Things to do in Cary

Cary is a fast-growing Wake County suburb west of Raleigh, home to Bond Park, the USA Baseball complex, and the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Cary, North Carolina.

Thu, Jul 2

Open Play at Bumble Brews Play Cafe

Large open play space with imaginative centers for young children at Bumble Brews.

8:00 AM Bumble Brews Play Cafe, Cary

0–6 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

$1 Summer Movies at Regal Crossroads Stadium: A Minecraft Movie & Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Just $1 summer movies—Minecraft & Sonic 2—at Regal Crossroads for budget-friendly fun.

11:00 AM Regal Crossroads Stadium, Cary

6–14 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

250th: Celebrate America Block Party at Morrisville Library ⭐️

America's 250th birthday celebration with crafts, music, and bubbles at Morrisville Library.

4:00 PM Morrisville Community Library, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Down On The Farm Camp at KidzArt (Ages 5-12)

Week-long farm-themed art and craft camp at KidzArt Studio in Cary.

9:00 AM KidzArt Studio Cary, Cary

5–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

4th of July Picnic at Lightbridge Academy Cary

Fourth of July picnic with games and festivities for families at Lightbridge Academy.

11:00 AM Lightbridge Academy Cary, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park

Free creative art activities for kids at Downtown Cary Park.

2:00 PM Downtown Cary Park, Cary

3–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Durham Bulls Game: Dollar Dogs + Fireworks ⭐️

Durham Bulls game with dollar hot dogs and postgame fireworks—classic family night.

6:45 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Holly Springs Salamanders Game ⭐️

Holly Springs Salamanders game at North Main Athletic Complex—minor-league baseball fun.

6:30 PM North Main Athletic Complex (NMAC), Cary

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

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

Drop-in maker space sessions for kids and teens at Boxyard RTP in Cary.

11:00 AM Boxyard RTP, Cary

6–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Red, White & BOOM in Morrisville ⭐️

Early Fourth of July festival with live music, inflatables, and activities in Morrisville.

6:00 PM Cedar Fork District Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Parade of Wheels to Apex Fire Department's Splashdown ⭐️

Apex Fourth of July: parade, games, food, drone show & fireworks at Hunter Street Park.

4:00 PM Hunter Street Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

America’s 250th Anniversary Patriotic Celebration

Patriotic celebration of America's 250th anniversary in Cary.

7:00 PM Dry Avenue, Cary, NC 27511, United States of America, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Independence Day ⭐️

Outdoor movie screening of Independence Day on July 3rd at Downtown Cary Park.

6:00 PM Downtown Cary Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Liberty Tree Planting @ Cary Tree Archive

Plant a liberty tree at Cary Tree Archive to honor America's 250th.

6:00 PM Ymca Drive, Cary, NC 27513, United States of America, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Durham Bulls Game: American Music & Arts Night + Fireworks ⭐️

Durham Bulls Game: American Music & Arts Night + Fireworks ⭐️ at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

6:45 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Fireworks Frenzy at Apex's Hunter Street Park ⭐️

Food, games, a drone light show, and fireworks kick off July 4th in Apex.

5:00 PM Hunter Street Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Fireworks at Lake Holt ⭐️

Annual fireworks celebration at Lake Holt, a multi-town Independence Day tradition.

6:00 PM Lake Holt, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

July 3rd at Downtown Cary Park ⭐️

All-ages July 4th celebration at Downtown Cary Park with games, arts & crafts, and a mist zone.

4:00 PM Downtown Cary Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

NWSL - North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign

Professional women's soccer: NC Courage vs Seattle Reign at WakeMed Soccer Park.

6:30 PM WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Children’s Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park ⭐️

Kids' Independence Day Parade at Durham Central Park—a beloved annual tradition.

9:30 AM Durham Central Park, Cary

0–10 yrsOutdoor