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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum
Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explorer at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Pick up a Plant Explorer's ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Comic & Toy Exchange at CCS Raleigh
The Hunt Comes To Raleigh A figure you haven’t seen in years. A comic you’ve been searching for. A piece ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking
- Website: ccs-raleigh.com
- 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
Storytime with Stella at Esteamed Coffee
Calling all little readers! Priorities ABA is bringing Storytime with Esteamed Coffee. Families are invited to gather for a weekly ...
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Location: 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 free self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and ...
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Please join us for Sunday Storytime at 2:00pm - we will be in the Children's Department on the stage. We ...
- 2:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Games on the Great Lawn of Beech Bluff County Park
Join us for an afternoon of classic fun during Games on the Great Lawn! Try your hand at giant lawn ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
- Category: Free
Longleaf Adventure Camp Preview Day at Optimist Club Farm
Ever wondered what a day at Longleaf Adventure Camp will look like? Come out and see for yourself! Join us for ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2930 Optimist Farm Rd., Apex, NC 27539
- Cost: Free
- Website: longleafadventurecamp.com
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum
Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explorer at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Pick up a Plant Explorer's ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
NC Museum of Art's Nature Play Day
Come out and play! We will be stocking part of the outdoor park with extra-special materials and supplies to encourage ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- 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
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum
Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explorer at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Pick up a Plant Explorer's ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Fall Season with North Hills Kids in Midtown Park
A free multi season series offering playful learning, movement, and outdoor fun for families. New for 2026, North Hills Kids ...
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Park at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.visitnorthhills.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 ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Free
Page 158 Books Storytime
Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: page158books.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...
- 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Mt. Zion Play Space
The Mount Zion Play Space now has afternoon and morning hours! Looking for a little after-school fun? Swing by Tuesdays ...
- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
- Location: 405 E Stronach Ave., Zebulon, NC 27597
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
An Evening with Alpha School at Apella RT
Curious about Alpha School? Join us for An Evening with Alpha in the Triangle. See what makes Alpha different. Hear ...
- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 12 Davis Drive, Durham, NC 27713
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: events.alpha.school
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum
Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explorer at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Pick up a Plant Explorer's ...
- 9:00 am
- Location: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
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: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Waverly Places Sunset Music Series
Throughout the month of September, join us for Live Music Wednesdays in the Waverly Place Park, 5:30pm-8:30pm. You’ll be treated ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: waverlycary.com
- Category: Free
Oak City Salsa Social at Gipson Play Plaza
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at this free community salsa series! Experience an evening of live Latin music, social dancing, and ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Dix Park, 715 Biggs Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free with RSVP
- Website: www.thrive-motherhood.com
- Category: Free
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- 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
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Thursday Concert
Liquid Pleasure kicks off the Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival on Thursday, October 1! Join us in Downtown Varina for a fun evening ...
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: 202 S Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
TCG Con at CCS Raleigh
Three Days. Endless Trades. One Community. 100+ vendors • nonstop trades! The Marketplace Experience Over 100 vendors from across North Carolina and surrounding ...
- 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking
- Website: ccs-raleigh.com
- Category: Free
Artspace's First Friday
Swing by Artspace each month to view new exhibitions, enjoy a hands-on art activity, and shop with our 30+ studio ...
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 201 E. Davie Street, Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: artspacenc.org
- Category: Free
Bands, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park
One Friday a month, the Bond Park Boathouse hosts musicians, food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals. Spend your Friday evening ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Bond Park Boathouse, 197 Bond Park Dr., Cary, NC 27513
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.carync.gov
- Category: Free
First Friday Market and Movie Night
First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...
- 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: raleighnc.gov
- Category: Free
Fuquay Varina's First Friday
Join us for First Fridays in Fuquay-Varina every month! From 5:00 to 9:00 pm on the first Friday of each ...
