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October 16 - 22

Stroller Strides at Lafayette Village with Fit4Mom

Stroller Strides® is a total fitness program that moms can do with their little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 ...

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

All Things Pumpkin at Marsh Creek Community Center

Go big or gourd home! All things pumpkins will have your little one learning, painting, and seeing all the things ...

Haven Farm's Weekly Storytime

Join us for our weekly storytime in the shoppe. We will read, dance, and craft This free event welcomes kids of ...

  • 10:15 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Artful Story Time

Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with original works of art ...

New Hope Valley Railway Track or Treat Halloween Express- Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly Train Ride A less spooky, kid-friendly train ride where our grounds are decorated for Halloween, but we do not ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16 per ticket
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Needmore Farms' Storytime with Frankie the Friendly Witch

Frankie the Friendly Witch has swooped into town with tons of fun in store! Join Frankie every Saturday, Sunday, and ...

Haven Farm's Mommy & Me Yoga

Enjoy quality bonding time in our Mommy and Me Yoga class! This fun and nurturing session is designed for moms ...

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Haven Farm's Mom Walk Club

Join us every Thursday / 10:30-11:30AM for Mom Walk Club! We’ll meet in the shoppe and head out for a walk ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Haven Farm's Snuggle and Unwind

Come hang out with us during your lunch break! Pack a lunch and join us every Thursday from 12-1pm, to unwind ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 per child and $10 for 13-64yrs. Gate Prices are $13 for 13-64yrs and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet at Downtown Cary Park

Find the missing piece of your day at our drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite ...

  • 2:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Academy Pavilion, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Holding Park

Come join us for a play date at the newest playground in Wake Forest. If you can’t make it right ...

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the 5th year of the “Spirits of ...

Nursing Mothers of Raleigh

We offer answers to questions and basic information classes with demonstrations: Breastfeeding Q and A, Preparation and Getting Started, Starting ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Marsh Creek Park, 3050 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration at RecLink
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 per child and $10 for 13-64yrs. Gate Prices are $13 for 13-64yrs and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhood Stroller Walk at Marla Dorrell Park

We will meet at the entrance of the Kids Together Playground, in front of the building. We will start walking ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Storytime

Bring your family and join us for a morning of outdoor garden fun! Garden Storytimes are a great way for ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Baileywick Road Park

Come join us for a play date on the playground. Bring some sand toys and your snacks.

Urban Air Raleigh's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a special time where Urban Air Raleigh is open only for children 5 & under! We open up ...

Urban Air Morrisville's Jumperoo

Jumperoo is a dedicated time for kids 5 & under! The park opens exclusively for the little ones and their ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 1020 Wake Competition Center Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Urban Air Morrisville's Sensory Friendly

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1020 Wake Competition Center Lane, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: see website for details
  • Website: www.urbanair.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bunny Hive's Books and Bubbles

This special story time experience is free of charge and open to all with a little one age 5 and ...

Cary Night Market

Discover a vibrant showcase of locally-crafted treasures while immersing yourself in an evening of music and entertainment at the Cary ...

Museum of Life and Science's Family Night Out

Bring the whole family for a night of spooky fun and eerie excitement at the Creepy Crawley Carnival. Embrace the ...

Holly Spring Flour Power Family Experiences: Bite Night

Eat, drink, and be scary at our Halloween themed Family Night Out! We’ll be making delicious recipes you’ll want to ...

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the 5th year of the “Spirits of ...

Rolesville's Movies at the Middle

Movies at the Middle is back again! Mark your calendars and pack your blankets to come on out and watch ...

  • 7:15 pm 
  • Location: Rolesville Middle School Football Field, 4700 Burlington Mills Rd. Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot On Salem Street

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 at Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April 13 to November 2, 8 am - noon, in the ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Tiger World

Bring the family to the 17th annual “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween event at Tiger World. Want to see exotic animals ...

