Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, holds Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is FREE for these events, but registration is required. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. The museum will also be showing a "Lights Up, Sounds Down" movie. Tickets for the movie are not needed. Registered … [Read more...] about Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum Sept. 23
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Halloween Events with Raleigh Parks
The City of Raleigh will be hosting some fun Halloween events. We've added two so far (keep reading) and will add more as they're announced. Also, find more of Raleigh Parks' fall events here. SPOOK-tacular Fall FestivalFriday, October 3, 20255 to 7 p.m.Method Road Community Center514 Method Road, Raleigh, NCFree (follow above link to register)Ages 4-11 Get ready for an evening of fun with … [Read more...] about Halloween Events with Raleigh Parks
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
The Classical Concert — family-friendly concert with pianist Daniel Anastasio in Cary Sept. 27
The Classical Concerts -- a concert series created by Dr. Anthony C. Lee -- presents family-friendly programs in the Cary-Raleigh area. Their next concert is on September 27, 2026, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Saint Francis Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina, with a concert featuring pianist Daniel Anastasio. All ages are invited. Admission is free, with a suggested … [Read more...] about The Classical Concert — family-friendly concert with pianist Daniel Anastasio in Cary Sept. 27
3rd Annual “Love Your Falls Lake” Special Event on Sept. 21
Looking for something to do with the family on a teacher workday? Come out for a unique and special opportunity to walk on top of the intake tower at the Falls Lake Dam and learn all about the fun recreational opportunities that are available from the agencies and organizations that work at Falls Lake. Love Your Falls Lake takes place Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Falls … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual “Love Your Falls Lake” Special Event on Sept. 21
Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 77th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Sept. 26
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History Sept. 26
Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. Enjoy games, German-style beers and brats, keg rolling, a craft market, DJs, a costume contest and more. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Kung Fu Panda on Sept. 26
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month. This offering was created in partnership with the Duke … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Kung Fu Panda on Sept. 26
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Program Food Enjoy authentic … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
