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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

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

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

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
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