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October 20 - 26

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 Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 2nd Floor, Bottomland Hardwood Forest, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Dream Moore Market

Hosted by Black Flea Market, this reimagined market series will run every week through the end of October. The Dream Moore ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 S Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.dreammooremarket.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens

Celebrate the bounty of autumn with a festival of activities, music, demonstrations and more, led by Duke Gardens and other ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 420 Anderson St., Durham, NC 27705
  • Cost: Free. No Registration required.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Forest Ridge Park's Mountain Bike Club

Join us for an all skills, no-drop youth trail ride every third Sunday! Please register in advance, but drop-ins are ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Cypress Shelter., 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Free with pre-registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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: Free

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: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo. This clawed crustacean is formidable and ...

  • 1:30 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and interact with veterinary staff, students and interns working on real medical ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night

Food, family, and face-painting! Join us for our Kid's Night the FOURTH Tuesday of each month, at our White Oak ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 220 Shenstone Blvd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* Model Call at Peek-A-Boo Grins

Do you have an adorable little one between the ages of 6 months to 3 years? This is your chance ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 300 S Main Street Suite 120, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free with Reservation
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Cultural Center Free Movies

Enjoy a free family friendly movie every Wednesday morning (except 11.27.2024) at the Cultural Center theatre! Refreshments are available for ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit., 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required. Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. ...

  • 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: Free

Downtown Cary Park's Board Game Social

Enjoy Board Games in the Park, where you can gather with friends and family for an evening of delightful competition ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: Free

Thrive Motherhood Playgroup Meet Up at Lake Benson Park

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

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding a Snapping Turlte

Join us for a live feeding of the common snapping turtle in the Bottomland Hardwood Forest exhibit. The common snapping ...

  • 1:30 pm -  1:45 pm 
  • Location: Nature Exploration Center, 2nd Floor, Bottomland Hardwood Forest, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and interact with veterinary staff, students and interns working on real medical ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Park West Village Fall Festival

Enjoy free center-wide trick-or-treating, hay rides, an outdoor movie, costume contests, and more! Along with the fun, we have three ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • Category: Free

? Gladwell Orthodontics Trunk or Treat

Our Trunk or Treat event aims to provide a safe and fun environment for families and children in our community ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 13271 Strickland Rd., Ste 100, Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Trunk-O-Treat A Sensory Friendly Event with ABS Kids

We are excited to host you and your family at our free Trunk O Treat – A Sensory Friendly Event ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 8300 Health Park Ste. 10, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.abskids.com
  • Category: Free

Holly Springs Cultural Center Free Holiday Movies

Enjoy a free family friendly movie at the Cultural Center theatre! Refreshments are available for purchase. Movie Schedule 10.24 Hocus Pocus (PG) ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences is Live Feeding - Ocean Habitat

Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium. Species currently in our ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 1st floor, Our Changing Oceans exhibit., 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required. Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. ...

  • 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: Free

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 ...

  • 3:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 711 W. Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Reservation
  • Website: Www.thebunnyhive.com
  • Category: Free

Bond Park's Pumpkin Flotilla

Enjoy an evening of music, food, and Halloween activities while the sun goes down. Once the sun sets, carved pumpkins ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Boathouse, 801 High House Road Cary, NC US 27513
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

Moore Square's Final Fridays

Whether you're into fitness, a foodie, or love live music and shopping, we've got the perfect event for you! Join us ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

NRFA's Annual Kick or Treat at Knightdale Station Park

Join Neuse River Futbol Alliance for their annual NRFA Kick or Treat. Trick or Treat Stations will be setup under the ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Main Amphitheater Area (Near Stage), 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Providence Church's Special Needs Respite Night

We are so excited for you to join us for this fun-filled evening for your family. This event is for ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.pray.org
  • Category: Free

Trunk or Treat at WakeMed Cary Hospital

Bring the whole family and enjoy a free fun night of trick or treating (candy!) for our annual Trunk or ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 1900 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park

Zombiepalooza is The Cary’s annual ZOMBIE SHORT FILM COMPETITION and Halloween costume contest that takes place each October in Downtown ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Green Road Community Center's Ghostly Spooktacular!

Looking for somewhere to bring your ghouls and goblins? Well, look no further! Bring them to Green Road Community Center. We ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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: Free

Western Wake Farmers Market: Harvest Craft Fair

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

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

HollyFest

This annual, family-friendly event celebrates Holly Springs and all the people, places and services that our community has to offer. ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Spellbound Mordecai

A Children's Halloween Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Mordecai Park. Costume Contest - Crafts - Music - Pumpkins ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Mimosa St, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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.

Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park

Prepare to embark on a spine-tingling journey through the eerie depths of Lake Crabtree County Park, where the secrets of ...

Rolesville Fall FunFest

Fall FunFest will be located on Redford Place Drive near the ball fields.

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 121 Redford Place Dr, Rolesville, NC 27571-9474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Vendor Fair at Treelight Square Halloween Market

Come check out some of our local NC vendors at Treelight Square in Wendell Falls, Wendell! We're planning on a ...

Lafayette Village's Pet A Palooza

Grab your furry friends and join us for Pet-a-Palooza on October 26th from 12pm to 4pm. This free event will ...

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 ...

Downtown Scary Park: Mystical Movie Mayhem

Join us for a spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event in the Park! Enjoy a variety of fun activities for all ages, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 327 South Academy St. Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Incredible Science

Designed for ages 7 and up. No registration required. Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. ...

  • 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

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Zebulon Community Library

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

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC 27597-6814
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Trick or Treat in Downtown Fuquay Varina

Trick or Treat in Downtown is a Free annual event sponsored by Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association and participating Downtown Businesses. Held from ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Dia de Oakwood

Join us for a free 3-day event series to celebrate all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Historic Oak Cemetary, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

North Hills Night Market: The Haunted Village

Get ready for a spooky time at North Hills Night Market: The Haunted Village! Festivities include: - Trick or Treating - Pumpkin patch - ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free to Attend
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park - Halloween Double Feature

Movies on the Lawn: Halloween Double Feature Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!! The Raleigh skyline creates the perfect backdrop for enjoying ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Flowers Field, Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free
October 20 - 26