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.
Summer Nights at the Museum of Life & Science ⭐️
Evening museum adventure with hands-on exhibits, butterfly house, and family fun.
Bilingual Storytime at The Nasher Museum of Art ⭐
Bilingual storytelling in the galleries at Nasher Museum of Art—stories in Spanish and English.
Family Storytime
30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement for the whole family at Chapel Hill Library.
Junior Gardeners at The Nest
Hands-on weekly gardening workshops for kids at The Nest—dig, plant, and explore nature together.
Summer Skate at Wheels Durham
Roller skating sessions at Wheels Durham with two daily time slots for summer fun.
Liv and Sing!
All-ages music and movement program led by Ms. Olivia—singing, dancing, and scarves at Southwest Regional Library.
Visit Book Harvest's Family Space
Free, colorful family space at Book Harvest with books, toys, and reading nooks for little ones.
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.
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 ⭐️
Live music, food trucks, and farm fun every Friday night at Old Mill Farm (March–Nov).
Savor Your City Festival at Durham Central Park ⭐️
BullCity Edition: Freedom & Good Food Fest—free, family-friendly two-day celebration downtown.
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.
Paperhand Puppet Intervention Community Work Day ⭐️
Drop-in volunteer community work days at Paperhand Puppet Studio (Saturdays, May–July).
BullCity Freedom & Good Food Fest @ DCP
Family-friendly food festival celebrating freedom and local flavors in Durham.
Saturdays in Saxapahaw
Weekly Saturday celebration at Haw River Ballroom with live local bands and a thriving farmers' market.
BullCity Boom & Bash Food Truck Rodeo @ DCP
Durham Farmers' Market
Weekly farmers market at Durham Central Park with local produce, crafts, and community.
Kids Roller Skating Lessons at Wheels Durham (Ages 3-17) ⭐️
Saturday roller-skating lessons for ages 3–17 at Wheels Durham—skate rental included.
Movies with Goats at Spring Haven Farm ⭐️
Snuggle with friendly goats under the stars while watching a surprise movie at Spring Haven Farm.
Watts Hospital-Hillandale Independence Day Parade ⭐️
Watts Hospital-Hillandale Independence Day parade in Durham—march and celebrate together.
Mindful Bodies July 4th 2026 - Sat Dance Fitness Party