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October 2026 Family Events
Plan beyond this weekend. Browse family events across the Triangle through the end of October, with dates, places and free options.
October 2026: the big events, weekend by weekend → · November 2026: the big events, weekend by weekend → · December 2026: the big events, weekend by weekend →
3596 upcoming events in October 2026.
3596 events
Showing 30 of 3596 events
Friday, October 9
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Survive & Thrive Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Main Library – Main Library - Café area - 2nd floor · Durham
Free
All Day
Trick or Pickle Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional
Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Area · Durham
Free
All Day
4:30am–6pm
Who Lives in the Pond? at Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve · Raleigh
Ages 8-14$4
5:15am
8am–1pm
8am–5pm
8am–7pm
8am–10am
8am
8am
8:30am–4pm
8:30am–9:30am
9am–2pm
9am–4:30pm
9am–6pm
9am–12pm
9am
9am
9am–4pm
The Park with a City in It: Celebrating 50 Years of the Raleigh Greenway System
· Triangle Area
Check price
9am–4pm
Double Double Boil & Bubble | 1 Day Camp - Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: North Hills - Raleigh, NC
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios: North Hills · Raleigh
ages 5 - 12Check price
9am–3pm
9am–2pm
9:15am–7pm
9:30am–6:30pm
9:30am–6:30pm
9:30am–6:30pm
9:30am–10am
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far ahead does this page look?
- This page covers the current calendar month — October 2026 — from today through the last day of the month. For the nearest seven days use the This Week page, and for Friday through Sunday use This Weekend.
- Why does the month look sparse early on?
- Many Triangle venues announce events only a few weeks out, so the later weeks of the month fill in over time. We add new events daily, so a page that looks light today usually has more by the time that week arrives.
- How should I use the month view to plan ahead?
- It's built for the bigger calendar decisions — school breaks, long weekends, birthdays, and festivals worth driving for. Browse the dates, save your favorites, then come back to This Week closer to the date for the full detail.
- Are these events spread across the whole Triangle?
- Yes — events come from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding towns. Open any event for its exact venue and city so you can judge the drive before you commit.