The Town of Garner is offering a First Friday Bird Walk on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. Pre-registration is required. Meets at Park Shelter 3. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Enjoy an easy walk at Lake Benson Park while looking and listening for birds. Learn how to identify birds in the area … [Read more...] about First Friday Bird Walk in Garner Sept. 5
Outdoors
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes are holding a free Learn to Ride event on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. Registration opens on August 13, 2025, at 12 p.m. Volunteers will help participants gain a sense of balance and control on a bicycle, without training wheels, by using … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
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
Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, North Carolina, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, with last admission at 4 … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Smithfield River Rat Regatta August 9: Build and race a cardboard bat on the Neuse River
The Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. Rain date is August 23. This is your chance to test your boat-making skills in a race on the Neuse River! Spots are limited. Participants may pre-register at Smithfield Parks & Recreation Department (600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkway., Smithfield, NC 27577) up until Thursday, August 7th. … [Read more...] about Smithfield River Rat Regatta August 9: Build and race a cardboard bat on the Neuse River
Free Storytimes with Crafts at Oak View: Spanish and English Storytimes
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is free to visit. The park is a 19th-century historic farmstead, with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. Several goats live at Historic Oak View County Park, which makes it a unique destination in Wake County. Historic Oak View … [Read more...] about Free Storytimes with Crafts at Oak View: Spanish and English Storytimes
Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. As is the case with all Wake County Parks, … [Read more...] about Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the top events in the Triangle in July. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Read about some highlighted events, or jump right to our day by day list … [Read more...] about Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
Free fishing on July 4th in all public waters in North Carolina
July 4th is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announced this event on Facebook. Other regulations, such as size limitations and lure restrictions, still apply. Use this fishing map to find public fishing spots. There are many … [Read more...] about Free fishing on July 4th in all public waters in North Carolina
Free “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops across the country are hosting Gone Fishing, a FREE fishing event for kids from June 6 to 8, and June 13 to 15, 2025. Gone Fishing will feature these activities like catch-and-release ponds and casting challenges. Activities vary by store. Kids will receive a free knot tying kit, while supplies last. Also, you can share your kids' favorite fishing photos and Bass Pro Shops … [Read more...] about Free “Gone Fishing” event for kids at Bass Pro Shops
