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176 free events

This week in the Triangle

There are 176 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.

Verified August 25, 2026 by Nina, a Raleigh mom · looking for the always-free spots? Free things to do in Raleigh with kids

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Horseshoes Club, 9A-10:30A, Womble Park

Womble Park Horseshoe Pits

9:00 AMWomble Park Horseshoe PitsFree

9:15 am - 7:00 pm

Wake County Library Storytimes and Programs

Check out your local library for specific times and dates

9:15 am - 7:00 pmCheck out your local library for specific times and datesFree

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pickleball Open Play

Raleigh Community Center

10:30 am - 12:30 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree

Toddler Tuesday: Wild Neighbors

DCP Academy Pavilion

Tues., 10-11amDCP Academy PavilionFree

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Craft and Draft Tuesdays at Crank Arm Brewing Durham

Crank Arm Brewing Durham

12:00 PM - 5:00 PMCrank Arm Brewing DurhamFree

Billy Strings Listening Party

Tues., 5:30pmRecord ShopFree

6:15 pm - 8:45 pm

Adult Basketball Open Play- Weekday

Raleigh Community Center

6:15 pm - 8:45 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree

Survey Slam Trivia D's Bottle Shop

D's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer College

Tues., 7pmD's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer CollegeFree

Tues., 7-8:30pm

Slim's Dive Bar

Tues., 7-8:30pmSlim's Dive BarFree

Mon.-Fri., noon-9pm and Sat., 10am-1pm

Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze

Page-Walker Arts and History Center

Mon.-Fri., noon-9pm and Sat., 10am-1pmPage-Walker Arts and History CenterFree

See website for hours

Prism Art Exhibition

Arts Access North Carolina

See website for hoursArts Access North CarolinaFree

Southwest Children's Program Break

Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Area

All DaySouthwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's AreaFree

Pirate Ship Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional

Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Computer Area

All DaySouthwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Computer AreaFree

North Regional Children's Program Break

North Regional Library

All DayNorth Regional LibraryFree

Children's Programming Break at East Regional

East Regional Library

All DayEast Regional LibraryFree

Downtown Holly Springs Restaurant Week

Town of Holly Springs

DailyTown of Holly SpringsFree

Times vary with date

Celebrate Downtown Holly Springs 150th Anniversary Event

Holly Springs Cultural Center

Times vary with dateHolly Springs Cultural CenterFree

August StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks

8:00 amUnknown VenueFree

Wed.-Fri., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm (except on Saturday, September 12 when shows are at 3pm and 4:15pm)

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Raleigh Little Theatre

Wed.-Fri., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm (except on Saturday, September 12 when shows are at 3pm and 4:15pm)Raleigh Little TheatreFree

10:15 am - 4:00 pm

Basketball Open Play - All Ages

Raleigh Community Center

10:15 am - 4:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree

11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Raleigh Little Theatre presents Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre

11:15 am - 12:30 pmGaddy-Goodwin Teaching TheatreFree

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

A Closer Look at One Work of Art | Tour with Lilly Rodriguez

Ackland Art Museum

1:00 PM - 1:30 PMAckland Art MuseumFree

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Basketball Open Play - Adults

Raleigh Community Center

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

South Regional Library – Adult Programming Room

2:00 PM – 4:00 PMSouth Regional Library – Adult Programming RoomFree

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

North Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full Room

3:30 PM – 5:00 PMNorth Regional Library – North Meeting Room - Full RoomFree

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Reading Time with Ms. Chloe

Main Library – Main Library - Children's Area

4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMain Library – Main Library - Children's AreaFree

History at High Noon: Operation Bumblebee

3-4pmVirtualFree

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Meeting Room

4:00 PM – 5:00 PMSouthwest Regional Library – Southwest Meeting RoomFree

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Family Movie Night: The Spongebob Movie

East Regional Library – East Regional - Children's Programming Room

5:30 PM – 7:00 PMEast Regional Library – East Regional - Children's Programming RoomFree

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Evening Family Storytime

Main Library – Main Children's Programming Room

5:30 PM – 6:00 PMMain Library – Main Children's Programming RoomFree

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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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