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.
runs several days one day repeats on other days
Friday, September 25 9 events
Take a Child Outside Week9am to 7pm, day 1 of 6, Sep 25 to 30FreeJC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week at the arboretum with a Plant Explorer activity for families, free during garden hours.jcra.ncsu.edu
Garden Storytime10 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
Mule Events at Benson Mule Days10am 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 Centro11 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
K-Pop Kids Night Out6 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
Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Reception6 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
Movie on the Lawn: Toy Story 56:30 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 Circle7 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
Avengers: Endgame Encore7:15pm, day 1 of 3, Sep 25 to 27Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601Encore theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame on the Marbles IMAX screen; rated PG-13.marbleskidsmuseum.org
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