Things to do in Kenly
Kenly is a friendly Johnston County town home to the Tobacco Farm Life Museum, offering a glimpse of rural heritage plus a community park for kids. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Kenly, North Carolina.
DIDGERIDOO DOWN UNDER
DINO ACADEMY WITH BRIGHT STAR THEATER
Bright Star Theater's Dino Academy—interactive dinosaur-themed theater.
WKA Grand Nationals & WKA Regional Championship Series Round 4 "The Reaper Class Championship"
Open Play at Bumble Brews Play Cafe
Bumble Brews Play Cafe has open play areas designed for babies through preschoolers.
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.
High School Musical
Classic Disney musical at Temple Theatre in Sanford.
Greenville Yard Gnomes vs Zebulon Devil Dogz
Minor-league baseball—catch a game and cheer on the Yard Gnomes or Devil Dogz.
Supermassive Black Holes
Planetarium show exploring black holes at Morehead.