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Day Out With Thomas™️ at the NC Transportation Museum

Peep Peep – Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into ...

Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave) Weekend Open Play

Weekend Open Play in Raleigh! Themes: 10/1 Apple Stamping included 10/14 Halloween Sensory Play 10/22 Mini Pumpkin Painting

Museum of Life and Science's Pumpkin Patch Express

Celebrate Fall with a trip to the Museum’s pumpkin patch! Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and enjoy a variety ...

  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $15 per person. Kids two and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Halifax Community Center's Family Yoga

Bring the whole family for a fun, creative, and blissful yoga class! This free class will introduce classic yoga, meditation, ...

  • 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: 1023 Halifax St. Raleigh, NC 27604
  • Cost: Free with registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Garden Bros Circus at Villa Latina Plaza

THE WORLDS LARGEST BIGTOP, CLIMATE CONTROLLED, FAMILY FUN❗️ September 28 - Oct 1 •Audience participation •Pony rides •Conquer the Rockwall •Bungee jump experience ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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: Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Apex Night Out and Touch-a-Truck at Apex Town Campus

This event combines everything you love about our annual National Night Out event and Touch-a-Truck. Join the Apex Police Department ...

  • 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 73 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Over the Moon Storytime

Join us for our weekly story time, every Wednesday at 10:30AM. Each story is paired with that week's Launchpad craft/activity. Sign ...

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: One Child $14. Additional Children $12. No charge for adults.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

John Chavis Community Center's Storytime/Art

Calling all toddlers! Come join us at JCMP for a story and craft. Toddlers will listen to a story and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Family Fun

John Chavis Community Center's Tot-Time

Calling all toddlers! Come play with us at JCMP. Every Wednesday participants will engage their social skills through games and ...

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Harris Lake County Park's Kids Discover Nature: Pumpkin Circle

"We can be sure of this: It's a circle without end. It's pumpkin seeds to pumpkins and to pumpkin seeds ...

NC Eat and Play's Fall Hootenanny and Foodie Festival at Haven Farm

Join us for yummy plates, live music, family fun, Cheerwine, and more at our brand new venue, Haven Farm. Our ...

  • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: 8521 Buffaloe Rd., Knightdale, NC 27545
  • Cost: $40 General Admission. 12 and under are free.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT* Spirits of Wake Forest

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

Early Birds at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Everyone knows the best birding happens early in the morning, so we are pleased to welcome Early Birds at Prairie ...

Peak Gymnastics' Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old.

Mad Splatter's Soft Opening

Can you believe it?! Today is the day for our soft opening Our Mission: “To help friends & family create ...

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the ...

Hallow Glows at Tree Runner Adventure Park

Since 2016, TreeRunner Parks have entertained, charmed and created lasting memories for our North Carolina communities during the Halloween season. ...

Wendell Harvest Festival

RAIN or SHINE Schedule of Events: 10 AM: Parade 10 - 5 PM: Kids Village 11 AM: Welcome/National Anthem, American Legion 11:30 AM - ...

Community Celebration of the Arts at Wake Forest Renaissance Center

The Public Art Commission, Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources, and ARTS Wake Forest are partnering to host a ...

Science Saturday with Open Play at Little Doodles (Wakefield)

Open Play Story Time Science Activity All Ages Welcome Open Play Story Time Science Activity All Ages Welcome Pre Register or Walk ...

Meridian Waste's Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch at Shotwell Environmental Park

Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company and Shotwell Environmental Park is hosting a free fall event for ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 4724 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC 27591
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: docs.google.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm Open Play

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

  • 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: from $13.50 per person age 2+. Senior citizen discount
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Walk for Hope at Angus Barn

In the 34 years since it began, our flagship charity event has helped raise millions of dollars towards better understanding ...

Museum of Life and Science's Pumpkin Patch Express

Celebrate Fall with a trip to the Museum’s pumpkin patch! Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and enjoy a variety ...

  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $15 per person. Kids two and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Food and Flea Downtown Cary

Food & Flea Productions event company - est. 2014, hosts Downtown Cary Food & Flea and Wander Market We are back ...

Open Play at The Feathered Farm

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

Cary Firstation 6 Open House

Fire station open house!

