Raleigh Parent

09/10/2026

📚 Jaipur Literature Festival comes to Raleigh this weekend!

JLF North Carolina returns September 11–13 with author conversations, live performances, and cultural experiences celebrating books, stories, and ideas from around the world. 🌎

Meet acclaimed authors, artists, and thinkers, including Belle Boggs, Jeff Tiberii, Karan Mahajan, Bob Crawford, and more.

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Meredith College & NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues
🎟️ Tickets: $12.07–$56.84, including fees and taxes

A weekend for book lovers, students, educators, and curious minds to discover new perspectives right here in the Triangle!

See more details:
https://jlflitfest.org/north-carolina
https://raleighparent.com/event/jaipur-literature-festival-on-sep-11-2026/

06/14/2026

Thank you to Arts Inspired Dance Academy, Fuquay and Lillington for partnering with Raleigh Parent! 💚

We're excited to help more families discover their dance classes, camps, and programs in Fuquay-Varina area.

Supporting local businesses and connecting Triangle families with great opportunities is what Raleigh Parent is all about. ❤️

Be sure to check out their programs and give them a follow!

Arts Inspired Dance Academy (AIDA) offers dance, theater, music, gymnastics, art, and creative enrichment programs for children, teens, and adults in downtown Fuquay-Varina. Since 2009, the academy has provided a welcoming and supportive environment where students build confidence, creativity, and p...

06/12/2026

Have you explored Triangle Land Conservancy? 🌿

Our guide covers how TLC supports families through outdoor education, nature programs, volunteer opportunities, events, and access to public nature preserves across the Triangle.

👉 https://raleighparent.com/triangle-land-conservancy-outdoor-learning-family/

With seven public preserves and more than 26,000 acres of protected land, Triangle Land Conservancy gives families plenty of ways to get outside together - hiking trails, wildlife spotting, creek exploration, and quiet green space away from the noise of the city.

Families can also join guided hikes, seasonal nature programs, volunteer workdays, and hands-on conservation projects that help care for local land and habitats. For kids, there are nature-based learning experiences and programs designed to make outdoor education feel fun and engaging.

More info on preserves, events, and programs here: https://triangleland.org/

Photo credit: © Don Kinney / Triangle Land Conservancy

06/11/2026

We just put together a guide to one of Raleigh's most unique family destinations - Raleigh City Farm. 🌱

👉 https://raleighparent.com/raleigh-city-farm-guide/

Tucked into downtown Raleigh, Raleigh City Farm is a working urban farm where families can volunteer, learn about gardening and local food, visit the pay-what-you-can farmstand, and attend community events throughout the year. It's a place where kids can see vegetables growing in the ground, meet the farm's bees, and get a hands-on look at how food makes its way from farm to table.

The farm also offers youth education programs, camps, tours, volunteer workdays, fresh produce, and community gatherings that help connect Raleigh residents with local food and sustainable agriculture.

If you've never visited Raleigh City Farm, it's a fun and surprisingly peaceful spot to explore right in the heart of the city. For more information about upcoming events, volunteering, and visiting the farm, visit https://raleighcityfarm.org/

Photo credit: © Raleigh City Farm 🌻

06/09/2026

We just put together a guide to one of our favorite easy getaways from Raleigh - Johnston County (JoCo).
👉 https://raleighparent.com/johnston-county-family-getaway/

From strawberry farms and charming downtowns to parks, museums, ice cream shops, and some of the best barbecue in North Carolina, there's plenty to fill a fun family day. JoCo also has a rich history, with sites like Bentonville Battlefield and the Ava Gardner Museum that make learning feel more like an adventure.

If you've never explored JoCo, it's just 30 minutes from Raleigh and a great change of pace from the usual weekend routine.

There are also some exciting events coming up soon, including Bentonville Battlefield Heavy Thunder (June 13) and the America250NC Countywide Celebration (June 27).

For even more ways to explore JoCo, visit https://www.johnstoncountync.org

Photo credit: ©Johnston County Visitors Bureau

06/07/2026

🚂 We just put together a guide to one of our favorite hidden spots in the Triangle - New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill.

It's an absolute gem for train lovers and curious kids alike. Scenic train rides through the pine forests, a surprisingly cool outdoor railroad museum, an interactive Garden Railroad (kids love this one), plus seasonal events throughout the year that make it worth coming back again and again.

If you’ve never been, it’s about 30 minutes from Raleigh and feels like a little step back in time in the best way.

There are also some really exciting events coming up soon like Summer Sax by the Tracks (June 27), and Happy 250th Birthday, America! (July 1) - perfect if you're planning a summer outing.

👉 We put together a full guide here:
https://raleighparent.com/new-hope-valley-railway-guide-train-rides/

05/07/2026

Big news 🎉 The Raleigh Parent mobile app is now live on both iOS and Android!

Download now:

📱 iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/raleigh-parent/id6762027286

🤖 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.raleighparent.app

Our new app makes it easier than ever to find local events, deals, and activities across the entire Triangle area.

04/27/2026

The Raleigh Parent iOS app is live!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/raleigh-parent/id6762027286

Find local events, deals, things to do, and hidden gems across the Triangle - all in one place.

👉 Download the app and start exploring!

💬 Share your feedback - we’d really appreciate it!

03/11/2026

🔗 https://raleighparent.com/events/easter-egg-hunts/

🐰🥚 Easter egg hunts are popping up all around the Triangle! Grab your baskets and get ready for some springtime fun with the kids. From community egg hunts to bunny photo ops, there are plenty of family-friendly events coming up over the next few weeks.

🌸 Plan your hoppiest weekend yet!

Locate Easter egg hunts, spring fairs, and holiday-themed gatherings in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

02/10/2026

🎉 NEW: Local Kids Deals Page for Raleigh and Triangle Families!

We just launched a Deals page on RaleighParent.com to make it easier for parents to find local discounts, free trials, and special offers for kids - all in one place 🙌

👉 Check it out: https://raleighparent.com/deals/

What you’ll find right now:
✔️ Free trial classes for kids
✔️ Kids camp deals & discounts
✔️ Tutoring & education deals
✔️ Food deals (coming soon)

Examples currently live:
• Free trial dance, swim, tennis & golf lessons
• 15% OFF STEM camps for new families
• $50 OFF summer & spring break craft camps
• Free math skills assessments

We'll be updating this page regularly, and everything is from local Raleigh/Cary/Apex businesses ❤️

If you know a great local deal we should add, drop it in the comments!

Hope this saves some fellow parents time (and money 😅) 💸👨‍👩‍👧‍👦