Oct 2–4, 2026
This Weekend with Kids in Garner
Updated Mon, Sep 28
12 family events in Garner this weekend, 6 of them free. The biggest are first.
A place to start
This weekend's top picks in Garner.
The biggest family things, day by day. Everything else is in the full list below.
All weekend
Friday
Community
Spider Sniffing at White Deer Park
Bring a flashlight to hold by your nose to help sniff out the spiders.
Family
Saturday
Family
Sunday
Arts
Viva la Vida Ofrenda Workshop with Peter Marin
Be sure to register early because library workshop space is limited.
When would you like to go?
12 events
Showing 12 of 12 events
Friday, October 2
9:30am–10am
2:30pm–3:15pm
Fri., 7–9pm
7:30pm–9pm
Saturday, October 3
9:30am–10am
10am–9pm
11am–5pm
See event details
Sat., 7–9pm
8pm–12:30am
Sunday, October 4
2pm–3:30pm
Ongoing activities
Thurs. and Sat., 7–9pm
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 Garner this weekend (Oct 2–4, 2026)?
- Our top picks: Firefighters Festival (on Saturday, Fire Station #1, Garner); Ken's Korny Maze and Pumpkin Patch (on Saturday, 3175 Benson Road, Garner); Spider Sniffing at White Deer Park (on Friday, White Deer Park's Classroom, Garner); Charlie Oakley & Blazin' Grass (on Friday, Lorraine's Coffee House and Music, Garner). There are 12 family events in Garner this weekend.
- What's free for kids in Garner this weekend?
- Firefighters Festival on Saturday at Fire Station #1, Garner; Mona Lisa Overdrive Live on Saturday at Locked and Loaded Bar and Grill, Garner; Viva la Vida Ofrenda Workshop with Peter Marin on Sunday at Southeast Regional Library, Garner. 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.