# Raleigh family events

> Family-friendly events across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC: museums, libraries, parks, theater, festivals, and kid-friendly activities. September 25 through October 9, 2026.

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### [Avengers: Endgame Encore](https://robo.app/r/wdu37e/avengers-endgame-encore)

- When: 2026-09-27 11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.77854, -78.63608)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: marvel, imax, movie, encore
- About: Encore theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame on the Marbles IMAX screen; rated PG-13.
- Source: https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/calendar/

### [Pumpkin Patch Express](https://robo.app/r/4my5xf/pumpkin-patch-express)

- When: 2026-09-27 09:30 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 (36.02942, -78.89915)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $16.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, fall, train-ride, family, halloween
- About: Ride the Ellerbe Creek Railway to the museum's pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin to decorate, and enjoy popcorn, a hay maze, duck races, and games. Tickets $16 (some afternoon slots $13.50); museum admission sold separately.
- Source: https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/pumpkin-patch-express/

### [Take a Child Outside Week](https://robo.app/r/dpsacy/take-a-child-outside-week)

- When: 2026-09-28 09:00-16:30 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 (35.79424, -78.69969)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: outdoor, nature, plant-explorer, family
- About: Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week at the arboretum with a Plant Explorer activity for families, free during garden hours.
- Source: https://jcra.ncsu.edu/events/calendar/index.php

### [Nature Play Day at NCMA](https://robo.app/r/264wku/nature-play-day-at-ncma)

- When: 2026-09-28 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.81005, -78.70245)
- Ages: 0 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: nature-play, outdoor, fort-building, art-park, family
- About: Free drop-in nature play program in the NCMA park with fort-building gear, puppets, bubbles, paint, and more, led by Prairie Ridge play facilitators.
- Source: https://allevents.in/raleigh/nature-play-day-at-ncma/200030626394259?ref=recently-added

### [Learning with Lego](https://robo.app/r/7gax2w/learning-with-lego)

- When: 2026-09-29 16:30-17:15 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh, NC 27605 (35.78918, -78.65787)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, stem, library, elementary
- About: Library program for pre-K through fifth grade that builds early STEM skills through hands-on Lego activities.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-with-lego-tickets-1998223854339?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [4-H Powered Pets STEAM Workshop](https://robo.app/r/hjxe3h/4-h-powered-pets-steam-workshop)

- When: 2026-09-30 14:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center, 721 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701 (36.00449, -78.90196)
- Ages: 8 to 12
- Category: class
- Topics: steam, workshop, engineering, hands-on
- About: A hands-on 4-H workshop for ages 8-12 where kids build creatures powered by air pressure and pneumatic force.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-powered-pets-steam-workshop-tickets-2000183768495?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Market Bunch Kids Activities](https://robo.app/r/p3ah5p/market-bunch-kids-activities)

- When: 2026-09-30 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510 (35.91149, -79.07767)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: farmers-market, kids-activities, agriculture, arts-crafts, healthy-eating
- About: Free kids activities at the Wednesday market through the Market Bunch program, covering sustainability, local agriculture, arts and crafts, and healthy eating.
- Source: https://triangleonthecheap.com/carrboro-farmers-market/

### [K-5th Adventures: Leaves](https://robo.app/r/k2awhw/k-5th-adventures-leaves)

- When: 2026-09-30 17:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Athens Drive Community Library, 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 (35.76863, -78.71115)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall-craft, leaves, library, elementary
- About: Library program for kindergarten through fifth grade featuring a fall leaf craft.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/k-5th-adventures-tickets-1998618810664?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Stewardship Workday: Invasive Plant Removal at Panther Branch](https://robo.app/r/zyzz8r/stewardship-workday-invasive-plant-removal-at-panther-branch)

- When: 2026-10-01 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Panther Branch Conservation Area, 2437 Lebanon Rd, Efland, NC 27243 (36.10184, -79.1488)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: volunteer, conservation, invasive-species, outdoor
- About: Volunteer workday removing invasive multiflora rose and stilt grass to protect native species; new volunteers welcome, tools and gloves provided.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stewardship-workday-invasive-plant-removal-at-panther-branch-tickets-2001066744500

### [Jazz in the Square](https://robo.app/r/4czhh6/jazz-in-the-square)

- When: 2026-10-01 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Moore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.77748, -78.63578)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: jazz, live-music, outdoor, free
- About: Free outdoor concert at Moore Square featuring the NCCU Jazz Collective; bring a lawn chair or blanket.
- Source: https://triangleonthecheap.com/jazz-in-the-square/

### [First Friday Market & Movie Night: Ghostbusters](https://robo.app/r/3h8amg/first-friday-market-movie-night-ghostbusters)

- When: 2026-10-02 17:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Moore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (35.77748, -78.63578)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: outdoor-movie, market, live-music, free
- About: Free monthly evening with a local-vendor market and food trucks from 5, live music at 5:30, and an outdoor screening of Ghostbusters (1984) around 7:15.
- Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/first-friday-market-and-movie

### [Holly Springs Diwali](https://robo.app/r/ae4bjb/holly-springs-diwali)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, NC 27540 (35.6369, -78.8133)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: diwali, festival-of-lights, cultural, fireworks, indian-food, family
- About: Triangle United Telugu Association celebrates Diwali with cultural performances, free kids activities, Indian food, a shopping bazaar, and fireworks; admission and parking are free.
- Source: https://tutanc.org/hollyspringsdiwali

