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Oct 2–4, 2026

This Weekend with Kids in Carrboro

Updated Mon, Sep 28

14 family events in Carrboro this weekend, 6 of them free. The biggest are first.

A place to start

This weekend's top picks in Carrboro.

The biggest family things, day by day. Everything else is in the full list below.

Friday

Saturday

Markets

Really Really Free Market!

· 2pm
Carrboro Town Hall, Carrboro
Free

You don't have to bring a thing to participate, just bring yourself.

Sunday

Black Box Project

· 3pm–9pm
ArtsCenter, Carrboro
$20

This event runs from 3 to 9 PM, so plan your afternoon accordingly.

Brats, Cask Beer, Football

· 1pm
Beer Study, Carrboro
Free

Grab some free brats and munchies to go with your cask Marzen beer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do with kids in Carrboro this weekend (Oct 2–4, 2026)?
Our top picks: A Big Night at the Lil' Ole Opry | ArtsCenter GALA 2026 (on Saturday, ArtsCenter, Carrboro); The "Crying Uncle" Show | aka The Musical Mini-Gala aka The Gala Warm-up (on Saturday, ArtsCenter, Carrboro); Sunday Brunch Music (on Sunday, Weaver Street Market Carrboro, Carrboro); Family-Friendly Oktoberfest at Steel String Pluck Farm, Oct. 3 and 4 (on Saturday, Steel String Pluck Farm, Carrboro). There are 14 family events in Carrboro this weekend.
What's free for kids in Carrboro this weekend?
Sunday Brunch Music on Sunday at Weaver Street Market Carrboro, Carrboro; Really Really Free Market! on Saturday at Carrboro Town Hall, Carrboro; Brats, Cask Beer, Football on Sunday at Beer Study, Carrboro. 6 free family events in all.
How is this list put together?
It updates every day from more than 20 local calendars. Top picks are ranked by how rare an event is, how many local calendars list it, and how many people on Facebook say they're interested. Check the organizer's page before you go.