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November 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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.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 ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Accessible Nature Tour at Dix Park

Navigating a park in a wheelchair or other mobility device can be daunting. Join us for a nature tour where ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: Gipson Play Plaza, 715 Biggs Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

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 ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • Category: Free

November 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 ...

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

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

*SOLD OUT* 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

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

Build a LEGO® Reindeer at The LEGO® Store

Build a LEGO® Reindeer and take it home with you! LEGO Reindeer make and take event is intended for participants aged ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free while supplies last
  • Website: www.lego.com
  • Category: Free

November 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fall Family Funday with Ivybrook Academy Apex

Join us for a morning filled with laughter, learning, and playful discovery! Ivybrook Academy Apex is opening its doors for ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 8715 Holly Springs Rd., Apex, NC 27539
  • Cost: Free with Online Pre-Registration
  • Website: forms.gle
  • 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

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

Saturday Morning Magic with New World Toys and Collectibles

Friday Night Magic - Casual Commander Try out a new deck or stick with the favorites on our Casual Commander night! ...

  • 9:30 am -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 164 Bratton Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 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

Rolesville Fall FunFest

Festival on Redford Place Drive and in Redford Place Park Join us for a day full of inflatables, food trucks, and ...

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

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

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
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons

You’re invited to a night of free fun, music and celebration! Join us as we flip the switch to start the ...

November 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 ...

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

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

*SOLD OUT* Guided Trolley Tour

Explore the park's past, present & future Hop on the Raleigh Trolley for a 2-hour tour to learn about the history ...

  • 12:00 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Stone Houses Visitor Center, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Free

*SOLD OUT* 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

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
  • Website: visit.ncartmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

November 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 ...

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

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

November 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 ...

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

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: DCP Nest Pavilion, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Christmas Tales with Santa at Bass Pro Shops

Come enjoy Christmas Tales with this special Santa Sighting every Tuesday at 5PM starting November 10, 2026. Reserve your spot ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cary or Garner location
  • Cost: Free with Reservations
  • Website: www.basspro.com
  • Category: Free

AI and Education with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary at The Umstead Hotel & Spa

How can we help children use AI to become more capable, not more dependent? Join Alpha Raleigh and families from ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: events.alpha.school
  • Category: Free

November 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 ...

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

Wednesday Morning Movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center

Grab the kids, snacks, blankets and visit us for your free, favorite movies on the big screen! Doors open at ...

  • 9:30 am 
  • Location: 237 N. Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.thehalle.org
  • Category: Free

East Raleigh Doula Co's Mama Meet Up: Coffee and Connect

No agenda, no pressure — just mamas getting together to talk, laugh, vent, and breathe. Coffee & Connection is your midweek ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 405 Knightdale Station Run Ste 125, Knightdale, NC 27591
  • Cost: See Menu
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Art + Nature Story Time at NC Museum of Art

Enjoy a story time session that explores the natural world! Come look, listen, and move as we make connections with ...

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

Math Makers at Gipson Play Plaza

Playful math exploration Play with math! We'll build curious creations together while exploring culture and nature in the context of mathematics. ...

  • 4:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Gipson Play Plaza of Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dorotheadixpark.org
  • Category: Free

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

Join us for this free event exclusively for kids with disabilities and their families to experience Marbles in a calmer, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Free
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