Festivals & Fairs in Ocracoke, NC

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

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Young at Art (Toddler/Preschool Craft Time): Bug Craft

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 3:00 PM–3:40 PM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC · Ages Up to 5

Bring your little ones (aka future artists) to get a little messy! Let them freely explore and discover their creative side through various mediums with others their age. Don't worry, the library...

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Play and Explore

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC

Let the children play while you chat and compare notes with other parents and caregivers. This program promotes interactive play among children and encourages them to share toys and bond with others....

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Virtual Naturalist: Sea Turtles

In 2 weeks · 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 2 weeks · 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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Hyde County Public Library

Hyde County Public Library · 33460 Us-264, Engelhard, NC

Hyde County Public Library is a public branch library in Engelhard, NC. Open 1,742 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 900 square feet.

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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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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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Circus Cameron: A One-Man Marvel!

In 2 weeks · 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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Incredible Science

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 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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Retro Video Gaming

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · South Boulevard Library · 4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC · Ages 10–17

Calling all Gamers! Drop in and hang out in the afternoon in the Teen Area to play retro games on the Nintendo Switch and enjoy small snacks with friends. How to Join: No registration is required for this program. Please note that all players are expected to follow the Gaming Etiquette Guidelines...

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Hub City Spartanburgers at Greensboro Grasshoppers

In 2 weeks · 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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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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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 · Tue, May 19, 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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Craft & Connect

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · SouthPark Regional Library · 7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC · Ages 18+

Whether you're new to the neighborhood or just looking to socialize with like-minded people, join us at SouthPark Regional Library to share inspiration, ideas, and stories with fellow craft enthusiasts. Bring your own project to work on - knitting, drawing, sewing, painting, crocheting, etc; any...

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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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The Pocket-Size Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Matthews Library · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC

This book club meets each month to discuss a novel that's fewer than 300 pages. This month we will chat about So Far Gone by Jess Walters. New members welcome!

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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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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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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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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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Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC

Testers & Tasters Cookbook Club is a place to talk about food and cooking! Come share your experiments, experiences, triumphs, and tragedies. This month's theme is Fictional Recipes! But have no...

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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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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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Freedom to Read: Preteen Read Aloud Book

In 2 weeks · 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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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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Stories in 2 Languages: ASL for Families

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Mountain Island Library · 4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC

Engage your child with stories, songs, and activities in English and American Sign Language that support early literacy skill development and expose your child to two languages and cultures. This program is intended for all families and those who want to expose children to a second language. Want...

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Summer Kickoff!

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 26, 7:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 660 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, Winston-Salem, NC

Unearth a story at the library! Drop in for an adventure filled with games, activities, and crafts. Participants will complete a passport to receive a prize as we kick off the Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up for the challenge here ! All ages welcome. No registration required. Event image credit:..

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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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Food & Fiction

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Durham County Library - Main · 300 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC

Read a book, eat a snack. Rinse and repeat. Do you like Graphic Novels or Manga? We got 'em. Do you like romance? We got 'em. Do you like horror? We even have those. Relax and read one of the many...

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Rookie Science

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 26, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Matthews Library · 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews, NC · Ages 5–11

Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments. Registration is required. Please call (704) 416-5000 option 2 to sign up. This program is for children ages 5-11 years. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter here .

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Story Time at the Museum

In 1 week · Fri, May 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Downtown Raleigh · 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, Raleigh, NC

This is a free program beginning at 10:30am in the Windows on the World classroom, located on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center in downtown Raleigh. Story time is designed especially for children 5 and younger and books are chosen with this age group in mind. Please note that we do not.

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Preteen Scene:

In 2 weeks · 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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Cookie Scavenger Hunt!

In 1 week · Wed, May 20, 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...