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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 ...

*CANCELLEDI* 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

Family Rockstars

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

Little Wild Ones

Bring your little ones out for a “wild” time at White Deer Park Nature Center. In this preschool nature program, ...

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

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 ...

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

Thrive Motherhoood Playgroup Meet Up at Jubala Coffee

For Pregnant and First Time Moms Grab a coffee and join us in the grassy area outside to get to ...

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 ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Historic Yates Mill Park Hands On History

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

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 ...

Handy Hal's Big Tour

BIG NEWS: World-renowned YouTuber & influencer Handyman Hal is coming to Big Air Raleigh as part of his Big Air ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Big Air, 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $30 All Day Admission
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

919 Day – A Raleigh Celebration

Join us for 919 Day, a vibrant celebration of Raleigh’s culture and community! Enjoy an evening of live music, food ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Corner at NC State Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: realestate.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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

Hill Street Park's Poké Pals Trading and Training

Want a safe place to trade your cards with friends and learn how to play the game? This program will give ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2307 Hill Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other

NC Museum of Art Movies at Moore Square

A Free Outdoor Series with Raleigh Parks and Downtown Raleigh Alliance This summer, the North Carolina Museum of Art brings its ...

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 ...

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 ...

Groovin' in Garner Rec Center

Come on Garner, Let's GROOVE tonight!! Downtown Garner proudly presents the Downtown Concert Series!! We are revamping a favorite among locals ...

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, Other

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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 ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Paint Paper Play

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

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

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 ...

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

Harris Lake County Park's Longleaf Ramble

Our 2025 monthlong Longleaf Celebration will take place in September! You won't want to miss the Longleaf Ramble event featuring games, ...

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 ...

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 -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: South Hills Mall & Plaza, 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free - $100
  • Website: buytickets.at
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Seaboard Station Community Market

Seaboard Station Community Market Days Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday morning with the family? Join us for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Festa Italiana

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

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, Other, Free

Fenton Makers Market

Join us for live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists ...

Green Road Community Center's Bye Bye Summer - Jamaica Edition

Come out and cruise the day away as we celebrate the end of summer. There will be music, arts and crafts, ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

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 ...

Torque European Car Care Grand Opening

Oktoberfest themed fun for the whole family! Bring the crew and come celebrate 10 amazing years with us in true ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8800 Wadford Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Ninja Open Rig at Warrior Tech Morrisville

For 5 years old and up! Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come practice and play on an ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: OCR 220 Dominion Dr. Suite G, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $25 each (or group punchcards are a better deal)
  • Website: www.warriortechnc.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs

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, Free

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, Free

We Rock the Spectrum's Fall Festival with Bluey

Calling all Bluey fans!!! Just in time for Fall (Autumn Equinox Sept 22nd), come and meet Bluey (and snag some ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Pre-register price: $30. At-the-door price: $35.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

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

Sensory Storytime at Holly Springs Community Library

Sensory Storytimes are welcoming interactive programs designed for families of autistic children and/or those who have sensory needs. These storytimes ...

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.

Morrisville's International Festival

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

Art of Stem Parent's Night Out

Ages 4-11. Pajamas are welcome! Parents, drop off your children and enjoy a night out! We'll have an art activity, games, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2180 N. Salem St. Suite 102, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $40. Sibling Discount Available.
  • Website: www.theartofstem.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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

Bloom and Breathe at Beech Bluff

Sensory Garden Experience for All Ages Ready to experience our Demonstration Garden in a whole new way by activating all ...

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

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 ...

Foodie Fare

Spend your Sunday discovering the best in local food and handmade goods at the Raleigh Foodie Fare, a new daytime ...

  • 11:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission. Food for Purchase.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other

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

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, Other, Free

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 ...

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, Other, Free

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, Free

Autumn Black Neighborhood Walking Tour

Autumn is perfect for walking! Explore Raleigh's historic, influential Black neighborhood, the Third Ward, near Shaw University—a hub of culture, business, ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Pope House Museum, 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
  • Cost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (ages 5-17)
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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

Painted Rocks Hunt

We paint them, we hide them, you find them! Then you have a big decision to make: Do you keep ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Kids Together Playground at Marla Dorrel Park, 111 Thurston Drive, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.kidstogethercary.org
  • Category: Other, Free

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 ...

Princess Party with Cinderella

Cinderella is visiting the Playhouse for a one-of-a-kind Princess Party! Dress up as your favorite princess and come play at The ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: Piney Town, 1520 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $37.54
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Family Fun Night at Urban Air Raleigh

Join us for Family Fun Night at Urban Air Raleigh. For starting at $69.99 you get 2 kid & 2 ...

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