Cool Summer Fun Out of the Hot Sun
Here are 14 ways to chill during the Triangle's warmer months.
For almost 200 years, farmers brought their wheat and corn to what is now Yates Mill to have their grains ground into flour and meal. Today, you can stop by the Yates Mill visitor center to see a...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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Enjoy local bands, arts and crafts vendors, car show, kids' area, fun contests and games, plus a barbecue cook-off contest featuring veteran cooking teams.
Cost: Free
Where:
River Park
114 E. Margaret Ln.
Hillsborouh, NC 27278
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Visual artists from near and far will showcase their work, and 75 performing arts groups provide continuous music, dance and entertainment throughout the festival including extended Saturday...
Cost: $5 suggested donation; free for children under 12
Where:
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris Street
Durham, NC 27701
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Sponsor: Durham Arts Council
Telephone: 919-560-2719
Contact Name: Susan Tierney
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Join Mindful Families of Durham, a Buddhist-inspired spiritual community that supports area parents, caregivers, and their children in the practice of mindfulness and the understanding of the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
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Sponsor: Mindful Families of Durham
Contact Name: Adam, Laura, Josh, Sumi
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Take the family for a showcase of popular and folk music and art, dance performances, educational booths, children's activities and food from different regions of Latin America.
Cost: Free
Where:
Downtown Raleigh
Fayetteville St. City Plaza
Raleigh, NC 27601
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Did you know that beavers are actually large rodents? Join us at the park and discover the parts of a beaver and what they like to eat. Test your knowledge in a round of trivia and take a walk in...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
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Sponsor: Crowder County Park
Telephone: 919-662-2850
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Step back in time with our 19th-century costumed interpreters and watch the millstones at work grinding corn into meal. Tour fee: $5/Adult, $4/Senior (ages 60 & over), $3/Child (ages 7-16),...
Cost: $5/Adult, 4$/Senior (60+), $3/Child (7-16), 6&Younger Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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This cultural exp features live entertainment, a kids zone, food vendors, games and much more.
Cost: Free
Where:
Knightdale Station Park
494 Knightdale Station Run
Knightdale, NC 27545
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It's 50% off ALMOST EVERYTHING! The word GREEN or BLACK will be written under the price on tags and you won't believe what's left!!! Check us out on facebook at Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale...
Cost: Free
Where:
Cary Towne Centre
1105 Walnut St
Cary, NC 27511
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Sponsor: Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale
Contact Name: Gail Walker
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Take the family for a balloon artists, face painting, carnival games, obstacle courses, arts and crafts and a magician. This event celebrates the grand opening of the David R. Kahn Community Campus...
Cost: Free
Where:
David R. Kahn Community Campus
12804 Norwood Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27613
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Enjoy all things pepper, kids crafts, live music, artisans, local farmers and much more.
Cost: $5 – $25
Where:
Downtown Pittsboro
Pittsboro, NC
PepperFest is a celebration of sustainable agriculture, farmers, and the creativity of the Piedmont’s top chefs, brewers and artisans. This outdoor event is held in NC’s...
Cost: $5-$30
Where:
Downtown Pittsboro
205 Lorax Lane #5
Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Sponsor: Abundance NC
Telephone: 919-444-9300
Contact Name: Tami Schwerin
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The autumnal equinox signals the beginning of fall. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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The autumnal equinox signals the beginning of fall. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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Grab your magnifying glass and help solve the many mysteries along the Old Beech Nature Trail. Who left the pile of acorns by the rotten log? Whose scat is that? Use your senses and detective...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Lake Crabtree County Park
Telephone: 919-460-3355
Contact Name: Carol Cunningham
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The autumnal equinox signals the beginning of fall. It is the point when there are exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness at the equator. Mark the change of seasons by heading to the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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Let’s celebrate the arrival of fall! Make a craft inspired by the leaves’ changing colors. We will bring the materials if you bring the imagination! For all ages (adult accompaniment...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
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Sponsor: Crowder County Park
Telephone: 919-662-2850
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Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences presents the classic tale for all ages.
Cost: $3/person
Where:
Century Center
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
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Let’s celebrate the arrival of fall! Make a craft inspired by the leaves’ changing colors. We will bring the materials if you bring the imagination! For all ages (adult accompaniment required...
