Family events in Toledo · August 2026

Thu, Aug 13

Sundown in Downtown with Antique Outlaws

Live concert from Antique Outlaws at Sundown in Downtown, Benson.

Thu, Aug 13

America Revisited

Live concert in Clayton featuring America Revisited.

Thu, Aug 13

Downtown Clayton Concert: All My Rowdy Friends with Nicholas Vernon

Family-friendly concert at Clayton Town Square.

Thu, Aug 13

A Celebration of Ants

Virtual celebration learning about ants & nature at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Thu, Aug 13

Sensory Journey through Art

Virtual sensory-friendly art experience at NC Museum of Art.

Sat, Aug 15

Nature Storytime (Whiteville)

Nature-themed storytime for little ones at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Sat, Aug 15

Public Tour

Public Tour at West Building

Thu, Aug 13

Supermassive Black Holes

Planetarium exploration of supermassive black holes at Morehead Planetarium.

Thu, Aug 13

An Evening with Florence Dore (band) w/The Carolina Junebugs

Live music festival in Wake Forest featuring Florence Dore and The Carolina Junebugs.

Thu, Aug 20

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Toddler & preschooler storytime with songs & playtime at Drakeford Library.

Thu, Aug 13

Adventure Squad Grow Fresh. Eat What's In Season!

Hands-on garden camp: kids grow & eat seasonal produce at Orange County Public Library.

Thu, Aug 13

Memphis Redbirds at Durham Bulls

Memphis Redbirds at Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Fri, Aug 14

Baby Time

Baby Time playtime and interaction at Chapel Hill Public Library.

Fri, Aug 14

5 Seconds of Summer and The Band Camino

5 Seconds of Summer concert at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

Fri, Aug 14

Museum Movie Night: Galaxy Quest

Movie night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences featuring Galaxy Quest.

Fri, Aug 14

Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat

Watch live ocean animal feeding at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Fri, Aug 14

Open Maker Session at the Makery at Boxyard RTP (Ages 6+)

Open maker sessions at Boxyard RTP—hands-on building and creating for kids ages 6+.

Fri, Aug 14

Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock concert—all-ages family pop music fun.

Fri, Aug 14

Friday Family Flicks- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Family movie night featuring the Super Mario Galaxy film in Garner.

Fri, Aug 14

Jon Shain and FJ Ventre, Bassist

Fri, Aug 14

Corey Holcomb at Raleigh Improv

Fri, Aug 14

Northwest Halifax High School Class of '06: 20-Year Reunion

Fri, Aug 14

FTB & FRIDAY at CAROLINA ALE HOUSE- Wake Forest

Fri, Aug 14

Los Tucanes de Tijuana

Los Tucanes de Tijuana live at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Fri, Aug 14

Nicole Byer at Goodnights Comedy Club

Fri, Aug 14

Story Time at the Museum

Storytime at NC Museum of Natural Sciences downtown.

Fri, Aug 14

Family Movie

Family-friendly movie screening at Chapel Hill Public Library.

Fri, Aug 14

Beyond: 10th Anniversary Gala Pres. by Boys Ballet Summer Intensive

Beyond 10th Anniversary Gala celebrating Boys Ballet at Martin Marietta Center.

Fri, Aug 14

Seed Starting for Fall and Winter Vegetables

Learn seed-starting techniques for fall & winter veggies at Duke Gardens.

Fri, Aug 14

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Immersive Mars voyage planetarium experience at Morehead.

Fri, Aug 14

Story time on the Farm at Smith's Nursery and Produce Farm in Benson

Farm storytime at Smith's Nursery & Produce with books & animals every Friday.

Fri, Aug 14

Carolina Fall Boat Show & Sale 2026

Fall boat show & sale at NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.

Fri, Aug 14

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

Planetarium show exploring earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

Fri, Aug 14

Nine Times Around at Bynum Front Porch

Fri, Aug 14

DLS @ Locked & Loaded - Garner

Fri, Aug 14

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Magic Tree House-themed space adventure at Morehead Planetarium.

