Things to do in Franklinton
Franklinton is a small Franklin County town with a historic main street and open green space and a playground at Veterans Memorial Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Franklinton, North Carolina.

Ladies Craft Night In!

Laughter From the Bleachers Comedy Night | July 14 | Franklinton, NC

Franklinton Movie Night - July 24th
Free outdoor movie night in Franklinton—bring the family and a blanket.

Island Time Band

cancer walk

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

Art & STEAM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)
Free creative STEAM activities at the farmers market—art and science fun while you shop.

Author Event: Eliza Knight
Meet children's author Eliza Knight—book signing and author talk for young readers.

Learning Lunch ~ A Peak Into the Past
Educational lunch event exploring local history in Apex.

Beach Music Series
Beach music series at Midtown Park—free outdoor music for the whole family.

LCL Annual Tie-Dye Event @ Main
Tie-dye craft event—messy, colorful fun for kids and families at LCL Main.

Walk & Talk at Shelley Lake 🌿
Nature walk at scenic Shelley Lake in Raleigh.

“Earth to ET” — Sending Messages to Unknown Extraterrestrials
Interactive STEM activity about sending messages to space.

Junior Gardeners at The Nest
Hands-on weekly gardening workshops for kids at The Nest—dig, plant, and explore nature together.

Art & STEM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)
Art and STEM activities at Elon Farmers Market.

$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.

250th: Celebrate America Block Party at Morrisville Library ⭐️
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with crafts, music, and bubbles at Morrisville Library.
SAUL GOODE // TAB ONE // BOBBY JAMES // FUZZ JAXX // DJ T MONEY

Durham Bulls Game: Dollar Dogs + Fireworks ⭐️
Minor-league baseball game with dollar hot dogs and postgame fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

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.

Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
Nature-themed storytime from NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Wendell Fireworks Show 2026
Family fireworks show in Wendell.