Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Avon, NC. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Gather with other crafters at the Hickory Grove Library for a morning of creativity and idea sharing! Beginners are welcome! All paper, embellishments, and general paper-crafting tools are provided for crafters to make two cards. Reservations are recommended.
MiLB High-A: Greensboro Grasshoppers at Winston-Salem Dash at Truist Stadium
Travel from outer space inward and learn about the conditions that made life possible on Earth! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive elements that explore atmosphere, changes over time, and even eruptions! This event will require event passes. Event passes are free and available to...
*This program is taking place at the North Carolina Museum of Art. We will be set up near the Welcome Center.* Come out and play! We will be stocking part of the Art Museum’s outdoor park with extra special materials and supplies to encourage nature exploration and outdoor play! A Prairie Ridge...
Join us for a music-filled puppet show presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Frontline Puppeteers. This summer, we are getting sillier than ever so join us for hilarious stories and movement songs. This is a 30-minute puppet show based on children's books, followed by a craft activity...
MiLB High-A: Bowling Green Hot Rods at Asheville Tourists at McCormick Field
MiLB Single-A: Columbia Fireflies at Hickory Crawdads at L.P. Frans Stadium
MiLB Triple-A: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Durham Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park
MiLB Single-A: Charleston RiverDogs at Wilson Warbirds at Wilson Ballpark
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MiLB Single-A: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Fayetteville Woodpeckers at SEGRA Stadium
Lew-E’s Comedy Circus is a high-energy comedy magic and juggling show featuring Lew-E The Clown! Along with his sidekick, Oogly Boogly, Lew-E combines rib-tickling comedy with empowering audience participation to create a magical circus experience. All ages welcome! This event will require...
Repticon Charlotte: 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.
In honor of National Skateboarding Day, enjoy the video game Tony Hawk Pro Skateboarding in the Teen Loft. Join other teens in a fun atmosphere, and see who has what it takes. Ages 12-18 only
Tree frogs are among several species of frogs that call Prairie Ridge home. These frogs like to sleep in hollow cavities during the day, and people can support tree frogs by installing PVC pipes for them to use as shelter. Prairie Ridge has frog pipes around the Ecostation, and has been monitoring..
Each week we’ll create something new with easy guided activities, or you can bring your own art project from home to work on instead. All skill levels are welcome!
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...
Tweens and Teens: Visit the Teen Room and complete a Dinosaur Word Search for a prize! This event lasts through June 29!
Come spend time in our garden! During this hour, our upstairs deck area will be open for patrons to come help water and weed our plant beds, as well as sit and read a book. Come enjoy the garden and help us make it a beautiful space for everyone to share! All ages welcome. No Registration Required.
Wanna make keychains? Charms? Assorted things of the cute variety? Drop in the Teen Lounge after school for all things perler beads! Try out various designs, colors and sizes in a chill zone with refreshments :) NOTE: This program involves the use of a heat source (iron) so caution is advised....
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Join us for an evening of gaming fun! Drop in and enjoy board games, life-sized games and video games from the library’s new collection. No experience required. This program will be provided by Allegra Westbrooks Teen staff and is recommended for teens ages 10 to 18. This program will take place...
Curious about the butterflies in your backyard? Come learn how to distinguish different species and understand butterfly behaviors. After a brief talk, we’ll explore the garden and prairie to see how many different butterflies we can find. We will learn how to contribute our observations at data to.
Calling all young artists! We want to see your creations. Submit a photo of your painting, drawing, sculpture, or other artwork to win a book and have your creation displayed on the Art Challenge Board and featured in The Library Buzz! Once you email us a photo of your art, your name will go in for.
Join our community book club! Whether or not you've had a chance to read the book, we welcome everyone to participate. Our discussion questions are broad, so anyone can join the conversation. We...
Come learn and play outside in our outdoor spaces! Children can enjoy a guided interactive activity aimed to get them outside and connected with nature. Make sure to dress for the weather. No registration required For the summer months (June, July and August), this program is offered weekly on...
Get out in your local community and eat some great donuts (and other treats) this summer! Pick up your Donut Tracker from any Durham County Library location or emails Sara Gibson at sgibson@dconc.gov...
Enjoy family-friendly movies every Saturday at West Boulevard Library. Relax, watch great movies, and connect with your community! Snacks will be provided! June 13th - Zathura June 20th - Spider Man: Into the Spider Verse June 27th - Lilo &Stitch July 11th - E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial July 18th -..
Do you like watching movies? Join us @ Southwest Regional for MOVIE MONDAYS! Every Monday this summer, we will be screening an awesome movie for families to enjoy watching together! This week, we...
Whether you're new to the area or simply looking to connect with others who share your interests, join us at Hickory Grove Library to exchange inspiration, ideas, and stories with fellow craft enthusiasts. Feel free to bring your project to work on—whether it’s knitting, drawing, sewing, painting,..
This is a free program 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. Join us in the summer on Wednesdays at 10:30am..
Tweens & Teens: We're celebrating East Regional Library's 20th Birthday! Stop by the Teen Room the week of June 15, 2026 and pick up your take & make book folding hedgehog kit!
Drop in, relax, and have fun practicing your Spanish! Join us in the Main Library Children's Programming Room (2nd floor) from 3pm to 4pm for a low‑stress, self‑guided hour of crafts, games, and...
What is a soundscape, and how does sound affect our lives and those of other species around us? Join us for a sound walk for ages 5+ where we see what we can learn about Prairie Ridge through listening, discuss the role of sound in urban ecosystems, and participate in ongoing collaborative science..
The Man, the Moth, the Monster--do you think that Mothman exists? Craft along with us to make a monstrous bit of jewelry of the well know legend, while learning all about these rumored monsters of lore (and more). All materials will be provided for this program. This program is for ages 12 to 18....
Learn how to use a Cricut cutting machine and Cricut heat press in this Dungeon Crawler Carl-themed tutorial! We will use the Cricut to create a decal, then affix it to a library-provided pouch using...
Participate in the Royal Game of Chess! The Downtown Durham Chess Club meets on selected Saturdays from 1:30-5:30 pm; check the calendar for dates. All are welcome to attend regardless of age or...
What to know about lead in drinking water ...and how we are ensuring a Lead Safe Durham Since the early 1990s, public water providers like Durham Water have been treating and testing our drinking...
This is for children 3-5 years old Extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities celebrating art. Spots are limited, and tickets for the event will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program start. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our...
Write Types is a writing critique group for works of all genres. Each meeting, we will discuss the craft of writing and review each other's works. To submit an item for critique, email...
Join us at the Independence Regional branch for Afternoon Art! Students ages 5-11 are invited to participate in an hour long art program where we will discuss an artist or art style, and make an art piece to take home with them. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult with them..