Fri, Aug 14

Yoga Storytime

Yoga, stories, and songs for preschoolers at Orange County Public Library.

Fri, Aug 14

Community Plant Swap

Community plant swap in Nashville, NC — bring plants to trade.

Fri, Aug 14

Astronaut

Planetarium show about space exploration at Morehead Planetarium.

Sat, Aug 15

Guy Talk: Parent/Trusted Adult & Son Workshop

Parent/trusted adult & son workshop exploring meaningful conversations.

Sat, Aug 15

Sunflower Gnome

Sunflower Gnome festival in Chapel Hill.

Sat, Aug 15

Surfs UP!

Surfs UP festival in Chapel Hill with family-friendly activities.

Sat, Aug 15

EMO KIDS vs. DAD ROCK | A Tribute to 2000s ft. Toxic - Forever This Way - Parallel Lives

2000s tribute show celebrating emo and dad rock—fun for teens who love that era.

Sat, Aug 15

John Violinist at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Sat, Aug 15

The Lumina Outdoor Movies featuring Hook

Family-friendly outdoor movie night featuring Hook in Chapel Hill.

Sat, Aug 15

Playdate with Nature (Whiteville)

Outdoor nature exploration playdate for toddlers and preschoolers.

Sat, Aug 15

NC FOOD CREECHERS Fest

Food festival celebration with family-friendly activities and tasty treats.

Sat, Aug 15

NCMA Games Together

Family gaming sessions at NC Museum of Art's East Building.

Sat, Aug 15

Royale Lynn

Sat, Aug 15

Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot at West Building

Sat, Aug 15

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Spanish-language storytime at Hillsborough Public Library.

Sat, Aug 15

Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, and 3OH!3

Pop-punk nostalgia night with Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup & 3OH!3 at Red Hat Amphitheater.

Sat, Aug 15

Phantom of the Universe

Planetarium show about black holes at Morehead Science Center.

Sat, Aug 15

91st ANNUAL DCABP FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET

Sat, Aug 15

2026 Soul Picnic

Soul Picnic festival in Knightdale celebrating music, food & community.

Sat, Aug 15

Lit for the Culture- The Summer Renaissance Experience

Lit for the Culture Summer Renaissance Experience in Raleigh.

Sat, Aug 15

Collaborative Science Research Day

Hands-on science research day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Sat, Aug 15

Messengers of Time & Space

Planetarium show about space exploration at Morehead in Chapel Hill.

Sat, Aug 15

Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons with Nick Scarff

Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with an instructor at NC Museum of Art.

Sat, Aug 15

Durham, NC Bead Show! August 15-16, 2026

Durham Bead Show—collectible beads & jewelry supplies for crafty kids.

Sat, Aug 15

Rogue Diecast Trade Show

Diecast model car trading show for collectors and enthusiasts.

Sat, Aug 15

Children with Disabilities Resource Fair 2026 - 3rd Annual

Resource fair for families with children with disabilities at Wendell Community Center.

Sat, Aug 15

Mariachazo

Traditional Mariachi concert at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Sat, Aug 15

Backyard BBQ Festival

Backyard BBQ Festival in Holly Springs with food, games & family fun.

Sat, Aug 15

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán live at Duke Energy Center—colorful music spectacle.

Sat, Aug 15

Freedom Fund Banquet

Sat, Aug 15

RAD Days of Summer VI presented by TriangleRAD

RAD Days of Summer festival in Raleigh with family activities.

Sat, Aug 15

Story Time @ Page 158 Bookstore

Interactive storytelling at Page 158 Bookstore in Wake Forest.

Sat, Aug 15

Arts & Education Festival

Community arts & education festival in Knightdale with activities for all ages.

Sat, Aug 15

How a Game Lives: Author Talk with Jacob Geller

Author talk on video game design at NC Museum of Art.

Sat, Aug 15

Carolina Skies

Carolina Skies planetarium show at Morehead Science Center.