  • 8:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4400 Cook Road, Rockwel, NC, 28138
  • Cost: $15 adullts. $12 children. Free Parking.
  • Website: tigerworld.us
  • Category: Family Fun

Western Wake Farmers Market

We Nourish Community Since 2009, WWFM has connected the residents of western Wake County with local vendors & fresh, healthy food.

Boo at the NC Zoo

Celebrate two weekends of daytime, family-friendly Halloween fun! Saturday & Sunday – October 19 & 20 and October 26 & ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Admission ($11-15) Plus $10 for Non-members guests or $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.fvgrowersmarket.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Come see why we've been ranked a "best in class" farmers market for the last several years! 30+ vendors, live music ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:59 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 per child and $10 for 13-64yrs. Gate Prices are $13 for 13-64yrs and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Halloween Train

Bring your little monsters and ghouls for our Halloween event! The Halloween Trains will be offered Saturday, Oct. 19, and ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: These prices do not include taxes and fees. $9.50 Member Adult/$19 Non Member Adults. $7.50 Member Child (3-12) or $15 per Non Member Children ages 3-12. Free for children under 3yrs.
  • Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

History Explorers at Mordecai Historic Park

Hop on the Historic Raleigh Trolley to travel through time! During this series, we’ll visit different historic sites and museums ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 1101 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Bierman Autism Center's Trunk or Treat

Join us for an unforgettable morning of excitement and enchantment at Bierman Autism Centers! Get ready for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 15501 Weston Pkwy., Suite 150, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm Open Play with Farm Tour with Optional Gem Mining

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your little one ready to ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: from $13.50 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $11.50.
  • Website: www.thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Icky Science at John Chavis Memorial Park

Yucky, super gross, slimy, sticky, stinky science! This STEM program will bring out your inner mad scientist with hands on ...

McLean Farm's Pumpkin Festival

McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop’s Pumpkin Festival is back! Join us for a fun-filled day of fall festivities. ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 5490 River Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Millstone Creek Orchard's Autumn Harvest Tradition

Pumpkins, Sunflowers & Baby Highland Cows - Dooley & Rooster! With over 20,000 pumpkin seeds & countless sunflower seeds planted, we're ...

Northern Wake Fire Auxilliary's Fall Festival

Pumpkins Food Public Safety Day Fire House Inflatable Vendors Crafts

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 7045 Stony Hill Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587-7341
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Makery's Boo Bash

A Family Afternoon Crafts Celebrate Halloween with a Crafting and Paint Day! Get ready for a spooktacular day of creativity ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $6 - $25
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Vollmer Farm Back-40 Fall Fun

'Farm Sized' Fun Activities as well as our always loved Corn Maze by MazePlay, Slide, Jumping Pillow, Slingshot, Silo Ball, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 677 Highway 98 East, Bunn, NC, 27508
  • Cost: 3 and under free. 4-54yrs $16. 55+yrs $12.
  • Website: vollmerfarm.mazeplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Super Fun 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: Family Fun

Under the Tree Storytime at 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 ...

Barnes and Nobles Cary's Storytime for Young Children

Join us each Saturday at 11am for storytime for young children. This event lasts 15-20 minutes.

Legends FallFest

This family-friendly bash is for everyone—adults, kids, members, family, friends, and neighbors. We’ve got food, games, raffles, and activities galore, ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4408 Old US 1 New Hill NC 27562
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parents and Kids Day at The Gathering Place

Saturday Morning is Parents and Kids Day at The Gathering Place! Are you looking for a fun, comfortable, progressive environment for ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 157 E Rosemary St (2nd Floor), Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parkside Town Commons Pumpkin Patch Festival

Join us for a free fun fall event for the entire family! Near Five Guys • Children age 10 and under can ...

Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm

Each fall, celebrate Cary's agricultural heritage with an afternoon of free fun down on the farm! Join us for live ...

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

Pop-Up Raleigh Market at Trophy Brewery on Maywood

After a whole year of celebrating 10 years in the market business, we are thrilled to be back at Trophy ...

  • 12:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: popupraleigh.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhood Spouses Welcome Playgroup at Fortnight Brewing

Spouses Welcome! Let's have some fall family fun at Fortnight Brewing. While it starts at noon, we plan to hang ...

