Fun Things To Do in Raleigh With Teens or Tweens

Any parent of a teen will tell you, it’s difficult to entertain them. Mostly, they want to stay in their room listening to music, eating all the food in your house, and texting with their friends. On the odd occasion they emerge from their dark caverns, you might be on the hunt for fun things to do in Raleigh with teens to keep them entertained and not slip back into their bedrooms.

Don’t go into panic mode, we’ve done that for you! Below are some activities you can do with your teens and tweens to bring a smile to their face.

1. Go shopping, of course!

Does any teen not love to shop, especially with your money? Kalyra also enjoys window shopping, so it doesn’t always have to be about the spend. And she’s pretty good at earning her own money to spend. (Still learning the whole saving part!)

As for malls, Kalyra prefers the The Streets at Southpoint in Durham over Crabtree Mall in Raleigh. I enjoy it more as well. It doesn’t feel as stuffy and 80s like vibe, especially with its more modern outdoor area. The Warehouse District is also a cool place to shop, our daughter loves Urban Outfitters and the thrift store, Father & Son.

She’s also a big music fan and loves shopping for records and we’re fortunate to have some cool record stores in Raleigh where you can shop for old and new vinyl’s and maybe hit up a nearby cafe before, or after.

North Hills is a great shopping district for teens and easy for them to walk to everything. There’s plenty of clothing stores and sporting and apparel stores like REI, there’s a great local bookstore Kalyra likes, Quail Ridge Books. Kings Bowling is also here, there’s the Regal movie cinema, and fun places to eat with teens – take them to brunch here at places like Bartaco (amazing tacos) or Village Tavern. (see more things to do in North Hills with teens).

She also loves Fenton in Cary for shopping, and we both can’t wait to see how that evolves. I think it’s a great area for teenagers to hang out with their friends, as it feels quite safe, compact and walkable and has a variety of programs on, like ice skating in the winter, weekend markets, live music, and free workout classes. Plus, there is the Paragon movie theater, and of course, a Gelato place, Honeysuckle.

Make sure you check the teen policies for wherever they go shopping. Southpoint, for example, requires adult supervision for anyone under the age of 17 from 3pm onwards. And they are strict. Kalyra was pulled up at 3:15pm when shopping with her two friends. I was around the corner having a coffee and had to race around to perform my duties. 

READ MORE: Places to shop local Downtown Raleigh and Teen shopping afternoon in Downtown Raleigh and we have ideas in ourfamily day out in the Village District.

2. Enjoy Candlelight Concerts

What about listening to a string quartet play songs from some of your favorite modern artists in an enchanting location under the spellbinding light of candles (they are fake though for safety purposes?

I took my eldest daughter to the Merrimon-Wynne House in Historic Oakwood to the Tribute to Taylor Swift (she’s a big Swiftie). There were other teens there and some families with even younger kids. It was also popular forcouples on a date night. Kalyra and I both loved it. See our guide to the Candlelight concerts here.

Candlelight concerts happening a few times a month with tributes to artists like Nirvana, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Fleetwood Mac and Taylor Swift. See all concerts, locations, times, and availability here.

3. Go on a Coffee date (or Boba Tea)

I don’t know how or why, but my girls became obsessed with Starbucks and want to go there all the time. It seems to be a teen thing. While we like the company, we do not like their coffee and always prefer to go local. We take our girls to local coffee shops for treats. They love iced coffees, chai lattes, hot chocolates, iced tea, and of course Frappuccino’s. Kalyra somehow developed a love for Boba tea, so we often take her to a boba tea places for tea and conversations. 

4. Visit an art gallery

As my teen has gotten older, I’ve noticed she’s developed an interest in art galleries. It was her suggestion to visit the MET on our last teen trip to New York City. She doesn’t complain when we say we’re going to the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, and I love watching her interact with the pieces and what she takes photos of. We also took a stroll around Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park after.

It’s always a good sign that she’s engaged, and I get to see what her tastes are. Both our teen daughters also love the spectacular and unique Art in Bloom festival held every March in Raleigh. I was surprised at the MET how she avoided modern art, instead choosing the more vintage European art to appreciate. Read more: Must visit art galleries and museums.