Sat, Aug 15

Video Game Jam with Turnabout Players

Create your own video game in a jam session at NC Museum of Art.

Sat, Aug 15

Nate Offer: Zumba + Lift- Raleigh NC

Sat, Aug 15

2026 Frat BBQ Festival -- local charities to benefit from proceeds!

BBQ festival with local charities benefiting from proceeds.

Sat, Aug 15

Woodworking Class Ages 5 & Up

Woodworking class for young makers age 5 and up.

Sun, Aug 16

Becoming a Big Sibling Class

Preparation class for kids becoming big siblings—helpful & fun.

Sun, Aug 16

Kids Crafternoon: Back to School Buttons

Design custom buttons with a button maker at Orange County Public Library.

Sun, Aug 16

attic labs

Sun, Aug 16

The Lake At Meredith College

Sun, Aug 16

Taizé Service

Sun, Aug 16

Copy of Marconics 'STATE OF THE UNIVERSE' Free Lecture-Raleigh, NC

Sun, Aug 16

North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash

Professional women's soccer: NC Courage vs. Houston Dash in Cary.

Sun, Aug 16

KAYTRADAY! FALL 2026 TOUR (Raleigh, NC)

Fall touring festival with live music and entertainment.

Sun, Aug 16

Jonathan Butler and Najee

Sun, Aug 16

Jim Ericksen

Sun, Aug 16

Pop-Up Art: Botanical Collage

Hands-on botanical collage art activity at NC Museum of Art.

Sun, Aug 16

Monika Jaymes

Sun, Aug 16

Eat the World: Puglia

Sun, Aug 16

What Does The Fox Say?

Sun, Aug 16

Road To Life

Sun, Aug 16

Memphis Redbirds vs Durham Bulls

Minor-league baseball: Memphis Redbirds visit Durham Bulls.

Sun, Aug 16

Praise Cafe' 2026

Sun, Aug 16

Jaye and Kriss - Raleigh, NC August 16

Sun, Aug 16

Jack Wilkins/Scott Sawyer Quartet featuring Grant Osborne & Kobie Watkins

Sun, Aug 16

EMM

Sun, Aug 16

Raleigh's 'All Things Groovy' Hippie Fest | 3rd Annual

Annual hippie-themed festival in Raleigh with food, music & groovy vibes.

Sun, Aug 16

Mid East Hare Scramble - Lynch Creek

Mon, Aug 17

Margs & Memoirs August Meeting - 'Transcendent’

Mon, Aug 17

Protection Automation And Control World Conference

Mon, Aug 17

Plant Pals: Pot-A-Plant

Mon, Aug 17

26 Monthly Guild Meeting - Continuing with Tunisian Crochet

Mon, Aug 17

ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents

Mon, Aug 17

Wonderkids - Summer Science

Hands-on science activities for kids at the library.

Mon, Aug 17

Baby Lapsit

Infant storytime and lap-sit activities at the library.

Mon, Aug 17

August Fix-A-Flat Clinic

Tue, Aug 18

Alissa DeRogatis | How to Find Love in the Cereal Aisle

Tue, Aug 18

Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park

Free art activities at Downtown Cary Park—create outdoors at the mobile Art Cart.

Tue, Aug 18

Storytime at the Library

Classic storytime at Orange County Public Library.

Tue, Aug 18

Insect Sounds

Explore the science of insect sounds at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Tue, Aug 18

38th Tax Professional Economic Update

Tue, Aug 18

Paper Mache Camp 8y-12y

Paper mâché craft camp for kids ages 8–12 in Clayton.

Tue, Aug 18

Curiosity Crew, K-2 LEGOs

K–2 graders build, create, and discover with LEGO and hands-on STEAM projects.

Tue, Aug 18

Babytime at Southern

Early literacy fun with stories, rhymes, and songs for babies and walkers.

Wed, Aug 19

Toddler Story Time

Music, rhymes & movement for toddlers at Wake Forest Community Library.