  • 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 3609 Ten-Ten Rd. Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Open Play at The Feathered Farm

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2+. Senior citizen discount.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm's Pumpkin Carving With Goats

Come enjoy all the fun the farm has to offer! Pumpkin Carving With Goats will take place surrounded by goats! ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Enjoy our fun and educational activities at the farm with other toddlers. Let your little ones enjoy the farm toys and ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per child. One Free adult per child
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Read stories, sing, move, and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Included ...

Lake Wheeler Playground Pop-Ups

We will be continuing our Playground Pop-Ups with a Fall Series held every 2nd Tuesday of the Month starting September ...

  • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Magnolia Shelter (by the playground), 6404 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Farm School at The Feathered Farm

Spend your afteroon letting the kids explore our 11 acre farm while you and other homeschool parents connect and collaborate. ...

  • 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per student. Sibling discount. One free parent.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

White Deer Park's Little Wild Ones

Bring your little ones out for a “wild” time at White Deer Park Nature Center. In this preschool nature program, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $6 resident. $8 non-resident
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

John Chavis Community Center's Storytime/Art

Calling all toddlers! Come join us at JCMP for a story and craft. Toddlers will listen to a story and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

White Deer Park's Little Wild Ones

Bring your little ones out for a “wild” time at White Deer Park Nature Center. In this preschool nature program, ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: $6 resident. $8 non-resident
  • Website: garner.recdesk.com
  • Category: Family Fun

JC Raulston Arboretum's All About Cotton, Grades K-2

Join us in the garden this fall for hands-on science in our living laboratory! Each week will feature a different ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $10 per student
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

North Hills Block Party at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park

Do you work or live in North Hills? Join us for the North Hills Block Party on Thursday, October 12th ...

  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Location: 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak Gymnastics' Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old.

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the ...

Hallow Glows at Tree Runner Adventure Park

Since 2016, TreeRunner Parks have entertained, charmed and created lasting memories for our North Carolina communities during the Halloween season. ...

North Hills Nights

North Hills Nights is back with a lineup that spans the decades! Join us Friday nights for a five-week tribute ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: $5. Kids 13 and under are free.
  • Website: visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave) Weekend Open Play

Weekend Open Play in Raleigh! Themes: 10/1 Apple Stamping included 10/14 Halloween Sensory Play 10/22 Mini Pumpkin Painting

Dix Park Forest Bathing

New Program! Forest Bathing. Connect with nature through the senses on a guided walk along the Pine Loop Trail. On ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: 1030 Richardson Drive Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Community Open House at NC State’s Centennial Campus

This fall, NC State is hosting its annual University Open House event for prospective students and their families to learn ...

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Centennial Campus Parking, 900 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: openhouse.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Family Fun

Apex Farmers Market Octoberfest

Bring the entire family for seasonal Octoberfest-themed food and fun!

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

AccesssAbility Day at NC State Fair

We are excited to announce N.C. State Fair accessABILITY Day presented by Bandwidth. For years, our team has been brainstorming ...

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Youth from $5. Adults from $10
  • Website: ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Museum of Life and Science's Pumpkin Patch Express

Celebrate Fall with a trip to the Museum’s pumpkin patch! Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and enjoy a variety ...

  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $15 per person. Kids two and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Phillips Farms' PumpkinFest

It's just like it sounds, folks. Celebrate the season with a pumpkin themed festival weekend at the fun park! Admission to ...

Open Play at The Feathered Farm

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Tour of Frights in Apex

How it works: Every year in the beginning of September, residents and businesses can sign up to join the Tour ...

Pumpk-n-Paint at Brier Creek Community Center

Come join us for an evening of family fun and creativity as we decorate pumpkins, enjoy our fall photo booth, ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Enjoy our fun and educational activities at the farm with other toddlers. Let your little ones enjoy the farm toys and ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per child. One Free adult per child
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Read stories, sing, move, and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Included ...

Tour of Frights in Apex

How it works: Every year in the beginning of September, residents and businesses can sign up to join the Tour ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Over the Moon Storytime

Join us for our weekly story time, every Wednesday at 10:30AM. Each story is paired with that week's Launchpad craft/activity. Sign ...

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 653 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: One Child $14. Additional Children $12. No charge for adults.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

John Chavis Community Center's Storytime/Art

Calling all toddlers! Come join us at JCMP for a story and craft. Toddlers will listen to a story and ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: web1.myvscloud.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Birding for All at Historic Yates Mill Park

Celebrate #YearOfTheTrail and Birdability Week 2023! Join park staff to look for year-round species and migratory visitors. Birders of all ...

