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12October

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 ...

Starpath Dance Academy School's Out Camp Fair Fun

School is out! Come have some fair fun with us. For ages 4-10

  • 8:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: ​3675 Green Level West Rd, Suite 106, Apex, NC 27523
  • Cost: $70 per child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Junior Naturalist Wild for a Day at Yates Mill Park

Our Wild for a Days are special one-day camps held on teacher workdays and holidays. Join us in the forest ...

NCSU Club Camp

Our camps are an excellent opportunity for your child to get exercise, get out of the house, and to socialize. ...

  • 8:30 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: From $135 per half day. From $148 per full day.
  • Website: ncsuclub.asapconnected.com
  • Category: Other

*FULL* Little Outdoor Explorers Club at White Deer Park

Get ready for a morning of outdoor adventure at White Deer Park! Little explorers will hike nature trails, splash through ...

Artspace's Teacher Workday Camp

No school? No problem! Turn the next Teacher Workday into an all-day art making experience for your child with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 201 E Davie St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: $105/day (10% off for Members)
  • Website: artspacenc.org
  • Category: Other

Camp Pump it Up

NEW LEGO® Tech Engineering Camps for Ages 5 to 12 Keep your kids active and creative during their school breaks by ...

  • 9:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 10700 World Trade Blvd., Ste 112, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $50 for single half day. $70 for single full day. $249 for half day week. $349 for full day week.
  • Website: www.pumpitupparty.com
  • Category: Other

Frey Basketball's Columbus Day Camp

Camp focuses on advanced ball handling, jump rope foot speed drills, quick decision-making reads, a variety of finishing moves, shooting ...

No School at Kidzart Cary

Take a break, kick back and relax with us here at KidzArt Cary Studio, with our “No-School!” day-long program! Your ...

School House of Wonders' Discovery Day Camp at Whispering Pines

We run year-round single-day camps Discovery Days and early release (half day) camps to cover your family’s child care throughout ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Entrance: 2100 North Harrison Avenue, Cary NC 27513
  • Cost: $109 per child
  • Website: schoolhouseofwonder.org
  • Category: Other

Teacher Workday Camp with Hello Yellow Art

Students age 5-11 are encouraged to attend. Hello Yellow offers Track Out camps, summer camps as well as school holiday ...

  • 9:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 401 N. West St., Ste 117, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $150 per child
  • Website: www.helloyellowart.com
  • Category: Other

YES Day: Soccer Edition at Peach Road Cultural Center

Need something for your child to do on school holidays and teacher workdays? Enroll in the Youth Escape School (YES) - ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Per Day: $80 for Resident / $95 for Non-Resident
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15 for ages 2-64. Children under 2 are free. $11.50 per Seniors 65+.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Extended Day + You Pick 2 Deal at Urban Air Raleigh

No school? Come play! Urban Air Raleigh is open 10 AM–8 PM for an Extended Day during the Teacher Workday ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Buy 2 Unlimited Play Tickets for $59.98
  • Website: www.urbanairraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Fun at Grasshopper Farm

Fall Fun Season Starts September 12th at Grasshopper Farms NC! Kick off the season with our 4-acre corn maze and fun ...

No School Monday at Nova Adventure Park

Make Monday an adventure at Nova Adventure Park Raleigh! Jump, climb, slide, and explore with tons of indoor attractions for kids ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1514 Garner Station Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: $26–$35 for 90–180 minutes. Toddler: $18–$24 for 90–180 minutes.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Open Play at Woodplay of the Carolinas

Looking for something to do on a rainy, cold or hot day or looking for the perfect mommy and me ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 9521 Lumley Road, Raleigh, NC 27560
  • Cost: $9 per child age 12 months or older
  • Website: www.woodplaync.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We ...

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: Other, 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 ...

Family Night at Mulligan's Arcade & Tavern

Every Monday Family Night is every Monday at Mulligans! Bring the whole crew from 5–8PM and score a 16" pizza, 4 ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day at Apex Nature Park

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

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

13October

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 ...

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: Family Fun, Other, Free

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Farm Store and much more! Visit with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $14 per person. Age 2 and under Free.
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fall Fun at Grasshopper Farm

Fall Fun Season Starts September 12th at Grasshopper Farms NC! Kick off the season with our 4-acre corn maze and fun ...