Wed, Aug 19

North Carolina Digital Government Summit

Wed, Aug 19

Opal Beach Turtle

Wed, Aug 19

Artful Story Time

Art-inspired story time at NC Museum of Art.

Wed, Aug 19

Kids Midweek Meet Ups at Amelia Playground in Clayton

Casual midweek playdates for kids at Amelia Playground in Clayton.

Wed, Aug 19

August Wine Down Wednesday at Lafayette Village

Wed, Aug 19

Wed. Cookbook Club: Tasting History by Max Miller

Wed, Aug 19

The Velvet Beat

Wed, Aug 19

Catherine Newman | Wreck

Wed, Aug 19

Mini Acrylic Signs, Grades Rising 7th-12th

Create mini acrylic signs at Orange County Public Library (grades 7–12).

Thu, Aug 20

Learning Lab- AI for Administrative Problem Solvers- Practical Tools for a more productive workday

Thu, Aug 20

Little Explorers: Woodland Creatures, Big and Small

Explore woodland creatures big and small at Palmer Drive in Raleigh.

Thu, Aug 20

Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother • María: Un Caminar Biblico con la Santísima Madre

Thu, Aug 20

Rockin' On Raiford Presents North Tower Band

Thu, Aug 20

FattMack at Lincoln Theatre

Thu, Aug 20

August Digital Literacy Class

Learn computer basics and earn a free laptop at Orange County Public Library.

Thu, Aug 20

Discovery Force - Macrame Coasters

Kids craft colorful macramé coasters at Orange County Public Library.

Thu, Aug 20

Joe Stamm (Solo) at Bird's Nest Listening Room - Dunn NC

Thu, Aug 20

Sunflower Sky Orchid In Bloom

Thu, Aug 20

LCI 2026 Impact Summit: Rooted In Hope

Thu, Aug 20

Wilderado at Bowstring Brewyard - Raleigh

Thu, Aug 20

HAPPY LANDING

Thu, Aug 20

Chapel Hill, NC: Democracy Defenders Roadshow

Thu, Aug 20

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center at 2551 Homestead Rd

Thu, Aug 20

August General Meeting

Thu, Aug 20

Learn to Belay Clinic

Fri, Aug 21

Anthony Green

Fri, Aug 21

Community Health Fair at Mosaic

Fri, Aug 21

Janna Badalian

Fri, Aug 21

Bright Eyes

Fri, Aug 21

Three Dog Night

Legendary rock band Three Dog Night performs at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Fri, Aug 21

Jordan Davis

Country artist Jordan Davis at the Red Hat Amphitheater—outdoor summer concert experience.

Fri, Aug 21

Summer at the Springs Featuring All Y'all Country All-Stars

Summer festival in Holly Springs featuring country music and outdoor entertainment for the whole family.

Fri, Aug 21

Blast from the Past, Pittsboro, NC

Blast from the Past festival in Pittsboro — nostalgic fun for the whole family.

Fri, Aug 21

The Durham Central Jazz Workestra

Fri, Aug 21

Fragrance Conference 2026

Fri, Aug 21

An Evening with Jaimee Harris & Wes Collins

Fri, Aug 21

Bolo

Fri, Aug 21

Kai Lance Group

Fri, Aug 21

KARLOUS MILLER

Fri, Aug 21

Back to School Bash at Lightbridge Academy Cary

Back to School Bash at Lightbridge Academy Cary

Fri, Aug 21

HASAN HATES RONNY | RONNY HATES HASAN

Fri, Aug 21

Fridays at Old Mill Farm ⭐️

Weekly farm-based gathering with live music and food trucks at Old Mill Farm.

Fri, Aug 21

Deep Chatham Ramblers at Bynum Front Porch

Fri, Aug 21

Date Night Public Class | Love On The Horizon |1 Ticket Covers 2 People

Fri, Aug 21

Edén Muñoz "Como En Los Viejos Tiempos" Tour 2026

Fri, Aug 21

Deceptor: Record Release w/ Vigil / Blood Ritual / Resurrector

Fri, Aug 21

Ragie Ban

Fri, Aug 21

Island Time Band

Fri, Aug 21

Back To School Bash

Community back-to-school celebration with activities and fun for kids heading into the new year.