Toddler Nature Time at White Deer Park

Enjoy some nature time with your little one at the Nature Center! Drop in at any time during the program ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: White Deer Park Classroom, 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Residents $3. $5 for Non Residents.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kid to Kid Garner's Grand Opening

Kid to Kid Garner will be having our Grand Opening on October 19th! Join us to find amazing deals on ...

Zombiepalooza at The Cary Theater

Zombiepalooza, Cary’s zombie-themed screening party, will feature locally produced short films. Local filmmakers and hobbyists are invited to get creative ...

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Play at The Feathered Farm

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per person age 2+, senior citizen discount
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Animal Encounters, StoryTime Bus & Open Play at Marie Farms

Searching for a fun and educational activity with the little ones? Join in on the family fun on the farm ...

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 3119 Golden Nugget Dr., Clayton, NC 27520
  • Cost: $15. Infants up to 1yr old are free.
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jumperoo at Urban Air Raleigh

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the ...

Birdwatching at Dorothea Dix Park

Train your eyes and ears for urban birding! Learn about the resident and migrant birds of Dix Park and sharpen ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Flower Cottage, 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC Transportation Museum's Halloween Train

Some Fun is Brewing! Bring your little monsters and ghouls for our Halloween event! The Halloween Trains will be offered Saturday, ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: $18 for Adults. $16 for Seniors/Military. $14 for Children 3-12 years of age. Free for Members & Children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Costume Parade at Holly Springs Farmers Market

We'll be holding two costume parades on October 14th - at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Kids, adults, and dogs are ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 300 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boo at the NC Zoo

Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $10 for Non-members and member guests, $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Boo at the NC Zoo

Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $10 for Non-members and member guests, $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

NC State Fair

The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each Oct., ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Location: 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607
  • Cost: from $5 per child and $10 per adult. Gate Prices are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Children 5 and under are free.
  • Website: www.ncstatefair.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Little Doodles (Glenwood Ave) Weekend Open Play

Weekend Open Play in Raleigh! Themes: 10/1 Apple Stamping included 10/14 Halloween Sensory Play 10/22 Mini Pumpkin Painting

Museum of Life and Science's Pumpkin Patch Express

Celebrate Fall with a trip to the Museum’s pumpkin patch! Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and enjoy a variety ...

  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $15 per person. Kids two and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Your First Mud Run at Lake Benson Park

Your First Mud Run is the ONLY mud run in the country designed so both parents and kids can run ...

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: 921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: from $50
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Dix Park's Little Explorers

Preschoolers have fun learning about animals and nature at Dix Park during Little Explorers. Stories, games, songs and live creatures ...

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Chapel Event Lawn, 691 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Tour of Frights in Apex

How it works: Every year in the beginning of September, residents and businesses can sign up to join the Tour ...

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Enjoy our fun and educational activities at the farm with other toddlers. Let your little ones enjoy the farm toys and ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per child. One Free adult per child
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Read stories, sing, move, and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Included ...

Bookmobile at Peach Road Park

Bookmobile seeks to promote early literacy and instill the love of reading by offering the experience of a simulated public ...

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Farm School at The Feathered Farm

Spend your afteroon letting the kids explore our 11 acre farm while you and other homeschool parents connect and collaborate. ...

  • 1:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per student. Sibling discount. One free parent.
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

*SOLD OUT!* Piney Town Playhouse's Baby Boo Bash

Baby Boo Bash: The Ultimate Fall Costume Party! Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at our "Boo Bash" event! Join ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 1520 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Cost: $26.81
  • Website: pineytown.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Park West Village Fall Festival

Come join us for our Fall Festival! Enjoy free center-wide trick-or-treating, hay rides, costume contests, and more! We will also ...

  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: 1516 Village Market Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: parkwestvillage.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Blue Diamond Gemstone's Haunted Cave Adventure and Panning

Join us for some spooky fun this October! Several dates and times will be available to choose from this year, ...

Joyner Park's Halloween Boo Bash

The Halloween Boo Bash presented by Capital Chevrolet is a free, family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. This year’s ...

