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
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
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
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
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
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” ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gipson Play Plaza of Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
Angle Tree Registration with Salvation Army of Wake County
Angel Tree registration is coming soon! La inscripción para Angel Tree comienza el 5 de octubre. Online Registration | Inscripción en ...
- All Day Event
- Website: saangeltree.org
- 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
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
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
Wake Forest's National Night Out
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is encouraging area residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, and homeowners’ associations to show their support ...
- 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: Parking Lot of Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
- Category: Free
Angle Tree Registration with Salvation Army of Wake County
Angel Tree registration is coming soon! La inscripción para Angel Tree comienza el 5 de octubre. Online Registration | Inscripción en ...
- All Day Event
- Website: saangeltree.org
- 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
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
Library On the Go at Beech Bluff County Park
Join Wake County Public Libraries' Bookmobile at Beech Bluff County Park! The Bookmobile will be parked near the playground. Sign ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Toddler Tuesday at Downtown Cary Park
Too hot outside? Come flip with the Little Gym of Cary inside! Our indoor gymnastics class lets kids stay cool ...
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: nccaryweb.myvscloud.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
Chick-fil-A Garner Town Square's Kids Night
Join us for a delicious Chick-fil-A dinner and then enjoy free face-painting and balloon animals with Mimi! Kids receive a ...
- 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Location: 2720 Timber Dr., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.facebook.com
- Category: Free
Angle Tree Registration with Salvation Army of Wake County
Angel Tree registration is coming soon! La inscripción para Angel Tree comienza el 5 de octubre. Online Registration | Inscripción en ...
- All Day Event
- Website: saangeltree.org
- 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
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
Angle Tree Registration with Salvation Army of Wake County
Angel Tree registration is coming soon! La inscripción para Angel Tree comienza el 5 de octubre. Online Registration | Inscripción en ...
- All Day Event
- Website: saangeltree.org
- 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
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
Pop-Up Library at Dix Park
Family-focused books and story time Join Wake County Public Libraries for a family-focused pop-up. You can sign up for a library ...
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Gipson Play Plaza, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: dorotheadixpark.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
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
Angle Tree Registration with Salvation Army of Wake County
Angel Tree registration is coming soon! La inscripción para Angel Tree comienza el 5 de octubre. Online Registration | Inscripción en ...
- All Day Event
- Website: saangeltree.org
- Category: Free
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
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
Kid's Night Out at Romp N' Roll North Raleigh
For Ages 2-5 Treat your kids and yourself to a fun night out! Kid’s Night Out is the perfect date night ...
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 6210 Plantation Center Drive Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Cost: $35
- Website: rompnroll.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
Garner Recreation Center's Friday Family Flicks
Join Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources for a free outdoor movie on the big screen. Free activities will be ...
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.garnernc.gov
- Category: Free
Salsa at the Knightdale Station Park
The Town of Knightdale is partnering with Oak City Music Collective to bring Salsa at the Park to Knightdale Station ...
- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: 810 N First Ave., Knightdale, NC 27545
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: www.oakcitymusic.com
- Category: Free
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
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
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
Hum Sub Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Get ready for one of the Triangle’s biggest celebrations of Indian culture, music, food, dance, and community! Join Hum Sub at ...
- 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
- Location: 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
- Cost: Free Admission. $10 General Parking or $20 Preferred Parking.
- Website: www.boothamphitheatre.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
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
Fletcher Field Day
Gather your family and join us for Field Day at Fletcher Park! Spend the afternoon enjoying classic field day games, interactive ...
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Cost: Free
- Website: raleighnc.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
Ready, Set, School Community Playdates at Green Road 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: 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.wake.gov
- Category: Free
Under the Tree Storytime with Quail Ridge Books
Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning, join our children's booksellers as they read their favorite picture books. We'll explore faraway ...
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- Location: 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Cost: Free Admission
- Website: quailridgebooks.com
- Category: Free
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 Raleigh Iron Works
Join us on the Second Saturday of every month to shop local at Raleigh Iron Works! This event features a ...
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location: 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
- 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
Fuquay Varina Arts Center's Arts Lab
Join the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center for the new expanded version of Arts Lab 2026! Arts LAB is a FREE Art experience ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 123 E Vance St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: www.fuquay-varina.org
- Category: Free
Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park
Kids in Nature Day is back for the fifth year in row! Fall is a great time for outdoor events, ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC 27529
- Cost: Free with Registration
- Website: southwakeconservationists.org
- Category: Free
PoeFest Community Festival
Come to the Poe Center’s free community festival to celebrate healthy choices! There will be fun activities, prizes, special guests, ...
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Poe Center for Health Education, 224 Sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.poehealth.org
- 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
Learn to Ride a Bike at Dix Park
For kids and families This free bike skills program is designed for kids to learn the most important lesson of riding ...
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Gipson Play Plaza, 715 Biggs Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
- Website: dorotheadixpark.org
- Category: Free
