Raleigh–Cary area · Latest check Fri, Oct 30
Things to do with kids in Johnston County, NC
11 upcoming family events and 4 places and programs in Johnston County, NC. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Harvest Festival at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum
Tobacco Farm Life Museum
FreeAll ages
Nov14SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Fall Festival at Bentonville Battlefield
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
From $5All ages
Nov27FriChristmas lightsFri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Lights on the Neuse Christmas Hayride
Boyette Family Farms
From $11All ages
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Christmas Village and Tree Lighting — Clayton
Downtown Clayton — Main Street (Horne Square to Town Square)
All ages
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Christmas Carriage Rides in Downtown Smithfield
Downtown Smithfield — carriage stop on S. 3rd Street near Santa's Workshop
From $25All ages
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Christmas on Main in Downtown Benson
Downtown Benson
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Open House at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum
Tobacco Farm Life Museum
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
In Heavenly Peace: A Civil War Christmas at Bentonville Battlefield
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
From $5All ages
Dec10ThuParadesThu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
Smithfield Christmas Parade
Downtown Smithfield — Market Street parade route
All ages
Dec11FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
Santa's Workshop in Downtown Smithfield
Santa's Workshop at the Johnston County Courthouse
Dec12SatParadesSat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Clayton Christmas Parade
Downtown Clayton — Main Street parade route
All ages
Places and ongoing programs
- VisitanytimeCommunity
Visit on your schedule
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
Bentonville Battlefield
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Clemmons Educational State Forest
Clemmons Educational State Forest
All ages
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
Tobacco Farm Life Museum
Tobacco Farm Life Museum
All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytime at the Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield
Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield
Ages 0–5
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