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Garner Night Out at Cabelas

We will have the Garner night out happening outside our store and also store some more trick or treating for ...

  • 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Location: 201 Cabela Dr., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission. Donations Accepted.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Code Ninja's Parent's Night Out

Parent's Night Out - Halloween Costume Party Ages 7-14 Drop them off. Go have fun. Just remember to pick them up! You ...

Urban Air Raleigh JumperBOO

Come join us at Urban Air Raleigh for JumperBOO! A special time for little ghosts and goblins (5 years and ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 7810 Poyner Pond Circle, Raleigh, NC 27616
  • Cost: $11.99 per child. No charge for parents.
  • Website: urbanairraleigh.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Peak Gymnastics' Mini Mites Open Gym

Mini Mites open gym is for ages 18 months (walking) - 3 years old.

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Science Saturday with Open Play at Little Doodles (Wakefield)

Open Play Story Time Science Activity All Ages Welcome Open Play Story Time Science Activity All Ages Welcome Pre Register or Walk ...

NC Transportation Museum's Halloween Train

Some Fun is Brewing! Bring your little monsters and ghouls for our Halloween event! The Halloween Trains will be offered Saturday, ...

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, NC 28159
  • Cost: $18 for Adults. $16 for Seniors/Military. $14 for Children 3-12 years of age. Free for Members & Children 2 and under.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Boo at the NC Zoo

Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $10 for Non-members and member guests, $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Feathered Farm Open Play

Open Play at the Farm allows you and your child to come and spend an extended time enjoying what you ...

  • 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597
  • Cost: from $13.50 per person age 2+. Senior citizen discount
  • Website: www.TheFeatheredFarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Boo at the NC Zoo

Get your kids ready for the beloved Boo at the North Carolina Zoo! This annual, family-friendly Halloween event serves sweet ...

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Location: 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC, 27205
  • Cost: $10 for Non-members and member guests, $8 for NC Zoo Society members.
  • Website: www.nczoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Museum of Life and Science's Pumpkin Patch Express

Celebrate Fall with a trip to the Museum’s pumpkin patch! Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate and enjoy a variety ...

  • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
  • Cost: $15 per person. Kids two and under are free.
  • Website: www.lifeandscience.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Costume Parade at Cabela's

Come out and join us for a Halloween Candy Hunt. October 27th from 5pm-7m October 28th from 10am-2pm --> Costume Parade at ...

*SOLD OUT* Annual Halloween Soiree at Haven Farm

Are you ready for a wickedly good time? Join SIX of our fairytale friends for a Halloween experience unlike any ...

Urban Air Raleigh Scare in the Air

Scare is in the Air at Urban Air Raleigh from Monday, October 23 through Monday, October 30! Calling all boys ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

John Chavis Memorial Park celebrates National Candy Corn Day

National Holidays- National Candy Corn Day Drop in for fun holiday celebrations!

Little Doodles Play Cafe Story Time and Craft

Join us Every Monday at 11:00 and Wednesday at 9:30 at our Raleigh & Wakefield locations for a story time ...

  • 11:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: Little Doodles Play Cafe Raleigh or Wakefield
  • Cost: $10/child. $8/sibling. Members are free.
  • Website: littledoodlesplaycafe.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Halloween Bingo at Zebulon Community Center

Join us for BINGO! We will be holding a free BINGO event at the Zebulon Community Center. All ages are welcome ...

Wake County Library Storytime

Weekly Storytimes and adventures are offered in your local Wake County library. See website for specific dates and times. ...

Feathered Farm's Toddler Tuesday

Enjoy our fun and educational activities at the farm with other toddlers. Let your little ones enjoy the farm toys and ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon, 27597
  • Cost: $13.50 per child. One Free adult per child
  • Website: www.tickettailor.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Marbles Baby Time Meet-Up

Read stories, sing, move, and play with your little one while you enjoy conversations and make connections with other grown-ups. Included ...

Crabtree Valley Mall's Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat Calling all Trick or Treaters! Join us for a spooktacular event for festive fun to dress up in ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: shopcrabtree.com
  • Category: Family Fun

White Deer Park Trick or Treat the Trail

*Weather Update: Looks like rain for Halloween, so we are moving Trick or Treat the Trail to Garner Recreation Center ...

  • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main St., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.garnernc.gov
  • Category: Family Fun
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