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.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Saturday, October 24
10am to 2pmFree
Mordecai Historic ParkA free family Halloween festival at Raleigh's oldest historic site with pumpkin decorating, a costume contest and parade, inflatables, crafts, and a makers market. The Ghost Guild also runs free Haunted Mordecai history tours the same day.
1 to 4pmFree
Orange County Central Recreation Center (field behind)Free Orange County Recreation Halloween event: cakewalk, pumpkin bingo and decorating, a pumpkin hunt, carnival games, and a costume contest. No registration needed.
5 to 9pmFree
Durham School of the ArtsDurham School of the Arts celebrates Dia de los Muertos with a community parade at 5pm followed by student art exhibits, performances, hands-on art making and food.
9am to 11pm, through Oct 25$13
NC State FairgroundsNorth Carolina's biggest annual fair runs 11 days with rides, livestock, competitions, nightly fireworks, and a new 230-foot America 250 observation wheel. Gates open 9am daily (noon on opening day Oct 15); advance adult tickets are $10, $13 at the gate, kids 5 and under free.
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