5. See a movie

A movie at the cinema and a bucket of popcorn is sure to please a teen. Make it the kind of movie where humans eat each other. True fact. A counselor told us that the reason teens love horror movies so much is the way their brains are at that age; the feelings a horror movie evokes in them is similar to a horizontal folk dancing pleasure! 

It doesn’t do that to adults, which is why I’m hiding behind my hands the entire time counting down the minutes until the movie is over.

Choose a movie theater with comfy seats, and even better for a teen – as they love to be waited on hand and foot – is the theater where you can have food delivered to your seats. The Alamo in Raleigh is one of the unique ones, and the new Paragon theaters in Fenton, Cary have it as a luxe box feature.

6. Make your own lipstick or lipgloss

If your teen is getting the teen-craze about make up lately, then it could be a fun experience to do a make-your-own lipstick or lipgloss class. You get to choose your own shade, can add as much or as little glitter as you like, and choose the scent/flavour. This is also a great idea for a rainy day.

7. Play at Bowling Alleys and Arcades

Our teen does not like bowling – much like her gutter ball magnet momma. But I know many other teens enjoy it. It can be a fun, easy activity for teenagers. Especially if they also have arcade games or are connected to a mall where the group of friends can hang out before or after. As any Gen X Parent will tell you, arcade games are a lot of fun for teens, especially if Pac- Man is involved. Check out:

• Kings in North Hills
• TheBoxCarBar.com/raleigh
• DaveAndBusters.com 
• BuffaloeLanes.com 
• StarsAndStrikes.com
• StrikeAndBarrel.com

Read more in our 48 hour guide to North Hills 

8. Tee off at Drive Shack

Similar to bowling is Drive Shack, which I find way more enjoyable. Our teen is still not a great fan, but our tween sure is. Drive Shack is a three-story interactive golf driving range that combines physical targets to aim for with augmented reality and virtual games. I’m sure it will be a swinging hit for most teens in Raleigh! Read more: Things to know before visiting Drive Shack.

9. Attend live sporting matches

Raleigh is surrounded by great college sports, and a thrilling professional ice hockey team. There are many opportunities year-round to enjoy a live sporting match with your teens. Even better if they can bring a friend along with them. I know live sporting matches can be expensive – hello Carolina Hurricanes – but you can look to other more affordable games instead.

We love seeing the women’s soccer matches at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. It’s not expensive for college games or for the professionals. The women are just as fast and skillful as the men.

And we often go to see the NC State Women’s basketball at famed Reynolds Coliseum, which is exciting, fun and affordable. Cary Tennis Park can have big tournaments on some times and there are other college sports like baseball that can be just as fun as the uber popular (and pricey) basketball and football. 

10. Take them to a Raleigh Festival

From art shows to vintage shopping, cosplay, and live music, Raleigh has a festival to suit all interests, ages, and budgets. Follow the lead of your teen and take them to a festival or event that caters to their interests.

Our girls enjoy Artsplosure in downtown Raleigh, Spring Daze in Cary, the Krispy Kreme Challenge (February in Raleigh), and of course the NC State Fair during October in Raleigh. Older teens will probably love the annual Hopscotch Music Festival and Raleigh Wide Open (new for 2025).

11. Go on a Ghost Walking Tour

Kalyra loves ghost walking tours, and we try to incorporate them when we travel. In fact, she enjoys a lot of the walking tours we do! There aren’t a lot of options in Raleigh for walking tours, but there is this Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls walking tour, which may be a hit for teenagers who love to get their SPOOK on.

Uncover the lurking ghosts and spirits of Raleigh on a guided paranormal walking tour. Stand as close as you dare to the Heck-Andrews House and listen to chilling tales of this city’s dark history. Here is our review of a ghost tour we did in Downtown Raleigh.

12. Check out all the murals

The Raleigh art scene continues to grow and is evident via all the cool murals and public art that are on display, especially in the downtown Raleigh area. They make for fun photo ops with teens and tweens, so spend an hour or so wandering or driving around taking some creative photos showing off the vibrant and creative side of Raleigh.

The Raleigh Murals Project has a map of locations. We have also explored the murals in Downtown Raleigh on bikes with our youngest teen before. NOTE: if sharing your mural photos on social media, please credit the local artists where possible.