Cost: Free
Where:
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
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Sponsor: Crowder County Park
Telephone: 919-662-2850
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Learn about the annual, long-distance movement of the migratory birds in our park. We will learn the difference between summer migrants, winter migrants, and permanent residents and then go on a...
Cost: Free
Where:
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr.
New Hill, NC 27562
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Sponsor: Harris Lake County Park
Telephone: 919-387-4342
Contact Name: Joanne St. Clair
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The library invites you to celebrate and enjoy poetry with a series of events for all ages hosted by Hillsborough’s Poet Laureate, Dee Stribling! On the last Wednesdays of the month throughout...
Cost: Free
Where:
Orange County Main Library
137 W Margaret Ln
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Sponsor: Orange County Public Library
Telephone: 919-245-2539
Contact Name: Libbie Hough
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In honor of Chicanx and Latinx Heritage Month, we’ll enjoy poetry written in English and in Spanish written by Chicanx and Latinx poets. Following questions and discussion, those attending will...
Cost: Free
Where:
Orange County Main Library
137 W Margaret Ln
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Sponsor: Orange County Public Library
Telephone: 919-245-2539
Contact Name: Libbie Hough
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Apple Day features fresh North Carolina apples, an apple dessert and more.
Cost: Free
Where:
State Farmers Market
1201 Agriculture St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Rodeos, a mule-pulling contest, arts and crafts, vendors, carnival rides, street performers, bluegrass shows and more are all part of Benson Mule Days. See website for hours.
Cost: See website for fees
Where:
Downtown Benson
500 S. Market St.
Benson, NC 27504
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“Shinrin-yoku” is a Japanese healing technique which means "taking in the forest atmosphere." Developed in the 1980s, it has become a cornerstone of preventive health...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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This family-friendly urban bluegrass festival features a dance tent, workshops and exhibit hall with instruments and gear in the Raleigh Convention Center, food vendors, a youth stage, juried...
Cost: Free-$60
Where:
, NC
Enjoy down time in nature, or take part in guided art making, herbalism, outdoor yoga, storytelling, or basic women’s camping skills. Dinner and breakfast included, but take camping...
Cost: $50/member, $55/nonmember.
Where:
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Come out to the 5th Annual Wolfpack Games at Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center on Friday, September 27th at 6 PM. Enjoy a fun atmosphere and get an exclusive sneak peek at the 2019-2020 NC State...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center
2611 Cates Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27695
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Enjoy free bowl cuts by Arrow, Worm Farms; a Most Annoying Sound Off; and Costume Contest. Wear a best orange or blue tuxes. Gates and food trucks will open and begin at 6pm with the movie starting...
Cost: Free
Where:
Lake Raleigh Meadows
Campus Shore Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Sponsor: VisitCentennial
Telephone: 704-651-3179
Contact Name: Jude DesNoyer
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Mums and pumpkins take center stage at this festival featuring live music and food trucks.
Cost: Free
Where:
Knightdale Station Park
810 N. First Ave.
Knightdale, NC 27545
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Rodeos, a mule-pulling contest, arts and crafts, vendors, carnival rides, street performers, bluegrass shows and more are all part of Benson Mule Days. See website for hours.
Cost: See website for fees
Where:
Downtown Benson
500 S. Market St.
Benson, NC 27504
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Learn basic canoeing skills and a bit about the millpond's history, then head out to explore the pond's many features as seen only from the water. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets are...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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Give rugby a try. Take part in tag rugby pick-up games every Saturday morning at Baileywick Road Park, near the Second Shelter. No experience necessary. All ages.
Cost: Free
Where:
Baileywick Road Park
9501 Baileywick Rd
Second Shelter Field
Raleigh, NC 27615
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Sponsor: Raleigh Redhawks Rugby
Contact Name: denise travis
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Welcome fall's arrival with a food truck rodeo, car show, face painting, a craft show and more.
Cost: Free
Where:
125 U.S. 1-A
Youngsville, NC 27596
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Celebrate the Fall Harvest with the Cary Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, September 28 along West Chatham Street in Cary! There will be contests and games, craft booths and food trucks lining...
Cost: Free
Where:
West Chatham Street
Cary, NC 27511
Sponsor: Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Telephone: 919-244-6463
Contact Name: Lindsey Chester
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Take part in a 1.4-mile walk for inclusiveness. Registration and activities begin at 10 a.m.; walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy refreshments, games, raffle and a decorating station. All ages and...