Fri, Aug 21

NCMA Movies at Moore Square: Wicked: For Good (2025)

Wicked: For Good outdoor screening at Moore Square — family movie night in Raleigh.

Fri, Aug 21

Food Truck Friday

Food trucks and community fun every Friday at Circle Drive in Pittsboro.

Fri, Aug 21

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience @ Bowstring Brewyard

Fri, Aug 21

Eden Muñoz in Raleigh

Fri, Aug 21

Equine Sports Medicine Symposium

Fri, Aug 21

Joe Stamm Band at Bird's Nest Listening Room - Dunn NC

Sat, Aug 22

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Local artists & crafts vendors showcase at Cary's family-friendly festival.

Sat, Aug 22

Amazing Grace Handcrafted Wooden Door Hanger Workshop

Create a handcrafted wooden door hanger at this hands-on craft workshop in Wake Forest.

Sat, Aug 22

ROLLING WITH THE EAGLES

Sat, Aug 22

Usui Reiki Level 1 Certification

Sat, Aug 22

Russ James

Sat, Aug 22

Harry Potter Owl

Sat, Aug 22

El Tri

Sat, Aug 22

Rhonda Robichaux

Sat, Aug 22

Pack Like a Guide: a 10 Essentials Hike (FREE CLASS)

Free hiking class teaching 10 essentials—perfect for families learning outdoor skills in Bahama.

Sat, Aug 22

Muddy Kids Raleigh, NC

Kids get muddy and have outdoor fun at this family-friendly event near Raleigh.

Sat, Aug 22

Date Night | THE OVERLOOK | 1 Ticket For 2

Sat, Aug 22

For The Girls Vintage Market x Durham Central Park

Vintage market at Durham Central Park—great for browsing treasures with the family.

Sat, Aug 22

The Band Next Door

Sat, Aug 22

NWSL - North Carolina Courage vs Boston Legacy

NWSL women's soccer: North Carolina Courage vs Boston Legacy at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Sat, Aug 22

NIGHT NATION RUN - RALEIGH

Sat, Aug 22

In Motion. In Time.: Untitled (2012) by Marlo Pascual as interpreted by Amy Beasley

Dance interpretation performance exploring art & movement at NC Museum of Art.

Sat, Aug 22

Bootcamp Workout

Sat, Aug 22

2026 Marriage Seminar: Getting Back to The Beginning

Sat, Aug 22

Summer Celebration 2026

Summer celebration with family activities at Artspace in Raleigh.

Sat, Aug 22

MAKE HISTORY PRESENTS - MICHAEL PIXLEY

Sat, Aug 22

Zumba Instructor Training with Loretta Bates in Raleigh, NC, US

Sat, Aug 22

Arda Bagcioglu

Sat, Aug 22

Way to GROW! ColorFestival Homecoming

Way to GROW! ColorFestival Homecoming in Henderson celebrates community with activities for all.

Sat, Aug 22

Mossarium Workshop

Hands-on mossarium workshop—build a living ecosystem in a jar.

Sat, Aug 22

Sunflower Sway

Sat, Aug 22

The Lumina Outdoor Movies featuring Mama Mia!

Outdoor movie screening of Mamma Mia! on Market Street, Chapel Hill—sing-along fun under the stars.

Sat, Aug 22

"Becoming A Dangerous Woman" Self Defense Seminar

Sat, Aug 22

Music and Movement

Musical storytime at Orange County Public Library for babies and toddlers.

Sat, Aug 22

Jack Johnson and Lake Street Dive

Jack Johnson and Lake Street Dive at Coastal Credit Union Music Park—family-friendly outdoor concert.

Sat, Aug 22

Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me?

Sat, Aug 22

Smithfield's Signature Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at Smithfield's Town Hall Park with fresh produce & local vendors.

