Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Raleigh, NC

Library storytimes & programs (41, free)

From Wake County Public Libraries and Durham County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesAuthors & Illustrators Born in November Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesChildren's Scavenger Hunt at North Regional Library · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 13 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Southeast Regional Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Leesville Community Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Oberlin Regional Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Eva Perry Regional Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Southeast Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
Cary Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
North Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
Leesville Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Fuquay-Varina Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Oberlin Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
East Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Northeast Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Cary Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
North Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Athens Drive Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
West Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Richard B. Harrison Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Eva Perry Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Wake Forest Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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9:30amToddler Storytime · Eva Perry Regional Library, Apex 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:45amBook Babies · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amTouch A Truck! · Wake Forest Community Library, Wake Forest 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amSpecial Event for Young Children: Family Yoga Time · East Regional Library, Knightdale 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBragtown's Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Melanie! · Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amScented Storytime! @ Stanford L. Warren Branch Library · Stanford L. Warren Branch Library (1201 Fayetteville St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime Stay and Play · Green Road Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Playdate · Oberlin Regional Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 3 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Wendell Community Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
West Regional Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am
Eva Perry Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am

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1pmThis Week In the Lab: Breakerspace · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMake It: Paper · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmBuilding Club! · Southgate Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

4:30pmK-5th Adventures · Leesville Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesAuthors & Illustrators Born in November Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesChildren's Scavenger Hunt at North Regional Library · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amMulti-Sensory Environment Open House · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amReady, Set, School Marbles Community Playdates · Green Road Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyABC Craft and Learn · At 4 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Duraleigh Road Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Zebulon Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11:30am
Wake Forest Community Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30pm
Middle Creek Community Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm

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11amCommunity Sticker Swap · Stanford L. Warren Branch Library (1201 Fayetteville St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amStay and Play · Athens Drive Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amThis Week In the Lab: Breakerspace · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amSensory Saturday: Stories & Playtime! · East Regional Library, Knightdale 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amA Nutcracker Experience · Northeast Regional Library, Knightdale 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmDuke Ballet & Books · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · Free

1:30pmNorth Durham Chess Club · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmActing Workshop · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCodeMavericks Coding Workshop: Robotics Jr. (Ages 8-12) · Middle Creek Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPuzzle Swap at Southwest Regional Library · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmReady Set School Community Playdates · Southeast Regional Library, Garner 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 14 · times varySensory Storytime · At 2 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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West Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30pm
North Regional Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm

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3pmSTEAM LAB · Leesville Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

3pmThis Week In the Lab: Breakerspace · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmPreschool Practice and Play · Athens Drive Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pm3rd-5th STEAM Lab: Pointillism Dot Art · Oberlin Regional Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

3pmEngineering: Marshmallow Catapults: 3rd-5th STEAM Lab · East Regional Library, Knightdale 6-10 · Free

3pmSTEAM Lab: The Solar System! · Duraleigh Road Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am–12pm

Extreme Weather 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

Cost not listed
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Details at Marbles Kids Museum ↗

Fri, Nov 20 · 1:15pm–2pm

The Blue Angels 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

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Nov 13 – Nov 21

Guest Star: Science

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

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Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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Nov 13 – Nov 21

Secrets of Great Salt Lake

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

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Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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Nov 15 – Nov 21

Cities of the Future 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

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Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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Nov 15 – Nov 22

Superhuman Body 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

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Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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Nov 15 – Nov 22

Wild Rescue 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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Library storytimes & programs (42, free)

From Wake County Public Libraries and Durham County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesAuthors & Illustrators Born in November Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesChildren's Scavenger Hunt at North Regional Library · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 13 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Southeast Regional Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Leesville Community Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Oberlin Regional Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Eva Perry Regional Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Southeast Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
Cary Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
North Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
Leesville Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Fuquay-Varina Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Oberlin Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
East Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Northeast Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Cary Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
North Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
West Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Athens Drive Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Eva Perry Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Green Road Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Wake Forest Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

Library event page →

9:30amToddler Storytime · Eva Perry Regional Library, Apex 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:45amBook Babies · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBragtown's Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Melanie! · Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime Stay and Play · Green Road Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Playdate · Oberlin Regional Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 3 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Wendell Community Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
West Regional Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Eva Perry Regional Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am

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11amBilingual Storytime · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmThis Week In the Lab: Makey Makeys · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSensory Playdate · Green Road Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

