Things to do with kids in Carrboro, NC

Family-friendly events in Carrboro, NC: storytimes, festivals, museum programs and outdoor fun for kids and toddlers.

Sunday, October 11

International Tennis Carnival Sunday, October 11 · 4 PM–6 PM 101 Williams St., Carrboro

Specialized Recreation - Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag Painting Monday, October 12 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro

Storytime and Playtime Thursday, October 15 · 10:30 AM–12 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro

Spooky Movie Night Friday, October 16 · 6:30 PM 301 W Main St, Carrboro
West End Poetry Festival - Reception Friday, October 16 · 6:30 PM–7:45 PM Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro · Free

Artful Watercolors ~ A Beginner’s Watercolor Workshop with Abhi ( Oct 17 th 2026 ) Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–1 PM My Muses Card Shop/Muse Gallery, Carrboro · $65
West End Poetry Festival - Coffee, Biscuits & Readings Saturday, October 17 · 12:30 PM–2 PM Carrboro Century Center, Carrboro · Free
Carrboro Songwriters Festival Saturday, October 17 · 2 PM–6 PM Lanza’s Cafe Carrboro, Carrboro
West End Poetry Festival - Coffee, Snacks, Publishers & Book Sales Saturday, October 17 · 3 PM–4 PM Carrboro Century Center, Carrboro · Free

Carrboro Songwriters Festival Sunday, October 18 · 2 PM–6 PM Lanza’s Cafe Carrboro, Carrboro
Kidical Mass Bike Event Sunday, October 18 · 2:30 PM 400 Shelton St, Carrboro

Storytime and Playtime Thursday, October 22 · 10:30 AM–12 PM 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro
Excursions - Temple Theatre - “Little Women” Thursday, October 22 · 10:45 AM–5:15 PM 301 W Main St, Carrboro

Music and Stories Under the Stars Friday, October 23 · 5 PM–7:30 PM 101 E Weaver St, Carrboro

Family Fun Sunday Series - Showtime Canines Sunday, October 25 · 2 PM–3 PM 301 W Main St, Carrboro

🎃 Halloween at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market Saturday, October 31 · 7 AM–12 PM Carrboro Farmers’ Market, Carrboro · Free