Sat, Aug 22

Nitro Circus 2.0

Nitro Circus 2.0 stunt show at Durham Bulls Athletic Park—high-energy action and thrills.

Sat, Aug 22

NC Adventure

NC Adventure festival in Chapel Hill offers outdoor fun and exploration for all ages.

Sat, Aug 22

CM|WRO at Red Leaf Bar

Sat, Aug 22

18th Annual Run For Their Lives! 2026

Annual community fun run in Sanford—great for families to walk, run, or cheer together.

Sat, Aug 22

High Point Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball

Watch college volleyball at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill.

Sat, Aug 22

Year-Round Gardening: Clean Up After Harvesting and Planting for Fall

Sat, Aug 22

K*ll the Music-Interactive Mystery Dinner

Sat, Aug 22

ABCs of Processing Apostilles in North Carolina

Sat, Aug 22

Afroman

Sat, Aug 22

The Mountain Goats

Sat, Aug 22

Museum Untold Tour

Guided museum tour at NC Museum of Natural Sciences exploring lesser-known stories and exhibits.

Sat, Aug 22

Barre3 on the Green

Sun, Aug 23

The Crones of Anarchy

Sun, Aug 23

Fall Bouquet Ginger Jar

Sun, Aug 23

SoulCollage® Card Making Open Studio IN PERSON

Sun, Aug 23

Sundays at Sundown with Joseph Terrell

Sun, Aug 23

Squeeze, Adam Ant, Haircut One Hundred, and Tried

80s new-wave legends Squeeze, Adam Ant & Haircut 100 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Sun, Aug 23

Eat the World: La Mancha

Sun, Aug 23

Andrew Ragsdale

Sun, Aug 23

The Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Sun, Aug 23

First Aid Support for SLR Food Truck Rodeos (JUN, AUG, & SEPT)

Sun, Aug 23

Squeeze with Adam Ant and Haircut 100

80s new-wave legends Squeeze, Adam Ant & Haircut 100 at outdoor Cary venue.

Sun, Aug 23

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Series

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Series—eat great food and enjoy outdoor family fun.

Sun, Aug 23

Rasta Lion

Sun, Aug 23

✨ Crystal Magic Theory ✨

Sun, Aug 23

Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition)

Geek and Grub Market (Wizard Edition) in Durham—collectibles, vendors, and themed fun.

Sun, Aug 23

NCT 2026 Back to Dance Kick-off Event!

Sun, Aug 23

Spades Social & Listening Party

Sun, Aug 23

Sew Together

Sew Together class at Orange County Public Library—learn basic sewing skills.

Sun, Aug 23

Museum Member Meetup and Tour

Museum Member Meetup and Tour at West Building

Sun, Aug 23

Teacher's Pencil

Sun, Aug 23

America Revisited

Sun, Aug 23

Staying Alive: March 14 – August 23

Sun, Aug 23

️ Sip, Socialize & Create: Candle-Making at Bond Brothers Beer Company!

Sun, Aug 23

Billy Idol and Devo

Rock legends Billy Idol & Devo at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

Sun, Aug 23

15 Coat Types With Jennifer Bishop Jenkins

Sun, Aug 23

Improvisational Piecing with Prompts (Level 1)

Sun, Aug 23

Kelly Zullo

Mon, Aug 24

Extension Master Gardener Info Session (8/24 In Person)

Mon, Aug 24

✨ FREE WOMEN OF WORSHIP NIGHT ✨

Mon, Aug 24

Read and Discuss Kindred by Rebecca Wragg Sykes

Mon, Aug 24

The Bowling Family in Princeton

Mon, Aug 24

MCAC Meeting

Mon, Aug 24

Nature Play Day at NCMA

Free outdoor nature play and exploration at NC Museum of Art's grounds.