13. Visit Halloween Spook Farms (Seasonal)

While we’re on a ghastly topic, if you’re planning for things to do for Halloween with your teens, you’ll definitely want to plan for a visit to a nearby Fear Farm. I took Kalyra and her friend to the Haunted Forest Panic Point at Youngsville one Halloween and they loved it! Last year, Savannah went to Phillips Farm Halloween spookfest with her teen friends and had a blast. We have a list of Spook Farms in our Halloween guide to Raleigh.

14. See a live concert

Like festivals, there is sure to be a visiting singer or musician your teen will love. Like her mom, my teen says, “all I want to do is see live music.” We saw Billie Eilish at the Lenovo Center in 2020 and again in 2025. Our eldest Kalyra saw Chapell Roan at Red Hat Amphitheater, and I took our youngest Savannah to see Inhaler at The Ritz.

In 2024 we all went to see Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in Philadelphia which was fantastic, and Savannah and I went for an overnight trip to Greensboro to see Zach Bryan!

I know how much joy it brings you, so we take our girls to see live music as much as we can. I’d rather spend my money on a memory making experience than an expensive pair of shoes. 

15. Eat around the world

This is for the teenagers who love to travel, or are fascinated by other cultures. Raleigh has a growing number of restaurants and eateries filled with delicious cuisines from around the world. We had a 4-week European summer vacation, and we used the international dining scene to gain inspiration by devouring bowls of pasta and chocolate profiteroles.

Light a spark of curiosity and sense of wonder in your teen. Introduce them to other cultures via food and allow dreaming of adventures in far off lands to begin. Some of our favorite travels via food in Raleigh:

• Croquette in North Hills for French Cuisine (see you soon Paris!)
• Vivace in North Hills for Italian (see our North Hills restaurant suggestions)
• Gringo a Go Go for Central Mexican inspired food.
• Taverna Agora for taste of Greece.
• Try some of these Raleigh ice cream shops for gelatos and all kinds of treats.
• Vic’s Italian for, Italian.

16. Participate in a Cooking Class

While we’re onto food, if your teen has interests in creating delicious food, there are several places they can participate in teen cooking classes across the Triangle. We regularly do a cooking class on our travels, and our teen and tween love them!

• Wyntons World in Cary has teen cooking classes Our tween did a cupcake cooking class here with friends and loved it!
• Flour Power has locations in Cary and North Hills and offer teen cooking classes. They also offer FLOUR emPOWER Leadership Development program for teens! Love it

17. See a show at DPAC

Kalyra and Savannah love going to the theater. We’ve seen three shows on Broadway in New York and several at our very own Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). DPAC is the Triangle’s version of Broadway with a wide range of theater shows each year, and they get many visiting Broadway shows each year. We’ve seen Les Misérables and Frozen, and both were fantastic. Tickets do sell fast so be at the ready!

18. Go hiking

I can’t figure out if our teen grumbles when we mention hiking because she’s a teen, or because we hiked almost every day on our 10-month RV trip of the USA and she is simply OVER IT. What I’ve found from years of hiking with our girls is they complain every single time, BUT, after about 20 minutes in the nature effect takes over and they start to relax, chat to each other, and even laugh.

So, we nudge them gently to go. Let’s face it, we bribe them with Starbucks or ice cream after it. I’m willing to do that as I know how regular hikes in nature will positively set them up for the future.

It will subconsciously teach them they always have a place to go to disconnect and recalibrate when life gets a little too overwhelming and confusing. They used to hug trees with me on the trails, but the teen brain will no longer allow it. Read more: Best Trails in Raleigh for Hiking, Biking or Running.

19. Take on a High Ropes Challenge at GoApe

Our girls have been scaling trees and zipping between them since they were young! Now that they’ve reached tween and teen ages, they can adventure onto more challenging high tree obstacle courses. This is another teen activity that will build confidence and strength while offering a lot of fun, especially with some adventurous friends. 

Go Ape (near Falls Lake) has tree top obstacle courses and ziplines to suit all age and comfort levels. We have a review post on Go Ape Raleigh (near Falls Lake). Tree Runner Adventure Park in North Raleigh has over 100 exciting obstacles and zip lines, five difficulty levels, seven different aerial courses, and five different Junior Park trails.

