Family events in Toledo · September 2026

Tue, Sep 1

Botany Spotlight: Amazing Plant Adaptations to Terrestrial Environments

Learn how plants adapt to extreme environments at Duke Gardens.

Tue, Sep 1

Matthews Alive Festival

Community festival in Matthews with activities and entertainment for families.

Tue, Sep 1

Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish

Hora de Hablar: Practicar Inglés/Talking Time: Practice Spanish at 203 S. Greensboro St.

Tue, Sep 1

Storytime at the Park

Songs & stories outdoors at the Farmers' Market Pavilion—perfect for babies & preschoolers with caregivers.

Tue, Sep 1

Babytime at Southern

Tiny songs, stories & bounces for babies & walkers at Orange County Public Library's Southern Branch.

Tue, Sep 1

North Carolina Food Safety and Defense Task Force 2026 Conference

Tue, Sep 1

Jutes and In Color

Tue, Sep 1

Story Time @ Page 158 Bookstore

Story time for young readers at independent bookstore Page 158 Books.

Tue, Sep 1

Profanatica

Tue, Sep 1

MELTT w/ Los Eclipses at Motorco Music Hall

Wed, Sep 2

Toddler Story Time

Interactive storytime with books, music, rhymes & movement for toddlers.

Wed, Sep 2

Sip And Bloom

Wed, Sep 2

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class

Let's Get Moving : Chair-Based Exercise Class at 100 Library Dr.

Wed, Sep 2

Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat

Watch live ocean animals being fed at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Wed, Sep 2

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery

Get Carded: Trivia Nights at The Rookery at 115 W Margaret Ln

Wed, Sep 2

Apex PD Blood Drive Benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina

Wed, Sep 2

African American Cultural Festival

Celebrate African American culture and heritage at Raleigh's community festival.

Wed, Sep 2

ProgDay Progressive Rock Festival

Wed, Sep 2

Kash'd Out

Wed, Sep 2

BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE w/ Matamoska! at The Pinhook

Thu, Sep 3

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center

Tech Help @ The Seymour Senior Center at 2551 Homestead Rd

Thu, Sep 3

Storytime and Playtime at Southern

Stories, songs, and movement for toddlers and preschoolers at the library.

Thu, Sep 3

Town of Angier Presents Chairmen of the Board

Town of Angier festival featuring live music entertainment.

Thu, Sep 3

James Madison Dukes vs North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball

Watch college women's volleyball at Carmichael Arena.

Thu, Sep 3

TopOppGen at Lincoln Theatre

Thu, Sep 3

Colorful Wine

Thu, Sep 3

Walk on the Wild Side

Guided nature walk exploring native plants and their human connections at Duke Gardens.

Thu, Sep 3

September BRIAN&ELLIE Bachata Class & Practice Hour Social

Thu, Sep 3

Public Tour

Guided tour of NC Museum of Art's West Building.

Fri, Sep 4

One Tribe

Fri, Sep 4

Story time on the Farm at Smith's Nursery and Produce Farm in Benson

Summer storytime on the farm (ages 3–8) every Friday at Smith's Nursery.

Fri, Sep 4

Date Night: Love Is Fire And Water | 1 Ticket Covers 2 People

Fri, Sep 4

DLS @ Saints & Scholars Irish Pub - Raleigh

Fri, Sep 4

Friday Night Scoops & Hooves w/ Fat Cat Ice Cream

Family-friendly ice cream and farm animals at Sunset Lake in Fuquay-Varina.

Fri, Sep 4

Tony Baker at Goodnights Comedy Club

Fri, Sep 4

Tickets On Sale Now! Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock concert—all-ages fan favorite with live pop hits.

Fri, Sep 4

Music in the Park | Echo Blvd

Free outdoor music concert in Morrisville.

Fri, Sep 4

Bryson Tiller, Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Austin Millz

Fri, Sep 4

Colorado State Rams vs North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball

Watch college women's volleyball at Carmichael Arena.

Fri, Sep 4

RadioStar Live @ Wild Wing Cafe

Fri, Sep 4

Shinyribs

Fri, Sep 4

Shinyribs at the Stewart Theater

Fri, Sep 4

Fall Moon

Fri, Sep 4

REZN w/ Lockstep at Stanczyks

Fri, Sep 4

Godfrey

Sat, Sep 5

Tulane Green Wave vs Duke Blue Devils

College football: Tulane Green Wave vs Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade.

Sat, Sep 5

Western Carolina Catamounts vs Campbell Fighting Camels

College football: Western Carolina Catamounts vs Campbell Fighting Camels.

Sat, Sep 5

The 4411 at Local 506

Sat, Sep 5

Grow and Flow Yoga

Sat, Sep 5

Art on the Dot

Interactive art activity at NC Museum of Art's West Building.

