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October 27 - November 2

Costumes & a Craft Pumpkin Decorating at Bumble Brews Cary

Parents sip while kids paint! Wear your costume and join us for 90 minutes of Open Play & float in ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2464 SW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: $18/child (tickets required for 6 months+, adults free)
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • 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

Chick Fil A Trivia and Treats

Join us for a Candy and Chick-Fil-A themed Trivia Night! All participants will receive a free cookie or brownie on ...

Fall Carnival at the Pines

Join us for an evening full of fun made just for kids! Little ones can dress up in their favorite ...

  • 6:30 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Stroller Stretch and Condition

Join us for Stroller Stretch & Condition at DCP! This family-friendly workout is designed for parents with young children in ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Guest Services, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Website: downtowncarypark.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

Ghoul Time with Grandkids at Kiwanis Park

Come and celebrate intergenerational relationships with fun fall-themed activities! This special event is a perfect opportunity for grandparents and grandkids ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 2525 Noble Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free for Grandparents. $3 per Child 12yrs and under
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Lenny's Toddler Techno Tour - Part 2

Don’t miss the biggest Toddler Techno party of the Fall Who is LENNY? Lenny Pearce is a force in family entertainment, ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Ritz Raleigh, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: From $48. Ages 2yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Homeschool Days

Join us for a fun rotation through activity stations to learn about a variety of fall topics. Students will have ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Yurt, JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $6 per student
  • 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

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

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!

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

Priorities ABA's Cary Learning Center Trick-or-Treat

We’re excited to invite your family to join us for a spooktacular time at our free, sensory-friendly trick-or-treat. Your child ...

Mad Splatter's Hocus Pocus Night

“I smell children…” and candy, and paint, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! Join us for a spellbinding night filled ...

Hayes Barton Baptist Church's Trunk or Treat

Hayes Barton Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat and you're invited! Trick or Treating Games Inflatables and More! Costumes Encouraged!

  • 5:30 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: hbbc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Costumes & a Craft Pumpkin Decorating at Bumble Brews Raleigh

Parents sip while kids paint! Wear your costume and join us for 90 minutes of Open Play & float in ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1028 Oberlin Rd., Ste 242, Raleigh, NC 27605
  • Cost: $18/child (tickets required for 6 months+, adults free)
  • Website: www.bumblebrews.fun
  • Category: Family Fun

Fall Homeschool Days

Join us for a fun rotation through activity stations to learn about a variety of fall topics. Students will have ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: The Yurt, JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $6 per student
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Moore Square's Imagination Playground

Let your imagination guide you as you use our big blue blocks to create your own playground!

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 200 South Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Park West Village Fall Festival

Enjoy free center-wide trick-or-treating, hay rides, an outdoor movie, costume contests, and more! Along with the fun, we have three ...

  • 4:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Bricks and Minifigs North Raleigh Race Night

Come show off your creativity, compete with friends on our custom derby-style track and see if your car can take ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 8320 Litchford Road, Suite 136, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • Cost: $8
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Haunted at the Pines

Come out, if you dare, for a haunted night at the Pines. Each ghoul-themed room will be complete with frightful ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd Raleigh NC 27603
  • Cost: $5 per participant
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Trick or Treat at The Bunny Hive

Come dressed in your costumes and explore our festive indoor treat trail! Local vendors will be set up throughout the ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 711 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: api.hellowalla.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Animal Encounters and Open Play

Bring the family and enjoy the day with the farm animals! We will interact with various animals one at a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $11.50 - $13.50. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Air's Not So Scary Toddler Halloween Party

Come join us for a "Not-So-Scary" Halloween event designed especially for our littlest ghosts and goblins 6 years old and ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $12 for Toddlers 6 years old and Younger
  • Website: www.facebook.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

BooFest at Museum of Life and Science

Feeling brave? Celebrate BooFest at the Museum of Life and Science, if you dare! Monstrous science explorations, creepy crafts, themed ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: General Museum Admission of $19 per child ages 5yrs - 15yrs and $24 for 16yrs+. Children ages 2yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • 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

JumperBOO at Urban Air Raleigh

Toddler Halloween plans? We’ve got you. Bring your littlest boos (5yrs & under) to Urban Air’s JumperBOO!