20. GO BMX Biking

Since my girls heard about my spectacular crash alpine mountain biking in Austria, I don’t think they’ll be zipping around on BMX bikes any time soon. But that doesn’t mean your adventurous teen won’t! Raleigh has a bicycle motocross track in Lions Park at Capital City BMX.

In Holly Springs, you’ll find the largest action sports facility IN THE WORLD! Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex is 37,000 sq. ft of indoor and outdoor riding terrain. Facility includes beginner area, pump tracks, foam pit, resi quarters and viewing areas created by pro BMX rider Daniel Dhers! 

21. Have a paintball fight

Savannah, (our tween) just experienced paintball for the first time for a friend’s party. Having done it myself years ago for a friend’s 30th, I know how much fun paintball can be, but also how much it can hurt. They offer various levels, and thankfully, Savannah did the less intense version for younger kids. She absolutely loved it and is ready to go again. 

I’m pretty certain the teenager in your family will love this activity, especially with their friends. If you’re looking for a  birthday party idea for teenagers  in Raleigh, this could be it. 

• Savannah went to Black River Paintball in Angier.
• Xtreme Park Adventure in Durham has paintball
• as does Gotcha Paintball in North Raleigh

22. Smash and splatter it out

Have you ever heard of a rage room? This is a new-ish phenomenon that I can totally get on board with and we recently experienced with Savannah. When you’re feeling angry, stressed, or have some pent-up energy you need to get out of you, head to iSmash, and unleash your inner beast on a room full of random objects.

Smash plates and bowls, printers, stereos, glasses, even a car windshield, and leave feeling zen and emotionally lighter.

When you visit iSmash, you can select how many items you want to smash (20 up to 80 glass items, plus 1-8 electronics etc) and then have 20-50 minutes to smash them to pieces. All PPE is provided, just bring yourself! We experienced iSmash in Wake Forest recently and LOVED it. It was a fun family bonding experience – or should I say, family therapy session.

After it you can go to the paint splatter room to create works of art on a canvas the walls or each other. It was loads of fun and deifnitely something teens can do wtih the family or a group of friends.

Read about our experience at the iSmash Wake Forest rage room and paint splatter room.

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23. Make your own Signature Scent

One surprisingly fun activity we recently tried was candle making—and it was a total hit with the teens (and adults, too!). When my sister Jen visited from Australia, we all spent an afternoon at Ky’s Kandles in North Hills creating our own signature scents. Between sniffing all the different fragrance options, laughing over which combinations worked (and which didn’t), and pouring our own candles, the whole experience turned into such a creative bonding time.

The best part? Every time we burn our candles at home, it brings back memories of that day together. It’s hands-on, smells amazing, and gives your teen a keepsake to take home—making it the perfect outing for families looking for something a little different in Raleigh.

24. Go paddling

Our teen refuses to kayak or paddle board unless bribed with something beyond a dragon fruit refresher. But, for most teens, I think it’s a valuable way to spend a few hours. Whether it’s in a kayak or a paddle board it can bring a teenager the solitude and calm they seek or a burst of energy and adventure they need.

Best places for a paddle boarding are Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler and Lake Raleigh, and Bond Lake in Cary. For adventure you can’t beat the cypress swamp conditions at Robertson Millpond Preserve. And we’re yet to try Falls Lake or the Neuse River – but have heard good things.

25. Break out of your comfort zone at Xtreme Park Adventures

It’s not just rock climbing and paintball that Xtreme Park Adventures has, but a wide variety of sports and attractions teens will love at their 50-acre field in Durham. Activities include laser tag, airsoft, a zip line course, ropes course, haunted house, ATV adventures and escape rooms. Pushing a teen outside their comfort zone is always a good idea! At their age they seem to have less fear and are m

26. Spend a day at theme parks near Raleigh

Typically, teens love theme parks. Did you know we have two theme parks within a 2.5 hours’ drive from Raleigh? Wet ‘N Wild is only an hour away in Greensboro and is a fantastic way to cool off in the summer. Choose your thrill level from daredevil giant drop slides to lazy floats on the river. Read our full guide here.

North Carolina’s biggest and most famous theme park, Carowinds is located two and half hours away in Charlotte. It actually straddles the South Carolina border. Carowinds has a great variety of rides teens will love including 14 roller coasters, two of which make the 10 tallest coasters in the world. There is also a water park.

