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Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet

Date: Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Time: Mon., 2-8pm

Venue: DCP Academy Pavilion, Cary

Price: Free

Category: Family

Find the missing piece of your day at our drop-in puzzle program featuring a lively swap meet. Bring your favorite puzzles, trade with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy a casual day of collaborative problem-solving and camaraderie. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new challenges, share your passion for puzzles, and connect with like-minded individuals in a fun and relaxed family friendly setting. This is a drop-in program. All swap-meet puzzles should be in good condition with ALL pieces contained in their box. Puzzles will be exchanged for free, but in order to take a puzzle home, please bring a puzzle to share. This program is suitable for all ages.

Raleigh Mom Club — Raleigh, NC

Family · Cary

Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet

“Only bring puzzles that have every single piece left in the box.”

When
Oct 19–Dec 14
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Mon., 2-8pm
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet is a casual community gathering in Cary where people of all ages can collaborate on puzzles and trade their gently used games. Visitors can work together on assembly projects or simply browse the selection of available trades in a relaxed setting. If you plan to participate in the swap, you must bring a puzzle to exchange for a new one. Every puzzle brought for the swap meet must be in good condition with all of its pieces secured inside the box. There is no cost to attend or trade, and the program is designed for all ages to drop in at any point during the afternoon and evening. This event makes a wonderful addition to your weekly schedule because it offers a quiet, screen-free way to connect with other local residents. It is a budget-friendly opportunity to refresh your home game closet without spending a dime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to participate in the puzzle swap?
No, the event is free to attend, but you must bring a puzzle of your own to trade if you want to take a new one home.
What condition should the swap puzzles be in?
All puzzles brought for the swap meet must be in good condition with all of their pieces contained inside the box.
What age group is this puzzle event for?
This drop-in program is suitable for individuals of all ages.

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Oct 19–Dec 14

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Schedule

Drop-in Puzzling and Puzzle Swap Meet runs Mon, Oct 19, 2026, Mon., 2-8pm.

Getting There

DCP Academy Pavilion is at 327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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