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September 15 - 21

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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: see menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $15.77. Free for Premium and VIP Members.
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

NC Museum of Art's Story Time

Artful Story Time: All About Color Story time with an artful twist! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections ...

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Tickets Online. Pay What You Wish.
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Raleigh's Big Bounce America

One Ticket, 3 hours of Inflatable Madness Featuring: The World’s Biggest Bounce House - Supersized for 2025! The Giant - America’s Biggest Inflatable ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakeside Retreats, 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: $22 - $35 per session
  • Website: thebigbounceamerica.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $12 per Toddler
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex

Join us for Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex, a lively evening under the stars filled with local vendors, live music, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2701 Lawnview Ln., Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Community Dance

Formerly known as the Apex Family Dance! Join us in historic downtown Apex for fun, family-friendly Community Dances led by ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: $2 each
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4160 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 ...

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 ...

Asia Fest at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of cultural heritage, exciting activities, and heart-pounding dragon boat races at the 10th Annual ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $12 Ages 13 - 64. $9 in advance.
  • Website: www.asianfocusnc.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 - 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

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking Begins

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, and much more! Visit with our farm animals. Cows Chickens Ducks Goats Horse Sheep Turkey Please ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27617
  • Cost: TBD. Age 2 and under Free .
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Raleigh's Big Bounce America

One Ticket, 3 hours of Inflatable Madness Featuring: The World’s Biggest Bounce House - Supersized for 2025! The Giant - America’s Biggest Inflatable ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakeside Retreats, 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: $22 - $35 per session
  • Website: thebigbounceamerica.com
  • 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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

We're so excited to welcome you back for our 2025 Fall Festival, filled with pumpkins, attractions, and unforgettable memories for ...

Lowes Workshops

Our workshops are back and better than ever — now featuring in-store events, livestreams and on-demand content, all free for ...

NC International Festival at the NC State Fairgrounds

Get ready to embark on a vibrant journey around the world at the International Festival! This eagerly anticipated event promises ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

SuperFun 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 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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Festa Italiana

Join us for the 7th annual Festa Italiana North Carolina as we celebrate Italian culture and heritage in the Triangle ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Hunter St and Town Hall Courtyard, Apex, NC, 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: festanc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Family Fun Day Zines

Make your own zine—mini magazines anyone can create! Use our materials or bring your own supplies. Make zines about your ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family 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 ...

Art LAB with United Arts Council of Wake County

Join artist Charlene Bowling the Arts Center lobby once a month to create art. Each month will be a different ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fuquay Varina Cultural Arts Center, 123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Chavis Celebrates: The Main Event

This is a family-friendly event celebrating the 87th anniversary of the heritage, history, and culture of John Chavis Memorial Park. ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Joyner Park's Good Neighbor Day

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will sponsor Good Neighbor Day. This free, family-friendly event will take place at ...

Lafayette Village's Oktoberfest

Put on your lederhosen and join us for a German-inspired festival filled with fall brews, delicious German cuisine, live music, ...

Stardust & Stories Book Festival

Stardust & Stories - Chapter 1: Keepers of Magic - A book festival for fans of fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy, and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Morrisville's International Festival

Morrisville is one of the fastest growing and most diverse towns in North Carolina. Join us in celebrating that diversity ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 #B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC, 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Raleigh's Big Bounce America

One Ticket, 3 hours of Inflatable Madness Featuring: The World’s Biggest Bounce House - Supersized for 2025! The Giant - America’s Biggest Inflatable ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Lakeside Retreats, 4521 Mial Plantation Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: $22 - $35 per session
  • Website: thebigbounceamerica.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

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 ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: quailridgebooks.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boleros y Libros - Ballads and Books

We are excited to invite you all to our Boleros y Libros! We are even more thrilled to introduce you to ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

La Fiesta Del Pueblo Downtown Raleigh

La Fiesta del Pueblo is the Triangle’s largest and most diverse festival of Latin American culture, featuring live music and ...

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1739
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: elpueblo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake Med's NICU Reunion Celebration

Come let us see how you have grown! A special event for families cared for in our Neonatal Intensive Care ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: WakeMed Raleigh Campus Courtyard, 3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.wakemed.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Mama Afrika Festival

Celebration our Beautiful Culture! Event Description: Join us for the 14th Annual Mama Afrika Festival! Come celebrate the rich heritage, music, food, fashion, ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: SouthEast Raleigh YMCA Field, 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tap Yard's Duck Daze

Get ready to quack up at Duck Daze! Have a fun-filled afternoon this Sunday at Tap Yard Duck Daze! Have a ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with: Gourmet Food Trucks Global Flavors Sweet Treats & Local Desserts Live Music from SLEEPING BOOTY Local Art ...

September 15 - 21
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