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Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Ride, Play & Stay All Day! All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town ...

September 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 ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Take a Child Outside Week

Bring your family out to explore the gardens and participate in Take a Child Outside week. We know that being ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Start at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Take a Child Outside Week

Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first began ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

Big Air's Toddler Time

Looking for a safe, fun outlet for your toddler's energy? We've got you covered with Toddler Time! We open our ...

Farm Fridays at Feathered Farm

Open Play Farm Tour with Optional Gem Mining or Crafts Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Feathered Farm’s Open ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $12.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Garden Storytime

Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. You'll start with a stroll ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves on Fridays from 8AM - 10AM ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $10.99 per child
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • 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 ...

Yates Mill Park Tales

The Sun Shines Everywhere Join us as we read "The Sun Shines Everywhere," a rhyming picture book that celebrates how the ...

Morrisville's Urban Air Adventure Park Toddler Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the ...

Big Air Mid-Day Madness

2 hours of jump time for just $15! Previously named our homeschool program, we upgrade to Mid-Day Madness to be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $17
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 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

Storytime at The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms

Storytime on the Farm at 2:00pm – rain or shine! This week we’ll be reading “Little Tim and the Magic Apples”, ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: 1530 Lafayette Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $8.27 per child
  • Website: willowoakfarms.net
  • Category: Other

Fall Fridays Bundle at Urban Air Raleigh

Fly into fun this September at Urban Air Raleigh! Every Friday, enjoy our Fall Fridays special and get: 25% off on ...

Pokemon Trading Card Day at Learning Express Falls Pointe

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Bring your cards and trade with other collectors in the community. Meet new friends, grow your ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130 Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Family Mini Photoshoot

It's the beautiful fall season of family portraits! Join me for a pumpkin themed mini shoot, great for kids and ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: The Family Farm on Avent Ferry, 1719 Avent Ferry Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $85 - $125
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Museum of Life and Science's Kids Night Out

Let your kids play at the Museum after hours Drop your little ones off for a kids-only evening of hands-on fun. ...

NC Museum of Art Movies at Moore Square

A Free Outdoor Series with Raleigh Parks and Downtown Raleigh Alliance This summer, the North Carolina Museum of Art brings its ...

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 ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

TreeRunner's Fall Fest

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, TreeRunner comes alive with a vibrant tapestry of fall-themed ...

We Rock the Spectrum's Parent's Night Out

Need a night to relax, recharge, or reconnect? Let us take care of the kiddos while you enjoy a well-deserved ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $40 Per Child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Cary's Take a Child Outside Week

Family Night in Nature This program is for ages 8 and older. Spend some quality time experiencing the fun of being together ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve's Courtyard, 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $29 for Residents. $29 for Non Residents.
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Movie on the Lawn

Bring the whole crew out for a free outdoor community event on the field. Local vendors, face painting, food truck, ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Free

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 Fall Fest Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Miami FC for Fall Fest/State Fair/College Night Game begins at 7PM. Step right up! Popcorn, cotton ...

Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park

This event is an additional hub for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic creations, crafts, and imaginative ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Paviolion, 327 South Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Mad Libs Live

Get ready to laugh, sing, and fill in the blanks! Mad Libs Live! is a high-energy musical where YOU help ...

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