We know plenty of people who visit just for the day from Raleigh, but we recommend staying the night at the Springhill Suites by Marriott, the official hotel of Carowinds Amusement Park, if your budget allows so the day is not too exhausting. Read our guide to Carowinds here.

27. Escape the Room

I know you wish they would escape from their rooms for just an hour! Fool them into thinking it’s a fun thing to do by practicing in an actual Escape Room.

Escape rooms are a fantastic activity of older kids, especially teens. It’s a fun way for families to bond as they work together as a team to solve the mystery and escape from the room before the clock runs down. Escape Rooms we have enjoyed in Wake County so far include:

• The Mad Scientist was our latest Escape Room at Whole Brain Escape in Apex. It was quite an eclectic and challenging one that we sadly did not escape from in time – but came close.
• Room 5280 on Glenwood Ave was our first Escape Room experience. They have 4 escape rooms in a cute heritage cottage on the hill! 
• The Tower Escape – high on my bucket list is to escape from the National Historic site, First Water Tower of Raleigh. 

And for those times that you do want to stay home, but still entertain your kids, consider Hunt a Killer, which is similar to an Escape Room in that you work together to solve clues and catch the murderer. Kalyra and I had a very enjoyable afternoon playing this one day. 

28. Visit Frankie’s Fun Park

Frankie’s Fun Park is for all ages and is a great place for teens to visit with friends. We recently spent a few hours there with Savannah and her best friend. We enjoyed racing each other on the Go Karts, spinning around on a roller coaster, cooling down on the bumper boats, and a round of mini golf. We then moved inside for drop rides, bumper cars, laser tag, and arcade games.

Frankie’s is a pay per ride or game basis, which can really add up to an expensive family day out. It can also be a good thing if you only want to do one or two things! But it is technially, Raleigh’s only theme park, so perhaps worth experiencing at least once!

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29. Take day trips to the beach

It’s hard to beat a day at the beach for people of all ages. You can always find something to do whether it’s surfing lessons, swimming, throwing a ball around, or simply lying in the sand reading a book. Even better if they can bring a friend with them so they can walk off together, get some ice cream, browse the nearby shops etc.

Our favorite, Wrightsville Beach is about a two-hour drive and perfect for a day trip. And nearby Carolina Beach is also fun witht heir boardwalk.

Here is a one-day itinerary here. Or, if you want to stay overnight, consider the Trailborn Surf 7 Sound (formerly Blockade Runner) or Lumina Resort on Wrightsville Beach, two of our favorite beach hotels! Carolina Beach is also a favorite beach of ours.

30. Play minigolf at Adventure Landing

Adventure Landing in North Raleigh is fun for teens and adults of all ages with attractions like Go Karts, Miniature Golf, Laser Tag, Gaming Arcade, Batting Cages. Popular for groups and birthday parties. Various admission passes are on offer. 

31. Volunteer

The teenage years are perfect to help your child understand the importance of contribution. There are so many opportunities in Raleigh for your teen to volunteer their time in service to the community. Kalyra had to do a certain number of volunteer hours each year in order to graduate from her school.

She does most of her hours through school-based volunteer opportunities, but she has volunteered at Raleigh City Farm on their Weeding Wednesday, and for Christmas gift wrapping through Nog Run Club. Here are some other organizations we love in Raleigh:

• A Place at the Table Raleigh, must be 15 and over.
• Designed for Joy Volunteers under 16 must have a parent guardian present.
• The Green Chair Project accepts volunteers 13+; 13-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult 
• No Woman No Girl accepts volunteers. 

32. Play at Board Game cafes

To up the entertainment level on your coffees, head to a board game café. They usually charge a fee which enables you to sit and play their board games, while enjoying a coffee, a meal, or maybe some alcoholic drinks for the parents. As frequent travelers, who love cafes and restaurants, we have spent many times enjoying a coffee break filled with board games that have entertained the kids.

It’s only recently I’ve noticed the trend of cafes entirely dedicated to the art of board games (I think they’re trending on par with pickleball). From the obscure to the well-known you’ll find a huge variety of board games from around the world to learn and play together.

Depending on your child’s interests, it could be a great way for them to spend a few hours, either with you or friends, to bring back the art of connection outside of screens.