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Bring the kids for a day of play, animals, and fresh air on the farm. Let little ones enjoy the playground ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $20 for One Child and One Adult. $13 per additional guest. Children younger than 1yr are free.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play at Woodplay of the Carolinas

Looking for something to do on a rainy, cold or hot day or looking for the perfect mommy and me ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 9521 Lumley Road, Raleigh, NC 27560
  • Cost: $9 per child age 12 months or older
  • Website: www.woodplaync.com
  • Category: Other

Quadra Soccer Toddler Tuesdays

Winter is coming and we have awesome news to all local moms and dads We will be hosting “Toddler Tuesdays”. Our ...

Mini and Me Yoga at the Shoppe of Haven Farm

Join us for a weekly yoga flow designed for kids and adults to enjoy! Children of all ages and their ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:20 pm 
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC, 27545
  • Cost: $15 General Admission for one child and one caregiver. $3-5 per additional sibling/friend.
  • Website: www.havenofknightdale.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Classes

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 ...

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We ...

Page 158 Books Storytime

Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.

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 ...

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 ...

Chick-fil-A Peakway Kids Night

Come Join us for Kids Night! Food, fun and smiles just for kids. Happening every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

JAKS Stables' Horse Club

JAKS Stables Horse Club is intended to offer our community an opportunity to further their equine knowledge in all areas. ...

Pumpkin N' Smore at Brier Creek Park

Like painting? Love s'mores?! Come celebrate Halloween with us here at Brier Creek! Participants will be painting pumpkins and making ...

14October

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 ...

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Farm Store and much more! Visit with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $14 per person. Age 2 and under Free.
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

Romp N' Roll North Raleigh Parent's Morning Out

Parent’s Morning Out is a three-hour program each week for busy parents like you. Your kiddos will create fun art ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 6210 Plantation Center Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Members: $30 and Non Members: $35
  • Website: rompnroll.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival

It's our most popular time of the year! Join us on the farm for lots of Fall Fun! Take a ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $24.95 per person ages 2yrs+. Under age 2 Free.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Other

Big Air's Toddler Time

Toddlers get the run of the whole park! Bring the little ones to bounce, play, and burn off that morning ...

Fall Fun at Grasshopper Farm

Fall Fun Season Starts September 12th at Grasshopper Farms NC! Kick off the season with our 4-acre corn maze and fun ...

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

Fall fun returns to Hubb's Farm! The Fall Festival runs from September 19 - November 7, 2026. We're kicking ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: from $16 per person over 2yrs old. Kids under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Mad Splatter's Home School Happy Hour

Join us every Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Home School Happy Hour! Buy One Studio Fee, Get ...

Open Play at Woodplay of the Carolinas

Looking for something to do on a rainy, cold or hot day or looking for the perfect mommy and me ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 9521 Lumley Road, Raleigh, NC 27560
  • Cost: $9 per child age 12 months or older
  • Website: www.woodplaync.com
  • Category: Other

Raleigh Fire Museum is Open

The Raleigh Fire Museum is located at the Keeter Training Center. The museum is open on the second Saturday of ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Keeter Training Center, 105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Admission is free
  • Website: raleighfiremuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Sensory-Friendly Fall Rides at New Hope Valley Railway

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to celebrate the fall season during the week? Join us for our Sensory-Friendly ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill, NC 27562
  • Cost: Adults $16.45, Seniors 60+ $15.37, Children 2 to 12 $13.20, Children under 2 ride free
  • Website: www.TriangleTrain.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

Weekly Kids Storytime at Haven Farm

Weekly themed storytimes with read-alouds, songs, and movement! Enjoy our 20-minute storytime, coffee shop, petting zoo, and playground! RSVP online.

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 ...

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We ...

Little Gym of North Raleigh/Wake Forest Open Gym

Join us for Open Gym for all ages, but best for ages 4mos - 12yrs! Book your spot on the ...

  • 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm 
  • Location: 8320 Litchford Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615-3830
  • Cost: $15 per Non-member. Members are free.
  • Website: www.thelittlegym.com
  • Category: Other

Big Air Mid-Day Madness

2 hours of jump time for just $17! Previously named our homeschool program, we upgrade to Mid-Day Madness to be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $18
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

Big Air We Play Homeschool PE

The perfect active break for your homeschoolers to socialize and get moving!

