Raleigh Littles · Oct 19–25

This weekend with little ones in Raleigh

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 24

  1. MorningN.C. State Fair9am–11pmN.C. State Fairgrounds · Gate: $13 adults, $7 ages 6–12, free 5 and under; rides extra
  2. LunchPrime BarbecueOpen from 11am until sold outKnightdale · Sandwiches ~$10–$14
  3. After napReady, Set, School Playdate with Marbles (Zebulon Community Library)2–4pmZebulon Community Library · Free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. N.C. State FairEvery day this week · 9am–11pm (until 11:30pm Fri–Sat)N.C. State Fairgrounds · Gate: $13 adults, $7 ages 6–12, free 5 and under; rides extra · Ages 0+
  2. Family Storytime at Dix ParkThursday, Oct 22 · 10:30–11amDorothea Dix Park · Free · Ages 0–5
  3. Big Lights, Tiny Smiles: A Family Diwali Celebration (Morrisville Community Library)Saturday, Oct 24 · 12–12:45pmMorrisville Community Library · Free · Ages 0+
  4. Ready, Set, School Playdate with Marbles (Zebulon Community Library)Saturday, Oct 24 · 2–4pmZebulon Community Library · Free · Ages 3–5
  5. Baby Playdate (Oberlin Regional Library)Friday, Oct 23 · 11am–12pmOberlin Regional Library · Free · Ages 0–1

Checked October 19, 2026. Plans change, so check the event’s page before you head out.