City Of Raleigh: Celebrate Fall With Raleigh Parks

Press release from the City of Raleigh:

Sep 17, 2021

Fall is here! Take the whole family for a day of fall fun at one of our upcoming festivals or join us for one of our fun fall-themed programs. Browse our full list below and register online.

Fall Festival at Method Community Park

Friday, October 15, 5 to 7 p.m.

Join us at Method Community Center for a spook-tacular family event! Admission is free to the public and will include arts and crafts, carnival games, music, healthy treat bags, a photo booth and more! No registration required.

Register for the Fall Festival(link is external)

Tuesday, October 12, 6 to 8 p.m.

Come join us for an evening of family fun and creativity as we decorate pumpkins and create a fall craft to inspire the most outrageous designs and creations. Pre-registration is required and one parent must accompany the child.

Register for Pumpk-n-Paint(link is external)

Saturday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Celebrate autumn in Raleigh with a market and festival at Dorothea Dix Park! Activities include live music, 100+ local makers & vendors, Triangle-area craft beer & cider on tap, 25+ food trucks, kids zone, free pumpkins, hay rides, and more!

Learn more event details(link is external)

Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join us at Millbrook Exchange Park for a morning of pumpkin painting on the patio. Registration is per child and will include a mini pumpkin and a variety of decorative supplies. Come for the crafty fun, and let us clean up the mess! This is an outdoor event. In the event of inclement weather, it will move indoors. All individuals over the age of 5 are required to wear a mask indoors.Fee: $6 per childAges: 10 years and under

Register for Pumpkin Painting(link is external)

Saturday, October 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Join us as we learn about the fabulous world of fungi! We will begin with a classroom portion all about the anatomy of fungi, their importance in the ecosystem, and some common species that can be found around Walnut Creek. Then, we will spend the second half of the day testing our identification skills out in the field. Come dressed to spend time outdoors in the woods!Ages: 8 years and upFee: $3 per person

Register for Family Fun(gi) in the Wetland(link is external)

Friday, October 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  

As you are getting sleepy and letting go a of a yawn, many of the wetland's inhabitants are stretching and getting ready for their 'day.' We'll look at which animals are active in the wetland and go for a night hike. What might we see and hear? This is a family program and the fee applies to all participants ages 2 and older. Please register at least 4 days in advance and come dressed for the weather.Fee: $3 per personAges: All Ages

Register for Nocturnal Nature and Night Hike(link is external)

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