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November 17 - 23

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 1:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

State Farmers Market's Fall Craft Fair

Homemade Crafts, Foods, & Much More! Free Parking Free Admission

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission and Free Parking
  • 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 ...

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

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 ...

Kids Gratitude Workshop at The Haven

Join us for a heartwarming Kids Gratitude Workshop where creativity meets appreciation! In this fun-filled session, children will have the ...

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From Sept. 22 - Dec. 21, The Pope House Museum will be doing our weekend African American Third Ward Walking ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

Operation Christmas Cheer hosted by Rich Burghgraef Realty

Operation Christmas Cheer Join us for a special two-day event dedicated to spreading holiday joy and gratitude to our military ...

  • 1:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1483 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

*FULL* Harris Lake County Fall Wagon Ride

Bring the family out for a wagon ride along the back roads of the park to enjoy the fall colors ...

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Mill Heritage Tour

Join us on Sunday afternoons for fascinating glimpses inside the historic gristmill. Our Mill Heritage Tours are offered on Sundays, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Yates Mill's Hike with a Naturalist

Join one of our naturalist staff members on a guided hike around the park to see what is going around ...

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 ...

Dix Park's Little Explorers: Reptile Rocks

Little Explorers: Reptiles Rock Reptiles are fascinating animals. Little naturalists are invited to this memorable program where we will see and ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Oak Room Picnic Shelter, 691 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • 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

Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas

Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled every Tuesdays at 5PM from November 5 - December 17. Additionally, ...

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.thehalle.org
  • 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

Thanksgiving Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for bingo! We will be holding free bingo events at the Zebulon Community Center. All ages are welcome ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 301 S Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC 2759
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

William Peace University Holiday Celebration

To the #RaleighCommunity, we invite you to join our Pacer students at our annual WPU Holiday Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. ...

  • 6:45 pm -  7:15 pm 
  • Location: 15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.peace.edu
  • Category: Free

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Wildlife in Winter

What happens to wildlife in the winter? What do birds eat? How do insects survive till spring? For this program ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation''s Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

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

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Third Thursday Chess at Moore Square

Chess and checkers have long been a play tradition in parks all over the world and throughout history. Join our ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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

Lake Crabtree County Park Families in Nature

Join us for a captivating nature storytime celebrating diversity in the great outdoors! Our storytime features a book that highlights ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Village District's Holiday Open House

Join us in our Christmas Village for a very merry Holiday Open House! Take professional photos with Santa, enjoy a ...

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

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • 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 History Celebrates American Indian Heritage

While the North Carolina Museum of History is closed for renovation, this year's festival is being held at the North ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
  • 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

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

The park is offering Mill Open Houses on Fridays and Saturdays, in November, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The doors ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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

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

Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Kick-off the holiday season at Downtown Raleigh's Annual Tree Lighting presented by Publix! Watch as the Christmas Tree comes to light, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Lichtin Plaza, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

Waverly Place Tree Lighting

The Waverly Place Tree Lighting celebration will begin at 5:30. The Embers will be performing. We will have kids activities ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: waverlycary.com
  • Category: Free

Winter Wonderland at Park West Village

Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. During this free event, kids of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 3400 Village Market Pl, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • 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 ...

Western Wake Farmers Market

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

Pecan Picking at Historic Oak View County Park

November is Pecan Pickin' Month! From November 1st through the 30th, Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm, you can stop by ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4028 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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

Yuletide Breakfast at Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas

Yuletide Breakfast November 16 & 23 and December 7 at 9AM Reservations are required for these special events. Registrations available 7 days in ...

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Start time: - 9:30 A.M. on ABC11 - 9:30 A.M. Street-Side in Downtown Raleigh Parade Route: - Begins on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Hillsborough Street and St. Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: grma.org
  • Category: Free

Historic Yates Mill County Park's Hands-on History: Whirligigs

How did people live while Yates Mill was operating as a business from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s? Join us ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Mill Yard by Historic Yates Mill, 4520 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Pope House Museum's Weekend Third Ward Walking Tours

From Sept. 22 - Dec. 21, The Pope House Museum will be doing our weekend African American Third Ward Walking ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 511 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Wildlife in Winter

What happens to wildlife in the winter? What do birds eat? How do insects survive till spring? For this program ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Under the Tree Storytime with Mac Barnett at Quail Ridge Books

Join us for the kickoff to the holiday season with Mac Barnett! Come dressed in your best holiday sweaters for ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $19 for one child + one parent + one book
  • Website: www.quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Free

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.

NC Museum of History Celebrates American Indian Heritage

While the North Carolina Museum of History is closed for renovation, this year's festival is being held at the North ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Historic Yates Mill Park's Open House

The park is offering Mill Open Houses on Fridays and Saturdays, in November, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The doors ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • 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

Crossroads Plaza Holly Jolly Jamboree

Join us on The Patio (where Subway is) for an afternoon filled with fun for the whole family! We will ...

Fenton Lights the Square

Join us for a magical night at our annual Light the Square event! Light the Square has something for the ...

  • 3:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: fentonnc.com
  • Category: Free

Candy Cane Lane in Downton Zebulon

Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Zebulon. Spend the evening strolling Arendell Avenue visiting downtown businesses, participating in Christmas activities, ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Arendell Avenue between Vance and Sycamore Street, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.townofzebulon.org
  • Category: Free

North Hills Annual Tree Lighting

Join us in celebrating 20 years of North Hills and kick off the holiday season with this beloved tradition! 4pm to ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

Winter Wonderland at Park West Village

Come share the excitement as Park West Village hosts Winter Wonderland in The District. During this free event, kids of ...

  • 5:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 3400 Village Market Pl, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • Category: Free

Blue Jay Point's Night Owls and Candle Magic

All ages welcome Bring the night owls in your family to experience the magic of a stroll along our luminaria-lined trail ...

  • 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Center for Environmental Education, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Astronomy Night

Spend a night with the stars at our winter astronomy night! Raleigh Astronomy Club will have telescopes available for viewing ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free
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