October 23 - October 31

Scarecrow Row

Apex Community Park 2200 Laura Duncan Road, Apex

Visit Apex Community Park's Scarecrow Row the week of Halloween and check out all the community-decorated scarecrows! Bring a flashlight ...

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October 21 @ 3:00 pm - October 30 @ 5:00 pm Youth Open Play Basketball

Youth Open Play Basketball

Joyner Park Community Center 703 Harris Rd, Wake Forest

Ages 17 and under. Located in JPCC Full Gym.

Free

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Preschool Play 2025 Mon-Thur

Preschool Play 2025 (Mon-Thurs)

Zebulon Community Center 301 S. Arendell, Zebulon

This program is designed for children ages birth to five years of age and their parent or caregiver. Our newly ...

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Free

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 9:55 pm Toddler Open Play at SGA Gymnastics

Toddler Open Play at SGA Gymnastics

SGA Gymnastics 110 Competition Center Dr. Suite 100, Morrisville

For toddlers aged 0 - 23 months! Join us every week on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:55 am. $5 Single Day ...

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$5

October 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm 2025 N.C. State Fair

2025 N.C. State Fair

North Carolina State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

The N.C. State Fair's mission is to showcase and promote the state's agriculture, agribusiness, arts, crafts and culture through the ...

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$5 – $13

October 23 @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Northeast Regional Library 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Cary Regional Library 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

For children ages 0-5. An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. Space is limited. Please plan ...

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Free

October 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh

Young children and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates stories, music, and movement to ...

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Free

October 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Open Play

Open Play

Major Minors 4711 Hope Valley Rd, Suite 5B, Durham

Come enjoy play time with other toddlers. This time is exclusively for 1-3 year olds. Parents must supervise their child. ...

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$12

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Fuquay-Varina Community Library 271 Bramblehill Drive, Fuquay-Varina

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.  Babies to Kindergarten and their families.

Free

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Leesville Community Library 5105 Country Trail, Raleigh

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Ave, Garner

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Homeschool Learning Lab Teens

Homeschool Learning Lab Teens

North Regional Library (Durham) 221 Milton Road, Durham

Problem solving, critical thinking, and an open environment in which teens can learn!

Free

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Storytime with Animals

Storytime with Animals

Sunrise Community Farm Center 6407 Millhouse Rd, Chapel Hill

Sunrise CFC offers a delightful experience for children aged 5 and under with our engaging read-aloud children's story sessions, live ...

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$10

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tot Time Open Gym

Tot Time Open Gym

Knightdale Gymnastics 540 Hinton Pond Rd, Knightdale

For ages 5 & under. Open gym is a great way for kids to run off some energy while parents ...

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$8

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Homeschool Visit

Homeschool Visit

Triangle Rock Club Morrisville 102 Pheasant Wood Ct, Morrisville

Our Homeschool Visits are two-hour guided climbs that bring together homeschool families from the area! Each visit is led by ...

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$15

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Playgroup Tot Time @Barwell Road Community Center

Playgroup Tot Time @Barwell Road Community Center

Barwell Road Community Center 5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh

Spaces at identified community centers will be open for parents or caregivers and their young children (ages 5 and under) ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Playgroup Tot Time @Kiwanis Community Center

Playgroup Tot Time @Kiwanis Community Center

Kiwanis Community Center 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh

Spaces at identified community centers will be open for parents or caregivers and their young children (ages 5 and under) ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Total Tot Time

Total Tot Time

Edison Johnson Recreation Center 500 W Murray Avenue, Durham

Come and play with your children in the gym! The emphasis of this program is placed on socialization with parent ...

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Free – $9

October 23 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

East Regional Library 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 10:15 am - 10:45 am Family Story Time

Family Story Time

Chapel Hill Public Library 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill

30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for the whole family. For ages 2 +.

Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Cary Regional Library 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

For children ages 0-5. An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. Space is limited. Please plan ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Cary Regional Library 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary

For children ages 3-5. An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. Space is limited. Please plan ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Holly Springs Community Library 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Morrisville Community Library 310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. For ages 1-3 and their caregivers.

Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh

Young children and their caregivers are invited to participate in an interactive program that incorporates stories, music, and movement to ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Zebulon Community Library 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Baby Time

Baby Time

South Regional Library 4505 S. Alston Avenue, Durham

Join our circle for a lapsit storytime of activities including bouncing rhymes, baby cuddling, songs and fingerplays. This is an ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Liv and Sing!

Liv and Sing!

Ms. Olivia invites you to lively, assorted music, sit-down moments, energetic dancing and closing scarf-movement. All ages welcome.

Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Stanford L. Warren Library 1201 Fayetteville Street, Durham

We will read stories in English and Spanish, sing songs, dance, and have so much fun! Every Second and Fourth ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Nature Stories

Nature Stories

Prairie Ridge 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh

Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly, nature-filled storytime. We’ll begin ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Biltmore Hills Tiny Tots Time

Biltmore Hills Tiny Tots Time

Biltmore Hills Community Center 2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh

Tiny Tots is an interactive program where students, age 1-4, will participate in educational activities. These include arts and crafts, ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Storytime and Playtime

Storytime and Playtime

Drakeford Library Complex 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro

Parents and young children (5 & under) can come enjoy story time with the Orange County Southern Branch Library from ...

