Paint the Parks Exhibit Last Weekend at Yates Mill Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- 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
Artist Alley at CCS Raleigh
Artist Alley Raleigh — A New Home For Local Creators Raleigh, meet your new creative marketplace. For the first time ...
- 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
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
Explore the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit with reduced noise effects and smaller crowds. Please bring any noise-reducing headphones and fidgets you ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 11 West Jones St., Raleigh NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.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
Oak City Brewing Company's Farmers Market
Fresh vibes, local finds! Join us for our next Farmers Market. Sip, shop, enjoy live music, and support local farms ...
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 616 N 1st Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Raleigh's Really Really Free Market
Bring what you can, take what you need. No Sign up needed. Just show up. No Selling. Everything is free! No ...
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighrrfm.straw.page
- 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
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 Stories
Open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled story time. We’ll begin by sharing a ...
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Location: NCMA Welcome Center, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
- Cost: Free Admission
- 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
Pints at the Playground at Glass Jug Downtown
Days off school can be crazy, so grab the family and a pint to go and head to Mt. Merrill ...
- 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location: 545 Foster Street, Suite 10, Durham, NC 27701
- Cost: Free Admission. See Menu.
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Children’s BINGO at Downtown Cary Park
Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...
- 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Location: DCP Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
- Cost: Free
- Website: downtowncarypark.com
- Category: Free
Little Builder Classes at The LEGO® Store
Introduce your little one to building with Little Builder Classes at the LEGO® Store! Each class combines developmental skills with hands-on ...
- 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Location: Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.lego.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
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
Dorothea Dix Park's Little Explorers
Nature program for preschoolers Preschoolers will enjoy games, stories, and songs in this eye-opening program about plants, wildlife and the natural ...
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: House of Many Porches Market of Dix Park, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: dorotheadixpark.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
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
JC Raulston Arboretum's Evening Garden Stroll
Take a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own ...
- 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
- Category: Free
JAKS Stables' Horse Club
JAKS Stables Horse Club is intended to offer our community an opportunity to further their equine knowledge in all areas. ...
- 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 2608 Rolesville Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
- Cost: Free
- 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
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 Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat
Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...
- 10:45 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- 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
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
Harper Hour
Harper Hour is a fun-filled evening at Harper Park! Bring your friends and family to enjoy delicious food from local ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 209 Main St, Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Opening Weekend of Paint the Parks Exhibit at Blue Jay Point County Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- 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
Kids Bible Story Time at Village Church Rolesville
Think “story time at the library” except with Bible based stories. We will read, sing, dance and learn ways to ...
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: 410 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
- Cost: Free - No Sign-Up Required.
- Website: www.vcrolesville.org
- Category: Free
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat
Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living ...
- 10:45 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.naturalsciences.org
- 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
Cary Night Market
Shop Local Vendors throughout Downtown Cary Park Enjoy a night of music and entertainment while you peruse an eclectic showcase of ...
- 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
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
Diwali Festival at Morrisville Community Park
The Town of Morrisville hosts an annual **Diwali Festival** in honor of the holiday and in celebration of the holiday ...
- 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Location: 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.morrisvillenc.gov
- Category: Free
Opening Weekend of Paint the Parks Exhibit at Blue Jay Point County Park
Local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now ...
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Location: 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.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
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
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
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
SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest
SARDUC and RDUAE, two Asian cultural groups in the area, are hosting their first Fall Fest! Subtle Asian RDU ...
- 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: The Corner @ NCSU, 941 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27606
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.eventbrite.com
- Category: Free
Card Show at CCS Raleigh
Some cards are bought. Some are traded. Some are the ones you’ve been chasing for years. CCS Card Show III brings ...
- 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
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
MyLowe’s Rewards™ Kids Club Workshops
Your next family adventure starts here! We're here to help you and your mini-builder learn, play and grow together with hands-on ...
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: see Lowes near you
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.lowes.com
- Category: Free
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Richard B. Harrison 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: 1313 New Bern Ave., 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
Fresh Family Day at Artspace
A free all-ages day celebrating North Carolina creativity! You’re invited to the freshest fall event! Featured Activities: Explore the FRESH Open Survey exhibition ...
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.eventbrite.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 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
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
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Duraleigh Road Community Library
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 5800 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