### [Craftoween](https://robo.app/r/ja34cn/craftoween)

- When: 2026-10-03 11:00-12:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: A lil Something Creative, 200 Powell Drive, Suite 107, Raleigh, NC 27606 (35.78939, -78.7152)
- Ages: 6 to 10
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, crafts, snacks
- About: A Halloween craft and DIY snack event for kids ages 6-10.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craftoween-a-kids-craft-and-snack-halloween-event-tickets-2001012658728?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Kids Markets at the Wendell Harvest Festival](https://robo.app/r/vf7yk9/kids-markets-at-the-wendell-harvest-festival)

- When: 2026-10-03 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10 South Cypress Street, Wendell, NC 27591 (35.78077, -78.37158)
- Ages: 5 to 17
- Category: market
- Topics: kids-vendors, market, harvest-festival
- About: A kid-run marketplace at the Wendell Harvest Festival where young entrepreneurs ages 5-17 sell their own creations.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-markets-at-the-wendell-harvest-festival-tickets-1991599473638?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Instrument Petting Zoo](https://robo.app/r/wvhm3s/instrument-petting-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-04 14:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 (35.76669, -78.65438)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: music, instrument, hands-on, youth, sensory-art
- About: Interactive, participatory music experience for all ages with youth quartet performances, hands-on instruments to try, and a sensory art activity.
- Source: https://dixpark.org/event/instrument-petting-zoo-0

### [Kids School Break Fresh Pasta Workshop](https://robo.app/r/pw68rx/kids-school-break-fresh-pasta-workshop)

- When: 2026-10-06 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Il Laboratorio, 3101 Guess Road, Unit E, Durham, NC 27705 (36.03494, -78.92978)
- Ages: 7 to 13
- Category: class
- Topics: cooking, pasta, school-break, lunch-included
- About: A hands-on school-break workshop where kids ages 7-13 make fresh pasta from scratch, including lunch.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-school-break-fresh-pasta-workshop-tickets-2000053983304?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Astronomy on Tap](https://robo.app/r/hsash6/astronomy-on-tap)

- When: 2026-10-06 19:00-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Fullsteam Brewery, 320 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701 (35.99378, -78.90452)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: astronomy, science, trivia, family
- About: Accessible science presentations from real astronomers on stars, planets, black holes and the universe, plus trivia and time to chat with presenters.
- Source: https://www.fullsteam.ag/event/astronomy-on-tap-11/2026-10-06

### [Durham Community Day](https://robo.app/r/5vbtx4/durham-community-day)

- When: 2026-10-08 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704 (36.02942, -78.89915)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: free-admission, science-museum, family, durham
- About: Durham County residents get free museum admission with proof of residence; each adult may bring up to five children.
- Source: https://durham.macaronikid.com/articles/647d3a9e771c103af287c6b0/updated-free-admission-days-at-the-museum-of-life-and-science

### [Pokémon Club](https://robo.app/r/wtkugn/pokemon-club)

- When: 2026-10-08 16:30-17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh, NC 27605 (35.78918, -78.65787)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: pokemon, club, library, elementary
- About: Library club for third through fifth graders to trade, battle, and talk all things Pokémon.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pokemon-club-3rd-5th-grade-tickets-1998225194347?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Movies in the Garden: Hocus Pocus](https://robo.app/r/5ec8df/movies-in-the-garden-hocus-pocus)

- When: 2026-10-08 18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC 27607 (35.79105, -78.66841)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: film
- Topics: outdoor-movie, halloween, costume-parade
- About: Outdoor screening of Disney's Hocus Pocus (PG) in the Stephenson Amphitheatre with a pre-movie costume parade; food trucks from 6, movie at 7, and early-bird tickets are $5 before rising to $10 after October 1.
- Source: https://raleighlittletheatre.org/events/movies-in-the-garden-hocus-pocus-2/

### [Cirque Kikasse: SANTÉ! at RTP 800](https://robo.app/r/nyhegc/cirque-kikasse-sante-at-rtp-800)

- When: 2026-10-08 18:30-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: RTP 800 Building, 800 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC 27709 (35.89617, -78.87031)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: theater
- Topics: circus, acrobatics, comedy, outdoor, free
- About: Free outdoor circus spectacular by Quebec's Cirque Kikasse performed on and around a food truck, with acrobatics, physical comedy and a 35-foot balancing act; recommended for all ages.
- Source: https://carolinatheatre.org/events/live-event/cirque-kikasse/

### [Cirque Kikasse: SANTÉ! at Golden Belt](https://robo.app/r/qpnpfz/cirque-kikasse-sante-at-golden-belt)

- When: 2026-10-09 18:30-20:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Golden Belt, 800 Taylor Street, Durham, NC 27701 (35.99115, -78.88969)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: theater
- Topics: circus, acrobatics, comedy, outdoor, free
- About: Free outdoor circus spectacular by Quebec's Cirque Kikasse performed on and around a food truck, with acrobatics, physical comedy and a 35-foot balancing act; recommended for all ages.
- Source: https://carolinatheatre.org/events/live-event/cirque-kikasse/