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21September

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 ...

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

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 ...

22September

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 ...

23September

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 ...

*FULL* Craft Habit Raleigh's Teacher Workday Camp

For Kindergarten - 6th grade Join us for a single day craft camp and add a creative spin to your school ...

Marbles Homeschool Day

Join us for a day designed for groups and families who homeschool. Marbles Homeschool Day includes museum admission, learning opportunities ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $12.50 advance tickets | $15.50 day-of | Members receive 30% discount
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Animal Encounters at The Feathered Farm

Open Play, Playground, Gem Mining Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Open Play at the Farm! Are you and your family ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 per person age 2-64. Under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.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 ...

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

Equinox Astronomy

Why do we say fall days are “getting shorter”? How do animals know when to migrate? We’ll construct models to ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve; 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh 27614
  • Cost: $5
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Classes

Chesterbrook Academy's Fall Festival

Mark your calendar for this annual fun filled family and friends' event that is open to the public. We will be ...

Critters of the Longleaf Forest at Harris Lake County Park

On this WCPSS teacher workday, and as part of our 2025 Longleaf Celebration, we will take a look at the ...

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 ...

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Bingo Game Night

Bring the whole family for a night of fun and a chance to win a great prize! Bingo will be ...

Chick-Fil-A White Oak Kid's Night

Free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi the Clown! Kids receive a free cup or cone of our delicious Ice ...

Chick-fil-A Peakway Kids Night

Come Join us for Kids Night! Happening every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! ~Creative crafts, fun for Kids! ~A chance to ...

24September

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 ...

Moore Square Midweek Market

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Take a Child Outside Week

Bring your family out to explore the gardens and participate in Take a Child Outside week. We know that being ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Start at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Thrive Motherhood's Playgroup at Joyner Park

Join us for a stroller walk at Joyner Park Moms can meet outside the community center and stay for optional playground ...

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival

Welcome to the Triangle's best destination for old-fashioned family fun, group and family outings, picnics, school field trips, birthday parties, ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: from $24.95 per person Under age 2 Free.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cary's Take a Child Outside Week

Curious Creatures Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve's Courtyard, 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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

The Feathered Farm's Homeschool Field Trip Day

This date is set aside to serve our homeschooling families! It's time to head out to the country and let the ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $10.50 General Admission. Children under 3yrs are free.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Other

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Take a Child Outside Week

Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first began ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

Seasons of the Sun

Ages 3yrs - 6yrs The temperature gets colder in winter, trees lose their leaves in fall, and flowers bloom in spring ...

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

Homeschool Pokémon Fans Hang-Out with Homeschool Kids Group

Calling all Pokémon fans! Join us for a casual meetup where kids can come together to showcase their favorite Pokémon ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: Holly Springs, NC 27540. Full address will be shared upon registration.
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: link.heylo.co
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

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 ...

Piney Town Playhouse's Sensory Friendly Play Time

Join us at Piney Town Playhouse for our Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions! Designed for children who thrive in a calm environment, ...

Carolina Hurricanes Preseason

The Carolina Hurricanes pre-season game against the Florida Panthers. Canes hosting Community Benefit Game tonight! Community Preseason Game Highlights $10 general ...

  • 6:00 pm 
  • Location: Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: from $10
  • Website: www.nhl.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Moth Night at White Deer Park

Moth Night is happening next week, and we are so excited! Enjoy a night learning all about moths! Gather around the ...

25September

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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Take a Child Outside Week

Bring your family out to explore the gardens and participate in Take a Child Outside week. We know that being ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Start at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

The Scoop at Willow Oak Farms Fall Homeschool Field Trip Day

it’s time for some hands-on learning and farm-tastic fun at our first annual Homeschool Field Trip Day! Our Homeschool Field ...

Thrive Motherhood Downtown Raleigh Playgroup at Gipson Play Plaza

Let's stroll and splash at Gipson Play Plaza. We'll take a walk through the flower fields and let the kids ...

Balance Bike Obstacle Course at Forest Ridge Park

TACO Week: Balance Bike Obstacle Course 2yrs - 5yrs Riding a balance bike around an obstacle can be a great way ...

Cary's Take a Child Outside Week

Bumbling Beetles Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Stevens Nature Center of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other, Free

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

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

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 ...

Bright Horizon's Fall Family Festival

We’re bringing fun, friends, and families together so you can meet other parents, get to know our community, and do ...

Football Frenzy Event at Urban Air Raleigh

Come in wearing your favorite college team apparel and get 30% OFF Platinum Passes! We also have a $5 cafe ...

Lake Crabtree County Park's Families in Nature

Join us for a captivating nature story time celebrating diversity in the great outdoors! Our story time features a book ...

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Take a Child Outside Week

Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first began ...

  • 4:30 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Gill Street Community Cookout and Coat Distribution

Coats will be distributed at the Gill Street Park

Explore S'more at Apex Nature Park

Enjoy an evening of exploring nature and connecting with your Apex neighbors! This is a free annual community event held ...

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 ...

26September

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Ride, Play & Stay All Day! All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town ...