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $17
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Fall BioBlitz

Welcome naturalists, novices and general nature enthusiasts! Join us in documenting Prairie Ridge’s biodiversity - from fungi to birds, we ...

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 ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

15October

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 ...

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Farm Store and much more! Visit with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $14 per person. Age 2 and under Free.
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival

It's our most popular time of the year! Join us on the farm for lots of Fall Fun! Take a ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $24.95 per person ages 2yrs+. Under age 2 Free.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Other

Big Air's Toddler Time

Toddlers get the run of the whole park! Bring the little ones to bounce, play, and burn off that morning ...

Fall Fun at Grasshopper Farm

Fall Fun Season Starts September 12th at Grasshopper Farms NC! Kick off the season with our 4-acre corn maze and fun ...

Fallin into Fun at Barwell Road Community Center

Preschool Program at Barwell Road Community Center for Ages: 3 - 5 Give your preschooler a fun-filled, active morning with our ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Per Session: $5 per Resident. $8 for Non-residents.
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

Fall fun returns to Hubb's Farm! The Fall Festival runs from September 19 - November 7, 2026. We're kicking ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: from $16 per person over 2yrs old. Kids under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play at Woodplay of the Carolinas

Looking for something to do on a rainy, cold or hot day or looking for the perfect mommy and me ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 9521 Lumley Road, Raleigh, NC 27560
  • Cost: $9 per child age 12 months or older
  • Website: www.woodplaync.com
  • Category: Other

Toddler Thursdays at Grasshopper Farms

Join us every Thursday from 10AM–12PM for a morning full of fun, stories, and hands-on activities for your little ones! Story ...

Bunny Hive's Culinary Exploration

In this fun, hands-on class, littles get to explore the magic of the kitchen through sensory-rich exploration! They’ll use real ...

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We ...

First Day of 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: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Other

Big Air Mid-Day Madness

2 hours of jump time for just $17! Previously named our homeschool program, we upgrade to Mid-Day Madness to be ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $18
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

Big Air We Play Homeschool PE

The perfect active break for your homeschoolers to socialize and get moving!

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 6421 Hilburn Dr., Raleigh, NC 27613
  • Cost: $17
  • Website: www.bigairusa.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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 ...

Halloween Cookie Decorating at The Bunny Hive

The Happiest Hour: Halloween Cookie Decorating Unwind at the end of the day with your little one in tow. The Happiest ...

Fall Weekends at Phillips Farms

It’s time to put the phone away and touch grass… or sunflowers… corn… pumpkins… how about a tractor or two?! ...

Hidwell Family Farm's Pumpkin Patch and Barrell Train Rides

Hidwell Family Farm is hosting their 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch this year! Admission cost includes a small pumpkin or ...

Harper Hour

Harper Hour is a fun-filled evening at Harper Park! Bring your friends and family to enjoy delicious food from local ...

Marbles Kids Museum's Garden Gourmet

Prep, Cook & Try New Foods! Families can explore the garden, cook and try new foods.  When little hands prepare food, ...

  • 5:30 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: General Admission: $9.50 - $12.50. Under Age 1 are Free.
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Other

Follow Me to Fuquay Varina with Spare Change

Join us in Downtown Fuquay for the Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) concert series! Enjoy local beer, food trucks, a ...

Magic Night at Rudy's

Every Thursday, come to Rudy’s for free balloon animals and magic with Clay the Great! You never know who else ...

Pumpkin Decorating Night at Chick Fil A Garner Towne Square

Gourd vibes only here at Chick-fil-A Garner Get into the fall spirit and paint your own pumpkin at our upcoming ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village

Our annual concert series has officially been moved to the fall this year! Join us for LIVE in The District ...

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the upcoming season of “Spirits of Wake ...

Carolina Children's Theatre presents Bettlejuice Jr.

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy (CCT) presents a Halloween Special production of Beetlejuice, Jr.! It's our show now, kid. ...

Carolina Children’s Theatre presents Beetlejuice Jr. The Musical

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy (CCT) presents a Halloween Special production of Beetlejuice, Jr.! It's our show now, kid. ...

16October

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 ...