4:30pm3rd–5th STEAM Lab: Popcorn! · Oberlin Regional Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

4:30pmBuilding Club! · Southgate Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

4:30pmEngineering: Marshmallow Catapults: 3rd-5th STEAM Lab · East Regional Library, Knightdale 6-10 · Free

4:30pmK-5th Adventures · Leesville Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

4:30pmMix & Make: Caterpillar Fruit Snack · East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmSTEAM Lab: Animal Camouflage: Butt or Face?! · Eva Perry Regional Library, Apex 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesAuthors & Illustrators Born in November Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesChildren's Scavenger Hunt at North Regional Library · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFrench Bilingual Storytime! · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyReady, Set, School Community Playdates · At 2 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Richard B. Harrison Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Duraleigh Road Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm

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10:30amSensory Storytime · Zebulon Community Library, Zebulon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyABC Craft and Learn · At 4 Wake County and Durham County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Duraleigh Road Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Zebulon Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am
Wake Forest Community Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30pm
Middle Creek Community Library Sun, Nov 22 · 2pm

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11amFamily Fables (Storytime) · East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amStay and Play · Athens Drive Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amThis Week In the Lab: Makey Makeys · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmDuke Ballet & Books · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · Free

1:30pmDowntown Durham Chess Club · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFantastic Mr. Fox & Feasting · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSnakes!: 3rd-5th STEAM Lab · Southgate Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEAM Lab for 3rd-5th grade: Simple Machines · Green Road Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

2:30pmElectricity: 3-5th STEAMLab · Cary Regional Library, Cary 6-10 · Free

2:30pmMarbles Science Solvers · West Regional Library, Cary 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmSTEAM Lab: Animal Camouflage: Butt or Face?! · Eva Perry Regional Library, Apex 6-10 · Free

3pmThis Week In the Lab: Makey Makeys · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSymmetry Science: 3rd-5th STEAM Lab · Southeast Regional Library, Garner 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1pmPreschool Practice and Play · Athens Drive Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmPinecone Palooza: K-5th Grade · North Regional Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

2:30pmSTEAM Lab - Dimensions and Dodecahedrons · West Regional Library, Cary 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 27 – Dec 13

The Polar Express 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Marbles Kids Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Wake County Public Libraries and Durham County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amBragtown's Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Melanie! · Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesAuthors & Illustrators Born in November Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesChildren's Scavenger Hunt at North Regional Library · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Fables (Storytime) · East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amThis Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmSouth Durham Chess Club · South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmThis Week In the Lab: Paper Crafts · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

1pmAll Ages Crafternoon · Green Road Community Library, Raleigh 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Dec 4 · 6pm–8:30pm

Evening with Elves

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
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Details at Marbles Kids Museum ↗

Nov 27 – Dec 13

The Polar Express 3D

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Marbles Kids Museum ↗

Dec 5 – Dec 6

The Polar Express 2D Open Caption

Marbles Kids Museum — Raleigh · Wake Co. · Raleigh

Cost not listed
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Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at Marbles Kids Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Wake County Public Libraries and Durham County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Time variesMaker + STEAM Take and Make: DIY Reuse Art Bird Mask · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBragtown's Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Melanie! · Bragtown Branch Library (3200 Dearborn Dr), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amA Very Merry Cookie Craft · North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmThis Week In the Lab: Snap Circuits · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pm****NEW DATE**** Make It: Window Clings · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmMix and Make: Scarecrow Cupcake Decorating · East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Time variesMaker + STEAM Take and Make: DIY Reuse Art Bird Mask · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amCookie Houses! · East Regional Library, Knightdale 6-10 · Free

10:30amBite into Science · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime @ Southwest Regional · Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amCookie Houses · Athens Drive Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Fables (Storytime) · East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

12pmDuke Ballet & Books · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · Free

1:30pmDowntown Durham Chess Club · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCanines for Literacy @ East · East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane), Durham 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCookie Houses · Athens Drive Community Library, Raleigh 6-10 · Free

3pmThis Week In the Lab: Snap Circuits · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmDog Days at the Library! · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

Time variesMaker + STEAM Take and Make: DIY Reuse Art Bird Mask · Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St), Durham 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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174 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Raleigh, NC weekend guide.

Updated November 12, 2026