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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.
Saturday
A Big Night at the Lil' Ole Opry | ArtsCenter GALA 2026
Grab the $50 Late Night Party Pass if you just want to dance from 8:30 PM.
The "Crying Uncle" Show | aka The Musical Mini-Gala aka The Gala Warm-up
Expect a night of country music and a raffle for VIP tickets to DPAC.
Family
Family-Friendly Oktoberfest at Steel String Pluck Farm, Oct. 3 and 4
Wear your best Bavarian outfit to get into the festive spirit.
Markets
Arts
Sunday
When would you like to go?
14 events
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Friday, October 2
11am–7pm
7pm–8:30pm
7pm
8:30pm
Saturday, October 3
10am–11am
2pm
4pm–6pm
Family-Friendly Oktoberfest at Steel String Pluck Farm, Oct. 3 and 4
Steel String Pluck Farm · Carrboro
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6pm–11:30pm
7pm–9pm
Sunday, October 4
11am–1pm
12pm–4pm
1pm
3pm–9pm
4:30pm–6pm
You’re all caught up. Try another day or area for more ideas.
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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.