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Lakeside Family Fest 2026

Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Time: 8am to 9pm

Venue: Lakeside Retreats, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Family

Looking for a full day of family fun, creativity, connection, and outdoor adventure? Join us for the 3rd Annual Family Fest at Lakeside Retreats! Optional overnight camping! Enjoy a day filled with: 🔥 Fire show 🎨 Art activities 🥋 Martial arts class 💙 Bubbles 🧘 Yoga and sound bath 🌲 Forest bathing 🏕️ S’mores and optional overnight camping 🍴 Food trucks and vendors 💛 Sensory yurt 🎤 Guest speakers 🏆 Tug of war …and so much more!

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Lakeside Family Fest 2026

When
This Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
8am to 9pm
Where
Lakeside Retreats
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
Free
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Lakeside Family Fest 2026
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Lakeside Family Fest 2026 runs Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8am to 9pm.

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