Check out the Flea Market open weekends at the NC State Fairgrounds (FREE) 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607

Visit the NC State Farmers Market www.ncagr.gov 1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh (FREE) - (919) 733-7417 Monday thru Saturday 5:00am - 6:00pm  Sundays 8:00am - 6:00pm

The NC Museum of Art has a lot going on both days and evenings!  http://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/month/2010/08/

The Museum of Science in downtown Raleigh is a great museum, especially on a hot day!  (FREE) http://naturalsciences.org/programs-events/?month=2010-08

Pullen Park has been a family favorite in Raleigh for generations.  Stroll around the lake or take the little train around the lake.  Follow the sounds of the Wurlitzer 125 Military Band Organ to the restored 1900 Carosel.  520 Ashe Avenue Raleigh, NC 27606

Visit Falls Lake and Falls Dam, both easily accessible from North Raleigh.  There are two paths to Falls Dam, one is a nice stroll from the parking lot on 12098 Falls of Neuse Rd, the other is straigh up from the base of the dam on Falls of Neuse Rd.  Either way, the view is great from up here! (FREE)