Things to do in Clayton
Clayton is a Johnston County town southeast of Raleigh, home to the Clayton Community Center and the Neuse River greenway for family walks and rides. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Clayton, North Carolina.

2026 $2 Summer Kid Show Series at Smithfield Cinemas
$2 kids' movies + popcorn + drinks at Smithfield Cinemas, June–July.

Story time on the Farm at Smith's Nursery and Produce Farm in Benson
Outdoor storytime on the farm at Smith's Nursery — Friday mornings with books and fresh-air fun.

Independence Day Fireworks
Independence Day fireworks in Clayton, NC.

Garner Independence Day Celebration
Garner Independence Day Celebration at Lake Benson Park — free food, music, and kids' activities.

2026 Family Fun Day
Family fun day with activities for all ages in Clayton.

Ripe for Revival Mobile Market
Mobile farmers market in Clayton.

Squishy Dino DIY: K-2nd Grades
DIY dino craft for early elementary students in Clayton.

Toddler Read & Play
Toddler storytime and playtime at Clayton library.

Sea Life Trinket Dish- 2 Day Clay Camp
Two-day clay craft camp making sea-life trinket dishes.

Build Club
Building and construction club for kids at Clayton library.

Sunshine & Shenanigans
Community festival with fun and games in Clayton.

Paws for Reading with Johnston County Partnership for Children
Kids read aloud to therapy dogs at this special literacy event.

Preschool Read & Play
Stories & playtime for preschoolers at Clayton's community center.

Plus Dueling Pianos on Tour @ Elixir VI

Kids Midweek Meet Ups at Amelia Playground in Clayton
Casual Wednesday meetups for kids at Amelia Playground—bring lunch and make friends.

Teen Time
Teen gathering and program in Clayton.

Let's Make Cake!!- 2 Day Clay Camp
Two-day hands-on clay camp where kids create cake-themed pottery projects.

Baby Move & Play
Baby movement and play class in Clayton—sensory exploration for infants and toddlers.

"Sea Glass" Tree Class

Smithfield's Signature Farmers Market
Fresh local produce and community shopping at Smithfield's Signature Farmers Market.

Library Grand Reopening
Library Grand Reopening in Clayton with community celebration.