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September 8 - 14

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

N.C. Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival

The 82nd NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, 2024 9 a.m. ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Holshouser Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5. Kids under 13 free.
  • Website: ncgourdsociety.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

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 ...

Giggles Fest: A Summer Fun Day for Kids

Kick off the summer with Giggles Fest!!! Enjoy a day packed with fun and excitement, including magical face painting and ...

Carolina Mudcats Family Sundays at Five County Stadium

Five County Family Sunday features $7.00 box seat tickets and postgame catch on the field for all fans. Presented By ...

Thomas the Tank Engine™ in the Garden Day Train Ride at New Hope Valley Railway Ride

Join us for “Thomas in the Garden”! Watch Thomas and Friends™ bring over 1000 feet of track to life with ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd, New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: $11 for ages 2-12. $14 for ages 13-59. $13 for 60+yrs old.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Bunny Hive's Ambulance Pop up

Join us to explore an ambulance outside of the bunny hive and participate in themed crafts inside! Sign up for a ...

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

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 ...

Moore Storytime at The Square

The Moore Square playground transforms into a serene storytelling play space for young children and their caregivers. Our park staff ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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 ...

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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 ...

Fuquay Varina's National Night Out

Come out for our annual National Night Out event as we open our doors to the public. There will be ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 401 Old Honeycutt Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

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

Play Moore at The Square

Join our park staff to explore a different themed and guided activity each week! Explore activates such as juggling, frisbee ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Little Doodles & Designs Weekly Art Class

Raleigh & Wakefield Locations Only No Registration required! Just show up! Little Doodles is a Creative Play Space for Kids and Their ...

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

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Early Birds

Mornings can be an especially magical time in nature, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie Ridge! ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Juniper Level Botanic's Open Garden

Visit us every season to learn what plants grow best in our area. We are open rain or shine during ...

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

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

Moore Crafts

The Square becomes a creative space on Friday mornings with our Moore Crafts! Series. Parks staff will guide guests through various ...

  • 11:30 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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 ...

Color Me Mine's Half Price Paint Time

Join the painting FUN at our Friday Night FUN! RSVP so we can reserve your table. SPECIAL RATE: $5.00 Studio ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 316 Colonades Way, Suite 215, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $5 plus chosen ceramic piece
  • Website: cary.colormemine.com
  • Category: Family Fun

First Friday Raleigh

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

Festival Latino at Garner Recreation Center

Celebrate Latino culture at this free family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, artisan vendors, food ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 215 West Main St., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Friday Night On White

Friday Night on White (FNOW) returns to downtown Wake Forest on April 12 and continues the second Friday night of ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: South White Street, Downtown Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Movie in the Park at Knightdale Station

Kung Fu Panda 4 Kick it on down to Knightdale Station Park! We will be showing Kung Fu Panda 4 on ...

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

Western Wake Farmers Market

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

Carpenter Garden's Open House

Join us in the garden. The Carpenter Garden Open House invites you to explore and learn more about growing green. ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Carpenter Park, 4420 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Season Begins at Naylor Family Farm and Maze

Fun for the Whole Family! Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with ...

Forest Ridge Park is Fishing on the Banks

Have fun and learn to fish from the banks of Falls Lake! Join our experienced instructors as they lead the ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2100 Old NC 98 HWY, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Juniper Level Botanic's Open Garden

Visit us every season to learn what plants grow best in our area. We are open rain or shine during ...

Farm Day Fun at Blue Skies of Mapleview

Please join us for a day of family fun including live music, delicious food, hay rides, tie dyeing, puppet shows, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 3609 Pasture Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Cost: $5 per ticket. $10 per vehicle to park.
  • Website: www.farmdayfunwck.org
  • Category: Family Fun

BugFest at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

As the Museum’s biggest and buggiest event of the year, BugFest is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about ...

Marbles is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on September 7 through October 14. Immerse yourself with activities and programming that ...

Raleigh Fire Museum

Experience Fire History Touch a Fire Truck Spray a Fire Hose Every second Saturday of the month, the Raleigh Fire Museum will be ...

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.

NC State University's Author Talk and Planting Party with Bea Boggs

Maybe every kid can't have an animal pet—but everyone can have a plant pet! That's the message of ten-year-old author ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: D. H. Hill Jr. Library, Fishbowl Forum; 2 Broughton Drive Campus Box 7111 Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.lib.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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 ...

Fuquay Varina Arts Center's ArtisTree

One Saturday each month, the 12 tree projects will explore a different art path: Collage, painting, papier-mâché, drawing, photography, silk-screening, ...

Marbles Family Science Olympiad

Marbles Kids Museum and NC Science Olympiad team up for the Family Science Olympiad! Bring your family and join in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $9 for 1yr old and up. Under 1yr old are free.
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Hops for Hope

Hops for Hope celebrates the community and the collective spirit that thrives in the Triangle. It brings together 30+ companies ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $40
  • Website: secure.qgiv.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Carolina Circus Festival at Downtown Cary Park

Carolina Circus Festival is a 501c(3) nonprofit performance organization for circus and aerial performers promoting creativity, collaboration, and mental health ...

ComedyWorx Matinee Show, The

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

Big Band Bash in the Park at Lake Benson Park

The Optimist Club of Garner presents the inaugural Big Band Bash featuring the Neuse River Big Band at Lake Benson ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Museum of Art's Outdoor Movies

We are thrilled to announce the NCMA’s Performing Arts and Film full lineup films, presented by First Citizens Bank! Enjoy ...

  • 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: Museum Park, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $12.87 per visitor. Free for children 6 and under.
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun
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