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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Saturday, September 26 11 events
Take a Child Outside Week8am to 7pm, day 2 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
Pumpkin Patch Express9:30am, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27$16Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704Ride 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.lifeandscience.org
Worldwide Day of Play10amMarbles 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
Raleigh Tamale Festival11am 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 Play11 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
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival11am 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 Fest11am to 4pmFreeCrooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612Family fun fest with kids activities and live music; admission is free.crookedhammockbrewery.com
Avengers: Endgame Encore11:30am, day 2 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
Fall Vendor Festival12 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
Keep Growing With Us: Start Your Own Salad Garden2 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
Durham Oktoberfest3 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
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