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FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

October StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

Poole Family YMCA's Fall Festival and Vendor Fair

Join us for a Fall Festival and Vendor Fair! We will have local family friendly vendors, bounce house, face painting, food ...

Sensory Friendly Event - Urban Air Raleigh

Sensory Friendly Play is Back! Play for $17.99. Join us this Saturday from 8-9:30 am and every 3rd Saturday of ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Boo at the NC Zoo

It's time for some spooky fun! Join us for two weekends of family-friendly Halloween celebration at the Africa Loop and ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Admission ($5-$20) Plus $10 for Non-members guests or $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market

The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor market held in Rolesville North Carolina every Saturday from 9am-1pm March ...

Fuquay Varina Growers Market

The Fuquay-Varina Growers Market (FVGM) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, operating under Sownhay Inc., cultivating and supporting partnerships between local ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

NC State Fair

The N.C. State Fair is the place to be this fall! The fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Paint Paper Play

For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...

Animal Encounters and Open Play

Bring the family and enjoy the day with the farm animals! We will interact with various animals one at a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $11.50 - $13.50. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Cheers N Paint's Kids Paint Class Little Splatters

Little Splatters Kids Paint Classes are designed just for kids! Cheers N Paint added new paint classes to our studio ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2773 NC 55 Hwy, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $27 per child per session
  • Website: cheersnpaint.com
  • Category: Classes

Game On! at Moore Square

Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games and MOORE! Available activities for Game On! include: Soccer balls Hula hoops Jenga Chess ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Goodies for Goblins Downtown Wake Forest

Shop, Dine and Trick or Treat Locally! Halloween season is near and businesses in Downtown Wake Forest are so excited! You ...

Kidpreneur Pop Up Shop at Learning Express Cary

Does your child dream of running their own business? If they’re between ages 5 and 17 and love creating, making, or ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 2020 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Lowe's Workshops

Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...

Mushrooms are the Fungis

From tasty to toxic, mushrooms are full of surprises! Join us to explore the fascinating world of fungi. You'll discover ...

Northern Wake Fire Auxilliary's Fall Festival

The Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary had such a wonderful turnout for our Fall Festival last year we have decided to make ...

Phillips Farms' Pumpkinfest

Pumpkins galore! Shop deals on pumpkins at our market, catch a free pumpkin in the family fun park, enjoy pumpkin ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6800 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: $22 - $33 per person 2yrs+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Pumpkin Painting Party

Free pick your pumpkin and paint it! Reserve your spot via the website.

Tiger World's Boo at the Zoo

Bring the family to the 18th annual “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween event at Tiger World. Want to see exotic animals ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4400 Cook Road, Rockwel, NC, 28138
  • Cost: $15 adullts. $12 children ages 2yrs - 17yrs. Free for children under 2yrs. Free parking.
  • Website: tigerworld.us
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

United Skates Kidz Bop

Bring the kids for a high-energy morning of skating to Kidz Bop & Disney (Super Clean) music! Perfect for families, ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

Spooky Nature Walk

Join a park naturalist on a spooky-themed nature walk. Look out for ghost pipes, witch hazel, vampire plants, “pumpkin” spiders, ...

SuperFun Saturday at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for "super" fun with free arts & crafts for ...

Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books

Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...

Art Buzz Kids

Great for ALL ages, sign up to paint with us - Art Buzz Kids style! No artistic talent needed, just ...

Autumn Adventures at Haven Farm

Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun, fall flavors, and farmyard charm! Here’s what’s in store: Pumpkin Carving with Goats – carve your ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $20 per person. $40 Family Ticket (includes admission for 2 adults + 2 children and 2 pumpkins for carving).
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Fenton Makers Market

Join us for live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists ...

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

Hulaween Party

Hulaween at Tiki Brewing Join Captain Morgue-an and his cursed siren, The Black Widow… she was once the Bikini Lady, ...

NC Museum of Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Ninja Open Rig (Gym) at Warrior Tech Raleigh

Participate in Open Rig sessions, where individuals and families can have fun and play or engage in self-paced training with ...

Parkside Town Commons Pumpkin Patch Festival

Join us for a free fun fall event for the entire family! Children age 10 and under can “pick” their favorite ...

Pope Farms Fall on the Farm

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for an afternoon of family fun, food, and fall festivities at Pope Farms! Your Admission ...

Sensory Storytime at Wendell Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming, interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...

