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

4th of July Picnic at Lightbridge Academy Cary

Festive 4th of July picnic with games and family-friendly activities at Lightbridge Academy Cary.

11:00 AM Lightbridge Academy Cary, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

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

Catch family-friendly movies for just $1 at Regal Crossroads Stadium this summer.

11:00 AM Regal Crossroads Stadium, Cary

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

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

Drop-in maker space for school-age kids and teens to explore hands-on projects and STEM at Boxyard RTP.

11:00 AM Boxyard RTP, Cary

6–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Open Play at Bumble Brews Play Cafe

Bumble Brews Play Cafe has open play areas designed for babies through preschoolers.

8:00 AM Bumble Brews Play Cafe, Cary

0–6 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Red, White & BOOM in Morrisville ⭐️

Early Independence Day celebration with live music, inflatables, face painting & more at Cedar Fork District Park.

6:00 PM Cedar Fork District Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

250th: Celebrate America Block Party at Morrisville Library ⭐️

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

4:00 PM Morrisville Community Library, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park

Free creative art activities in the park—kids design and make projects at the outdoor Art Cart.

2:00 PM Downtown Cary Park, Cary

2–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Durham Bulls Game: Dollar Dogs + Fireworks ⭐️

Minor-league baseball game with dollar hot dogs and postgame fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

6:45 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

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

Down On The Farm Camp at KidzArt Studio blends farming themes with hands-on art and creativity.

9:00 AM KidzArt Studio Cary, Cary

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

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

Durham Bulls game with live music, arts celebration, and postgame fireworks.

6:45 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Independence Day ⭐️

Outdoor movie screening of Independence Day at Downtown Cary Park with holiday festivities.

6:00 PM Downtown Cary 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

July 3rd at Downtown Cary Park ⭐️

Fourth of July family party with games, crafts, mist zone & entertainment at Downtown Cary Park.

4:00 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

Fireworks Frenzy at Apex's Hunter Street Park ⭐️

Fourth of July celebration with food, games, drone show & fireworks at Hunter Street Park.

5:00 PM Hunter Street Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Fireworks at Lake Holt ⭐️

Fourth of July fireworks display at Lake Holt with multiple area towns.

6:00 PM Lake Holt, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Parade of Wheels to Apex Fire Department's Splashdown ⭐️

Fourth of July celebration with Parade of Wheels, games, drone show, and fireworks at Hunter Street Park.

4:00 PM Hunter Street 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

Durham Bulls Game: Independence Day Celebration + Fireworks ⭐️

Durham Bulls game on Fourth of July with postgame fireworks display.

6:45 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

FREE Kids Workshop at the Home Depot Apex: Go Kart ⭐️

FREE monthly kids workshop at Home Depot—first Saturday, this month: build a go-kart.

9:00 AM Home Depot - Apex, Cary

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

Independence Day Market at the SoDu Farmers' Market at Hub RTP

Independence Day-themed farmers' market with cookout supplies and 4th of July activities.

8:00 AM Hub RTP, Cary

0–18 yrsOutdoor