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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 ...

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 ...

Juniper Level Botanic Garden's More than Mums Festival

As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, North Carolinians usually reach for mums to brighten their fall gardens. But ...

Yates Mill County Park's Hike with a Naturalist

Join one of our naturalist staff members on a guided hike around the park to discover the plants and animals ...

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

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

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $5 per child. No cost for parent or caregiver attending with child.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale

Our Kids EveryWEAR Sale features kids' clothing and children's shoes and accessories, toys, infant equipment, indoor and outdoor play equipment, ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free - $100
  • Website: buytickets.at
  • Category: Other

Paint Paper Play

For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...

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

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 ...

Fall into Gardening at Beech Bluff County Park

Autumn Agriculture for Ages 12yrs+ We are falling for fresh fruits and vegetables this fall, so join us for an exciting ...

Cary Night Market

Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of locally crafted treasures at the Cary ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, Pavilion 327 S Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: thenightmarketcompany.com
  • Category: Other, Free

First Friday Market and Movie Night

Join Us at Moore Square for First Friday Market and Movie from now through November. ​This is a free community ...

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. ...

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 ...

Festival Latino at Garner Recreation Center

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

Friday Night on White

Introduced in 2016, Friday Night on White (FNOW) takes place in downtown Wake Forest from 6-9 p.m. on the second ...

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 ...

Parents' Night Out at Wake Forest Ninja Academy

Parents Night Out is a win-win for parents looking to have an evening date night, and children looking to stay ...

Summer at the Springs Concert Series

Celebrate summer in the heart of Holly Springs with live local bands! Local bands take the outdoor stage for a family-friendly ...

Floor is Lava Night at Rock Solid Warrior Fuquay Varina

We'll play several different types of Floor is Lava, including Lava Monsters, music, getting the team over a full obstacle ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 6109 NC-55, Suite 125, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $14 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Durham Bulls Fireworks Night

Stick around after every Friday night home game for Friday Night Fireworks presented by bioMerieux, while Saturday Night Fireworks presented ...

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 Soccer Game

Watch the Professional Sports Team, North Carolina FC take on the EL Paco Locomotive FC at the First Horizon Stadium ...

DPAC presents Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance ...

Movie in the Park

Join us for a magical evening under the stars at Movie in the Park! Bring a chair or blanket, grab ...

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 ...

7 Eleven Bring Your Own Cup

Bring Your Own Cup Day is back! Fill any vessel that fits within the 10" cutout with your fave Slurpee flavors ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: See Participating 7-Eleven locations near you
  • Cost: $1.99
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Pups and Pastries at WakeMed Soccer Park

Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll! Mutts & Marshmallows was able to do so much for helping abandoned ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

Holly Springs Farmers Market

Farmers markets are essential to the livelihood of farmers and food producers. They offer an efficient way for residents to obtain ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

Apex Farmers Market at The Depot

The Apex Farmers Market & Local Food Alliance is a non-profit, volunteer-led community organization committed to the health, wellness, and ...

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market

The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor market held in Rolesville North Carolina every Saturday from 9am-1pm March ...

Fall Season Begins at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

A New Tree Top Adventure Awaits... Plan your visit with a day full of fall fun & explore our new TREE ...

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 - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 121 N Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • 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 ...

Juniper Level Botanic Garden's More than Mums Festival

As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, North Carolinians usually reach for mums to brighten their fall gardens. But ...

NC Collector's Roadshow: Sports Cards and Pokémon Show

Join us for the largest collection of sports cards, Pokémon, and other collectibles in the triangle with dealers from all ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 4825 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission. 10yrs&under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Paint Paper Play

For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...

Nature Journaling

Want to start a new healthy habit? Try nature journaling! Our appreciation and awe of nature grows when we learn to ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $20 per participant. Students under age 12 are free with an adult registration.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Classes

*FULL* Beech Bluff Explorers

Wonders of Worms for 3yrs-5yrs with accompanying adult Discover the wonderful world of wiggly worms! What do they do all day, ...

Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi

Learn how fungi help plants grow, recycle nutrients, and even appear in some of our favorite foods through self-guided, family-friendly ...

