The best family-friendly activities in North Carolina for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Explore the history of the most charming city of Appalachia, including its rise, growth, and how it continues to impress to this day. Discover what...
$20

Carolina Beach Mural Photo Tour
Explore the vibrant murals of Carolina Beach on a captivating one-hour walking tour. Starting at Crush N Grind, you'll stroll through downtown, visiting iconic murals...
$55

Kuwohi is a sacred place for the Cherokee people and is the highest point within the traditional Cherokee homeland. Kuwohi is one of the most...
$161

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...
$147

Jumpmasters OBX Fun Park
The only trampoline park on the Outer Banks! Veteran and locally owned, Jumpmasters features obstacle course lanes, a climbing wall, foam pit with foam pugil...
$16

90 Minute Private Surf Lesson
Learn in a private setting the ways of Samurai everything you need to know about surfing and the ocean!...
$115

The most unique watersport experience, flight over water. We are with you every step of the way. Our instructors are in the water with you...
$180

Durham Dash Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...
$16

Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte is pleased to offer such a unique activity. Lip Print Beauty Bar Charlotte gives guests the chance to make the...
$85

Our paddleboard and other non-motorized water equipment rentals launch from Farrington Point hand carried boat launch - one of the moat popular locations on all...
$60

From academics to businessmen to community leaders, learn the stories of the achievements of Greensboro's African American community. On this guided tour of Greensboro's African...
$19

Experience the dark side of the town of Chapel Hill, from the unsolved murders of unsuspecting university students, to a potential conspiracy to cover up...
$19

A visit to Buffalo Creek Ranch offers a delightful day of activities for all ages. Engage with friendly animals, including llamas, mini horses, and pygmy...
$40

Masonboro Island Cruise
This is an open water 1 hr cruise of Masonboro Island. The tour focuses on shorebird biology and natural history . Interested in learning the...
$45

An exclusive 90-minute charter experience aboard the beautiful Cruisin’ Tiki on the Cape Fear river Wilmington. With its tiki bar, rocking Bluetooth soundbar, and lively...
$79

Located in the heart of Charlotte’s South End, our workshop combines creativity with a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. Whether you’re planning a group activity, a special...
$49

Fayetteville Ghost Walk
Fayetteville - est. 1756, is a city with a long and storied history - and also some dark and spooky historic tales that continue to...
$19

Wilmington was designated as America's first-ever "World War II Heritage City", a proud title honoring the city's important role in the war and its success...
$19

Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a...
$19

It's fitting that a town with a name like Chapel Hill would feature numerous examples of beautiful historic churches, from towering Gothic structures to graceful...
$18

Explore the fascinating history of Uptown Charlotte like never before. Tread in the footsteps of the amazing figures who built the city, explore the fascinating...
$21

