Summer is a time for family fun, and what better way to create lasting memories than by making a summer bucket list of activities to do together? Whether you’re looking for parks, farms, or museums, there is something for everyone.
Summer Activities Near Raleigh, NC
Wake Forest Pediatrics understands the importance of spending quality time with your children during the summer months. Luckily, Wake Forest has plenty of to-dos within close proximity that are fun and affordable ways to spend your summer days. Here are some family fun summer bucket list activities to consider:
1. The Factory — Wake Forest, NC
What’s more convenient than an entertainment mall where you can eat, shop, and play? The Factory offers different sports and recreation businesses, entertainment businesses, retail shops, and restaurants. Some of our favorites include:
- Polar Ice — Public skating, figure skating, and open hockey
- House of Sports — Indoor soccer, football, and lacrosse facility hosting leagues, camps, and instruction.
- The Factory Ballpark — baseball/softball complex comprised of six fields and a large fieldhouse
- Prime Time Hockey and the Tumble Gym
- Game Theory — Role-playing games, board games, trading card games, and more
- Ax throwing
- Indoor golf and lounge
And don’t worry, there’s something for the parents, too! Lonerider Brewing Company’s – The Hideout offers brewed on-site beer and ranch water. And if you and the family worked up an appetite, there are great local restaurants, including The Village Deli and Gonza Tacos y Tequila.
2. Hill Ridge Farms — Youngsville, NC
Hill Ridge Farms, located only 30 minutes outside of Raleigh, offers children and adults a safe, clean, and fun opportunity for learning about real barnyard animals. Your child can feed the animals and opt into other fun activities such as gemstone panning, train rides, hay rides, and so much more! And if you’re looking to make it a scholastic outing, Hill Ridge also offers educational exhibits.
3. Animal Park — Burlington, NC
Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! The Animal Park In Burlington, NC, is home to over 70 animals and more than 21 species. Animal parks offer a wonderful family-fun opportunity for your children to witness different animals in their natural habitat while also learning a thing or two. And if you’re looking for events, they offer different activities throughout the year that provide fun and exciting educational opportunities.
4. Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh, NC
Who said learning couldn’t be fun? Marbles Kids Museum is a great family-fun activity that everyone can enjoy. Marbles serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations with dozens of themed exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, and feature movies and special events year-round. Visit their website to learn more about their first floor & outdoor exhibits to pick the right activity for your family!
5. Galaxy Fun Park — Raleigh, NC
In the heat of the summer, you may be looking to get out of the sun and into the AC. The Galaxy Fun Park, located right in Raleigh, NC, truly has it all. Their family attractions include a trampoline park, indoor go-karts, spinning bumper cars, a ropes course, laser tag, soft play, and mini-golf. After playing all day, they offer a cafe with food and beverages the whole family can enjoy.
Summer is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family and create lasting memories. From fun parks to museums, the family fun possibilities are endless. Wake Forest Pediatrics strives to improve patient care by strengthening the patient-doctor relationship, providing open communication, and working as a team for a comprehensive approach to medical care. To talk to our team, call our Wake Forest office at 919-556-4779 or our Knightdale office at 919-266-5059 or make an appointment.