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: Other, Free

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 - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Other

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Farm Store and much more! Visit with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $14 per person. Age 2 and under Free.
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

School House of Wonders' Discovery Day Camp at Whispering Pines

We run year-round single-day camps Discovery Days and early release (half day) camps to cover your family’s child care throughout ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Reedy Creek Entrance: 2100 North Harrison Avenue, Cary NC 27513
  • Cost: $109 per child
  • Website: schoolhouseofwonder.org
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival

It's our most popular time of the year! Join us on the farm for lots of Fall Fun! Take a ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $24.95 per person ages 2yrs+. Under age 2 Free.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Fun at Grasshopper Farm

Fall Fun Season Starts September 12th at Grasshopper Farms NC! Kick off the season with our 4-acre corn maze and fun ...

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

Fall fun returns to Hubb's Farm! The Fall Festival runs from September 19 - November 7, 2026. We're kicking ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: from $16 per person over 2yrs old. Kids under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is for kids 5 and under. Toddlers have the entire park to themselves during this designated time! Bring your ...

Mini Mites Open Gym at Peak Gymnastics

Come on in and get that excess energy out! Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 ...

Once Upon an Artist with Paint Paper Paste

For 3 – 5 yrs. Adult participation required Join us for a magical blend of stories and art in our newest ...

Open Play at Woodplay of the Carolinas

Looking for something to do on a rainy, cold or hot day or looking for the perfect mommy and me ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 9521 Lumley Road, Raleigh, NC 27560
  • Cost: $9 per child age 12 months or older
  • Website: www.woodplaync.com
  • Category: Other

Paint Paper Play with Paint Paper Paste

For Ages 1-3. Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each Paint Paper PLAY class will ...

Wrenn's Farm Corn Maze

Come and see us from 10AM-Dark. We’ve been working hard to set up the corn maze, yard games, and gathering ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5078 Brantley Rd., Zebulon, NC, 27597
  • Cost: Adult (ages 14+) $8. Kid (ages 3-13) $6.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We ...

Crossroads Corn Maze

Getting lost has never been this fun! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Crossroads Corn Maze, where family, farming, and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 5712 Watkins Rd., Wendell, NC, 27591
  • Cost: $17 for 13yrs+. $14 per Child ages 6yrs-12yrs. Kids 5yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.crossroadscornmaze.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

Fall Weekends at Phillips Farms

It’s time to put the phone away and touch grass… or sunflowers… corn… pumpkins… how about a tractor or two?! ...

McKee Cornfield Maze

Fun, Fall Tradition for Families since 2001. We are a family farm for family fun! A place where kids can ...

Boo and Bubbles Playdate at The Bunny Hive

Join us for an afternoon of bubbles, coloring activities and open play!

Hallow Glow TreeRunner

Climb into HallowGlow - Every Weekend in October October 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 & 30–31 HallowGlow for Ages 7+ Junior HallowGlow for Ages ...

Hidwell Family Farm's Pumpkin Patch and Barrell Train Rides

Hidwell Family Farm is hosting their 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch this year! Admission cost includes a small pumpkin or ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's presents Carolina Skies

Journey through the Carolina Night Sky Recommended for adults and for children ages 9 and older. Not recommended for young children. ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: $14.95 for children 3yrs - 18yrs. $16.95 per Adult. Under 3yrs are free.
  • Website: moreheadplanetarium.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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: Other, Free

Diwali at Garner Recreation Center

Join us for a fun-filled celebration featuring delicious Indian cuisine, festive music, dancing, crafts, and opportunities to connect with friends ...

Fall Harvest Night at The Depot

Fall has arrived in Downtown Apex! This event features: Fall-inspired vendors from the Apex Farmers Market Live music by North Carolina Polka ...

Haven Harvest Days

Join us for Haven Harvest Days! Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the fall for all the fun ...

Piney Town's Mummy + Son Monster Mash

Calling all mummies and their little monsters! Join us for the Mummy & Son Monster Ball at Piney Town Playhouse ...

Powell Drive Fall Festival

Powell Drive Park is hosting its Fall Festival! Join us for a SPOOK-tacular family event featuring carnival games, healthy treat ...

Sugar Skull Glaze and Pottery Workshop at Smith's Nursery

Join us for a hands-on pottery glazing experience at Smith’s nursery with ClayBird Pottery of Clayton, NC! In this fun ...

