Looking for a free Halloween event for kids in Goldsboro, NC? Grab a costume and join the 2nd Annual Candy Crawl at Crossroads Plaza on Saturday, October 31, 4 to 6 PM, where families trick-or-treat from store to store.

Play Dates Academy just opened a new VR Escape Room in Goldsboro, combining the puzzle-solving thrill of a traditional escape room with the full immersion of virtual reality.

Looking for something new to do in Goldsboro? Play Dates Academy VR Quest just opened a brand new VR Arcade, and it's quickly becoming one of the most exciting things to do in Wayne County.

If you're weighing after-school care options for your child, cost is usually the first real question — right alongside "will my kid actually be safe and supervised." Here's a straight answer to both, plus a few other things Goldsboro parents ask most.

Play Dates Academy's preschool enrichment program for ages 3–5. It's a half-day program (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) built inside Goldsboro's Largest Play Plex Indoor Playground, so kindergarten-readiness skills, early literacy, communication, and social-emotional development get built through movement and hands-on play, not a traditional classroom setup.

Picking a birthday party venue in Goldsboro shouldn't take a week of phone calls and price comparisons. Whether you're looking for the best kids birthday party places near you, a place to have a kids birthday party without breaking the bank, or just want to know what your options actually are, here's an honest, local rundown of the top venues in town — what each one offers, what it costs, and who it's best for. How We Ranked These We looked at four things parents care about m

Fun things to do with toddlers in Goldsboro, NC

School is out, the kids are home, and you still have a full workday ahead of you. If "screen time all day" is not the summer plan you had in mind, you are not alone. Finding a summer camp in Goldsboro, NC that is safe, affordable, and actually fun can feel like a part time job all by itself. This guide walks Wayne County parents through everything you need to know for summer 2026.

parents are constantly searching for indoor activities that keep kids active without sacrificing safety or cleanliness. That's where Play Dates Academy comes in—Goldsboro's Largest Play-Plex Indoor Playground and a true one-stop destination for family fun.