• Gamers Geekery and Tavern is in Cary
• Meeples Brew is in Cary and Apex
• The Kitchen Table at Relish Board game

33. Go indoor rock climbing

Rock climbing is a valuable activity for kids of all ages to build confidence, strength, and courage. It’s a fun way for a group of teens to hang out for a couple of hours. Even better if they can learn how to belay and support each other. The Triangle Rock Club is our go to for indoor rock climbing and they have various locations and course levels for all ages and skill levels. And Xtreme Park Adventure in Durham has indoor and outdoor rock climbing.

34. Play video games at an eSports Cafe

While we’re talking games, for teens interested in gaming they can spend a few hours at an eSports café playing against friends or other people in the eSport arena. Considering Raleigh is frequently named as one of the best places in the country for entrepreneurs and tech jobs, then allowing your teen to practice some eSports for a few hours could be a worthwhile investment.

Triangle Esports Academy in Cary is a gaming center that focuses on the fun of playing games, the educational value of STEM, and important character-building qualities like sportsmanship, critical thinking, and integrity. You can listen to our podcast interview with founder, Caleb Smith.

There are also several family events in Raleigh each year that involve gaming of some sort like the Playthrough Gaming Convention and GalaxyCon Raleigh. We share them in our monthly events posts and our weekly update on things happen

35. Visit the Lake beaches

While Raleigh has several lakes within its borders, there are very few that allow swimming. Just outside the border in Chatham County is Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. There are plenty of places for swimming, and water activities. Most popular are Seaforth Beach and Ebenezer Beach. We’ve taken our portable BBQ before, which only made the day better.

Falls Lake is the next closest. Although a friend of ours who owns a company that cleans polluted waterways advises us not to swim in Falls Lake.

36. Go camping

This is all dependent on your teen’s personality, but I think a camping trip is always good for the teen’s soul. Anything to get them in closer touch with nature and off their devices! There are many great camping spots quite close to Raleigh so it can be a quick, easy, and cheap getaway. 

We love to go camping at Kerr Lake and last summer we camped at Lake Gaston, which I also enjoyed. There were a few amenities at the campground there like mini golf that can entertain a teen. Jordan Lake also has many tent sites!

37. See the sunflowers at Dorothea Dix Park (seasonal)

Our kids have grown out of parks. It’s been a long time since they rode the paddleboats at Pullen Park, and most parks are full of kids activities that our teens have grown out of. But there is one time of year when parks are a great place for teens – summer!

The summer season means the sunflower fields are in full bloom, and our favorite is at Dorothea Dix Park. The sunflower field spans for 5 acres, and our teen and tween loved walking through the rows and taking photos. The sunflowers bloom until end of July.

38. Bike ride the American Tobacco Trail

On a warm summer’s day, we can usually convince our teen and tween to saddle up for a bike ride. There are many great biking trails in Raleigh, from the Nuese River Greenway to the Art to Heart Trail. We enjoyed the American Tobacco Trail, which runs from Durham to Apex. It was long enough that we felt we had a good work out, but not so long that our teens got bored.

We stopped at Cloer Family Vineyards halfway, which had lovely farm views and cheese boards. May not be the best stop though for your teen, unless they want to see the horses and stretch their legs.

39. Minigolf at ParTee Shack

If your teens love mini-golf, then ParTee Shack is a great place to take them. This family entertainment center has two mini golf courses, an obstacle-filled VR laser tag arena, duckpin bowling with light shows, and an arcade.

Final thoughts

I wouldn’t say Raleigh is filled with endless thrilling things to do for teens with its absence of theme parks, flashing neon lights, beaches, and huge shopping malls you’d find in other bigger more entertaining cities. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything, it just means you have to think out of the box a little, or just fall upon a few of the well-known favorite activities.

As teens can get bored easily, I recommend choosing short activities, and carving a day out of a few different things. For example, Kalyra (15) and I, spent a day together in the Warehouse District mixing it up with a coffee spot, perusing art galleries, and some window shopping. Our only money spent was the cost of the coffees and a beautiful candle from one of the stores.

If you’re headed into Spring break with your teen and are feeling the weight of entertainment responsibility, the following ideas on things to do in Raleigh with teens will help. Leave your suggestions in the comments at the bottom! 

Which of these fun activities would your teen love the most? Let us know in the comments.