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Things to do in Lillington

Lillington is the seat of Harnett County, perched on the Cape Fear River near the scenic trails and river access at Raven Rock State Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Lillington, North Carolina.

Town of Lillington Kickoff to America's 250th Celebration
Fri, Jul 3

Town of Lillington Kickoff to America's 250th Celebration

Town kickoff to America's 250th celebration with music and community.

6:00 PM East Duncan Street, Lillington, NC 27546, United States of America, Lillington
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Town of Lillington 4th of July Festival
Sat, Jul 4

Town of Lillington 4th of July Festival

5:00 PM East Duncan Street, Lillington, NC 27546, United States of America, Lillington
0–18 yrs
Paint Your Partner: A Creative Couples Experience
Sat, Jul 11

Paint Your Partner: A Creative Couples Experience

6:00 PM South 8th Street, Lillington, NC 27546, United States of America, Lillington
0–18 yrs
2026  Tribal Health Summit - "Our Food, Our Land, Our Health"
Thu, Jul 23

2026 Tribal Health Summit - "Our Food, Our Land, Our Health"

10:00 AM Leslie Campbell Avenue, Lillington, NC 27546, United States of America, Lillington
0–18 yrs
PAL Power Run 5k
Sat, Sep 12

PAL Power Run 5k

8:00 AM South Main Street, Lillington, NC 27546, United States of America, Lillington
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
Art & STEAM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)
Thu, Jul 2

Art & STEAM at the Market (Elon Farmers Market)

Free creative STEAM activities at the farmers market—art and science fun while you shop.

3:00 PM Elon Farmer's Market, Hillsborough
5–12 yrsOutdoor
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
“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
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
$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
Open Maker Session at the Makery at Boxyard RTP (Ages 6+)
Thu, Jul 2

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.

11:00 AM Boxyard RTP, Cary
6–18 yrsIndoor
Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
Thu, Jul 2

Nature Storytime (Whiteville)

Nature-themed storytime from NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

10:30 AM Whiteville
2–8 yrsOutdoor
Wendell Fireworks Show 2026
Thu, Jul 2

Wendell Fireworks Show 2026

Family fireworks show in Wendell.

6:00 PM Garden Club Way, Wendell, NC 27591, United States of America, Wendell
0–18 yrsOutdoor
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