Carolina Parent Calendar of Things to Do for Triangle Families

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2018 Festi-Fall Event

The Aspen School for Exceptional Children

October 20, 2018 @ 9:30 AM

Take the family for live entertainment, a bounce house, a costume contest, trick or treat training, princess hair braiding, face painting, music and more. The Aspen School's preschool programs create a fun environment where children with autism, Down syndrome, speech, and developmental delays can get the early intervention that is critical to their future success.

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Festivals/Fairs Outdoor Fun Special Needs Weekend

Tots on Trails: Trees

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs

October 20, 2018 @ 10:00 AM

Ages 1-5 and caregiver take a relaxing stroll to experience nature. Register online.

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Science/Nature Weekend

Triangle Oktoberfest

Koka Booth Amphitheatre

October 20, 2018 @ 12:00 PM

Enjoy live German music, traditional Bavarian food and fare, German cars, a "Kinder Platz" zone wiener dog races, nail-driving competitions and more. Purchase tickets online.

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Cultural/Historical Festivals/Fairs Weekend

Junior Naturalist: Backyard Birds

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs

October 21, 2018 @ 2:00 PM

Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required.

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Science/Nature Weekend

Specialized Recreation: Making Animal Treats

Herbert C. Young Community Center

October 22, 2018 @ 3:45 PM

Children ages 11 and older with special needs make snacks for furry friends. Register online. Choose course #116722.

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Baking/Cooking Special Needs

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Fall Festival at Park West Village

Park West Village

October 25, 2018 @ 4:00 PM

Enjoy movies, trick-or-treating in the shopping district, a costume contest for kids and adults, free hayrides and more.

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Seasonal/Holiday

Nature Programs at the Gourd: Going Batty With Gourds

Good Hope Farm

October 26, 2018 @ 5:30 PM

Fly into the world of "Stellaluna" to discover bats, owls and other nocturnal animals. Make a craft. Ages 3-10 with adult. Register online.

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Ride NC By Train to the Lexington BBQ

Raleigh Union Station

October 27, 2018 @ 6:30 AM

Get ready for a day filled with Lexington barbecue, live music and family friendly attractions as NC By Train gets you to the Lexington Barbecue Festival on Oct. 27, dropping you off at the welcome center thanks to a one-day special train stop. Over 200,000 people are expected to attend this free festival which spans a 10-block stretch of uptown Lexington with 400 vendors and plenty of...

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Festivals/Fairs Outdoor Fun Weekend

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Super Saturday (PAGE of Wake County)

Triangle Math and Science Academy

October 27, 2018 @ 10:00 AM

Enjoy enrichment classes for grades pre-K to 8th grade. Super Saturday is a bi-annual event organized by PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education) of Wake County. To register, please enter "Fall 2018 Super Saturday" on Eventbrite.com or click the following direct link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2018-super-saturday-tickets-49881004427 For more...

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Arts + Crafts Educational/Academic Parent Education Parent Support Science/Nature Weekend

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Fall for Cary Festival

Downtown Cary

October 27, 2018 @ 1:00 PM

Enjoy food trucks, a petting zoo, costume contests for adults and pets, trick or treating at downtown businesses, a hay ride, children’s arts and crafts, balloon artistry, face painting and a treasure hunt with more than $3,000 in prizes.

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Festivals/Fairs Outdoor Fun Performances

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2018 Festi-Fall Event

The Aspen School for Exceptional Children

October 20, 2018 @ 9:30 AM

Take the family for live entertainment, a bounce house, a costume contest, trick or treat training, princess hair braiding, face painting, music and more. The Aspen School's preschool programs create a fun environment where children with autism, Down syndrome, speech, and developmental delays can get the early intervention that is critical to their future success.

View event details

Festivals/Fairs Outdoor Fun Special Needs Weekend

Tots on Trails: Trees

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs

October 20, 2018 @ 10:00 AM

Ages 1-5 and caregiver take a relaxing stroll to experience nature. Register online.

View event details

Science/Nature Weekend

Triangle Oktoberfest

Koka Booth Amphitheatre

October 20, 2018 @ 12:00 PM

Enjoy live German music, traditional Bavarian food and fare, German cars, a "Kinder Platz" zone wiener dog races, nail-driving competitions and more. Purchase tickets online.

View event details

Cultural/Historical Festivals/Fairs Weekend

Junior Naturalist: Backyard Birds

Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs

October 21, 2018 @ 2:00 PM

Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required.

View event details

Science/Nature Weekend

Specialized Recreation: Making Animal Treats

Herbert C. Young Community Center

October 22, 2018 @ 3:45 PM

Children ages 11 and older with special needs make snacks for furry friends. Register online. Choose course #116722.

View event details

Baking/Cooking Special Needs

Reader Submitted

Fall Festival at Park West Village

Park West Village

October 25, 2018 @ 4:00 PM

Enjoy movies, trick-or-treating in the shopping district, a costume contest for kids and adults, free hayrides and more.

View event details

Seasonal/Holiday

Nature Programs at the Gourd: Going Batty With Gourds

Good Hope Farm

October 26, 2018 @ 5:30 PM

Fly into the world of "Stellaluna" to discover bats, owls and other nocturnal animals. Make a craft. Ages 3-10 with adult. Register online.

View event details

Reader Submitted

Ride NC By Train to the Lexington BBQ

Raleigh Union Station

October 27, 2018 @ 6:30 AM

Get ready for a day filled with Lexington barbecue, live music and family friendly attractions as NC By Train gets you to the Lexington Barbecue Festival on Oct. 27, dropping you off at the welcome center thanks to a one-day special train stop. Over 200,000 people are expected to attend this free festival which spans a 10-block stretch of uptown Lexington with 400 vendors and plenty of...

View event details

Festivals/Fairs Outdoor Fun Weekend

Reader Submitted

Super Saturday (PAGE of Wake County)

Triangle Math and Science Academy

October 27, 2018 @ 10:00 AM

Enjoy enrichment classes for grades pre-K to 8th grade. Super Saturday is a bi-annual event organized by PAGE (Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education) of Wake County. To register, please enter "Fall 2018 Super Saturday" on Eventbrite.com or click the following direct link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2018-super-saturday-tickets-49881004427 For more...

View event details

Arts + Crafts Educational/Academic Parent Education Parent Support Science/Nature Weekend

Reader Submitted

Fall for Cary Festival

Downtown Cary

October 27, 2018 @ 1:00 PM

Enjoy food trucks, a petting zoo, costume contests for adults and pets, trick or treating at downtown businesses, a hay ride, children’s arts and crafts, balloon artistry, face painting and a treasure hunt with more than $3,000 in prizes.

View event details

Festivals/Fairs Outdoor Fun Performances

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