Sat, Sep 5

Cuentacuentos: Spanish Storytime @ Main

Spanish-language storytime with music, rhymes, and playtime for bilingual kids.

Sat, Sep 5

9/11 Heroes Run - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sat, Sep 5

Europe Trip September 2026

Sat, Sep 5

Rob Gelblum

Sat, Sep 5

The Watchmen

Sat, Sep 5

Fun Candle Making With Instructor Caroline - Candle Making Class in Raleigh | Classpop!™

Sat, Sep 5

Brick Oven Pizza | National Pizza Day!

Sat, Sep 5

Food Truck: La Loncherita

Sat, Sep 5

African American Cultural Festival

African American Cultural Festival in downtown Raleigh — all ages.

Sat, Sep 5

RaleighWRLD Fest 2026

RaleighWRLD Fest 2026 — diverse music & culture festival.

Sat, Sep 5

The Some Of It All

Sat, Sep 5

HipNotized “A Musical Celebration Of All Things Classic”

HipNotized celebrates classic hits at Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh.

Sat, Sep 5

The ICONS Tour

Guided tour exploring natural-science exhibits and downtown Raleigh at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Sat, Sep 5

Grupo Frontera

Grupo Frontera live at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh.

Sat, Sep 5

Raleigh Princess Day

Princess-themed celebration at Raleigh Convention Center—dress up and enjoy royal fun.

Sat, Sep 5

Museum Untold Tour

Discover untold stories at NC Museum of Natural Sciences' downtown tour; tickets from $25.

Sat, Sep 5

Jesse & Joy

Jesse & Joy perform at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.

Sat, Sep 5

One For The Road w/ Jeff Bearcat Bunch & Cass Jones at Bird's Nest

Sat, Sep 5

Smithfield's Signature Farmers Market

Smithfield's farmers market at Town Hall Park with fresh local produce.

Sat, Sep 5

Purple Monster

Sat, Sep 5

Melissa Etheridge

Sat, Sep 5

Tea Cup Gin and Come Dancing w/ TCG @ SUCCOTASH!

Sat, Sep 5

Elizabeth City State Vikings vs North Carolina Central Eagles

College football: Elizabeth City State Vikings vs. North Carolina Central Eagles.

Sat, Sep 5

The Lumina Outdoor Movies featuring The Princess Bride

Outdoor screening of The Princess Bride on Market Street in Chapel Hill.

Sun, Sep 6

Tales & Tails

Young readers build confidence reading aloud to trained therapy dogs.

Sun, Sep 6

Plants Read Too

Story time and nature fun at Plants Read Too in Pittsboro.

Sun, Sep 6

Empire of the Sun

Catch indie-pop act Empire of the Sun at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.

Sun, Sep 6

Fall Mountain Hills

Sun, Sep 6

Southern Rant

Sun, Sep 6

Mini & Me Kolas | 1 Ticket Covers 2

Mini & Me Koalas experience in Chapel Hill—one ticket covers parent and child.

Sun, Sep 6

Mike Krause & The Third Expression, Berkeley Cafe Weekly Residency, September 6, 13 & 20, 6-8pm

Sun, Sep 6

Cocktail Cullture

Mon, Sep 7

Shelby Merchant

Mon, Sep 7

Nashville Sounds vs Durham Bulls

Minor-league baseball: Nashville Sounds vs Durham Bulls.

Mon, Sep 7

Labor Day

Labor Day in Chapel Hill

Mon, Sep 7

Mindful Bodies Labor Day Mon 9/7/26 Dance Fitness Party

Tue, Sep 8

Tuesday Evening Book Club

Tuesday Evening Book Club at 137 W. Margaret Lane

Tue, Sep 8

Rum Jungle at Cat s Cradle

Tue, Sep 8

Board Game Night

Family board-game night at Chapel Hill Public Library.

Tue, Sep 8

Resident Grand Rounds

Wed, Sep 9

Spaghetti Fundraiser - Lunch Take Out

Support a good cause with a takeout spaghetti lunch in Selma.

Wed, Sep 9

TWG Presents . . .ThinkTank: Scale Beyond Transactions + Listing Like a Pro

Wed, Sep 9

Books and Belonging

Books and Belonging at 100 Library Dr.

Wed, Sep 9

JCAR New Member Orientation

Wed, Sep 9

Read and Discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Wed, Sep 9

Anatomy & Physiology Course for grades 8-12

Anatomy & physiology course for middle & high-school students in Wake Forest.

Wed, Sep 9

FREE Community Dinner

Free community dinner in Selma—a casual gathering for families.

Wed, Sep 9

Hayley Williams, Magdalena Bay, and Rico Nasty

Wed, Sep 9

Transitions LifeCare Faith Community Network Education Series (Session 5)

Wed, Sep 9

Willow Avalon

Wed, Sep 9

Northern Light Love

Wed, Sep 9

Doodle & Chill, Grades 6-12

Low-pressure creative session at Orange County Public Library for tweens to doodle, draw, and unwind.

