Triangle Adventures

Wander freely. Wonder often. Your family’s guide to screen-free activities and adventures across the North Carolina Triangle.

Looking for easy, affordable ways to get your kids outside and off screens this weekend? We’ve done the research, tested the spots, and gathered all our favorite local adventures in one place, so you don’t have to spend your Saturday morning scrolling.

Explore below to find the best kid-approved things to do around Cary, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, from shaded playgrounds to farmyard goat encounters to rainy-day rescue plans.

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All Adventures

A full list of every blog, guide and outing we've covered, perfect for broswing it all in one place.

Triangle Parks & Playgrounds

The best local spots for slides, swings, nature play, and stroller-friendly trails.

Triangle Farms & Farmers Markets

U-pick fields, animal encounters, farm stands, and seasonal fun.

Indoor Adventures

Our rainy-day favorites: art studios, museums, indoor play zones, and cozy coffee shops with kid corners.

Latest Triangle Adventures blogs

Memorial day family events and activities Triangle NC

Memorial Day Weekend Adventures for Triangle Families

Looking for meaningful ways to spend the long weekend with your crew—without the stress of planning? We’ve rounded up our favorite...

Courtney Sutton

May 224 min read

5 Easy Local Adventures for Triangle Families

Carolina adventures made simple, from my family to yours. If your weekends feel like a juggling act of keeping the kids entertained,...

Courtney Sutton

May 195 min read

The best triangle NC area farm delivery boxes for families

From Farm Fresh to Front Porch: The best Triangle-Area farm delivery boxes for families

Meet your new weeknight meal secret weapon: local farm boxes. These Triangle, NC-based options have made eating better easier, simpler, and a lot more rewarding knowing we are supporting our local farm and artisan communities.

Courtney Sutton

May 124 min read

Triangle Adventures

Wander freely. Wonder often. Your family’s guide to screen-free activities and adventures across the North Carolina Triangle.

Browse by Adventure Type

Latest Triangle Adventures blogs

Memorial Day Weekend Adventures for Triangle Families

5 Easy Local Adventures for Triangle Families

From Farm Fresh to Front Porch: The best Triangle-Area farm delivery boxes for families

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