Family events in Fayetteville, NC

Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office partners with Chick-fil-A Hope Mills for a Spirit Night benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina. A portion of event proceeds supports year-round sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Enjoy a meal with family and friends while contributing to a program that champions inclusion, confidence, and achievement through sports. This collaboration reflects a commitment to giving back, and every purchase helps make a positive difference, one meal at a time.

A 5K for runners and walkers that is suitable for all ages, with pets welcome to come along. It launches the downtown International Folk Festival, hosted by Friends of Civil Affairs, and all proceeds will support merit- and need-based scholarships in 2027 for spouses and children of Civil Affairs. Participants may also join the team FitnessforFUN.

At Cliffdale Regional Branch Library, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Story Time offers a playful, interactive reading experience for children ages 0 to 5. The program nurtures early literacy and social skills through lively storytelling, music, movement, and finger play. Sessions feature flannel board and felt activities, and each child receives a free book to take home, creating an ongoing connection to books. This free program is presented by United Way of Cumberland County, Cumberland County Government, and Cumberland County Libraries. No registration is required. An accompanying adult must attend and actively participate with their child, and drop offs are not permitted.

Founded in 1756, Fayetteville carries centuries of history alongside eerie legends that still linger. This guided walk explores the city's ghost lore with stories of grieving bridal apparitions, cinemas rumored to shelter restless presences, and the old jail where former prisoners are said to remain. The tour retraces Fayetteville's darker chapters and shares the tales that have kept its haunted reputation alive.