Wed, Sep 9

Mid-Atlantic Tow Expo 2026

Wed, Sep 9

Southpaw

Thu, Sep 10

The Basement Yard at DPAC

Thu, Sep 10

Andrew Ragsdale

Thu, Sep 10

Discovery Force - Beads for Backpacks

Fuse colorful Perler beads into a backpack charm at Orange County Public Library (grades 3–5).

Thu, Sep 10

200HR Yoga Teacher Training + Practice Development

Thu, Sep 10

Pumpkin Gnome

Thu, Sep 10

Jay Jurden

Thu, Sep 10

Cheekface and Catbite

Thu, Sep 10

Kimmi Bitter at Bird's Nest Listening Room - Dunn NC

Thu, Sep 10

Anna Graves

Thu, Sep 10

Meet the Keepers

Meet the gardeners of Duke Gardens' Discovery Garden—beekeepers, chicken caretakers, and plant experts.

Thu, Sep 10

2026 WakeMed Trauma Conference: When Time Matters Most

Thu, Sep 10

Graeson McGaha at Room 861 at Goodnights Comedy Club

Thu, Sep 10

Dua Saleh at Cat s Cradle - Back Room

Thu, Sep 10

Special Event

Thu, Sep 10

Not a Book Club

Not a Book Club at US

Fri, Sep 11

Richmond Spiders vs NC State Wolfpack

College football: Richmond Spiders vs NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Fri, Sep 11

The Watchmen

Fri, Sep 11

Carolina Photo Expo

Fri, Sep 11

Golden Palms

Fri, Sep 11

20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival

20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival in Oxford—taste, shop & celebrate local flavors.

Fri, Sep 11

Yonder Mountain String Band

Fri, Sep 11

Fusion Room at Trilogy Swing 2026

Fri, Sep 11

Crepe Myrtle Celebration Kick Off Concert

Crepe Myrtle Celebration Kick Off Concert in Angier—seasonal festival with live music.

Fri, Sep 11

Marcus King and Penelope Road

Fri, Sep 11

Sommore at Goodnights Comedy Club

Fri, Sep 11

Friday Night on White

Friday Night on White street festival in Wake Forest—live music and community fun.

Fri, Sep 11

Southgate 40 Debuts @ Saints & Scholars

Fri, Sep 11

Downtown Clayton Concert: CD & The Mix with Peridot Sun

Free downtown concert with CD & The Mix at Clayton Town Square—family-friendly live music.

Fri, Sep 11

Book Lovers

Fri, Sep 11

Hike Expo North Carolina 2026

Hike Expo NC at Kerr Scott Building—discover trails, gear, and outdoor adventure resources.

Fri, Sep 11

Staind, Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder

Fri, Sep 11

Shearling at Local 506

Sat, Sep 12

cancer walk

Sat, Sep 12

Alien

Sat, Sep 12

Food Truck: The Shak Concessions

Sat, Sep 12

3rd Annual Family Fest | A Free Day of Family Fun, Community & Creativity

3rd Annual Family Fest—free day of family fun, community, and creative activities.

Sat, Sep 12

North Carolina African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

Celebrate African cuisine and culture at this Raleigh restaurant festival.

Sat, Sep 12

M'BRACE 5th Women Empowerment The Power of HER

Sat, Sep 12

Wring Out Your Sponge Transformational Conference & Awards Luncheon

Sat, Sep 12

Caldwell Fall Market 2026!!

Fall market with vendors, crafts, and seasonal fun for the whole family.

Sat, Sep 12

5K Fun Run x HEYDAY BREWING | 2026 NC Brewery Running Series

Sat, Sep 12

Hinnant Family Vineyards 2026 Harvest Festival

Sat, Sep 12

Apex Martial Arts 30th IKF PKB/PMT/PBSC Tournament

Sat, Sep 12

Grow Fresh! Eat What's in Season.

Interactive farm-to-table storytime with a fresh local food tasting for kids.

Sat, Sep 12

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs North Carolina Tar Heels

College football: ETSU Buccaneers vs North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium.

Sat, Sep 12

2026 Silent Auction

Sat, Sep 12

LIVE LIFE IN COLOR 5K & 1-Mile Run

Sat, Sep 12

Stitching Without Seams: A Community Throw-In at Historic Russell School

Sat, Sep 12

Raleigh Geek and Grub Market (Gaming Edition)

Gaming-themed market with collectibles, cards, and geek culture vendors.

Sat, Sep 12

Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive)

Brimley Brunch (Brimley Society Exclusive) at Downtown Raleigh

Sat, Sep 12

S.T.E.A.M in the Capital - Electronics

Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. workshop focusing on electronics in Raleigh.

