Creepy Crabtree is a free annual event that celebrates the fall season. It takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, north Carolina. Bring the family to Creepy Crabtree for a relaxed Saturday outdoors. You’ll find crafts, games, and chances to explore the forest as the leaves start to change. This is a day … [Read more...] about Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park on Oct. 25
Outdoors
NatureFest at North Carolina Botanical Garden Oct 18
North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting NatureFest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Explore the wonders of nature through a variety of engaging outdoor activity stations. This event is designed for families with children up to age 10. This FREE event is a family-friendly celebration of native plants and animals. Cool … [Read more...] about NatureFest at North Carolina Botanical Garden Oct 18
Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Move-A-Bull City is Durham's largest Open Streets event. 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran and Foster streets will be closed to cars and open for fun. The free event takes place Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. From Morehead Avenue on the south end (near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park) to Trinity Avenue on the north (near the start of the Ellerbee Creek … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Explore S’more: Free “Take a Child Outside Week” Event in Apex Sep 25
Explore S'More is a free event in Apex, party of Take a Child Outside Week. It takes place Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free annual community event hosted by Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is held the last Thursday in September. It features nature education information, … [Read more...] about Explore S’more: Free “Take a Child Outside Week” Event in Apex Sep 25
Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week events at Raleigh Parks and Nature Preserves Sept. 24-30
As part of Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week, the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources will be hosting a fun-filled week of outdoor activities for kids. This annual event encourages children and families across the country to get outside, explore, and learn more about the local environment. What will you discover about yourself or your backyard? Join these special programs to … [Read more...] about Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week events at Raleigh Parks and Nature Preserves Sept. 24-30
An Afternoon in the Park at West Point on the Eno Sept. 13: field games, fishing, tours, more…
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting An Afternoon in the Park at West Point on the Eno, 5101 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. No registration is required. Activities include: … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in the Park at West Point on the Eno Sept. 13: field games, fishing, tours, more…
Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 7
Wake Forest Unplugged is a free event that encourages people to leave their technology behind and connect with the community through games, activities and a free concert. It takes place Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., near the Walker Garden at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy sack and relay races, corn hole, and miniature golf. Food and dessert … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 7
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes are holding a free Learn to Ride event on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. Registration opens on August 13, 2025, at 12 p.m. Volunteers will help participants gain a sense of balance and control on a bicycle, without training wheels, by using … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, North Carolina, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, with last admission at 4 … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
