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12October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

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

A Taste of Greece

Savor the fabulous flavors of Greece right here in Durham, NC, at A Taste of Greece on October 11 and ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost: Free Admission and Parking
  • Website: www.tasteofgreecenc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Autumn Adventures at Haven Farm

Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun, fall flavors, and farmyard charm! Here’s what’s in store: Pumpkin Carving with Goats – carve your ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $20 per person. $40 Family Ticket (includes admission for 2 adults + 2 children and 2 pumpkins for carving).
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Festibull

Step into the fall season at the Durham Bulls Fall FestiBull, presented by NC Eat & Play, where classic traditions ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $15 for 13yrs+. $9 for 3yrs-12yrs.
  • Website: cbc-events.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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? ...

Storytime with Stella

Each Sunday this fall, Esteamed Coffee transforms into a cozy story nook, filled with imagination, laughter, and a sense of ...

Healthy Kids Running Series - Apex

The Healthy Kids Runing Series (HKRS) is a community-based non-profit that provides an inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-18, ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:15 pm 
  • Location: Salem Pond Park, 6112 Old Jenks Rd, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $54 per Series. $16.90 per Single Day Walk Ups
  • Website: healthykidsrunningseries.org
  • Category: Family Fun
13October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

Autumn Fun on the 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: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $14 ages 2-64. Under 2yrs free. Seniors $12.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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
14October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

North Hills Kids on The Commons

The Fall North Hills Kids Series is a new weekly event hosted in The Commons, offering six Tuesday mornings filled ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Color Me Mine's Grandma and Me Gabby Dollhouse Painting

Calling all Grandmas! Join us for a delightful time painting "joined together" hearts or mugs in celebration of Dream Works' ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 316 Colonades Way, Suite 215, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: pay for one time paint time and your chosen piece(s)
  • Website: cary.colormemine.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

Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score ...

Evening Garden Stroll

Take a break from your weekly grind and come out to the JC Raulston Arboretum to take advantage of this ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun
15October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

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

New Hope Valley Railway Track or Treat Halloween Express- Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly Train Ride A less spooky, kid-friendly train ride where our grounds are decorated for Halloween, but we do not ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $13 per ticket. Children under 2 ride free.
  • Website: www.etix.com
  • 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
16October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

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

NC State Fair

The N.C. State Fair is the place to be this fall! The fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admisison
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Downtown Cary Park's Art Cart

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Sibling Promotion Party

Calling all new or soon to be big brothers and sisters! Join us for a special celebration made just for ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Bunny Hive Raleigh, 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free for Members. $10 Non-Members.
  • Website: api.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Family Fun
17October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

NC State Fair

The N.C. State Fair is the place to be this fall! The fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

All Things Friendly and Scary - Grown Up and Me

Growing_Up_Littles and Music with Miss Kasie are planning a music and sensory class together!!! Save your space today by registering ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Wake Forest Academy of Fine Arts, 1002 Durham Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $20 per Child. Adults are Included in child's fee.
  • Website: www.musicwithmisskasie.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

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

Romp N' Roll North Raleigh's Boo Bash

Mummy and Daddy, bring your little pumpkins to Romp n' Roll this Halloween for a not-so-scary good time. Join us ...

Autumn Adventures at Haven Farm

Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun, fall flavors, and farmyard charm! Here’s what’s in store: Pumpkin Carving with Goats – carve your ...

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $20 per person. $40 Family Ticket (includes admission for 2 adults + 2 children and 2 pumpkins for carving).
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Color Me Mine's Friday Night Fun

Half Price Studio Fee Join the painting FUN at our monthly Friday Night fun event! RSVP so we can reserve your ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 316 Colonades Way, Suite 215, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: $5 Studio Fee plus price of your piece(s). Save $5 per painter.
  • Website: cary.colormemine.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 ...

18October

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

NC State Fair

The N.C. State Fair is the place to be this fall! The fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • 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

Lowes Workshops

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

Mushrooms are the Fungis

From tasty to toxic, mushrooms are full of surprises! Join us to explore the fascinating world of fungi. You'll discover ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: White Deer Park Nature Center, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Northern Wake Fire Auxilliary's Fall Festival

The Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary had such a wonderful turnout for our Fall Festival last year we have decided to make ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 7045 Stony Hill Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587-7341
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Pumpkin Painting Party

Free pick your pumpkin and paint it! Reserve your spot via the website.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Mocha Room, 2145 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: themocharoom.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

Art Buzz Kids

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

Autumn Adventures at Haven Farm

Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun, fall flavors, and farmyard charm! Here’s what’s in store: Pumpkin Carving with Goats – carve your ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $20 per person. $40 Family Ticket (includes admission for 2 adults + 2 children and 2 pumpkins for carving).
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • 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 ...

Barnes and Noble's Saturday Storytime at Triangle Town Center

Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait to ...

Rock n Brew at Lafayette Village

Get ready to rock out and unwind at the ultimate Rock ‘n Brew Bash hosted at Lafayette Village! This electrifying ...

Wake Cross Roads' Fall Festival

You're invited to WCR's annual Fall Festival! This family-friendly, free community event includes: Trunk or Treat (with plenty of candy!) Fun games ...

New Hope Valley Railway Track or Treat Halloween Express

A kid-friendly train ride complete with scenes of flying witches, smoking cauldrons, pumpkin people, Count Dracula and other friendly creatures ...

  • 2:15 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: from $18 per ticket. Children under 2 ride free.
  • 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 ...

CaryLive

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series. ...

  • 7:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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