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Downtown Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Drum Circle at Dix Park
This interactive experience welcomes all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced musicians—and focuses on creating rhythm together in a relaxed, ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night: Frankenweenie
As part of our Barktoberfest 2026 festivities in the Park, enjoy a screening of Frankenweenie (PG)! When a car hits young ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Free
Front Porch Friday at Haven Farm
Join us for our weekly Front Porch Fridays! Every Friday evening from 6-8pm. We will have rotating vendors and activities, ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.havenofknightdale.com
- Category: Free
Movies in the Morrisville Community Park
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a special outdoor showing of The Haunted Mansion at Morrisville Community Park. The ...
- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Morrisville Parkway Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
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 ...
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org
- 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 ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.apexfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Author Visit at Chesterbrook Academy - North Raleigh
Join us at Chesterbrook Academy North Raleigh Elementary and Preschool for a special morning with beloved children's author Stacy McAnulty, ...
Cary Farmers Market at Downtown Cary Park
The Cary Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where the community has direct access to multiple farmers and unique ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 160 East Park St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
- Category: Free
Garden Story Walk at JC Raulston Arboretum
Come out to the gardens for a Garden Story Walk. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens and read a ...
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
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
Home Depot's In-Store Kids Workshops
Join us for a free Kids Workshop every first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 noon. Due to the popularity ...
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: see your nearest Home Depot
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.homedepot.com
- Category: Free
Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs
Visit your local Wake County Public Library for: Baby Storytime Toddler Storytime Family Storytime Book Clubs ABC Craft and Learn Kindergarten - 5th grade Adventures Kindergarten ...
- 9:15 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: Check out your local library for specific times and dates
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival
Join us for the Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Downtown Fuquay-Varina. ...
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 202 S Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.celebratefv.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
Morrisville's Public Safety Day at Park West Village
A free community event featuring emergency vehicle displays, meet-and-greets, games, and live demonstrations!
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: parkwestvillage.com
- Category: Free
TCG Con at CCS Raleigh
Three Days. Endless Trades. One Community. 100+ vendors • nonstop trades! The Marketplace Experience Over 100 vendors from across North Carolina and surrounding ...
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Entry and Free Parking
- Website: ccs-raleigh.com
- Category: Free
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Southgate Community Library
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: 1601-14 Cross Link Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- 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: 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
Fall on First Avenue at Knightdale Station
Celebrate the season with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy pumpkin painting, hayrides, and live music by North Tower, ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 809 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.knightdalenc.gov
- Category: Free
Falling for Local at Dix Park
Celebrate Autumn in Raleigh with a local-centric market & festival on the Big Field! This family friendly event is open ...
- 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Location: The Big Field, 786 Dawkins Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: shoplocalraleigh.org
- Category: Free
Page 158 Books Storytime
Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.
- 11:00 am
- Location: 415 Brooks St., Suite B, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: page158books.com
- Category: Free
The Market at NC Museum of Art
Join us at the NC Museum of Art for our local artist market series. We are popping up on the ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.trianglepopup.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 ...
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Barnes and Noble's Storytime at Triangle Town Center
Come join us in our Kid's Department on the stage on every Saturday at 1pm for Storytime -- can't wait ...
- 1:00 pm
- Location: 5959 Triangle Town Blvd Unit 2107, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: Free Admission with Reservation
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
Oktoberfest Fall Festival at Lafayette Village
Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating everything we love about fall! From live music and delicious food to adorable ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: lafayettevillageraleigh.com
- Category: Free
Scarecrows on the Square at Lafayette Village
Celebrate fall at Scarecrows on the Square at Lafayette Village! From October 3 through October 31, stroll through the village, ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: lafayettevillageraleigh.com
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This ...
- 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm
- Location: Nature Exploration Center, 4th floor, Arthropod Zoo, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- Category: Free
Barnes and Noble Saturday Storytime at Crabtree Valley Mall
Join us for our weekly Saturday storytime! We will pick a different book, appropriate for toddlers and beginning readers, every ...
- 3:00 pm
- Location: 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: stores.barnesandnoble.com
- Category: Free
