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, November 7
10am to 4pmFree
Fred Fletcher ParkThe City of Raleigh's annual fall art fair features over 60 local artists selling pottery, jewelry, prints, and fiber arts, plus live music, food trucks, and hands-on kids' art activities with teaching artists. Free, rain or shine.
11am to 5pmFree
Downtown Cary ParkOne of North Carolina's largest cultural festivals draws tens of thousands for authentic Chinese and Asian food, lion dancing, traditional arts, and family activities. Free entry; come before 1pm before the best food stalls sell out.
12 to 5pmFree
Downtown Chapel HillFestifall returns to Chapel Hill for its 53rd year, an annual celebration of creativity with artists, live performances, and paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing, soaps, and candles. Free and open to all.
12 to 6pmFree
Fayetteville Street, Downtown RaleighOne of the Southeast's largest food truck gatherings closes a downtown Raleigh street for dozens of trucks and live music. Free to attend with food priced per truck; presented by Shop Local Raleigh, arrive early for the shortest lines.
2 to 4pmFree
Epworth United Methodist ChurchA free church-hosted fall festival with crafts, games, a bounce house and food; it moves indoors if it rains.
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