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FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: 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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Discovery Day at White Deer Park

White Deer Park’s signature program features hands-on learning through experiments, crafts and other activities. Each month offers a different theme ...

  • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Location: 2400 Aversboro Rd, Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: 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

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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh
  • Cost: Free Admission for most stages
  • Website: raleighwideopen.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

First Friday Market and Movie Night

First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our ...

  • 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Location: Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtownraleigh.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: Downtown Raleigh
  • Cost: Free Admission for most stages
  • Website: raleighwideopen.com
  • Category: Free

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Storytime with Stella

Each Sunday this fall, Esteamed Coffee transforms into a cozy story nook, filled with imagination, laughter, and a sense of ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Esteamed Coffee, 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 self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Children's BINGO

Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...

  • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.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: Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wakeforestnc.gov
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Fall BioBlitz

Join us at Prairie Ridge for our 4th annual Fall BioBlitz! From Tuesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 11, we welcome ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncmns.net
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

North Hills Kids on The Commons

The Fall North Hills Kids Series is a new weekly event hosted in The Commons, offering six Tuesday mornings filled ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Fall BioBlitz

Join us at Prairie Ridge for our 4th annual Fall BioBlitz! From Tuesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 11, we welcome ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncmns.net
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Children's Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at Highland United Methodist Church

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Pumpkin Patch for storytime fun!

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: highlandumc.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Fall BioBlitz

Join us at Prairie Ridge for our 4th annual Fall BioBlitz! From Tuesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 11, we welcome ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncmns.net
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Thrive Motherhood Downtown Raleigh Playgroup at Gipson Play Plaza

Let's stroll and splash at Gipson Play Plaza. We'll take a walk through the flower fields and let the kids ...

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation Fall BioBlitz

Join us at Prairie Ridge for our 4th annual Fall BioBlitz! From Tuesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 11, we welcome ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: ncmns.net
  • Category: Free

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Let's Explore Birds at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

In the fall, some birds are gearing up for migration – and this makes it a great time to spot ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

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 - ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: General Admission Free
  • Website: humsub.org
  • Category: Free

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

JC Raulston Arboretum's Garden Story Walk

This story will be out in the gardens from Saturday, October 4 until Sunday, October 12 during garden open hours. Not ...

  • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Location: 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Category: Free

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village

Second Sundays Market at Cobblestone Village – Rolesville Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon with the family? ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: Cobblestone Village, 108 South Main Street, Rolesville, NC 27571
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.communitypopupsnc.com
  • Category: Free

Build a Lego at The LEGO® Store

Build a LEGO® Gaming Controller and take it home with you! A limited quantity will be available. LEGO Gaming Controller make ...

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste 1078, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: Free while supplies last
  • Website: www.lego.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Downtown Cary Park's School BreakOUT

Step right up for a day of joy and excitement at our School BreakOUT! in the Park, celebrating the North ...

  • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Location: 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

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: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

STEAM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities

Join us for the 12th annual STEAM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities – a free event for learners in ...

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (121 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601)
  • Cost: Free with Registraiton
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

North Hills Kids on The Commons

The Fall North Hills Kids Series is a new weekly event hosted in The Commons, offering six Tuesday mornings filled ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Children's Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at Highland United Methodist Church

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Pumpkin Patch for storytime fun!

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: highlandumc.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: 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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Bilingual Nature Stories at Prairie Ridge Ecostation

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

  • 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

Cranfield Academy-Wake Forest Fall Fesitval

Join us for our Fall Festivals, a family-friendly celebration of the season! Children can enjoy festive activities like crafts and ...

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: 1212 Heritage Links Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: cranfieldacademy.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Pages at Pullen: Stories and Crafts

Come play at Pullen Park and bring your imagination while you join us at the kids' stage. We will kick ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Lake Crabtree's Nature Nerds: Fish

Expand your knowledge of our local flora and fauna by exploring a different area of the park each month. Join ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Waterwise Garden, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
  • Cost: Free with Pre-registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Poole Family YMCA's Fall Festival and Vendor Fair

Join us for a Fall Festival and Vendor Fair! We will have local family friendly vendors, bounce house, face painting, food ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 2110 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Midtown Farmer's Market

Discover the Midtown Farmers’ Market, open every Saturday from April through November in the North Hills Commons. This beloved community ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: 4160 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC, 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: midtownfarmers.com
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Cary Farmers Market

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.caryfarmersmarket.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

*CANCELLED* Storytime with Stella

Each Sunday this fall, Esteamed Coffee transforms into a cozy story nook, filled with imagination, laughter, and a sense of ...

  • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Location: Esteamed Coffee, 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 self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Free

*FULL* Finding Your Way: Intro to Compass Navigation

Don't get lost in the woods ever again! Join us as we learn the basics of using a compass for ...

  • 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Beech Bluff County Park, 3321 NC Highway 42, Willow Spring, NC 27592
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: anc.apm.activecommunities.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Marbles Sensory Friendly Playtime

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

  • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free with Pre-Registration
  • Website: www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
  • Category: Free

Children's BINGO

Join the excitement at our drop-in Children’s BINGO in the Park! Little ones, get ready for a thrilling time of ...

  • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Great Lawn Pavilion, 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

North Hills Kids on The Commons

The Fall North Hills Kids Series is a new weekly event hosted in The Commons, offering six Tuesday mornings filled ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Teen Fit

The goal of Teen Fit is to be fun, challenging, and calorie-burning. Strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion, ...

  • 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: Saint Monica Teen Center, 15 North Tarboro, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free with Registration
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Children's Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at Highland United Methodist Church

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Pumpkin Patch for storytime fun!

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: highlandumc.org
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: 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: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

February 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 ...

Thrive Motherhood Downtown Raleigh Playgroup at Gipson Play Plaza

Let's stroll and splash at Gipson Play Plaza. We'll take a walk through the flower fields and let the kids ...

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Stories

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: 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

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Learning Express North Hills Brio Playdate

Join us for an all-day Brio Playdate at our stores this month! Build, Explore and Play with Brio Trains. Enjoy hands-on ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

SLP Storytime at Learning Express Cary with Emerge Pediatric Therapy

Join us for SLP Story time at Learning Express Cary! An Emerge Speech Language Pathologist will lead the fun with ...

  • 1:00 pm
  • Location: 2020 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

Dia de Oakwood

It was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k; Angela Salamanca, Natalia Campbell, ...

  • 7:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Historic Oak Cemetary, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: historicoakwoodcemetery.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Boos and Brews at Midtown Farmers Market

35 Vendors Pumpkin decorating. A special thank you to Rob's Produce for the pumpkin donations. Craft beer tastings with Clouds Brewing, ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: The Commons, 4160 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt

Hopping along the Greenway with the FRoG Fall Scavenger Hunt – Explore the Greenway September 19 through October 26, 2025, and ...

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Learning Express Cary Costume Play with Bluey

Get your costumes ready, it’s party time with Bluey! Join us for a spook-tacular Costume Party this weekend. Timed Entry ...

  • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: 2020 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, NC 27518
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Day of the Dead with Revista Latina

Celebration of the Day of the Dead with Revista Latina. Offering, Folklore, Aztec Dance, Music, Art, Crafts, Mexican Crafts, Food Trucks. Celebrating ...

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Location: City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: revistalatinanc.com
  • Category: Free

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Fall Carnival at the Pines

Join us for an evening full of fun made just for kids! Little ones can dress up in their favorite ...

  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Free

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Stroller Stretch and Condition

Join us for Stroller Stretch & Condition at DCP! This family-friendly workout is designed for parents with young children in ...

  • 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Location: Downtown Cary Park Guest Services, 319 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511
  • Website: downtowncarypark.com
  • Category: Free

Prairie Ridge Ecostation's Nature Creators

Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork or ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Window on Animal Health

Peer into the world of Museum Veterinary Medicine and get a closer look at the medical management of our diverse ...

  • 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Location: Nature Research Center, 2nd floor, Window on Animal Health, 11 W Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: naturalsciences.org
  • Category: Free

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Halloween at Wake County Library

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for some Halloween Fun! They offer programs for all ages such as: ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific events, times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Learning Express Cary Brio Playdate

Join us for an all-day Brio Playdate at our stores this month! Build, Explore and Play with Brio Trains. Enjoy hands-on ...

  • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Location: 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Children's Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at Highland United Methodist Church

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us in the Pumpkin Patch for storytime fun!

  • 10:30 am
  • Location: 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: highlandumc.org
  • Category: Free

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Halloween at Wake County Library

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for some Halloween Fun! They offer programs for all ages such as: ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific events, times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

North Hills Kids on The Commons

Rescheduled from October 28 to October 30, 2025. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Fall North Hills Kids Series is a new weekly event hosted ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Location: The Commons, 4191 Main at North Hills St., Raleigh, NC 27609
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.visitnorthhills.com
  • Category: Free

Halloween Storytime at Dix Park with Library on the Go

Join Wake County Public Libraries for a special Halloween themed pop-up library at Dix Park at the House of Many ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: House of Many Porches, 701 Palmer Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Scarecrow Row at Apex Community Park

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

  • 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
  • Location: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.apexnc.org
  • Category: Free

February 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 ...

Halloween at Wake County Library

Visit your local Wake County Public Library for some Halloween Fun! They offer programs for all ages such as: ...

  • 9:00 am
  • Location: Check out your local library for specific events, times and dates
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wake.gov
  • Category: Free

Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Pop Up Markets

Meet us at for this Free Food Distribution. Distributions may include Drinks, Produce, Bread, Snacks, and more. While supplies last. There are ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Saint Augustine’s University Athletic Complex, 691 George Pup Williams Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Free

Lil' Kickers Free Kids Soccer Open House

Join us for our Free Kids Soccer Open House Sofive Apex (formerly XL Sports World) in Apex, NC, is proud to ...

  • 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Location: XL Sports World Apex, 1016 Investment Boulevard, Apex, NC 27502
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: www.lilkickers.com
  • Category: Free
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