Things to do in Durham
Durham is the seat of Durham County and a Research Triangle hub, known for the Museum of Life and Science and the Durham Bulls ballpark. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Durham, North Carolina.
Family Storytime
30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement for the whole family at Chapel Hill Library.
Summer Skate at Wheels Durham
Roller skating sessions at Wheels Durham with two daily time slots for summer fun.
Visit Book Harvest's Family Space
Free, colorful family space at Book Harvest with books, toys, and reading nooks for little ones.
Junior Gardeners at The Nest
Hands-on weekly gardening workshops for kids at The Nest—dig, plant, and explore nature together.
Bilingual Storytime at The Nasher Museum of Art ⭐
Bilingual storytelling in the galleries at Nasher Museum of Art—stories in Spanish and English.
Summer Nights at the Museum of Life & Science ⭐️
Evening museum adventure with hands-on exhibits, butterfly house, and family fun.
Liv and Sing!
All-ages music and movement program led by Ms. Olivia—singing, dancing, and scarves at Southwest Regional Library.
Savor Your City Festival at Durham Central Park ⭐️
BullCity Edition: Freedom & Good Food Fest—free, family-friendly two-day celebration downtown.
2-Day Independence Weekend: Freedom & Good Food Fest @ DCP
Independence Weekend festival with food and freedom celebration in Durham.
Total Wireless Summer Block Party
Summer block party with live music and entertainment in Durham.
Fridays at Old Mill Farm ⭐️
Weekly farm gathering with live music, food trucks, and activities every Friday at Old Mill Farm.
Tots & Twos STEM Class at the Wonder Lab (Ages 14-36 Months)
Hands-on STEM exploration class for babies and toddlers at The Wonder Lab.
Red, White, and Fun at the Museum of Life and Science ⭐️
Explore animal welfare and conservation at Museum of Life and Science's July 4th celebration.
Durham Farmers' Market
Weekly farmers market at Durham Central Park with local produce, crafts, and community.
Saturdays in Saxapahaw
Weekly Saturday celebration at Haw River Ballroom with live local bands and a thriving farmers' market.
BullCity Freedom & Good Food Fest @ DCP
Family-friendly food festival celebrating freedom and local flavors in Durham.
Mindful Bodies July 4th 2026 - Sat Dance Fitness Party
Kids Roller Skating Lessons at Wheels Durham (Ages 3-17) ⭐️
Saturday roller-skating lessons for ages 3–17 at Wheels Durham—skate rental included.
FREE Kids Workshop at the Home Depot Durham: Go Kart ⭐
FREE kids' workshop at Home Depot Durham—build a go-kart while supplies last.
July 4th Drone Show at Chapel Hill High School ⭐️
Spectacular drone light show over Chapel Hill High School celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
BullCity Boom & Bash Food Truck Rodeo @ DCP
Watts Hospital-Hillandale Independence Day Parade ⭐️
Watts Hospital-Hillandale Independence Day parade in Durham—march and celebrate together.