Carolina Children's Theatre presents Bettlejuice Jr.

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy (CCT) presents a Halloween Special production of Beetlejuice, Jr.! It's our show now, kid. ...

Carolina Children’s Theatre presents Beetlejuice Jr. The Musical

Carolina Children's Theatre - Youth Arts Academy (CCT) presents a Halloween Special production of Beetlejuice, Jr.! It's our show now, kid. ...

Color Me Mine's Halloween Spooktacular

Come hang with us for a Spooktacular Evening! Dive into Halloween painting, strut your stuff in our costume contest, get crafty ...

  • 6:00 pm -  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

Parents' Night Out with Triangle Rock Club Morrisville

Enjoy a night out on us! Do some climbing, take a yoga class, or enjoy a night out on the ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

Movies at Mill Bridge Nature Park

Showtime is at sunset Don’t forget to bring your own blanket or chair! Schedule: October 16 with a 7PM Showtime: Zootopia 2, PG October ...

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the upcoming season of “Spirits of Wake ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

Raleigh Haunted Trolley Tour

Discover history, mystery, and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events
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Midtown Farmers Market

Our Mission is to create a vibrant, thriving farmers market in the heart of Midtown Raleigh, where the community can ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Other

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 ...

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: Other, Free

Sensory Friendly Event - Urban Air Raleigh

At Urban Air Raleigh, every child deserves a space to play. Join us for Sensory Friendly Play — a quieter, low-stimulation ...

Wake Forest's Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash is returning to Downtown Wake Forest! Presented by Capital Chevrolet, this free, family-oriented festival is designed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arbor Day Celebration at Pleasant Park

Join the Town of Apex, Leaf & Limb, and We Plant it Forward as we celebrate Arbor Day! This special event ...

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 ...

Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market

The Downtown Rolesville Farmers Market is a seasonal outdoor market held in Rolesville North Carolina every Saturday from 9am-1pm March ...

Fall Fun at Grasshopper Farm

Fall Fun Season Starts September 12th at Grasshopper Farms NC! Kick off the season with our 4-acre corn maze and fun ...

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall is here - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We encourage all ...

Grand Opening of Penguin Point at Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Penguin Point will open at Sylvan Heights Bird Park Penguin Point will immerse park visitors in the world of the charismatic ...

  • 9:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 500 Sylvan Heights Park Way, Scotland Neck, NC 27874
  • Cost: $15 for Ages 13-61. $12 for Ages 3-12. Children under 3yrs are free.
  • Website: www.shwpark.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Other

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 ...

Little Outdoor Explorers Club at White Deer Park

Get ready for a morning of outdoor adventure at White Deer Park! Little explorers will hike nature trails, splash through ...

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 - 11:30 pm 
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Other

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Farm Store and much more! Visit with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $14 per person. Age 2 and under Free.
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

Paint Paper Play at Paint Paper Paste

For Ages 1yrs - 3 yrs. Adult participation required Get ready for a world of colorful and wonderfully messy fun! Each ...

Wake Forest Farmers Market

Join us at the Wake Forest Farmers Market on Saturdays. Year round. Rain or shine.

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 ...

Daddy and Me Exploratory Play at The Bunny Hive

Join us for a special morning designed just for dads and their little ones! Class offerings rotate —so there’s always ...

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival

It's our most popular time of the year! Join us on the farm for lots of Fall Fun! Take a ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $24.95 per person ages 2yrs+. Under age 2 Free.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Other

Museum of Life and Science Pumpkin Patch Express Begins

All Aboard! Join us as we celebrate fall with a trip to Pumpkin Patch Express! Pick the perfect pumpkin to ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $13.50 - $16 per person 3yrs+. Kids 2yrs and under are free. Museum Admission is an added cost - from $19 - $24 per person.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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

*FULL* JC Raulston Arboretum's Budding Explorers

Calling all explorers! Join us for a hands-on program as we discover how climate helps shape the plants that grow ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Classes

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 - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd., Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $15 for ages 2-64. Children under 2 are free. $11.50 per Seniors 65+.
  • Website: thefeatheredfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Other, Free

