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732 free events
This week in the Triangle
There are 732 free family events this week in the Triangle. Here are the best free things to do with kids in Raleigh and Durham and Chapel Hill.
Updated October 11, 2026 from local calendars · looking for the always-free spots? Free things to do in Raleigh with kids
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Sunday, October 11
8am–7pm
8am
9am–4:30pm
Sun., 9–10:30am
Sun., 9:30–10:30am
10am–5pm
Second Sunday Open Studios at Nasher Museum of Art, and more!
Nasher Museum of Art · Raleigh
ages 1-5Free
10am–12:30pm
10am–5pm
10am–12pm
NC Museum of Natural Sciences' Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings
NC Museum of Natural Sciences · Raleigh
Free
10am–2pm
10am–5pm
10:30am–11am
11am–1pm
11am–2pm
11am–7pm
11am–1pm
11am–2pm
Author Meet & Book Signing with Cassie Swindon
10th & Terrace at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown · Raleigh
Free
11am–2pm
12pm–4pm
Morgan Street Sessions on Sundays — DJs at Morgan Street Food Hall
Morgan Street Food Hall · Raleigh
Free
12pm–4pm
Sun., noon
12pm–5pm
Sun., noon–5pm
12pm
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1pm
1pm–5pm
Care & Concern: Recent Acquisitions of Modern & Contemporary Art
Ackland Art Museum · Chapel Hill
Free
1pm–5pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What free things can I do with kids this weekend in Raleigh?
- There are many free family activities this weekend in the Triangle — from free museum days and park events to library programs and community festivals. All events on this page are 100% free.
- Where can I find free activities for toddlers in the Triangle?
- Libraries, city parks, and community centers across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill offer free toddler-friendly activities like storytime, splash pads, and nature walks. Check our listings for age-appropriate details.
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