosts Lunch Box Lectures the 3rd Thursday of the month. Bring your lunch to the Museum and enjoy a lecture. Lunch Box LectureThursday, June 26, 202512 to 12:45 p.m.Free Join Erin Morton Pugh and Tania Tully from the City of Raleigh's Historic Preservation Unit. They have … [Read more...] about Lunch Box Lecture at City of Raleigh Museum June 26
Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art June 21: “The Time Is Always Now”
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free family-friendly community day focusing on the exhibition "The Time Is Always Now" on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The special event takes place in the East Building and Museum Plaza. Enjoy free exhibition access and family-friendly tours, work on hands-on activities to create … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art June 21: “The Time Is Always Now”
CAM Raleigh: closed
UPDATE: CAM Raleigh is closed. Stay tuned for updates. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Find more upcoming events. … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh: closed
Easter Egg Roll at the Wendell Museum April 19
The Wendell Museum, at 122 W Second Street, Wendell, NC, is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. It's free to visit, but donations are welcome. The museum highlights the rich history and culture of Wendell, including a timeline, people, businesses, agriculture, veterans, schools, churches and civic clubs. The museum is housed in the former home of Alex Wall, longtime … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Roll at the Wendell Museum April 19
Matriarchs of Mordecai — Women’s History Month Event March 29
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Matriarchs of Mordecai on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the stories of the women of Mordecai Historic Park during this special event: Everything except the park and trolley tours are free. You can purchase trolley tour tickets in advance (follow the link above.) Buy park tour tickets on … [Read more...] about Matriarchs of Mordecai — Women’s History Month Event March 29
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s Science for All: A sensory-friendly science night March 23
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting Science For All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Morehead is at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. On this special evening, Morehead is making changes to fit various sensory sensitivities. Guests of all ages can experience interactive activities, full-dome theater shows, … [Read more...] about Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s Science for All: A sensory-friendly science night March 23
Santa at Ava Gardner Museum Dec. 8
Santa will be at Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. At just $5 a person, you'll receive a printed 5x7 photo with Santa (and unlimited photos taken on your phone), homemade Christmas cookies, a festive drink and admission to the Ava Gardner Museum! Pets are not allowed at this event. Look for updates on the Facebook … [Read more...] about Santa at Ava Gardner Museum Dec. 8
Sensory-Friendly Night at Kidzu Children’s Museum
The third Wednesday of the every month, Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, hosts Sensory-Friendly Nights. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and is FREE to attend, but registration is required. Siblings and other family members are encouraged to attend and participate. You might also be interested in the monthly sensory-friendly playtime and movie at … [Read more...] about Sensory-Friendly Night at Kidzu Children’s Museum
