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

Town of Lillington 4th of July Festival

Paint Your Partner: A Creative Couples Experience

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

PAL Power Run 5k

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.

American Revolution Experience Pop-Up Exhibit
Free traveling exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary at Alamance Community College.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

$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.