Sensory Stay and Play at East Regional Library

Join us for an inclusive, interactive drop-in program designed for families with children, including those who are on the autism ...

EverythingELSE Consignment Sale

Our EverythingELSE Sale features ladies' and men's adult & junior clothing, adult shoes, adult clothing accessories, purses, children's toys, baby ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free - $100
  • Website: www.kidseverywear.com
  • Category: Other

Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm

Join us for the annual Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm, a seasonal celebration held twice each fall. Set on ...

Barnes and Noble Seizes the Day with Lilly Mae

Meet the author of the fabulous children's series Seize the Day with Lilly Mae, Sandy Spence Narron. We welcome Sandy ...

Cheers N Paint Art Studio's Family Paint

Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Family Paint event. Painting is a relaxing, fun, and creative experience for ...

Rock n Brew at Lafayette Village

Get ready to rock out and unwind at the ultimate Rock ‘n Brew Bash hosted at Lafayette Village! This electrifying ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours, Free

Sensory Storytime at Holly Springs Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...

Wake Cross Roads' Fall Festival

You're invited to WCR's annual Fall Festival! This family-friendly, free community event includes: Trunk or Treat (with plenty of candy!) Fun games ...

Witchy Waves and Ghostly Glides

This October, grab your broom (or kayak) and conjure up some waterborne mischief with fellow witches before gliding into the ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Personal launch -$5/ Reserved kayaks - $15
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

*SOLD OUT* New Hope Valley Railway Track or Treat Halloween Express

A kid-friendly train ride complete with scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, pumpkin people, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures ...

Alley-Ween

Join The Fall Line and Norse Brewing for a Hallowtastic Alley-Ween Party!! DJ Voodoo Queen will be spinnin' all the ...

Barnes and Noble Saturday Storytime at Crabtree Valley Mall

Join us for our weekly Saturday Storytime! This will be held in our B&N Jr. Department at 3pm.

Crazy Glaze Kids are Painting a Spooky Ghost Bowl

Kids Painting Spooky Ghost Bowl for Ages 5-12 Get ready for some Halloween fun on October 18th at 3 PM! In ...

Morrisville Boo Bash

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of Halloween magic at Morrisville Boo Bash (formally known as Trick-Or-Treat the Trail)! Bring ...

Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park

Step into the shadows... BOOs Fest is calling. Join us for the 4th Annual Bull City BOOs Fest — a spine-tingling ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $26 for 21yrs+. $15 per Teenager (ages 13yrs-20yrs). $9 for Ages 3yrs - 12yrs. Babies (Ages 0-2) are free.
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Geek and Grub Market Halloween Edition

Geeks, we're so excited about this year's big Halloween Event at the Optimist Farm in Apex. In fact, with this ...

Hallow Glows at TreeRunner Adventure Park

Since 2014, TreeRunner Parks have entertained, charmed and created lasting memories for our communities during the Halloween season. This year ...

The ComedyWorx Show Matinee

This is the ComedyWorx signature competitive improvisational comedy matinee show! Cheer on our home team, The Hillsborough Street Malamutes, as ...

Family Night Out at Lowe's

A night out for families to come together, connect, build and have fun! Join us for an evening where families come ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Lowe’s, 1101 Beaver Creek Commons Dr., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free with pre-registration required.
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Fuquay Varina Haunted Trail

8 years later... She came back! The Haunted Trail is held at Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Education Park. The Family Trail ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Park at South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Free

Diwali Mela at Brier Creek Commons

Join Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center and Radio Nyra’s Diwali Mela Don’t miss the area’s most incredible celebration! Join us for ...

Goldfish Swim School's Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School! Join us for a spook-tacular night of family fun at our free community ...

Kids Night Out

Drop your Kiddos off for a kids only evening of hands on fun. We'll eat pizza, play games, and paint ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Wine and Design, 5456 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $45 per ticket
  • Website: www.wineanddesign.com
  • Category: Other

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the upcoming season of “Spirits of Wake ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

North Carolina FC Shield Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Rhode Island FC for Shield Night Dedicated to rising soccer stars and NCFC Youth Shield recipients, ...

Raleigh Haunted Trolley Tour

Discover history, mystery, and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Zombie Walk at Moore Square

Join us for this year’s Zombie walk! It’s a free, family-friendly event open to any of the undead who wish to ...

CaryLive

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series. ...

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