Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Oct. 20-22
Check out festivals and don't miss the last weekend of the North Carolina State Fair. Learn about the historical significance of candy and have some Halloween fun.
Join the 100-Mile Challenge With North Carolina State Parks
Program highlights state's waterways and nearly 1,500 miles of hiking trails across the state.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Week, Oct. 16-19
Test your story ID skills in Durham, make stone age artwork in Raleigh, see a magic show in Wake Forest, and forge connections between art and nature in Raleigh this week.
Fun Things to Do This Weekend in the Triangle, Oct. 13-15
This weekend celebrate fall in Knightdale, butterflies in Durham, Diwali in Cary, music in Raleigh and bingo in Wake Forest.
Fun Things to Do This Week in the Triangle, Oct. 9-12
Learn how to apply spooky makeup effects in Garner, play in the mud in Durham, and search for fossils in Raleigh this week.
Recreational Trails Program Awards Grants for Local Projects
State officials recently announced an award of $2.1 million in grants for 25 trails projects across the state.
Fun Things to Do This Weekend in the Triangle, Oct. 6-8
It's all about the outdoors this weekend: Festivals in Wendell and Fuquay-Varina, Heritage Day in Raleigh, and concerts in Durham and Chapel Hill are great choices for your family.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Week, Oct. 2-5
This week, make clay mushrooms in Durham, hunt for spiders in Apex, listen to a story on a rooftop in Durham and watch an old favorite movie in the park in Garner.
October 2017: Our Picks for Fun Family Outings
Your First Mud Run, Empty Bowls and "Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair"
28 Don't-Miss Fall Festivals in October
Family-friendly festivals throughout the Triangle.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1
This weekend, choose between Wide Open Bluegrass Streetfest, music at sundown, '80s throwback music, a fall plant sale, farm animal play time and more.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Week, Sept. 25-28
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week with outdoor crafts, fishing for beginners, outdoor yoga, and hands-on fun at Duke Gardens.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Sept. 22-24
This weekend includes Latin and Irish cultural festivals and outdoor fun with a campout, canoeing or skywatching.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Week, Sept. 18-21
This week, build a robot pig, see a puppet show, enjoy story time and investigate bugs.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Sept. 15-17
This weekend there are bug and arts festivals, both in Raleigh, an international foods and music festival in Wendell and an arts festival in Durham.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Week, Sept. 11-14
This week's activities include SPARKcon, crafting clay pumpkins, Nature Play Day and the Clayton Harvest Festival.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Sept. 8-10
This weekend's activities include the Raleigh Greek Festival, K-9 games, whirligig making, a science walk, family "crafternoon" and a sewing meetup.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Week, Sept. 4-7
This week includes bilingual storytime, portrait painting, a movie release party and Arabian horses.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Sept. 1-3
Labor Day Weekend in the Triangle includes First Friday, Sproutfest, a cultural festival, a food truck rodeo and a bluegrass concert.
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in North Carolina
Venture out of town for a day trip or weekend getaway to enjoy one or more of the state's best fests.
Take a Child Outside Week Events
Take a Child Outside Week runs Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 each year and is designed to encourage children and adults to spend time together outdoors.
September Festivals in the Triangle
Local festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding towns.
The Ghost Train Returns to Tweetsie Railroad This Fall
Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train will be held Friday and Saturday nights from Sept. 22 to Oct. 28.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Aug. 25-27
This weekend offers festivals galore — from a celebration of arts and crafts to an exploration of the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle — and a fun family dance plus “Lego Batman” under the stars!
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Aug. 18-20
Squeeze in all the family time you can this weekend with a movie, storytime, art fun and a couple of back-to-school events, including Marbles’ annual Kickoff to Kindergarten.
Museum of Life and Science to Host Eclipse Science Activities, Viewing Party
Families are invited to spend the day at the museum for hands-on eclipse activities.
Fun Things to Do in the Triangle This Weekend, Aug. 11-13
Explore African art, learn about STEM-related career opportunities for minority students, chug along a scenic route on a diesel train and more this weekend.
Pick Your Thrills Aug. 7-10
Experience excitement and wonder all week long, with a Wild Animal Encounter, the UniverSoul Circus, Ananse the Spider and the Looney Tunes-Michael Jordan basketball smack-down in “Space Jam.”
Aug. 21 Solar Eclipse Events in the Triangle
View the Great American Eclipse and explore all things celestial at these local events Aug. 21.
Museum Animals Beat Unbearable Heat at Watermelon Day Celebration
Animals at the Museum of Life and Science refresh and rehydrate with a cold slice of watermelon Monday, Aug. 7.
