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723 free events
This week in the Triangle
There are 723 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 9, 2026 from local calendars · looking for the always-free spots? Free things to do in Raleigh with kids
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Friday, October 9
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Survive & Thrive Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Main Library – Main Library - Café area - 2nd floor · Durham
Free
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Trick or Pickle Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional
Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Area · Durham
Free
All Day
8am–5pm
8am–7pm
8am
8:30am–9:30am
9am–4:30pm
9:15am–7pm
9:30am–10am
Fri., 9:30–11am
9:45am–10:15am
10am–6pm
10am–10:30am
10am–10:30am
10am–11am
10:15am–12:15pm
Fri., 10:30–11am
Story Time at the Museum
Windows on the World classroom-3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center · Raleigh
Free
10:30am–11am
10:30am–11am
10:30am–11am
10:30am–11:15am
10:30am–5pm
Wed. and Fri., 10:45–11am
10:45am–11am
NC Museum of Natural Sciences Live Animal Feeding - Ocean Habitat
NC Museum of Natural Sciences · Raleigh
Free
11am–7pm
11am–11:30am
11am–11:40am
Bilingual Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
East Regional Library – East Regional - Children's Programming Room · Durham
Free
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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.
- How often are free events updated in the Triangle?
- We update our free events list daily with new family-friendly activities across the Triangle. Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly roundup every Thursday.