Epic Mighty Con at Wendell Community Center

Epic Mighty Con is back for a 3rd year full of surprises. You won't want to miss this. More Comics More Collectibles More ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 601 W. Third St, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Kids 12 & Under are free. Adults: $5. VIP: $25.
  • Website: epicmightycon.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Saturdays on the Farm

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Whether you fancy a leisurely stroll around the ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 ages 2-64. Under 2 free. Seniors $11.50.
  • 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

Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale

Our Kids EveryWEAR Sale features kids' clothing and children's shoes and accessories, toys, infant equipment, indoor and outdoor play equipment, ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free - $100
  • Website: buytickets.at
  • Category: Other

Raleigh Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Rare Coins & Currency Show at NC State Fairground

Coin and currency show for all your collecting needs. Come to buy, sell, trade, and appraise old collectible money! Event ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Martin Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Other, Free

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

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 ...

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road Community Library

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

Thomas & Friends in the Garden at New Hope Valley Railway

New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) will host Thomas & Friends in the Garden on NHVR's G-scale Garden Railroad. Visitors can ...

Under the Tree Storytime with 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 ...

Art Buzz Kids

Great for ALL ages, sign up to paint with us - Art Buzz Kids style! No artistic talent needed, just ...

Gross Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is Open

At Gross Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, a 7th generation North Carolina Century Farm, we offer activities for all ...

  • 11:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1606 Pickett Road, Sanford, NC, 27332
  • Cost: $22 Single Day All Access Pass
  • Website: www.grossfarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Historic Raleigh Trolley

Join us on Saturdays from March through December for a narrated, hour-long tour of downtown Raleigh. Tours depart from Mordecai Historic ...

International Cultural Festival at Fuquay Varina Arts Center

International Cultural Festival at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center! Embark on a whirlwind global adventure filled with cultural performances, delightful educational booths, ...

Meet and Greet with Bluey at Learning Express Falls Pointe

You heard that right — Bluey is back for more fun! Come say hi, snap a photo, and give Bluey ...

NC Museum of Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

The Market at Raleigh Iron Works

Join Triangle Pop Up every Second Saturday of every month for a pop-up market at Raleigh Iron Works featuring all ...

Worthdale Community Day

Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and connection at Worthdale's Community Day! Bring the whole family out for yard ...

Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo

Get ready for a tasty summer experience! Join us on Fayetteville St. in Downtown Raleigh as we host an epic ...

NC Courage Local Heroes

Angel City FC at NC Courage Join the Courage in celebrating first responders, healthcare workers, educators, military, and community leaders ...

Family Workshop Clay + Play: Sensory Ceramics

We invite both the parent + child to embark on a super hands-on 3D art making experience that’ll result in ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $50 for one parent + one child, $10 for each additional parent or child
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

DPAC presents Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance ...

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 ...

  • 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: Informational & Tours, Free

Performances for Young Audience: Divinity Roxx

Let the music inspire you to be your BEST self! Celebrate self-love and positivity with Divinity Roxx. Roxx is a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: East Building of NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Adults: $20, Adult Members $18; Youth 3–18: $12, Youth Members $10; Children 2 and under: free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southeast Regional Library

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

Barnes and Noble Saturday Storytime at Crabtree Valley

Join us for our weekly Saturday Storytime! This will be held in our B&N Jr. Department at 3pm.

Carolina Circus Festival at Downtown Cary Park

A Circus non-profit promoting creativity, collaboration & mental health! The Carolina Circus Festival is a 5 year old festival that will ...

Waverly Place Pop-Up

A pop-up market you don’t want to miss! Come shop & support amazing local vendors while enjoying a fun, family- ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Durham Bulls Fireworks Night

Stick around after every Friday night home game for Friday Night Fireworks presented by bioMerieux, while Saturday Night Fireworks presented ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

DPAC presents Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance ...

Video Games Live: Bonus Round with NC Symphony

North Carolina Symphony Emmanuel Fratianni, conductor Tommy Tallarico, creator/producer/host North Carolina State University Choirs Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert event featuring ...

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 ...

Artspace Open Studio

Let your imagination soar in Artspace's Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

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 ...

Juniper Level Botanic Garden's More than Mums Festival

As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, North Carolinians usually reach for mums to brighten their fall gardens. But ...

Arise Church Fall Kickoff

Faith Food Community Fun Make your plans to join us for the Fall Kickoff We look forward to seeing you!

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

Museum of Life and Science's Durham Community Days

On Durham Community days, Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: Free for Durham Residents. $24 per non-resident adult or $19 per non-resident child ages 3-15. Children ages 2 and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Other

NC Collector's Roadshow: Sports Cards and Pokémon Show

Join us for the largest collection of sports cards, Pokémon, and other collectibles in the triangle with dealers from all ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 4825 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: $5 admission, $7 weekend admission. 10yrs&under free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Rare Coins & Currency Show at NC State Fairground

Coin and currency show for all your collecting needs. Come to buy, sell, trade, and appraise old collectible money! Event ...

