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PoeFest Community Festival Oct. 10 — free dental screenings, bike giveaway, more…

Date: Sat, Oct 10, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Film

Poe Center for Health Education, 224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting PoeFest Community Festival on October 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Featured activities include; Free Dental Screenings for children 18 & under on the AmeriHealth Caritas Bus Free bicycle giveaway for kids 18 and under (limited supply) Traffic Safety Course and Road Safety Learning Activities Opportunity to participate in a 35th Anniversary commemorative community art project, led by local artist Lae Agualo Snacktivities Arts and Crafts Photo Booth Community health fair Games and prizes More Special Guests & Entertainment: The Tooth Fairy NC Arts in Action LEAP – Children’s Performance Team Mr. Bubbles with Bubble Machine Fun NC State Ballroom Dance Team

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PoeFest Community Festival Oct. 10 — free dental screenings, bike giveaway, more…

“Arrive right at 1:00 PM if your child wants a chance at the bike giveaway.”

When
Oct 10
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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PoeFest is a free community health and safety festival held at the Poe Center for Health Education in Raleigh. This afternoon gathering brings together local organizations to offer resources, interactive games, and live entertainment for local youth. What to Know: The event runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 224 Sunnybrook Road. It is best suited for toddlers through middle schoolers, and admission is entirely free. Free dental screenings are available for children ages 18 and under on the mobile health bus, and a limited number of bicycles will be given away to kids. Parking is available on-site, but you should arrive early if you want a chance at the bike giveaway. This is an easy, budget-friendly stop for a Saturday afternoon. Your kids can burn off some energy with the bubble machine and dance performances while you take advantage of the free health screenings and safety resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend PoeFest?
No, admission to the festival, the dental screenings, and all activities are completely free for the public.
How do we sign up for the bicycle giveaway?
Bicycles are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to children ages 18 and under while supplies last, so plan to arrive close to the start time.

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PoeFest Community Festival Oct. 10 — free dental screenings, bike giveaway, more… runs Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

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