Events in Rocky Mount today

Kids ages 6 to 14 can spend a full day exploring science, engineering, and the arts in a hands-on camp that blends morning tinkering with afternoon storytelling. The day begins at Imagination Station Science & History Museum with projects that encourage campers to design, build, test, and refine as they investigate physics, engineering, and technology through interactive challenges, from constructing sturdy structures to exploring motion and forces. At midday, staff will walk the group to Wilson Arts Center for a supervised lunch break, and participants should bring their own lunch and a drink. The adventure continues at the Boykin Center, where Stories Alive invites campers to step into favorite characters and collaborate on an onstage journey. Tuition is $280, or $255 for members of Wilson Arts or Imagination Station. Members receive priority registration, and if a nonmember registers during the member period they will be contacted about adding a membership to keep the registration. This experience blends hands-on learning with creative expression, all within a short walk between Wilson Arts and Imagination Station.

Stories Alive #3 is a performing arts camp where kids ages 6 to 14 step into favorite storybook roles and work together to craft an original adventure onstage. This session is part of the full-day STEAM Camp with Imagination Station, and any spots left after that program finalizes enrollment will be made available to the general public. Registration opens first to Wilson Arts members, with public registration following. Nonmembers who sign up during the member-only window will be contacted to purchase a membership if they wish to keep their spot.

North Carolina artist Tom Braswell presents a solo exhibition that reflects on the instant when a closed loop gives way to growth, inviting viewers to consider how repetition can become expansion and how perception can open to new dimensions of understanding. Bringing together decades of exploration, the presentation spans photography, sculpture and assemblage, conceptual work, printmaking, and installation to trace connections across science, philosophy, ecology, and visual culture. Braswell draws on enduring interests in quantum theory, four-dimensional space, Zen, pataphysics, art theory, and the intricate ties between the natural world and human-shaped environments. Working with varied materials and processes, he unsettles familiar ways of seeing and encourages attention to the hidden frameworks that inform experience. Across media and disciplines, the exhibition follows an ongoing search for links between the physical and the metaphysical, the visible and the unseen, the cyclical and the transformative. The spiral, a form that both circles back and moves forward, emerges as a fitting metaphor for artistic practice itself, a process of returning to core questions while opening new possibilities for meaning. As visitors engage with these photographs, objects, and installations, they are prompted to reflect on their own place within larger systems of change and continuity. In this body of work, every circle hints at a spiral and each act of looking becomes a moment of discovery. Admission is free and all are welcome. Presented with support from David and Susan Boyette, Melanie Mauzé, Rebecca Tighe, and Marcia and Buster Williamson.

Young children explore sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to discover how their five senses help them learn about the world. This free, interactive Preschool Science Says program is designed for ages 3 to 5 and pairs open-ended science activities with children’s books to nurture early science and literacy skills. Online registration is requested.

Discover how to turn a basic boxed cake mix into rich, fudgy brownies in a welcoming, beginner-friendly workshop with Kyler's Kitchen. Learn simple methods, explore flavor variations, and try creative add-ins and toppings that elevate a pantry staple into a dessert that tastes anything but ordinary. See how different cake mix flavors can lead to unique results, from chocolate-heavy classics to seasonal twists, and pick up easy tips for customizing batches for parties, gifts, bake sales, or everyday treats. Each participant will make brownies to take home. Open to ages 10 and up, with minors attending alongside an adult. Cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Registration is available online, by phone, or in person at the Wilson Arts Center reception desk.

Enjoy weekly casual Disney Lorcana play in a friendly community setting. Take part in matches, trade cards, and earn league rewards in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Suitable for every skill level, from first-time players to longtime fans.

There will be a 50/50 drawing alongside a silent auction. Try your luck in the drawing and browse the auction to place bids on available items. These features add extra excitement and provide more ways to take part.

Enjoy a Sip & Sculpt clay workshop at Larema Coffee House - Wilson, guided by professional artist and instructor Preference Evans. This event is for adults 18 and up. All materials are provided, and each ticket includes one signature drink with alcoholic or non-alcoholic options.

This Pokémon League provides a friendly space for players of any age and experience level. Learn the rules, tune up a deck, enjoy casual matches, and trade with others, with staff available to offer deck advice. Prize packs are awarded in a variety of ways that highlight learning, good sportsmanship, and participation. Trading is encouraged, and to keep things fair any trade involving a child must be verified by store staff before it is finalized. The focus is on nurturing a safe, positive community for everyone who enjoys Pokémon.

Racing action takes center stage with a Thunder V-8 special paying $1,000 to the winner. The lineup also includes Rookie 4, Sport Compact, Pure Stock Four Cylinder, Super Stock Four Cylinder, and Late Model classes. Pit access and driver registration are available for $30 for ages 11 and up and $10 for ages 10 and under. Grandstand admission is $15 for ages 16 and older, $5 for ages 11 to 15, and free for those 10 and under. The program moves from a drivers meeting into practice, qualifying, and heat races, pauses for an intermission featuring Kids JuiceBox, and then closes with the feature events.