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October

Races, walks, 5Ks that kids and families can participate in.

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October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Cupcake Run at Brier Creek

The Cupcake Run at Brier Creek Commons is back! Join us for the sweetest run in Raleigh! The 5K run/walk is stroller-friendly ...

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 ...

Walk, Run & Roll for Inclusive Play at Kids Together Playground

Celebrate every child’s right to be included in play! Walk, run, or bring your wheels (wheelchairs, strollers, skates, scooters, bikes ...

Exploring Natural Areas Along Our Greenways at Wilkerson Nature Preserve

For Ages 10-99 Celebrate 50 years of greenways in the City of Raleigh by exploring the natural wonders living within their ...

Cary Greenways Tour

Cary is the best place to live and one reason is that Cary has more than 30 parks and natural ...

  • 6:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Location: Kiwanis Shelter, Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513
  • Cost: Starting at $40. Kids in Strollers $5.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

October 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 ...

Move-A-Bull City Open Streets Event

Bike Durham is co-hosting Move-A-Bull City, Durham's largest ever Open Streets event. This open streets event will dedicate 1.2 miles ...

Greenway Art Ride at NC Museum of Art

Join Friends of the Raleigh Greenway for a 15-mile group ride celebrating Raleigh Greenway 50th Anniversary Week! Meet at the big ...

  • 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  • Location: Big Red Scuplture at NCMA Parking Lot, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Cost: Free Admission
  • Website: raleighnc.gov
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

October 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 ...

Exploring Natural Areas Along our Greenways at Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Celebrate 50 years of greenways in the City of Raleigh by exploring the natural wonders living within their surrounding natural ...

October 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 ...

Exploring Natural Areas Along Our Greenways at Durant Nature Preserve

Celebrate 50 years of greenways in the City of Raleigh by exploring the natural wonders living within their surrounding natural ...

October 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 ...

Exploring Natural Areas Along Our Greenways at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Celebrate 50 years of greenways in the City of Raleigh by exploring the natural wonders living within their surrounding natural ...

Weekly Kids Storytime at Haven Farm

Weekly themed storytimes with read-alouds, songs, and movement! Enjoy our 20-minute storytime, coffee shop, petting zoo, and playground! RSVP online.

City of Raleigh Greenways and Trails 50th Anniversary Celebration at Walnut Creek Athletic Complex

Ride Run Connect Explore Same Trails, Bigger Impact for 50years All are Welcome!

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Kidical Mass Party at Brentwood Park

Join us for a family-friendly, kid-focused group bike ride this fall! These “Kidical Mass” rides are fun bike parties that ...

October 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 ...

Walk for Hope and Festival at The Angus Barn

In the 38 years since it began, our flagship charity event has helped raise millions of dollars towards better understanding ...

  • 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Cost: $80-$85 per Adult. $35 - $40 for youth 6-18 and full time students. Children 5yrs and under are free.
  • Website: walkforhope.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Weekly Kids Storytime at Haven Farm

Weekly themed storytimes with read-alouds, songs, and movement! Enjoy our 20-minute storytime, coffee shop, petting zoo, and playground! RSVP online.

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Weekly Kids Storytime at Haven Farm

Weekly themed storytimes with read-alouds, songs, and movement! Enjoy our 20-minute storytime, coffee shop, petting zoo, and playground! RSVP online.

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Zombie Walk at Moore Square

Join us for this year’s Zombie walk! When Zombies take over downtown, what ya gonna do? It’s a free, family-friendly event ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Poole Family YMCA's Backyard Bash

Celebrate the season with an evening of family fun at the Poole Family YMCA! The Fall Backyard Bash will feature ...

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Weekly Kids Storytime at Haven Farm

Weekly themed storytimes with read-alouds, songs, and movement! Enjoy our 20-minute storytime, coffee shop, petting zoo, and playground! RSVP online.

October 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 ...

October 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 ...

Amberly Sugar Rush

Every year Amberly hosts a race through our beautiful neighborhood to raise money to support a local nonprofit organization that ...

  • 7:30 am - 10:45 am
  • Location: Amberly Residents Club, 1075 Residents Club Drive, Cary, NC 27519
  • Cost: Starting at $20. Kids in Strollers $5.
  • Website: runsignup.com
  • Category: Races, Walks, 5Ks

October 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 ...

Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

Join us on for the 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival—a vibrant celebration of culture and ...

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