Things to do in Clayton

Thu, Jul 2

2026 $2 Summer Kid Show Series at Smithfield Cinemas

$2 kids' movies + popcorn + drinks at Smithfield Cinemas, June–July.

Fri, Jul 3

Independence Day Fireworks

Independence Day fireworks in Clayton, NC.

Fri, Jul 3

Garner Independence Day Celebration

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

Fri, Jul 3

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.

Sun, Jul 5

2026 Family Fun Day

Family fun day with activities for all ages in Clayton.

Mon, Jul 6

Squishy Dino DIY: K-2nd Grades

DIY dino craft for early elementary students in Clayton.

Mon, Jul 6

Ripe for Revival Mobile Market

Mobile farmers market in Clayton.

Tue, Jul 7

Toddler Read & Play

Toddler storytime and playtime at Clayton library.

Tue, Jul 7

Sunshine & Shenanigans

Community festival with fun and games in Clayton.

Tue, Jul 7

Build Club

Building and construction club for kids at Clayton library.

Tue, Jul 7

Sea Life Trinket Dish- 2 Day Clay Camp

Two-day clay craft camp making sea-life trinket dishes.

Wed, Jul 8

Plus Dueling Pianos on Tour @ Elixir VI

Wed, Jul 8

Preschool Read & Play

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

Wed, Jul 8

Kids Midweek Meet Ups at Amelia Playground in Clayton

Casual Wednesday meetups for kids at Amelia Playground—bring lunch and make friends.

Wed, Jul 8

Paws for Reading with Johnston County Partnership for Children

Kids read aloud to therapy dogs at this special literacy event.

Thu, Jul 9

Let's Make Cake!!- 2 Day Clay Camp

Two-day hands-on clay camp where kids create cake-themed pottery projects.

Thu, Jul 9

Teen Time

Teen gathering and program in Clayton.

Fri, Jul 10

"Sea Glass" Tree Class

Fri, Jul 10

Baby Move & Play

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

Sat, Jul 11

Smithfield's Signature Farmers Market

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

Sat, Jul 11

Library Grand Reopening

Library Grand Reopening in Clayton with community celebration.