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This week in the Triangle

There are 188 free family events this week in the Triangle. Here are the best free things to do with kids in Raleigh and Durham and Chapel Hill.

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July Market on the Videri Patio

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6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunflower Celebration at Dix Park on July 11

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Melon Day at Western Wake Farmers Market

Indian Creek Trailhead

NC Museum of Art's Sk8rday Mornings

1950 Blue Ridge Road

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Dix Park's Sunflower Celebration

1700 Umstead Drive

Lowe’s gives away lots of free gifts for two days — including MyLowe’s Money!

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Durham's CenterFest Sept. 19-20

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Youth Basketball Open Play-Saturday

Raleigh Community Center

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Family Open Play Basketball

Raleigh Community Center

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Artifact Adventure at Historic Oak View Park

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Family Storytime

Richard B. Harrison Community Library

Page 158 Books Storytime

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kids and Teens Maker's Market at Grasshopper Farms

8004 Poole Road

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Family Storytime

Wake Forest Community Library

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sensory Storytime

Wendell Community Library

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

ABC Craft and Learn

Duraleigh Road Community Library

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Eva Perry Regional Library

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Altoid Wallet Workshop

Athens Drive Community Library

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

School Age Paleontology Party!

Duraleigh Road Community Library

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Teen Faux Amber Resin Charms

Wendell Community Library

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

East Regional Library

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Oberlin Regional Library

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Marbles Science Solvers

Eva Perry Regional Library

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Summer Movie Matinee: Dirty Dancing

Eva Perry Regional Library

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Using the Libby App

North Regional Library

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Crafternoon: Trinket Dish

Leesville Community Library

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

NC Courage Tailgate

Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters

Mulligan's Arcade & Tavern Second Annual Summer Bash

176 Bratton Drive

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Paint the Parks Exhibit Opening at Beech Bluff County Park

6:15 am - 8:30 pm

Dix Park's Sunflower Field

1700 Umstead Drive

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Frequently Asked Questions

What free things can I do with kids this weekend in Raleigh?: There are many free family activities this weekend in the Triangle — from free museum days and park events to library programs and community festivals. All events on this page are 100% free.
Where can I find free activities for toddlers in the Triangle?: Libraries, city parks, and community centers across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill offer free toddler-friendly activities like storytime, splash pads, and nature walks. Check our listings for age-appropriate details.
How often are free events updated in the Triangle?: We update our free events list daily with new family-friendly activities across the Triangle. Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly roundup every Thursday.