Tue, Aug 25

Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo

Tue, Aug 25

Norfolk Tides at Durham Bulls

Minor-league baseball: Norfolk Tides vs. Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Tue, Aug 25

Emily W. King | The Neurodivergent Learner

Tue, Aug 25

Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference

Tue, Aug 25

4th Tuesday Carrboro Book Club

4th Tuesday Carrboro Book Club at 203 S. Greensboro St.

Tue, Aug 25

Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls

Minor-league baseball game between Norfolk Tides and Durham Bulls.

Tue, Aug 25

Curiosity Crew, K-2: Squish, Splatter, Create!

Messy art and sensory play for early elementary kids at the library.

Wed, Aug 26

Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Celebrate Native American culture at Dix Park's Inter-Tribal Pow Wow.

Wed, Aug 26

Carolina Haitian Food Festival

Taste Haitian cuisine and culture at this colorful community festival.

Wed, Aug 26

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class at 100 Library Dr.

Wed, Aug 26

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Arts and crafts festival in Cary with vendor booths and handmade goods.

Wed, Aug 26

Moths From Nature

Virtual program about moths and nature from NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Wed, Aug 26

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery at 115 W Margaret Ln

Wed, Aug 26

North Carolina Courage vs. Angel City FC

Watch the NC Courage women's pro soccer team take on Angel City FC.

Wed, Aug 26

Packapalooza

Family-friendly festival with activities and entertainment for all ages.

Wed, Aug 26

Evelyn's Book Club

Wed, Aug 26

The Secret Garden Soiree Festival

Arts festival with garden themes and activities for families.

Wed, Aug 26

Celebrate National Dog Day! | Pop Art Your Pet | Registration Ends August 24th

Celebrate National Dog Day with pop art pet portraits at Chapel Hill.

Wed, Aug 26

Josh Ward at Bird's Nest Listening Room

Wed, Aug 26

30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONCERT STP's 4th Annual Open House! at Spiritual Twist Productions (Garner)

Spiritual Twist Productions' 30th-anniversary open house and concert celebration.

Thu, Aug 27

Birdwatching for Beginners

Learn to identify birds on a guided walk at Prairie Ridge Ecostation.

Thu, Aug 27

Angela Slade

Angela Slade at 137 W. Margaret Lane

Thu, Aug 27

ESLABON ARMADO

Thu, Aug 27

Raleigh Job Fair August 27, 2026 - Raleigh Career Fairs

Thu, Aug 27

Discovery Force - Tie Dye Totes

Tie-dye your own tote bag at this Orange County Library craft workshop.

Thu, Aug 27

Weight Shift • Scrape • Beyond the Portal

Thu, Aug 27

Next Level Design- Intermediate Class

Thu, Aug 27

Shawn Gardini

Thu, Aug 27

Summer Sweat Series

Thu, Aug 27

Craft Nights at the Museum

Make art at the NC Museum of Art café during evening craft nights.

Thu, Aug 27

Blue Box Theatre Co Presents: A Girl Called Tiny

Blue Box Theatre Co's stage production 'A Girl Called Tiny' in Pittsboro.

Thu, Aug 27

Vic DiBitetto at Raleigh Improv

Thu, Aug 27

Wine Cellar

Thu, Aug 27

Rob Gelblum

Thu, Aug 27

Build a Bee Vac Workshop @ Ace Hardware Oxford NC

Fri, Aug 28

TBC Cares The Blood Connection

Fri, Aug 28

THE ULTIMATE BILLY JOEL / ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE - BILLY AND THE JETS | FRI AUG 28 | DOORS 7PM

Billy Joel & Elton John tribute concert—sing-along classics for music-loving families.

Fri, Aug 28

Bluegrass Experience at Bynum Front Porch

Live bluegrass music on a front porch in Pittsboro—relaxed outdoor concert.

Fri, Aug 28

Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club

Creative Journaling Meet-ups with Carolina Cozy Journaling Club at 203 S. Greensboro St.

Fri, Aug 28

Extension Master Gardener Info Session (8/28 In Person)

Fri, Aug 28

Butterfly Walk

Spot butterflies and learn about their life cycles on a nature walk at Prairie Ridge.

