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Cary Farmers Market

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

Stars, Stripes, and Strides

In person and virtual 5K, 10K and Fun Mile race options benefitting the US Veterans Corps. Run, Walk, Roll or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Holly Springs Farmers Market with Children's Entrepreneur Market

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is joining the Holly Springs Farmers Market! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, and beautiful cut flowers ...

Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club's 41st Annual Model Train Show & Sale

Enjoy more than 400 vendor tables selling new and used model train merchandise and memorabilia. 15 Operating layouts form G ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $10 Two-Day Admission, Free Admission for 12yrs and under accompanied by an adult
  • Website: nrvclub.net
  • Category: Other

Paint Paper Play

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

Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show

The 51st Annual “Visions of Sugarplums” Holiday Art and Gift Show will be held November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2025 ...

Nature Journaling

Want to start a new healthy habit? Try nature journaling! Our appreciation and awe of nature grows when we learn to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 per participant. Students under age 12 are free with an adult registration.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Classes

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

Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park

The annual Fall Arts Fair features crafts from dozens of local artists, including jewelers, potters, painters, printmakers, bookmakers, glass artists, ...

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

NC Museum of Art's Family Studio

Kids and adults dive into discussions about works of art to make inspired connections between hands-on art making and creative ...

Raleigh Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

United Skates Kidz Bop

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

Winter Market at Midtown Farmers Market

Join us each Saturday in the Commons, November – April, from 10am to noon, for the Winter Market. This mini ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

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. ...

Fall Nature Walk

Join a park naturalist on a general nature walk to see what is happening at the park this fall. Come ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road Community Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...

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 ...

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.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

Holly Springs Autism Acceptance Day

Free inclusive community resource fair! All are welcome to our 9th Annual Autism Acceptance Day Event! Meet our first responders, ...

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 ...

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

Muslim Artist of NC at Islamic Center of Cary

MANC Fest 2025 is back — our yearly community celebration of culture, art, and connection! Join us on November 8th at ...

  • 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Banquet Hall, 1155 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC, 27511
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Barnes and Noble's Saturday Storytime at Triangle Town Center

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...

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

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school. This event ...

Moonlight in the Garden

This isn't your typical lighting event. Moonlight in the Garden is meticulously designed to showcase our internationally acclaimed garden and ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 to $35
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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