Crossroads Corn Maze

Getting lost has never been this fun! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Crossroads Corn Maze, where family, farming, and ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 5712 Watkins Rd., Wendell, NC, 27591
  • Cost: $17 for 13yrs+. $14 per Child ages 6yrs-12yrs. Kids 5yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.crossroadscornmaze.com
  • Category: Other

Deans Farm Market's Fall Fest Weekends

Always a crowd favorite! Our pallet maze at the playground is ready for you to get lost in starting October ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4231 NC Hwy 42 WEST, Wilson, NC, 27893
  • Cost: $17 Hayride Ticket to Playground for ages 2yrs+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Weekends at Phillips Farms

It’s time to put the phone away and touch grass… or sunflowers… corn… pumpkins… how about a tractor or two?! ...

Hidwell Family Farm's Pumpkin Patch and Barrell Train Rides

Hidwell Family Farm is hosting their 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch this year! Admission cost includes pumpkin or mum! Hot ...

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

Fall fun returns to Hubb's Farm! The Fall Festival runs from September 19 - November 7, 2026. We're kicking ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: from $16 per person over 2yrs old. Kids under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ken's Korny Maze and Pumpkin Patch

5 Acres. 3 Sections. A-MAZE-ing Fun. Let’s Play! Lots of activities your family will love! Offerings: Ball Throw Giant Slide Tire Mountain Hook & Ring Tug of ...

  • 10:00 am -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 3175 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $6 - $20 per person ages 3+
  • Website: kensproduce.com
  • Category: Other

McKee Cornfield Maze

Fun, Fall Tradition for Families since 2001. We are a family farm for family fun! A place where kids can ...

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 ...

Triangle Children's Business Fair at Knightdale Station Park

Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids (ages 6-14) will develop a brand, create a ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: Free Admission to Shoppers. From $25 Deposit to Sell.
  • Website: www.childrensbusinessfair.org
  • Category: Other

United Skates Kidz Bop

Kidz Bop and Disney Super Clean music Free Skatemate with Paid Admission Regular Skate Rental $6 Rollerblade Rental $7

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $14 when purchased online in advanced, $15 at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Wrenn's Farm Corn Maze

Come and see us from 10AM-Dark. We’ve been working hard to set up the corn maze, yard games, and gathering ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5078 Brantley Rd., Zebulon, NC, 27597
  • Cost: Adult (ages 14+) $8. Kid (ages 3-13) $6.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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.

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: Family Fun, 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 ...

Fenton Makers Market

Join us for live music and local shopping! Shop from your favorite Fenton Stores and an additional 35 local artists ...

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: Other, Free

Haven Harvest Days

Join us for Haven Harvest Days! Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the fall for all the fun ...

Music in the Market at Dix Park

Join us on the patio to enjoy jams provided by the talented DJs of Oak City Soul Vinyl Collective! House of ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: House of Many Porches Market of Dix Park, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Page 158 Books Storytime

Meet at Page 158 Books for Storytime every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11AM.

Pope Farms Fall Fun

Hayrides are coming to Pope Farms! Hop on the hayride and head out to our pumpkin patch! Take a ride through ...

Pope Farms Fall on the Farm

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for an afternoon of family fun, food, and fall festivities at Pope Farms! Your ticket ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1008 Bethlehem Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $20 Admission. Kids 2yrs & under are free.
  • Website: www.popefarmsnc.com
  • Category: Other

EverythingELSE Consignment Sale at South Hills Mall

Kids Everywear features ladies' and men's adult & junior clothing, adult shoes, adult clothing accessories, purses, children's toys, baby equipment, ...

  • 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1213 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $25 - $100 Admission Fee
  • Website: www.kidseverywear.com
  • Category: Other

Isekai'd into a Dragon Ball Z Mini Con at Triangle Town Center

Power up for an afternoon of Dragon Ball Z-themed contests, karaoke, vendors, activities, and more at Triangle Town Center! Dragon Ball ...

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 ...

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 ...

Friendship Chapel Baptist Church's Community Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Enjoy games, music, bounce houses, delicious food, candy, and more! We ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 237 Friendship Chapel Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

Marbles Kid Tech

Discover the amazing ways technology powers our world and makes it more fun — from robots and coding to design ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: General Admission for anyone over 1yr+: from - $9.50 - $12:50 per person
  • Website: marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Other

Night Raven Social: A Twisted Wonderalnd Theme Event at Triangle Town Center

Step into the world of Twisted Wonderland with cosplay, crafts, games, an artist alley, and more at Triangle Town Center! Inspired ...