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 ...

Under the Tree Storytime with 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 ...

Farmers Market at Oak City Brewing Company

Fresh vibes, local finds! Join us for our next Farmers Market. Sip, shop, and support local farms and businesses—because fresh ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Fenton Art Festival

The Fenton Art Festival is a fine arts market featuring 50 artists selling original art in oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed ...

NC Museum of Art on the Dot

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s newest tour offering! Beginning in August 2025, we encourage you to join a ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: West Building of NCMA, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village – Rolesville Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family? ...

DPAC presents Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance ...

Grand Reopening Sunday at the Family Fun Park

Acres of outdoor fun for everyone Come check out the roller racers, swings and slides, cow train, grain train, pint sized ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Phillips Farms, 6800 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: General Admission for Fun Park $20 for ages 2yrs and up. Under 2years old are free.
  • Website: www.phillipsfarmsofcary.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Thomas & Friends in the Garden at New Hope Valley Railway

New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR) will host Thomas & Friends in the Garden on NHVR's G-scale Garden Railroad. Visitors can ...

Durham Bulls Kids Run the Bases

Kids Run The Bases presented by Nature's Twist returns once again for the 2025 season! Following every Sunday game with ...

Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale

Our Kids EveryWEAR Sale features kids' clothing and children's shoes and accessories, toys, infant equipment, indoor and outdoor play equipment, ...

  • 2:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free - $100
  • Website: buytickets.at
  • Category: Other

Laurie Berkner Live at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the WakeMed Foundation to support WakeMed Children’s ...

Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park

Join us for the annual Summer Concert Series hosted by Pullen Park and Fred Fletcher Park. Each summer, local artists donate ...

Concerts in the Park at Joyner Park

Bring your family and friends, a picnic and a blanket and settle in for some foot-tapping, finger-snapping good times! ARTS Wake ...

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 ...

Explore-A-Story at Bass Lake Park

Does your child have questions about the world around them? Children ages 3-5 can come explore, learn, and discover at ...

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate our 9 year anniversary! Stop by today and receive a free mini one-topping sundae with ...

Under the Tree Storytime with 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 ...

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 ...

Family Rockstars

Family Rockstars combines fun and learning through music even grown ups will enjoy. Using singing, movement, rhythm instruments, and playful ...

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

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

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15.50 for One Child and One Adult. $10.50 per additional person age 1yrs+.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.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 ...

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 -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Wild Wonderers

Wild Wonderers is a nature-based program for preschoolers to spark curiosity about the natural world! A different theme will be ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Environmental Park, 1385 N Smithfield Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $5 per Resident. $10 for Non Residents.
  • Website: knightdale.recdesk.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

Eager Explorers at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve

Join us as we explore nature in the preserve! There will be stories, crafts, and nature walks on various themes. ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

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 ...

Moore Square Midweek Market

The Midweek Market, a new weekly farmers market at Moore Square, starts May 14 through October 15, 2025. Every Wednesday ...

Piney Town's Tots Playgroup

Welcome to the Piney Town Playhouse Toddler Playgroup, an exclusive play session specifically for our youngest explorers aged 1 to ...

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 ...

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

Little Doodles Play Cafe - Wendell Story Time and Craft

Join us for Story Time and a craft every Wednesday at 10:00 am. Let your child’s imagination soar as they ...

  • 10:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 11 West 3rd Street, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: $12 per child. $10 per sibling.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Play Moore at Moore 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, Free

Ms. Heather's Story Time at Learning Express Falls Pointe

Come play, learn and grow together! Activities include story time, arts and crafts, music and dances.

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130 Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

Fancy Nancy Anniversary Party

Join us for a fabulous celebration of the 20th anniversary of Fancy Nancy with the original author and illustrator! Come ...

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 ...

Mad Splatter's Home School Happy Hour

Join us every Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Home School Happy Hour! Buy One Studio Fee, Get ...

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 -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Paint Paper Play

For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint ...

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 ...

Kids Intro to Circus Arts – Open Level with Cirque de Vol

Step right up! Our Kids Intro to Circus Arts class is the perfect way for kids ages 8+ to discover ...

Jazz in Moore Square

Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians. This free ...

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) is a free, family-friendly concert series, fun for all ages! Taste a local brew, feast at ...

Cary Light Up The Night Ride

Join us for the Light Up The Night - Cary group ride! This ride is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy ...

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 ...

September 12 - 18
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