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The Top 20 Upcoming Events for Families in Durham

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By Macaroni KID Durham June 3, 2026

Every week Macaroni KID shares our top picks for things to do with your kids in & around Durham (make sure you're signed up to receive the email!). 

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Our top picks for fun:

1.  FREE Trial Classes for Ages 4-5 and 6-12 at USA Ninja Challenge Durham

2.  Bilingual Storytime at The Nasher Museum of Art

3.  Kids Night Out at the Museum of Life & Science (Ages 5-10)

4.  PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Dom Flemons

5.  Durham Bulls Game: Friday Night Fireworks

6.  Cars and Coffee in Morrisville: RAD Day 80's and 90's

7.  FREE Kids Workshop at the Home Depot Durham: Goalie Game

8.  Carolina Theatre of Durham's Family Saturday Series: Larry & Joe

9.  Chapel Hill Pride Promenade

10.  22nd Annual Beaver Queen Pageant at Duke Park


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11.  Durham Hunger Day at Durham Central Park

12.  Durham Bulls Game: Kids Run the Bases

13.  Unicorn Open Play at My Little Farmer

14.  $1 Summer Movies at Regal Brier Creek: Kung Fu Panda 4 & DAVID

15.  Piedmont Wildlife Visit at the South Regional Library

16.  Piggie Playdate at My Little Farmer

17.  DIY Needle Felted Dinosaur Sculptures for Tweens & Teens at the Southwest Regional Library

18.  Carolina Blaze Softball Game at Duke

19.  Summer Kickoff Party at LocoShop

20.  Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park


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Looking for more options for fun?  Macaroni KID maintains local event calendars for each area:

Durham  ~  Chapel Hill  ~ Cary

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