  • 1:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Upper Level Macy’s Wing, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: Free with RSVP
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Other, Free

United Skates' Saturday Afternoon Family Skate

A fun, easy Saturday afternoon activity for the whole family. Music, skaing, games, lights and friends! $4 Spectator Admission for non-skating ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $14 when purchased online in advanced, $15 at the door
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Yates Mill Open House Tours

Discover Historic Yates Mill this weekend during our Mill Open House tours! On Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., ...

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 ...

Track or Treat at New Hope Valley Railway

All aboard the Track or Treat Halloween Express! Climb aboard for a festive ride through the woods where Halloween surprises wait ...

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.

Art on the Dot at NC Museum of Art

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s bite-size tour experience. Beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a docent ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Frey Basketball's Saturday Elite Skills Clinic

Limited Spots! Elite Skills Clinics are geared towards the serious player focusing on Ball Handling, Foot Speed, improving basketball IQ ...

Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park

Join The MAKRS Society for our 5th annual Halloween Festival at Durham Central Park! Ticket prices going down this year! Costumes Encouraged!! Cool ...

  • 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 501 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701
  • Cost: $5 to $10
  • Website: makrs.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Glow Skate at United Skates of America

Light up your Saturday at our Saturday Glow Skate at United Skates of America in Raleigh, NC! Bring the family ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: $14 Online. $15 at the Door.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Other

Hallow Glow TreeRunner

Climb into HallowGlow - Every Weekend in October October 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 & 30–31 HallowGlow for Ages 7+ Junior HallowGlow for Ages ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center's presents Carolina Skies

Journey through the Carolina Night Sky Recommended for adults and for children ages 9 and older. Not recommended for young children. ...

  • 4:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: 250 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Cost: $14.95 for children 3yrs - 18yrs. $16.95 per Adult. Under 3yrs are free.
  • Website: moreheadplanetarium.org
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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 ...

Fuquay Varina Haunted Trail

Join Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources for a scary good time as you walk the Haunted Trail...if you dare. There ...

Academy for the Performing Arts' Parents Night Out

Glow & Ghouls Halloween Bash Get ready for a night of glow-in-the-dark fun, Halloween games, crafts, pizza, and more! Kids will ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

Spirits of Wake Forest

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the upcoming season of “Spirits of Wake ...

Big Air's Cosmic Nights

Every Friday & Saturday night Big Air is transformed! Enjoy access to all the attractions at the park while we ...

NC Courage Shield Night

NC Courage vs. San Diego Wave FC Join the Courage in promoting Cancer Awareness.

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: from $21
  • Website: www.nccourage.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Raleigh Haunted Trolley Tour

Discover history, mystery, and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh, NC, 27604
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Holiday Events

Triangle Guitar Society Concert: Jorge Caballero

New York Times: Caballero is a “masterly guitarist” … praised for his “meticulous balance and chameleonic timbres.” Not to be missed! ...

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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 ...

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: Other, Free

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: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: From $5 Admission
  • Website: www.ncagr.gov
  • Category: Other

Page Farms Pumpkin Picking

Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Hayride, Barnyard Playground, Corn Crib, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Farm Store and much more! Visit with our ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Cost: $14 per person. Age 2 and under Free.
  • Website: pagefarmsraleigh.com
  • Category: Other

Hill Ridge Farms Fall Pumpkin Festival

It's our most popular time of the year! Join us on the farm for lots of Fall Fun! Take a ...

  • 9:30 am -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, NC, 27596
  • Cost: $24.95 per person ages 2yrs+. Under age 2 Free.
  • Website: www.hillridgefarms.com
  • Category: Other

Museum of Life and Science Pumpkin Patch Express Begins

All Aboard! Join us as we celebrate fall with a trip to Pumpkin Patch Express! Pick the perfect pumpkin to ...

  • 9:30 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $13.50 - $16 per person 3yrs+. Kids 2yrs and under are free. Museum Admission is an added cost - from $19 - $24 per person.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

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: Other, Free

Fall Season at Naylor Family Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Fall will soon be near - grab your tickets & embark on a day filled with festive autumn fun! We ...

