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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
Thu, Jul 9

DIDGERIDOO DOWN UNDER

2:00 PM East Edgerton Street, Kenly, NC 27542, United States of America, Kenly
0–18 yrs
DINO ACADEMY WITH BRIGHT STAR THEATER
Wed, Jul 22

DINO ACADEMY WITH BRIGHT STAR THEATER

Bright Star Theater's Dino Academy—interactive dinosaur-themed theater.

2:00 PM East Edgerton Street, Kenly, NC 27542, United States of America, Kenly
4–10 yrsIndoor
WKA Grand Nationals & WKA Regional Championship Series  Round 4 "The Reaper Class Championship"
Sat, Sep 12

WKA Grand Nationals & WKA Regional Championship Series Round 4 "The Reaper Class Championship"

8:00 AM North Carolina 581 Highway, Kenly, NC 27542, United States of America, Kenly
0–18 yrs
Open Play at Bumble Brews Play Cafe
Thu, Jul 2

Open Play at Bumble Brews Play Cafe

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

8:00 AM Bumble Brews Play Cafe, Cary
0–6 yrsIndoor
Author Event: Eliza Knight
Thu, Jul 2

Author Event: Eliza Knight

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

6:00 PM Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587, United States of America, Wake Forest
5–18 yrsIndoor
Learning Lunch ~ A Peak Into the Past
Thu, Jul 2

Learning Lunch ~ A Peak Into the Past

Educational lunch event exploring local history in Apex.

12:00 PM 63 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502, Apex
6–14 yrsIndoor
Beach Music Series
Thu, Jul 2

Beach Music Series

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

6:00 PM Midtown Park, Raleigh
0–18 yrsOutdoor
LCL Annual Tie-Dye Event @ Main
Thu, Jul 2

LCL Annual Tie-Dye Event @ Main

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

10:00 AM Bragg Street, Sanford, NC 27330, United States of America, Sanford
3–18 yrsOutdoor
Walk & Talk at Shelley Lake 🌿
Thu, Jul 2

Walk & Talk at Shelley Lake 🌿

Nature walk at scenic Shelley Lake in Raleigh.

7:00 PM West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States of America, Raleigh
0–18 yrsOutdoor
American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Thu, Jul 2

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit

Free traveling exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary at Alamance Community College.

8:00 AM Alamance Community College - Main Campus, Hillsborough
0–18 yrsIndoor
Teen Short Film Challenge @ Gibsonville Public Library (Ages 13–18)
Thu, Jul 2

Teen Short Film Challenge @ Gibsonville Public Library (Ages 13–18)

Teens write, film, and edit a short movie over six weeks—learn filmmaking and storytelling skills.

12:00 PM Gibsonville Public Library, Hillsborough
13–18 yrsIndoor
“Earth to ET” — Sending Messages to Unknown Extraterrestrials
Thu, Jul 2

“Earth to ET” — Sending Messages to Unknown Extraterrestrials

Interactive STEM activity about sending messages to space.

1:00 PM Nature Research Center, Raleigh
6–18 yrsIndoor
Summer Skate at Wheels Durham
Thu, Jul 2

Summer Skate at Wheels Durham

Roller skating sessions at Wheels Durham with two daily time slots for summer fun.

11:00 AM Wheels Durham, Durham
3–18 yrsIndoor
Liv and Sing!
Thu, Jul 2

Liv and Sing!

All-ages music and movement program led by Ms. Olivia—singing, dancing, and scarves at Southwest Regional Library.

10:30 AM Southwest Regional Library, Durham
0–18 yrsIndoor
Junior Gardeners at The Nest
Thu, Jul 2

Junior Gardeners at The Nest

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

10:00 AM The Nest, Durham
3–10 yrsOutdoor
Art & STEM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)
Thu, Jul 2

Art & STEM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)

Art and STEM activities at Elon Farmers Market.

3:00 PM Elon Farmer's Market, Hillsborough
5–12 yrsOutdoor
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 2

Family Storytime

30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement for the whole family at Chapel Hill Library.

10:15 AM Chapel Hill Public Library, Durham
2–18 yrsIndoor
Bilingual Storytime at The Nasher Museum of Art ⭐
Thu, Jul 2

Bilingual Storytime at The Nasher Museum of Art ⭐

Bilingual storytelling in the galleries at Nasher Museum of Art—stories in Spanish and English.

10:30 AM Nasher Museum of Art, Durham
2–8 yrsIndoor
$1 Summer Movies at Regal Crossroads Stadium: A Minecraft Movie & Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Thu, Jul 2

$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.

11:00 AM Regal Crossroads Stadium, Cary
5–18 yrsIndoor
250th: Celebrate America Block Party at Morrisville Library ⭐️
Thu, Jul 2

250th: Celebrate America Block Party at Morrisville Library ⭐️

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with crafts, music, and bubbles at Morrisville Library.

4:00 PM Morrisville Community Library, Cary
0–18 yrsOutdoor
SAUL GOODE // TAB ONE // BOBBY JAMES // FUZZ JAXX // DJ T MONEY
Thu, Jul 2

SAUL GOODE // TAB ONE // BOBBY JAMES // FUZZ JAXX // DJ T MONEY

Neptunes Parlour, Raleigh
0–18 yrs
Durham Bulls Game: Dollar Dogs + Fireworks ⭐️
Thu, Jul 2

Durham Bulls Game: Dollar Dogs + Fireworks ⭐️

Minor-league baseball game with dollar hot dogs and postgame fireworks at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

6:45 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Cary
0–18 yrsOutdoor
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