Festivals & Fairs in Avon, NC

Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Avon, NC. Big events you don't want to miss.

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Dino Academy

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 2, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC

Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar, and charm their way into every...

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Playtime Pals

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC

Drop in for free play on Thursday mornings from 11 am- noon. Come socialize with other caregivers while your kiddos play!

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Virtual Naturalist: Sea Turtles

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Virtual · NC, Raleigh, NC · Ages 8+

Have you ever been lucky enough to see a sea turtle in the wild? These beautiful reptiles have some amazing adaptations that allow them to live in salt water. Join us for a virtual program perfect for ages 8+ to learn about how they survive in the ocean, and what you can do to help protect them....

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Youth Open Art Studio Classes with Ms. Rebeca

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 30, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hickory Grove Library · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC

A creative space for kids and youth to create art, explore art materials, guided sensory play, and learn art techniques that brings relaxation and mindfulness. This program is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership between the Arts & Science Council, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and..

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Augusta GreenJackets at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 11:00 PM UTC · Atrium Health Ballpark · 1001 S Stadium Dr, Kannapolis, NC

MiLB Single-A: Augusta GreenJackets at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark

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Repticon Raleigh - Reptile & Exotic Animal Show

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · NC State Fairgrounds - Exposition Center · 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, Raleigh, NC · Ages 5–12

Repticon Raleigh: Browse and purchase reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and supplies from top breeders and vendors. Saturday 9am-4pm. Kids 4 & under free. Free admission for teachers, military, and first responders.

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Dinosaur Bath Bombs

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 2, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC

Celebrate our summer reading theme: Unearth a Story. Teens can make their own bath bomb to take home and use with a special surprise hidden inside! All supplies are provided and no experience is needed. This event is designed for rising grades 6–12. This event will require event passes. Event...

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Giant Board Games

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North County Regional Library · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC · Ages 5–11

No registration required. Unplug from screens and dive into the world of giant board games with a variety of games suitable for ages 5-11 at North County Regional Library. Participating in board games encourage cooperation, problem solving, letter and word recognition, and critical thinking skills..

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Incredible Science

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Raleigh · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, Raleigh, NC · Ages 7+

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing...

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Mint Hill Mystery Book Club

In 3 weeks · Mon, Jun 1, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mint Hill Library · 6840 Matthews - Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC

The Mint Hill Mystery Book Club is a long-standing club that meets the first Monday of each month from 2:00- 3:00pm to discuss new and classic Mysteries. Join us in June to discuss The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware. This program will be provided by Mint Hill library staff. Each month's discussion..

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Circus Cameron: A One-Man Marvel!

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM–7:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC

Be amazed as Cameron Tomele of Barely Balanced performs comedy and amazing stunts in a kaleidoscope of whirling colors of excitement! Come laugh, cheer, and become a part of the action. Cameron's One-Man Circus Show is packed with family-friendly comedy. Watch as he balances atop wobbling props,...

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Great Sunflower Project

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 28, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Prairie Ridge · 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27607, Raleigh, NC · Ages 8+

Pollinators are beautiful, fascinating, and crucial members of Piedmont ecosystems, and spring is a wonderful time to observe and learn from them! As global change threatens insect populations worldwide, it is more important than ever that we monitor these important species. Come be a part of this..

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Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 11:00 PM UTC · Atrium Health Ballpark · 1001 S Stadium Dr, Kannapolis, NC

MiLB Single-A: Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark

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Hub City Spartanburgers at Greensboro Grasshoppers

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:30 PM UTC · First National Bank Field · 408 Bellemeade St, Greensboro, NC

MiLB High-A: Hub City Spartanburgers at Greensboro Grasshoppers at First National Bank Field

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Walking Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · University City Regional Library · 5528 Waters Edge Village Drive, Charlotte, NC

Do you want to get fit and meet members of your community? Join the University City Library's Walking Club. Bring your water bottle and meet us at the front entrance of the Library. We will walk around the lake at a pace that is comfortable with the group. The event is weather permitting.

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Teen Tuesdays - Jurassic Trivia

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 2, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC · Ages 10–17

Get ready for a prehistoric showdown where only the sharpest minds survive! Whether you’re a fan of Michael Crichton’s original pulse-pounding novels, a devotee of the blockbuster film franchise, or a budding paleontologist who knows their Stegosaurus from their Spinosaurus, this is...