Barnes and Noble Triangle Town Center Saturday Storytime

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

New Hope Valley Railway Track or Treat Halloween Express

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

  • 2:15 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $16 per ticket
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fall Fun Day at The Mason Jar Lager Company

Bounce House, Food Trucks, and Outdoor Movie. The bounce house will be open from 3-7. Movie starts at 7pm. Showing ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: 341 E Broad Street, Suite 151, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park

Join The MAKRS Society for our 3rd annual Halloween Festival at Durham Central Park! Costumes Encouraged!! Make sure to read the entire ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $3-$20
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Family Fun

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

Competitive improvisational comedy! Two teams of players square off, creating scenes based on audience suggestions, and compete for points and ...

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the 5th year of the “Spirits of ...

Raleigh Zombie Walk

Join us for a spooky Zombie Walk around the city! Dress up in your best zombie attire and help us ...

Boo at the NC Zoo

Celebrate two weekends of daytime, family-friendly Halloween fun! Saturday & Sunday – October 19 & 20 and October 26 & ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: Admission ($11-15) Plus $10 for Non-members guests or $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Color Me Mine's Princess Party

Join the painting FUN at our Pajama Night celebration! RSVP so we can reserve your table. SPECIAL RATE: $1.00 Studio ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 316 Colonades Way, Suite 215, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: starting from $46
  • Website: cary.colormemine.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Vollmer Farm Back-40 Fall Fun

'Farm Sized' Fun Activities as well as our always loved Corn Maze by MazePlay, Slide, Jumping Pillow, Slingshot, Silo Ball, ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 677 Highway 98 East, Bunn, NC, 27508
  • Cost: 3 and under free. 4-54yrs $16. 55+yrs $12.
  • Website: vollmerfarm.mazeplay.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thrive Motherhood Stroller Walks at Lake Benson Park

Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park Email Elaine for your RSVP and she will email details and reminders day ...

Under the Tree Storytime at 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 ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 per child and $10 for 13-64yrs. Gate Prices are $13 for 13-64yrs and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Millstone Creek Orchard's Autumn Harvest Tradition

Pumpkins, Sunflowers & Baby Highland Cows - Dooley & Rooster! With over 20,000 pumpkin seeds & countless sunflower seeds planted, we're ...

Harris Lake County Park's Super Spiders

Spiders are not so scary when you get to know them! They have important jobs in nature. We will read ...

Feathered Farm Open Play with Farm Tour and Optional Gem Mining

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your little one ready to ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $11.50.
  • Website: www.thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Knightdale Gymnastics' Tot Time

Tot Time - Open gym for the 5 and under crowd and their grownup! Open gym is a great way for ...

Under the Tree Storytime at 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 ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 per child and $10 for 13-64yrs. Gate Prices are $13 for 13-64yrs and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Toddler Tuesday at The Feathered Farm

Step right up to an unforgettable adventure at our farm, where excitement meets education and every moment is filled with ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15.50 for adult+child. Additional Child age 1+ $10 per child.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Grownup and Me Yoga at Lake Wheeler Park

Grownup and Me Yoga Join us for a children’s yoga class Tuesdays at 10am at Lake Wheeler Park. The classes are ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Pay what you can. Starts at $15
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Hidwell Family Farm's Tot's Tuesdays

Come check out all our animals on the farm, play in the corn crib and sand box, swing on our ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 7621 Blaney Franks Rd., Apex, NC 2753
  • Cost: $10 per person. Kids 2 and under are free.
  • Website: hidwellfamilyfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Sing, move and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Baby Time ...

Wake County Public Library Pop-up at Dix Park

Check out library books and enjoy story time at the park! Join Wake County Public Libraries for a family-focused pop-up at ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center & Outdoor Classroom, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Early Learners Playtime

Join other young children and their grown-ups to spark curiosity, engage in early learning activities and encourage social connections. Each ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 per child and $10 for 13-64yrs. Gate Prices are $13 for 13-64yrs and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
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