Whether you're seeking thrilling outdoor adventures, immersing yourself in rich history, or enjoying vibrant local culture, Greater Fayetteville offers a diverse array of attractions. From the adrenaline-pumping zip lines at ZipQuest to the serene beauty of the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, our community invites you to explore, discover, and create unforgettable memories. Here you'll find curated lists of fun activities both indoors and outdoors, and family friendly fun and even free things to see and do. 

1897 Poe House historic home in Fayetteville, featuring a white Victorian-style exterior, wraparound porch, and seasonal holiday decor.

Free Things To Do

Visitors are pleased to find that many of the attractions in Cumberland County are completely free, making their stay here more than affordable for the whole family. Here’s a fantastic list of the top sites to visit that don’t cost a penny.

Events

Battlezone Saturdays Paintball
Battlezone Saturdays Paintball

Come out and spend the day…
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop

Join our Chunky Blanket…
Country Fusion Night
Country Fusion Night

3rd Saturday's Country Fusion…
Cumberland Cooks: Chill and Cheers Mocktails
Cumberland Cooks: Chill and Cheers Mocktails

Registration is required for…
Facets Rotational Exhibition: Multi Call For Art
Facets Rotational Exhibition: Multi Call For Art

Fayetteville is a place where…
Fayetteville Ghost Walk
Fayetteville Ghost Walk

Fayetteville - est. 1756, is a…
Fayetteville Historic Walking Tour
Fayetteville Historic Walking Tour

Take a stroll through one of…
FLD Open House
FLD Open House

FLD Studios is opening its…
Fort Bragg College Hockey Series
Fort Bragg College Hockey Series

Come take in all the action of…
Frozen AF - AN APRÈS SKI PARTY
Frozen AF - AN APRÈS SKI PARTY

We’re bringing ski lodge…
Model Making
Model Making

Have you ever wanted a scale…
MU Women's Basketball vs Greensboro College
MU Women's Basketball vs Greensboro College

Methodist University's Women's…
Road to America 250
Road to America 250

Celebrate the rich musical…
Scroggins Band LIVE
Scroggins Band LIVE

Scroggins Band LIVE at Paddy's…
Soup in a Jar
Soup in a Jar

Create a thoughtful and…
The Art of Dying: A Chronological Look at Funerary Practices in Cumberland County
The Art of Dying: A Chronological Look at Funerary Practices in Cumberland County

This temporary exhibit…
Winter High Tea
Winter High Tea

High tea winter themed in our…
K-Pop Beginners Dance Class
K-Pop Beginners Dance Class

Jump into the world of LIKE…
Fayetteville's Music History Exhibit
Fayetteville's Music History Exhibit

This temporary exhibit takes a…
Harry Potter Trivia
Harry Potter Trivia

Calling all witches, wizards…

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