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Nature PlaySpace Pop-Up (Whiteville)

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 7:20 PM–7:50 PM UTC · Whiteville · 415 South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, 28472, Whiteville, NC

Come play outside with the Museum at Whiteville staff in our Nature PlaySpace, a fenced-in outdoor play area at the Museum at Whiteville. Staff will guide children in an interactive activity aimed to get them outside and connected with nature. Make sure to dress for the weather! Pop-ups will take...

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Superpowered Herps

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Virtual · NC, Raleigh, NC · Ages 5–13

Did you know there are snakes that fly and lizards that walk on water? Join ecoEXPLORE Central NC to discover the amazing world of superpowered reptiles and amphibians in this virtual program. This program is for kids ages 5-13 in the ecoEXPLORE program, but all are welcome! You will learn about...

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Bricks & Beyond: A Lego Challenge Club

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC

Once a month, tweens and teens take over the MakerLab for LEGO chaos. Wild themes. Weird prompts. Timed builds. Robot races. You bring the creativity, we bring the bricks. Win the monthly challenge,...

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Living Collections Members Night

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Downtown Raleigh · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, Raleigh, NC

We invite Members to enjoy special after-hours access to our Living Collections Team. Meet remarkable animals up close, hear from expert staff, and discover behind-the-scenes stories you won’t experience during regular hours. This exclusive evening is our way of saying thank you for supporting the..

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My Next Step for Teens

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 10:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · South County Regional Library · 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC

Do you know where you're going after you finish high school? This session is designed to help you figure out your next step to successfully plan for your future. Whether you know your path, or you're still figuring things out, we are here to help guide you. Let us help connect you with the...

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Science for Everyone!

In 2 weeks · Thu, May 28, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC

Get inspired through science! Michael Green, aka the Science Machine, will be bringing the scientific BOOM to the library as he shares cool experiments, awesome science facts, and inspires a love of learning in all ages with the Best Science Show Ever! For kids in grades K–5. This event will...

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Beyond the Basics: Microsoft Excel

In 3 weeks · Mon, Jun 1, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library · 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC

Go Beyond the Basics and learn to create formulas, functions, spreadsheet modifications, charts and graphs. Previous Excel experience is required. Note: T here are multiple versions of Microsoft Office products in use and the version used to teach this class may not align with the one you have...

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Spring Into Nature

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Prairie Ridge · 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27607, Raleigh, NC · Ages 5+

Spring is an exciting time to explore nature! Ever spot a mystery plant or critter and wish you knew its name? Lace up for a nature walk through our prairies and woods in this program for ages 5+. We’ll be using iNaturalist to do some identifying along the way and submit our observations to...

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Freedom to Read: Preteen Read Aloud Book

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · ImaginOn Library · 300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC

Big stories. Bold characters. Zero pressure. Join us twice a month for a high-energy read-aloud experience designed just for preteens! We’ll dive into exciting books together—laughing, predicting plot twists, debating characters’ choices, and bringing stories to life through discussion and...

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Cookie Scavenger Hunt!

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC

For May’s scavenger hunt, we’ve hidden pictures of the 10 ingredients needed to bake chocolate chip cookies! Can you find them all?! This scavenger hunt will run from May 1st through May 30th! If...

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Art Forgery Night: Bernice Bing

In 1 week · Thu, May 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · North County Regional Library · 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville, NC

On the third Thursday of each month, we will take on recreating a famous work of art. Come every time or just come for the pieces that interest you. This is not a class. We'll start off with a brief history on the piece, as well as an overview of the techniques and the medium. We will have a...

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Preteen Scene:

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Hickory Grove Library · 5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC

Calling all preteens! Bring your creative ideas and join us for an hour of rock painting. Keep your creations or gift them to someone you know!

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Books & Babies

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC

Books & Babies focuses on the development of pre-literacy skills as well as babies’ physical, social, and cognitive growth. It also provides a nurturing environment for caregivers and babies to bond and learn together. This storytime encourages a love of books, song, movement, rhythm, and...

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Reptile Pop Quiz

In 2 weeks · Fri, May 29, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Virtual · NC, Raleigh, NC

Test your reptile identification skills with this virtual ecoEXPLORE program and see how many local reptiles you can identify! This program is aimed at kids in grades K-8 interested in being a part of the ecoEXPLORE collaborative science project, but all are welcome. Register