1 day
Raleigh Family Day
A kid-tested day that mixes Marbles, free dinosaurs, Pullen Park and the giant Gipson Play Plaza.
Best for: Families with kidsBudget: $40–$100 per family
Day 1
Play all day
- 9:30 AM$$
Marbles Kids Museum
Downtown
Hands-on play museum for younger kids (ticketed); check hours online.
Next: Walk next door
- 11:30 AMFree
Natural Sciences dinosaurs
Downtown
Free; kids love the Acrocanthosaurus and the butterfly conservatory.
Next: 10-minute drive
- 1:00 PM$
Picnic at Pullen Park
West Raleigh
Carousel, kiddie train and pedal boats.
Next: 10-minute drive
- 4:00 PMFree
Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park
Dix Park
One of the biggest playgrounds in the region with water play.
Local tips
- •Pack a change of clothes for water play.
- •Pullen ride hours are seasonal — check before you go.