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October 12 - 18

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

October StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

Read a children’s book while you enjoy a nature walk at several Wake County Park locations. The StoryWalk® Project was ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

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: 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: 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 ...

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

Farmers Market at Oak City Brewing Company

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

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

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: Free

Build a Lego at The LEGO® Store

Build a LEGO® Gaming Controller and take it home with you! A limited quantity will be available. LEGO Gaming Controller make ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free while supplies last
  • Website: www.lego.com
  • Category: Free

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village

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

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.communitypopupsnc.com
  • Category: Free

Open House at Fairview Rural Fire Dept

Join us for our annual open house Fire Engine Equipment Displays Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Fire Extinguishers Smoke Detectors Flow Water Demonstration Schedule: 1:30PM Turnout Gear Demonstration (Bay) 2PM ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Fire Station 1, 4501 Ten Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Storytime with Stella

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

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Esteamed Coffee, 114 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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. ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Art Movies at Moore Square

A Free Outdoor Series with Raleigh Parks and Downtown Raleigh Alliance The North Carolina Museum of Art brings its beloved outdoor ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

October 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 ...

Downtown Cary Park's School BreakOUT

Step right up for a day of joy and excitement at our School BreakOUT! in the Park, celebrating the North ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: 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: 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 ...

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

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that honors and celebrates the histories and cultures of indigenous peoples in the United ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free General Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

October 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 ...

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: Free

STEAM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities

Join us for the 12th annual STEAM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities – a free event for learners in ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (121 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601)
  • Cost: Free with Registraiton
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Children's Storytime at Barnes and Noble - Crabtree Valley Mall

Join us in B&N Jr for our weekly Tuesday storytime!

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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Teen Fit

The goal of Teen Fit is to be fun, challenging, and calorie-burning. Strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Saint Monica Teen Center, 15 North Tarboro, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

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: Free

JAKS Stables' Horse Club

JAKS Stables Horse Club is intended to teach equine knowledge and horsemanship to our community. We teach things like equine ...

  • 6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 2608 Rolesville Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

October 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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.thehalle.org
  • Category: 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: Free

Children's Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at Highland United Methodist Church

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Pumpkin Patch for storytime fun!

  • 10:30 am 
  • Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: highlandumc.org
  • Category: Free

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: 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: 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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

October 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'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: Free

Bilingual Nature Stories at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

Cranfield Academy-Wake Forest Fall Fesitval

Join us for our Fall Festivals, a family-friendly celebration of the season! Children can enjoy festive activities like crafts and ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1212 Heritage Links Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: cranfieldacademy.com
  • Category: Free

Teen Fit

The goal of Teen Fit is to be fun, challenging, and calorie-burning. Strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion, ...

  • 3:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: Saint Monica Teen Center, 15 North Tarboro, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Lake Crabtree County Park's Families in Nature

Families in Nature: Stories Celebrating Diversity For children 2yrs+ Join us for a captivating nature storytime celebrating diversity in the great outdoors! ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: White Oak Shelter, 1400 Aviation Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Preregistration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

October 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: Free

Lake Crabtree's Nature Nerds: Fish

Expand your knowledge of our local flora and fauna by exploring a different area of the park each month. Join ...

  • 1:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Waterwise Garden, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: 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: Free

Cary Night Market

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

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545-8529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

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

Cary Farmers Market

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

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

October 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 ...

Poole Family YMCA's Fall Festival and Vendor Fair

Join us for a Fall Festival and Vendor Fair! We will have local family friendly vendors, bounce house, face painting, food ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Entry
  • Website: www.hollyspringsnc.gov
  • Category: 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: Free

Goodies for Goblins Downtown Wake Forest

Shop, Dine and Trick or Treat Locally! Halloween season is near and businesses in Downtown Wake Forest are so excited! You ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Downtown, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lowes Workshops

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

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: see Lowes near you
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

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: 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 ...

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

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: Free

Parkside Town Commons Pumpkin Patch Festival

Join us for a free fun fall event for the entire family! Children age 10 and under can “pick” their favorite ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Near Five Guys, 1121 Parkside Main St., Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.parksidetowncommons.com
  • Category: Free

Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm

Join us for the annual Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm, a seasonal celebration held twice each fall. Set on ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.carync.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

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: 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 ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

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 ...

Barnes and Noble Saturday Storytime at Crabtree Valley Mall

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

Morrisville Boo Bash

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of Halloween magic at Morrisville Boo Bash (formally known as Trick-Or-Treat the Trail)! Bring ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
  • Category: Free

Diwali Mela at Brier Creek Commons

Join Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center and Radio Nyra’s Diwali Mela Don’t miss the area’s most incredible celebration! Join us for ...

Goldfish Swim School's Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School! Join us for a spook-tacular night of family fun at our free community ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 2980 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Zombie Walk at Moore Square

Join us for this year’s Zombie walk! It’s a free, family-friendly event open to any of the undead who wish to ...

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free
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