Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Mar 13 – Mar 13, 2026
Children’s Fun Fair
Manteo
Enjoy a free day of fun at Wright Brothers National Memorial Pavilion in Kill Devil…
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Fun Days in North Carolina
18 events found
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2026
Spring Herbs Days
Raleigh
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Apr 9 – Apr 9, 2026
Strawberry Day
Raleigh
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Apr 26 – Apr 26, 2026
Mother’s Day Gala
Benson
Join the special festivities which include picking strawberries, and free hot dogs, chili and lemonade.
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
May 9 – May 9, 2026
Crawfish Day
Raleigh
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
May 14 – May 14, 2026
Blueberry Day
Raleigh
Free blueberry dessert samples, recipes and much more! Free admission.
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Jun 8 – Jun 12, 2026
Mocksville Masonic Picnic
Mocksville
This year marks the 129th consecutive year this event has been held. The picnic is…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Jun 13 – Jun 14, 2026
Special Deal for Father’s Day
Chimney Rock
A day in the Park is a great gift for Dad! Be sure and ask…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Jul 2 – Jul 2, 2026
Peach Day
Raleigh
Free peach dessert samples and recipes. Free admission.
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
Jul 16 – Jul 16, 2026
Watermelon Day
Raleigh
Free watermelon slices, recipes, watermelon eating contest, a visit from the Watermelon Queen, and much…
Stop when something catches your eye.
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
Jul 18 – Jul 18, 2026
Mud Day
Wilmington
Get down and dirty with our annual Mud Day. Mud pies, mud painting, mud baths…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Aug 21 – Aug 21, 2026
Grape Day
Raleigh
Free grape dessert samples, free recipes, and much more. Free admission.
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Aug 27 – Aug 27, 2026
Sweet Potato Day
Raleigh
Free sweet potato dessert smaples, recipes and much more! Free admission.
Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
Sep 3 – Sep 3, 2026
Apple Day
Raleigh
Free apple dessert samples, recipes and more. Free admission.
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Sep 10 – Sep 10, 2026
Great Pumpkin Contest
Raleigh
Pumpkin decorating contest, largest pumpkin contest, and much more! Free admission.
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026
Open House Hours at Historic Gertrude Smith House
Mount Airy
Open House Hours at the Historic Gertrude Smith House for the Autumn Leaves Festival Weekend;…
Keep it easy.
The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.
Oct 9 – Oct 9, 2026
Colossal Collard Day
Raleigh
Free collard samples, recipes and much more! Free admission.
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Oct 23 – Oct 23, 2026
Pecan Day
Raleigh
Free pecan dessert samples, recipes and much more! Free admission.