Sat, Sep 12

Fresh Fall Floral

Sat, Sep 12

The Screwtape Letters

Sat, Sep 12

North Carolina A&T Aggies vs North Carolina Central Eagles

College football: NC A&T Aggies vs NC Central Eagles at O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium.

Sat, Sep 12

DEKA MILE, STRONG & ATLAS Hosted by Zeta Wolf Fitness - Fuquay-Varina, NC

Sat, Sep 12

Ride For Freedom

Sat, Sep 12

The Righteous Cry

Sat, Sep 12

Love Durham Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12

PAL Power Run 5k

Sat, Sep 12

Four Oaks Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show

Car, truck, and motorcycle show—kids love seeing cool vehicles up close.

Sat, Sep 12

The Band Next Door

Sat, Sep 12

Paddling for Pennies Presents DR. DAVID GRIFFIN

Sat, Sep 12

WKA Grand Nationals & WKA Regional Championship Series Round 4 "The Reaper Class Championship"

Sat, Sep 12

Dennis the Dominator Fund Raiser!

Sat, Sep 12

Acorn Festival

Acorn Festival in Four Oaks—a seasonal celebration with community fun for the whole family.

Sat, Sep 12

"On the Bench" Community Workshop – Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops

Sat, Sep 12

Cary Whiskey Wine & Fire

Sat, Sep 12

NC Concealed Carry Handgun Training

Sat, Sep 12

Shroom Daze

Sat, Sep 12

2nd Annual ChocMuzic Fest

2nd Annual ChocMuzic Fest—chocolate and music celebration at The Portal HQ.

Sat, Sep 12

Birding with Wake Audubon Society

Guided birding walk with Wake Audubon at Museum Park—spot local birds and learn from experts.

Sat, Sep 12

Notes on View: Salomé Sandoval

Notes on View: Salomé Sandoval at West Building

Sat, Sep 12

Classical Music in the Park

Free classical music performance in Museum Park—bring a blanket and enjoy live music outdoors.

Sun, Sep 13

Dueling Dinosaurs Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory-friendly dinosaur exhibit mornings at NC Museum of Natural Sciences—calm environment for all learners.

Mon, Sep 14

Baby Lapsit

Cuddles, songs & stories for babies at Hillsborough library.

Tue, Sep 15

Skywatching: Views from The Durham

Skywatching program at Morehead Planetarium—explore the night sky from The Durham Hotel (free!).

Tue, Sep 15

Plant Propagation: Growing New Plants from Cuttings

Learn plant propagation from cuttings with Duke Gardens' curator in this hands-on botany workshop.

Tue, Sep 15

Most Delicious Poison: A Virtual Author Talk with Noah Whiteman

Virtual author talk on how plants, animals & microbes create toxins—cutting-edge science made accessible.

Wed, Sep 16

Friends Fall Book Sale

Friends Fall Book Sale at Orange County Public Library—affordable books for all ages.

Wed, Sep 16

Lectura y bienestar

Lectura y bienestar at 100 Library Dr.

Thu, Sep 17

Pop Up Library @ The Seymour Senior Center

Pop-up library at Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill—library services and programs for the community.

Thu, Sep 17

Science Café

Interactive science conversations at NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

Sat, Sep 19

BugFest 2026

Hands-on bug exhibits and nature exploration at NC Museum's annual BugFest.

Sat, Sep 19

Botanical Embroidery as Visible Mending

Learn botanical embroidery & visible mending with artist Julia Gartrell at Duke Gardens.

Mon, Sep 21

Wonderkids - Snakes and Turtles and Alligators, Oh My!

Hands-on STEAM exploration for preschoolers—snakes, turtles, and more this month.

Tue, Sep 22

Native Shrubs for Resilient Landscapes (in person)

Learn how native shrubs build resilient gardens with an expert naturalist at Duke Gardens.

Wed, Sep 23

No Bake September: Dessert Lab, Grades 6-12

Make surprise no-bake desserts with kids in grades 6–12 at the Orange County Library.

Thu, Sep 24

SciREN Triangle and Educator Open House

Educator and family open house exploring nature at NC Museum's facility.

Thu, Sep 24

From One to Many: Plant Propagation Walk

Walk with a plant curator to learn propagation techniques at Duke Gardens.

Fri, Sep 25

Educator Trek: Backbone of North Carolina

Field-based educator workshop exploring North Carolina's geological backbone.

Sat, Sep 26

Saturday Science Sparks

Hands-on science program at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center.

Sat, Sep 26

Herbs Beyond the Kitchen

Explore medicinal, aromatic & creative uses of herbs beyond cooking with an expert.

Tue, Sep 29

Community Blood Drive

Community Blood Drive at 100 Library Dr.

Tue, Sep 29

Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes

Watch the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center.