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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Take a Child Outside Week

Bring your family out to explore the gardens and participate in Take a Child Outside week. We know that being ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Start at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Take a Child Outside Week

Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first began ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

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

Garden Storytimes are a great way for families with preschool children to experience the garden. You'll start with a stroll ...

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

Paint Paper Play

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

Yates Mill Park Tales

The Sun Shines Everywhere Join us as we read "The Sun Shines Everywhere," a rhyming picture book that celebrates how the ...

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 ...

Pokemon Trading Card Day at Learning Express Falls Pointe

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Bring your cards and trade with other collectors in the community. Meet new friends, grow your ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Road #130 Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Family Mini Photoshoot

It's the beautiful fall season of family portraits! Join me for a pumpkin themed mini shoot, great for kids and ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: The Family Farm on Avent Ferry, 1719 Avent Ferry Rd., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: $85 - $125
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

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. ...

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 ...

We Rock the Spectrum's Parent's Night Out

Need a night to relax, recharge, or reconnect? Let us take care of the kiddos while you enjoy a well-deserved ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2104 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: $40 Per Child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Special Needs

Cary's Take a Child Outside Week

Family Night in Nature This program is for ages 8 and older. Spend some quality time experiencing the fun of being together ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve's Courtyard, 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $29 for Residents. $29 for Non Residents.
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Movie on the Lawn

Bring the whole crew out for a free outdoor community event on the field. Local vendors, face painting, food truck, ...

  • 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts, Free

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 Fall Fest Night at Wake Med Soccer Park

North Carolina FC takes on Miami FC for Fall Fest/State Fair/College Night Game begins at 7PM. Step right up! Popcorn, cotton ...

Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park

This event is an additional hub for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic creations, crafts, and imaginative ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: DCP Great Lawn Paviolion, 327 South Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Classes, 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 ...

27September

Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Ride, Play & Stay All Day! All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

National Public Lands Day

The National Park Service is offering a free entrance day to U.S. National Parks – and there is no special ...

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 - Iron Chef

Save the Date for our most anticipated event of the season! Local North Hills Chefs compete in a delicious cooking competition ...

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 ...

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 Take a Child Outside Week

Bring your family out to explore the gardens and participate in Take a Child Outside week. We know that being ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Start at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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 ...

Museum of Life and Science Pumpkin Patch Express Begins

Pumpkin Patch Express (1 ticket = 1 pumpkin) All Aboard! Join us as we celebrate fall with a trip to Pumpkin ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $16 per person 3yrs+. Kids 2yrs and under are free. Museum Admission is an added cost - from $19 - $24 per person.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

25th Anniversary of Lake Crabtree Demonstration Garden

Save the date to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lake Crabtree Demonstration Garden in partnership with the Wake County ...

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

Budding Explorers at JC Raulston Arboretum

Fun with Fungi Suggested for 8 to 10 years old Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 am 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Informational & Tours

Deans Farm Market's Fall Fest Weekends Begins

Join us each weekend, starting September 27, for fall fun on the farm, including local vendors, hayrides around the farm, ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:45 pm 
  • Location: 4231 NC Hwy 42 WEST, Wilson, NC, 27893
  • Cost: $17 Hayride Ticket to Playground for ages 2yrs+
  • Website: deansfarmmarket.com
  • 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, Free

McKee Cornfield Maze is Open

Fun, Fall Tradition for Families since 2001. We are a family farm for family fun! A place where kids can ...

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5011 Kiger Rd., Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Cost: General Admission $16. Children 0-2 Free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Project Palooza 2025 with Project Enlightenment

What is Project Palooza? It's a family fun day celebrating the work of Project Enlightenment! Enjoy interactive activities for kids ...

Scavenger Hunt Rides with Oaks & Spokes

As part of the Fall Scavenger Hunt, we’re teaming up with Oaks & Spokes and the City of Raleigh to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Downtown Cary Public Safety Day

Public Safety Day is Back—And Bigger Than Ever! Bring the whole crew out to Downtown Cary for an action-packed afternoon ...

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 ...

Cary Really Really Free Market

Bring stuff or friends or nothing. You are enough! Join us 4th Saturdays 2-4pm at Cary Walnut Park. Take stuff. ...

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

Raleigh Tamale Festival at Moore Square

Welcome to the 2025 Raleigh Tamale Festival, a celebration of Latino culture in the heart of downtown Raleigh! This vibrant ...

  • 2:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Zebulon Community Library

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

North Hills Midtown Music Fest

Join us for a day of live music, food trucks, festival vendors, beverage tents, and more at the Midtown Music ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $6.15 - $28.25. Kids 13 and under get in free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Cary's Take a Child Outside Week

Stories Around the Campfire Enjoy a relaxed evening around a campfire with your family at Hemlock Bluffs. Join us for nature-themed ...

  • 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve's Courtyard, 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $18 for Residents. $24 for Non Residents.
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Cary's Take a Child Outside Week

Family Campfire Evening For ages 5yrs+ Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Bond Park Challenge Course, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: $9 per Resident. $12 per Non Resident.
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

*WAITLIST* Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve's Take a Child Outside Week

Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first began ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Free

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the upcoming season of “Spirits of Wake ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

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

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