Cost: $15/family, $5/individual
Where:
Kids Together Playground
111 Thurston Dr.
Cary, NC 27518
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Campbell Law School will host a bike ride from “The Creek to the Capital” the morning of Saturday, September 28 as part of its yearlong anniversary celebration. Riders of all skill...
Cost: $40 fee includes T-shirt/lunch
Where:
Finish line @ Campbell Law School
225 Hillsborough St
Raleigh , NC 27603
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Sponsor: Campbell Law School
Telephone: 919-865-5978
Contact Name: Lisa Snedeker
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Enjoy a day at the park and listen to stories from professional storytellers in this event presented by Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space.
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Oak View County Park
4028 Carya Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27610
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Sponsor: Historic Oak View County Park
Telephone: 919-250-1013
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Live Entertainment all day, including a Talent Contest. Win the Raffle. Enjoy at least a dozen international options prepared by parishioners-- Mexican, Irish, Filipino just to name a few. ...
Cost: Free festival admission. Food and raffle incur fees
Where:
J. Ashley Wall Towne Square
J. Ashley Wall Towne Square W. Third St. & W. Cypress St.
Wendell, NC 27591
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Sponsor: St Eugene Catholic Church
Telephone: 919-449-5234
Contact Name: Susan Welsh
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Enjoy live performances, cultural exhibits, children's activities, dragon boat racing and more. Taste a wide collection of ethnic foods and delicacies created by local chefs.
Cost: $5 advance tickets; $8 at the door. Free for ages 12 and younger
Where:
Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Pkwy.
Cary, NC 27518
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Learn basic canoeing skills and a bit about the millpond's history, then head out to explore the pond's many features as seen only from the water. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets are provided,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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Travel to Germany without leaving the Triangle at this German-inspired festival featuring live music and food, as well as the ever-popular wiener dog races.
Cost: Free
Where:
Lafayette Village
8450 Honeycutt Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27615
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This family-friendly urban bluegrass festival features a dance tent, workshops and exhibit hall with instruments and gear in the Raleigh Convention Center, food vendors, a youth stage, juried...
Cost: Free-$60
Where:
, NC
Want to get inside Historic Yates Mill? Join us for a half-hour tour (starting at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 & 3:00 p.m.) to view the main power drive and milling machinery while exploring the mill's...
Cost: $5/Adult, 4$/Senior (60+), $3/Child (7-16), 6&Younger Free
Where:
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4620 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
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Sponsor: Historic Yates Mill County Park
Telephone: 919-856-6675
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In 1979, the NC Legislature designated the Eastern Box Turtle as our state reptile. Learn how you can help conserve this valuable state symbol. Meet Lake Crabtree's adopted turtle, Shel...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Pkwy.
Morrisville, NC 27560
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Sponsor: Lake Crabtree County Park
Telephone: 919-460-3355
Contact Name: Carol Cunningham
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Take the family for live music, crafts and food. See website for hours.
Cost: Free
Where:
Carrboro Town Hall
301 W. Main St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
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Mums and pumpkins take center stage at this festival featuring food trucks and great music.
Cost: Free
Where:
Knightdale Station Park
810 N. First Ave.
Knightdale, NC 27545
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East Cloud Kungfu hosts a Parent's Night Out event, featuring a safe environment for kids as they about the wide world of kungfu. Check it out!...
Cost: $25 first child, $20 each additional child
Where:
East Cloud Kungfu, LLC
5655-A Western Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27606
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Sponsor: East Cloud Kungfu, LLC
Telephone: 252-646-7053
Contact Name: Imari Colon
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Railroad Days' 44th consecutive year features the Railroad Days pageant at 7 p.m., where a queen in five age divisions will be crowned. The festival continues Oct. 4-5 in downtown Selma.
Cost: $12/person for pageant admission
Where:
Selma Elementary School
311 W. Richardson St.
Selma, NC 27576
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Rodeos, a mule-pulling contest, arts and crafts, vendors, carnival rides, street performers, bluegrass shows and more are all part of Benson Mule Days. See website for hours.
Cost: See website for fees
Where:
Downtown Benson
500 S. Market St.
Benson, NC 27504
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