Fri, Aug 28

Poetry at Dix Park

Fri, Aug 28

Eddie Griffin

Fri, Aug 28

Paul Creel Trio featuring José Beviá and Donovan Cheatham

Fri, Aug 28

Last Friday Comics

Graphic novel book club for kids in grades 3–5 to share and discover stories.

Fri, Aug 28

Environmental Monitoring for Food Processors: Hands-On Workshop

Fri, Aug 28

August's Free Coworking Day @ The Junction!

Fri, Aug 28

West 22nd: Places To Be

Fri, Aug 28

The Band Next Door

Fri, Aug 28

Jon Shain

Fri, Aug 28

Creed Fisher w/ Wes Shipp at Bird's Nest Listening Room - Dunn NC

Fri, Aug 28

Spin Doctors, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms in Cary

Spin Doctors, Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms outdoor concert—'90s rock for older kids & families.

Fri, Aug 28

Caleb Caudle & the Sweet Critters

Sat, Aug 29

Live Music with Sixteen Penny Band

Live music with Sixteen Penny Band at Johnson Pond in Fuquay-Varina.

Sat, Aug 29

The Lumina Outdoor Movies featuring Beetlejuice

Family-friendly outdoor movie: Beetlejuice on Market Street in Chapel Hill.

Sat, Aug 29

Why Can't We Be Friends Tour

Sat, Aug 29

War in Cary

Sat, Aug 29

The ICONS Tour

Tour iconic exhibits at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Downtown location.

Sat, Aug 29

The International Festival-Around the World in Raleigh!

International Festival celebrating cultures from around the world in Raleigh.

Sat, Aug 29

Saturday Night Sewing with Sandi

Sat, Aug 29

Vintage Groove

Sat, Aug 29

CHILL ACT EXPO · Durham

CHILL ACT EXPO at Durham Convention Center—collectible/hobby showcase.

Sat, Aug 29

Learn to Lead Climb Clinic

Sat, Aug 29

Forest Grove Festival

Community festival in Durham with activities for all ages.

Sat, Aug 29

Zane's Carolina Expo

Family-friendly expo at Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center with vendors and exhibits.

Sat, Aug 29

LIVE MUSIC- Bad Decisions Acoustic Duo

Sat, Aug 29

Joe Hero - Foo Fighters Tribute and Joe Hero - 90's Rock Tribute

Sat, Aug 29

Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper at Red Hat Amphitheater—major touring artist.

Sat, Aug 29

War, The Family Stone, and Ohio Players

War, The Family Stone & Ohio Players at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.

Sat, Aug 29

Frame with Finesse: Craft Your Own Picture Frame!

Kids craft workshop to design and frame your own picture.

Sat, Aug 29

When You Wish Upon A Star

Family festival with Disney-themed magic and entertainment.

Sun, Aug 30

Jenkins and The Rabbit

Sun, Aug 30

UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball

Sun, Aug 30

Veerangana

Sun, Aug 30

Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Sun, Aug 30

Sundays at Sundown with The Orange County All Stars

Family concert series: Sundays at Sundown with The Orange County All Stars in Chapel Hill.

Sun, Aug 30

Miss Empodera-Te Latina 2026

Sun, Aug 30

Whimsical Ballerina

Ballet performance: Whimsical Ballerina in Chapel Hill.

Sun, Aug 30

Lynne Rothrock More Short Stories

Sun, Aug 30

In The Horse's Eye

Sun, Aug 30

Hippie Hops

Family-friendly festival in Chapel Hill with activities for all ages.

Sun, Aug 30

Forest Rising @ The Plant

Sun, Aug 30

Dam Safety 2026

Sun, Aug 30

Mike Gangi

Sun, Aug 30

Back To School Owl

Mon, Aug 31

e#35 “Shakin’ It UP With Ruby Martini & Magnolia Steele” Welcomes Meleah Gabhart

Mon, Aug 31

Kehlani, DURAND BERNARR, Isaia Huron, and 2 others