  • 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

Let's Explore Bats at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Some may think of bats as spooky, especially at this time of year – but they play important roles in ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 1697 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburger's Trunk or Treat

Head to Freddy's for a spooktacular Trick or Treat event! Bring the whole family for an evening of sweet treats ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 221 Grand Hill Pl Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
  • Website: www.facebook.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

Create Moore

The Square becomes a creative space for exploration on Friday mornings with our Create Moore! Series. Park staff will guide guests ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Stars and Strikes' Halloween Stack-n-Play

Stack up to 4 fun activities on Halloween! Pricing is per person: $12.99 – 1 Activity $19.99 – 2 Activities $25.99 – 3 Activities $29.99 ...

Spooktacular Skate at Polar Ice Wake Forest

Join us on October 31st for a Spooktacular Skate! Walk in to purchase tickets or purchase on-line via Public Skating ...

  • 12:30 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 1839 S. Main Street Ste 200, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: $10
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Trick or Treat the Trail

Trick-or-treat around White Deer Park's one mile loop trail, dressed in a great costume, and don’t forget the candy bucket! ...

  • 3:00 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • 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 ...

  • 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.facebook.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 ...

Harvest Jam Festival

Come out for a night of family friendly fun at our Harvest Jam Festival! This event will feature our local Durham ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3329 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham NC 27707
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: thopministries.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Midtown Farmer's Market - Season Finale

Smash Don't Trash Pumpkin Composting. Save the date (and your pumpkins!). Our “Smash Don’t Trash” pumpkin composting will be held during ...

  • 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

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 ...

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 ...

Western Wake Farmers Market

Western Wake Farmers Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to improve the resiliency of the local food ...

Animal Encounters and Open Play

Bring the family and enjoy the day with the farm animals! We will interact with various animals one at a ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $11.50 - $13.50. Children under 2 are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Budding Explorers: Creatures of the Night

Youth participants, accompanied by an adult, will investigate how mammals in North Carolina have adapted to life after dark. Through ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • 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

Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, November 1 until Sunday, November 9 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol Live at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang ...

Family Friendly Tour at the NC Museum of Art

Find new favorites alongside old friends on these playful tours. Tours are 30 minutes long and are best for kids ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • 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

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

Funbox Raleigh Grand Opening

World's Biggest Bounce Park This location features the World’s Biggest Bounce Park. With 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $16 Grand Opening Special for 2yrs+. $22 at the door.
  • Website: funbox.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 ...

Rolesville Fall FunFest

Enjoy a lively day with more than 100 local vendors offering shopping and fun! There will also be food trucks, ...

  • 11:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Dr., Rolesville, NC 27571-9474
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.rolesvillenc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Bewitched at the Barnyard

A Fundraiser for Local Rescues Join us for a bewitching evening at the Planet Peace Farm! Our barnyard will come alive ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Planet Peace Farm 6121 Forestville Rd Raleigh NC 27604
  • Cost: $5-$10 per person
  • Website: www.eventbrite.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 ...

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

Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, November 1 until Sunday, November 9 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • 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

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

Funbox Raleigh Grand Opening

World's Biggest Bounce Park This location features the World’s Biggest Bounce Park. With 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $16 Grand Opening Special for 2yrs+. $22 at the door.
  • Website: funbox.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Durham Central Park's Food Truck Rodeo

Join us downtown for over 50+ food trucks, cuisine from all over the world, and family fun - making it ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Durham Central Park 501 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol Live at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fun-tastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang ...

Fall Foliage Stroll at Kids Together Playground

Explore the many plants that make Kids Together Playground so special. Gather natural materials from the playground, then use them ...

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me

Kids Yoga: Grown Up and Me Yoga (3 - 10 yrs. with an adult) Build connection and play together. Each class we'll ...

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Wild At Art, 231 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Cost: Per Session: $20 per first child and one parent. $5 for an additional sibling.
  • Website: wildatartkids.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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