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Past events from Raleigh family events.
Come Whittle by the Eno - Walking Stick Whittling WorkshopSun Sep 27 2026, 9am to 12pm$15Confluence Natural Area, 4214 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278Learn wood whittling basics along the Eno River and hand-carve a walking stick to take home; bring a pocketknife, chair, water and a snack.eventbrite.com
Worldwide Day of PlaySat Sep 26 2026, 10amMarbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601Marbles joins Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play with special play activities, included with museum admission.marbleskidsmuseum.org
Durham OktoberfestSat Sep 26 2026, 3 to 10pmFreeDurham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NCFree family-friendly Oktoberfest with a craft market, German music, costume contest, keg rolling, and games; beer and food available for purchase.triangleonthecheap.com
St. Eugene International Food & Music FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 5pmFreeJ. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591Free 24th annual festival with authentic international food for purchase, live entertainment, kids' activities, and a raffle.catholicste.org
Crooktober Family Fun FestSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 4pmFreeCrooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612Family fun fest with kids activities and live music; admission is free.crookedhammockbrewery.com
Keep Growing With Us: Start Your Own Salad GardenSat Sep 26 2026, 2 to 3:30pmFreeChatham Natural Skin Care, 3557 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704Free family beginner gardening workshop where participants start their own salad garden and take home starter pots.eventbrite.com
Fall Vendor FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, 12 to 3pmFreeTarboro Road Community Center, 121 North Tarboro Street, Raleigh, NC 27610Free-admission festival with local vendors, food, music, giveaways, and family activities.eventbrite.com
Raleigh Tamale FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 2pmFreeMoore Square, 201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601Celebration of Latino culture and the tamale with performances, family activities, food trucks, vendors, and a Best Tamale in Raleigh competition; free to attend.raleighnc.gov
Stay and PlaySat Sep 26 2026, 11 to 11:30amAthens Drive Community Library, 1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606All-ages open play at the library with magnetic tiles, blocks, puzzles, and coloring.eventbrite.com
K-Pop Kids Night OutFri Sep 25 2026, 6 to 9pmOpen Arts, 1222 Copeland Oaks Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560A drop-off night out for kids ages 6-12 with K-pop dancing, karaoke, a glitter bar, and a screening of K-Pop Demon Hunters.eventbrite.com
Movie on the Lawn: Toy Story 5Fri Sep 25 2026, 6:30 to 9pmFreeHalifax Park and Community Center, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, NCFree outdoor screening of Toy Story 5 with a food truck, game truck, crafts, and activities; bring lawn chairs or blankets (rain date September 26).triangleonthecheap.com
One Tribe Final Friday Drum CircleFri Sep 25 2026, 7 to 8:30pmFreeOld Cary Library Site, 310 S Academy Street, Cary, NCA very kid-friendly drum circle with singing, low-impact West African dance, and a flow-arts performance by Caroleena and Friends; bring an instrument or borrow a drum.triangleonthecheap.com
Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday ReceptionFri Sep 25 2026, 6 to 8pmFreeCary Gallery of Artists, 200 S Academy Street, Cary, NCFree evening reception introducing the month's exhibit of contemporary and traditional fine art and craft by local Triangle artists.triangleonthecheap.com
Mule Events at Benson Mule DaysFri Sep 25 2026, 10am to 5pmChamber Park Arena, 355 J Lee Rd, Benson, NC 27504Arena mule competitions and shows at the 77th Benson Mule Days; admission is $5 per person, two for $8, and $2 for children 12 and under.bensonmuledays.com
Leyendo con El CentroFri Sep 25 2026, 11 to 11:45amChapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514Spanish-language reading program for kids presented with El Centro at Chapel Hill Public Library.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org
Garden StorytimeFri Sep 25 2026, 10 to 11am$5JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606Outdoor morning garden stroll for families with preschoolers featuring children's books with a garden twist and a take-home craft.jcra.ncsu.edu
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