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Free

October 23 @ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm Playgroup Tot Time @Laurel Hills Community Center

Playgroup Tot Time @Laurel Hills Community Center

Laurel Hills Community Center 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh

Spaces at identified community centers will be open for parents or caregivers and their young children (ages 5 and under) ...

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Free

October 23 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Morrisville Community Library 310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills. For ages 1-3 and their caregivers.

Free

October 23 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Wendell Community Library 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Playgroup Tot Time – Raleigh Parks & Rec

Playgroup Tot Time – Raleigh Parks & Rec

Roberts Park Community Center 1300 E Martin St, Raleigh

Spaces at identified community centers will be open for parents or caregivers and their young children (ages 5 and under) ...

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Free

October 23 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

East Regional Library 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale

A lapsit program for babies and caregivers that incorporates books, music, rhymes, and movement.

Free

October 23 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Northeast Regional Library 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh

A lapsit program for babies and caregivers that incorporates books, music, rhymes, and movement.

Free

October 23 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am Playdough Playtime (Ages 3-6)

Playdough Playtime (Ages 3-6)

Southwest Regional Library 3605 Shannon Road, Durham

Join us to build and play with our collection of colorful Play-Doh and sculpting toys! This is a fun, sensory ...

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Free

October 23 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Open Gym @ The Tumble Gym

Open Gym @ The Tumble Gym

The Tumble Gym (Lake Boone Trail) 4035 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh

Open Gym is a fun and great way to help burn off some extra energy, interact with other kids, and ...

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$10

October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Home School Skate Day at Wheels!

Wheels Durham 715 N. Hoover Road, Durham

Calling all homeschool families—let’s roll into learning, laughter, and community! 🗓️ Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm 🎟️ Admission: $12.00 includes ...

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$12

October 23 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Art Cart October 2025

Art Cart

Downtown Cary Park: The Nest Pavilion Q6M9+CW Cary, North Carolina

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free ...

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Free

October 23 @ 3:00 pm - November 1 @ 5:00 pm Youth Open Play Basketball

Youth Open Play Basketball

Joyner Park Community Center 703 Harris Rd, Wake Forest

Ages 17 and under. Located in JPCC Full Gym.

Free

October 23 @ 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

OBR Teen Book Club

Oberlin Regional Library 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh

Program for teens in grades 6-12. This week: Join us for our quarterly meeting of the OBR Teen Book Club! ...

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Free

October 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kids Book Club

Kids Book Club

Page 158 Books 415 Brooks Street Suite B, Wake Forest

Check event website for each month's book!

Free

October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Stanford L. Warren Library 1201 Fayetteville Street, Durham

We will read stories in English and Spanish, sing songs, dance, and have so much fun! Every Second and Fourth ...

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Free

October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm K-5th Adventures

K-5th Adventures

Holly Springs Community Library 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs

Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! This week: Limited to 20 School-Age (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) participants. Please ...

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Free

October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm K-5th Adventures

K-5th Adventures

Middle Creek Community Library 111 Middle Creek Park Ave., Apex

Read, create, discover and explore through hands-on activities! Space & supplies are limited and reserved for children in kindergarten through ...

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Free

October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm K-5th Adventures

K-5th Adventures

Southeast Regional Library 908 7th Ave, Garner

Read, create, discover and explore with hands-on activities!

Free

October 23 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm K-5th Adventures

K-5th Adventures

Zebulon Community Library 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon

Free

October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ABS Kids Trunk-or-Treat

ABS Kids Garner 350 New Fidelity Court Ste. 330, Garner

We are excited to host you and your family at our free sensory-friendly Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 23, 2025, ...

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Free

October 23 @ 5:00 pm - October 26 @ 9:00 pm

Clayton Harvest Festival

Downtown Clayton 100 W Main St, Clayton

Get ready for four days of fun at the annual Clayton Harvest Festival, one of the largest events in Johnston County! ...

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Free

October 23 @ 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm ABC Craft & Learn

ABC Craft & Learn

Southgate Community Library 1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh

An interactive kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Free

October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Teen Event

Teen Event

North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh

Teen programs are open to all teens, 6th to 12th graders! Registration is not required, but recommended to reserve your ...

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Free

October 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Trunk or Treat

Goldfish Swim School - Wake Forest 14460 Falls of Neuse Road Suite107, Wake Forest

 Trunk or Treat at Goldfish Swim School!  Join us for a spook-tacular night of family fun at our FREE community ...

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Free

October 23 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Family Storytime

Family Storytime

East Regional Library 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Zebulon Community Library 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon

An interactive program with books, music, rhymes, and movement to nurture pre-reading skills.

Free

October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm ABC Craft & Learn

ABC Craft & Learn

Wendell Community Library 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell

An interactive kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Free

October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Mummy & Son Ball

Rotary Shelter, Harold D. Ritter Park 301 Lochmere Drive West, Cary

This fun-filled spooktacular evening is bound to be a hit with your little goblin! Mummies and sons dress in their ...

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$21 – $27

October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

FM2FV Concert Series | North Tower

Centennial Square Parking Lot 102 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina

Fuquay-Varina's outdoor concert series, Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV), is back for another season! This free, family-friendly event is perfect ...

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Free