Hubb's Farm Fall Festival

Fall fun returns to Hubb's Farm! The Fall Festival runs from September 19 - November 7, 2026. We're kicking ...

  • 10:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 10276 N. US Hwy. 421, Clinton, NC 28328
  • Cost: from $16 per person over 2yrs old. Kids under 2yrs are free.
  • Website: www.hubbsfarmnc.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wrenn's Farm Corn Maze

Come and see us from 10AM-Dark. We’ve been working hard to set up the corn maze, yard games, and gathering ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5078 Brantley Rd., Zebulon, NC, 27597
  • Cost: Adult (ages 14+) $8. Kid (ages 3-13) $6.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

Camera Obscura & Lumen Prints at Dix Park

Featured Event Dates: October 11 & 18, 2026 Step inside an outdoor, portable camera obscura and experience the world around you ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Haven Harvest Days

Join us for Haven Harvest Days! Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the fall for all the fun ...

Deans Farm Market's Fall Fest Weekends

Always a crowd favorite! Our pallet maze at the playground is ready for you to get lost in starting October ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 4231 NC Hwy 42 WEST, Wilson, NC, 27893
  • Cost: $17 Hayride Ticket to Playground for ages 2yrs+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Hidwell Family Farm's Pumpkin Patch and Barrell Train Rides

Hidwell Family Farm is hosting their 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch this year! Admission cost includes pumpkin or mum! Hot ...

Summit Church's Fall Festival

Join us for a fun-filled Fall Festival with games, food, candy, and activities for everyone! Come celebrate the season with ...

Character Skate at United Skates

Visit with your favorite characters! Check the website if it will be Sponge Bob, Minion, Trolls, Stitch or Sonic this ...

  • 1:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 online or $15 at the door. Non Skating Chaperone Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Other

Crossroads Corn Maze

Getting lost has never been this fun! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Crossroads Corn Maze, where family, farming, and ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 5712 Watkins Rd., Wendell, NC, 27591
  • Cost: $17 for 13yrs+. $14 per Child ages 6yrs-12yrs. Kids 5yrs and under are free.
  • Website: www.crossroadscornmaze.com
  • Category: Other

Fall Weekends at Phillips Farms

It’s time to put the phone away and touch grass… or sunflowers… corn… pumpkins… how about a tractor or two?! ...

Hallow Glow TreeRunner

Climb into HallowGlow - Every Weekend in October October 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 & 30–31 HallowGlow for Ages 7+ Junior HallowGlow for Ages ...

McKee Cornfield Maze

Fun, Fall Tradition for Families since 2001. We are a family farm for family fun! A place where kids can ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Girl Scout Program with JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

Spend the afternoon discovering all about trees! Through hands-on crafts and activities, learn about the parts of a tree and ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Check in at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $15 per Girl Scout. No charge for troop leaders or other accompanying adults.
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Classes

Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat

Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat is back! Open to All Ages Join us for a free afternoon of candy, costumes, games, crafts, ...

Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park

Explore sound and creativity Join us for an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages! This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” ...

Pope Farms Fall Fun

Hayrides are coming to Pope Farms! Hop on the hayride and head out to our pumpkin patch! Take a ride through ...

Art on the Dot at NC Museum of Art

Art on the Dot is the NCMA’s bite-size tour experience. Beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, a docent ...

  • 2:30 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Other, Free

Avance Care Apex’s 10-Year Anniversary Fall Harvest Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of caring for the Apex community! This special fall afternoon is our chance to ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: 1801 Olive Chapel Rd #107, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.avancecare.com
  • Category: Other, Free

United Skates' Sunday Funday

One price get them skating, glowing and playing! 20 Credit Game Card and Glow Stick with Paid Skating Admission Regular ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:30 pm 
  • Location: 2901 Trawick Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Admission $13 online or $15 at the door. Non-Skating Adult Admission $4.
  • Website: www.unitedskates.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Frey Basketball's Sunday 90min Shooting Clinic

Limited Spots! ABC's of Form Shooting, proper shooting and finishing techniques through game specific drills. Learn how to be more ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

Ready for the spookiest night of the year? The Tour of Frights is an annual program that features Apex homes ...

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