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Raleigh Family Events Calendar

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Jazz in Moore Square

Jazz in the Square returns to Moore Square with live performances from some of the Triangle’s top jazz musicians. This free ...

Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Thursday Concert

BOUNCE! kicks off the Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival. Join us in Downtown Varina for a fun evening of live music. Grab dinner ...

World Ballet Company presents Cinderella

Duration: 2 hours (including 20-minute intermission) Audience: For ages 2 & over Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage! The ...

Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival

Raleigh Wide Open is coming to downtown in the Fall of 2025. This new festival will feature free stages for ...

Triangle Oktoberfest at Koka Booth Amphiteatre

In keeping with the “Service above Self” mission, the Apex Sunrise and Cary MacGregor Rotary Clubs have again partnered together ...

First Friday Market and Movie Night

Join Us at Moore Square for First Friday Market and Movie from now through November. ​This is a free community ...

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

World Ballet Company presents Cinderella

Duration: 2 hours (including 20-minute intermission) Audience: For ages 2 & over Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage! The ...

Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival

Raleigh Wide Open is coming to downtown in the Fall of 2025. This new festival will feature free stages for ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

Fall on First Avenue at Knightdale Station

Celebrate the season with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy pumpkin painting, hayrides, and live music, browse unique finds ...

Triangle Oktoberfest at Koka Booth Amphiteatre

Bring Your Friends & Family to the Biggest & Most Authentic Oktoberfest in the Raleigh-Triangle Area. In keeping with the “Service ...

World Ballet Company presents Cinderella

Duration: 2 hours (including 20-minute intermission) Audience: For ages 2 & over Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage! The ...

DPAC presents The Sound of Music

One of the Most-Loved Musicals of All Time For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite ...

DPAC presents The Sound of Music

One of the Most-Loved Musicals of All Time For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite ...

DPAC presents The Sound of Music

One of the Most-Loved Musicals of All Time For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

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 - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Garner Recreation Center Center Lawn, 207 W Main St, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Downtown Cary Park's Movie Night

Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Prescreening activities are ...

DPAC presents The Sound of Music

One of the Most-Loved Musicals of All Time For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite ...

Hum Sub Diwali at Koka Booth Amphiteatre

Hum Sub Diwali - Festival of Lights Come join us for celebrating one of the biggest festival of India, Diwali - ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

A Taste of Greece

Savor the fabulous flavors of Greece right here in Durham, NC, at A Taste of Greece on October 11 and ...

Inter-Tribal Pow Wow

Celebration of Native American legacy & culture Experience a day of competition dancing, music, and vendors showcasing the incredible legacy and ...

  • 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Harvey Hill of Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: dixpark.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Apex Oktoberfest

Featuring Little German Band, this annual event features food trucks, local breweries, music performances, and a kids zone. This event ...

A Taste of Greece

Savor the fabulous flavors of Greece right here in Durham, NC, at A Taste of Greece on October 11 and ...

DPAC presents The Sound of Music

One of the Most-Loved Musicals of All Time For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite ...

Indigenous Peoples' Day

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

  • 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free General Admission
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

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 ...

Living History in the Park

Introducing our new "Falling Into History" Event in collaboration with Moore Square! Living History int he Park presents five historical ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Drone Show

Rescheduled from May 3, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Experience storytelling like never before with a wonderful new 45-minute drone light show adaptation of ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

CaryLive

Elevate your evenings with the vibrant rhythm of CaryLive! Join us at Downtown Cary Park for a captivating concert series. ...

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC, 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina Concert Series

Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) is a free, family-friendly concert series, fun for all ages! Taste a local brew, feast at ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

Spellbound at Mordecai

A Children's Halloween Market by Paper & Stars Studio at Mordecai Park. Costume Contest - Crafts - Music - Pumpkins ...

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents Magic Tree House Space Mission

Children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Older children familiar with the book series may also enjoy the show. ...

Halloween Spooktacular with the North Carolina Symphony

Celebrate Halloween with fa-BOO-lous family-friendly ghostly favorites from your North Carolina Symphony. From spooky classics to silly characters, the orchestra ...

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: from $35
  • Website: ncsymphony.org
  • Category: Shows & Concerts

Diwali Festival at Cedar Fork District Park

The Town of Morrisville hosts an annual Diwali Festival in honor of the holiday in celebration of the holiday season ...

Haven Farm's Front Porch Fridays

Join us every Friday for Front Porch Fridays, the highlight of our week! Experience the vibrant energy as we open ...

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