Hello, Wolfpack Families! Parents and Families Weekend is right around the corner and although many signature events are sold out, registration for events that do not have capacity limits is still open until September 20th, so don’t be discouraged! There are plenty of exciting family-friendly activities happening on campus and in the surrounding Raleigh area that are absolutely worth the trip. 

Even if your first-choice event is sold out, consider building your own family weekend experience! Explore campus, check out the NC State Events Calendar for on-campus activities and the Raleigh Events Calendar for events happening locally. We encourage families to try a new restaurant, visit a local attraction or take advantage of one of the many family-friendly activities happening throughout the area. Most importantly, this is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your student and create lasting memories together.

• PNC Raleigh Wide Open Kickoff Event
  Oct. 2 
  6:00 p.m.
  The Corner, Centennial Campus
  
• Students can order their NC State ring
  Oct. 2
  10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Talley Student Union
  
• Dungeons and Dragons
  Oct. 2
  3:00 p.m.-6:00 pm
  Rm 5210, Talley Student Union
  
• Silent Witness Physical Exhibit hosted by the Women’s Center
  Second Floor Lobby, Talley Student Union
  
• First Friday celebration
  Oct. 2
  Downtown Raleigh
  
• Frankenweenie
  Oct. 2
  6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  DCP Great Lawn Pavilion
  327 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511
   
• Taste of Asia
  Oct. 2
  11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  Downtown Raleigh
  
• Falling for Local
  Oct. 2
  11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  Dorothea Dix Park
  
• Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival
  Oct. 2 – 3
  Fayetteville St
  Downtown Raleigh
• State Farmers Market
  7 Days a Week
  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Free
  
• Raleigh Flea Market
  Every Saturday and Sunday
  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 
  Free
   
• North Carolina Museum of Art
  Open Wednesday through Sunday
  10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 
  Free aside from special exhibitions/events
  
• North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
  Open Monday through Sunday
  10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Free General Admission
   
• Troll Hunting at Dix ParkPark
  open from dawn until dusk
  1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603 
  Free
  
  With so many things to do while you’re here, your family can create a weekend that is uniquely yours. Whether you’re into live music, local festivals, delicious food or simply enjoy exploring new places, a lot is going on. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family back to campus.

GO PACK!