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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 ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

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

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Cary Farmers Market

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

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: 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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: White Deer Park Nature Center, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Play Day

Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies to encourage play and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Near Five Guys, 1121 Parkside Main St., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.parksidetowncommons.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC 27591-8884
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

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: 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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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.

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Optimist Farm, 2908 Optimist Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.geekandgrubmarket.com
  • Category: Free

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: 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: 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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2980 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

CaryLive

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

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free
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