This weekend
Saturday + Sunday plans
Guy Talk: Parent/Trusted Adult & Son Workshop
Parent/trusted adult & son workshop exploring meaningful conversations.
Open Maker Session at the Makery at Boxyard RTP (Ages 6+)
Open maker sessions at Boxyard RTP—hands-on building and creating for kids ages 6+.
Sunflower Gnome
Sunflower Gnome festival in Chapel Hill.
Surfs UP!
Surfs UP festival in Chapel Hill with family-friendly activities.
EMO KIDS vs. DAD ROCK | A Tribute to 2000s ft. Toxic - Forever This Way - Parallel Lives
2000s tribute show celebrating emo and dad rock—fun for teens who love that era.
John Violinist at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
The Lumina Outdoor Movies featuring Hook
Family-friendly outdoor movie night featuring Hook in Chapel Hill.
Playdate with Nature (Whiteville)
Outdoor nature exploration playdate for toddlers and preschoolers.
NC FOOD CREECHERS Fest
Food festival celebration with family-friendly activities and tasty treats.
NCMA Games Together
Family gaming sessions at NC Museum of Art's East Building.
Royale Lynn
Art on the Dot
Art on the Dot at West Building
Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main
Spanish-language storytime at Hillsborough Public Library.
Supermassive Black Holes
Planetarium show exploring supermassive black holes at Morehead.
Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, and 3OH!3
Pop-punk nostalgia night with Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup & 3OH!3 at Red Hat Amphitheater.
Phantom of the Universe
Planetarium show about black holes at Morehead Science Center.
91st ANNUAL DCABP FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET
2026 Soul Picnic
Soul Picnic festival in Knightdale celebrating music, food & community.
Lit for the Culture- The Summer Renaissance Experience
Lit for the Culture Summer Renaissance Experience in Raleigh.
Collaborative Science Research Day
Hands-on science research day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Messengers of Time & Space
Planetarium show about space exploration at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons with Nick Scarff
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons with an instructor at NC Museum of Art.
Durham, NC Bead Show! August 15-16, 2026
Durham Bead Show—collectible beads & jewelry supplies for crafty kids.
Rogue Diecast Trade Show
Diecast model car trading show for collectors and enthusiasts.
Children with Disabilities Resource Fair 2026 - 3rd Annual
Resource fair for families with children with disabilities at Wendell Community Center.
Mariachazo
Traditional Mariachi concert at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
Nature-themed storytime for little ones at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Public Tour
Public Tour at West Building
Backyard BBQ Festival
Backyard BBQ Festival in Holly Springs with food, games & family fun.
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán live at Duke Energy Center—colorful music spectacle.
Freedom Fund Banquet
RAD Days of Summer VI presented by TriangleRAD
RAD Days of Summer festival in Raleigh with family activities.
Story Time @ Page 158 Bookstore
Interactive storytelling at Page 158 Bookstore in Wake Forest.
Arts & Education Festival
Community arts & education festival in Knightdale with activities for all ages.
How a Game Lives: Author Talk with Jacob Geller
Author talk on video game design at NC Museum of Art.
Carolina Skies
Carolina Skies planetarium show at Morehead Science Center.
Magic Tree House Space Mission
Magic Tree House-themed planetarium show at Morehead in Chapel Hill.
Video Game Jam with Turnabout Players
Create your own video game in a jam session at NC Museum of Art.
Nate Offer: Zumba + Lift- Raleigh NC
2026 Frat BBQ Festival -- local charities to benefit from proceeds!
BBQ festival with local charities benefiting from proceeds.
Memphis Redbirds at Durham Bulls
Memphis Redbirds at Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Woodworking Class Ages 5 & Up
Woodworking class for young makers age 5 and up.
Becoming a Big Sibling Class
Preparation class for kids becoming big siblings—helpful & fun.
Nicole Byer at Goodnights Comedy Club
Kids Crafternoon: Back to School Buttons
Design custom buttons with a button maker at Orange County Public Library.
attic labs
The Lake At Meredith College
Taizé Service
Copy of Marconics 'STATE OF THE UNIVERSE' Free Lecture-Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash
Professional women's soccer: NC Courage vs. Houston Dash in Cary.
KAYTRADAY! FALL 2026 TOUR (Raleigh, NC)
Fall touring festival with live music and entertainment.
Jonathan Butler and Najee
Jim Ericksen
Pop-Up Art: Botanical Collage
Hands-on botanical collage art activity at NC Museum of Art.
Monika Jaymes
Eat the World: Puglia
What Does The Fox Say?
Road To Life
Memphis Redbirds vs Durham Bulls
Minor-league baseball: Memphis Redbirds visit Durham Bulls.
Praise Cafe' 2026
Jaye and Kriss - Raleigh, NC August 16
Jack Wilkins/Scott Sawyer Quartet featuring Grant Osborne & Kobie Watkins
EMM
Raleigh's 'All Things Groovy' Hippie Fest | 3rd Annual
Annual hippie-themed festival in Raleigh with food, music & groovy vibes.