Beyond The Book Children's Book & Art Festival 2026

Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity, and storytelling. Discover interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination, and don’t forget to dress as your favorite book character!

Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is open to all with books & activities designed for all ages. Chapter 5 theme to be announced soon!

Please RSVP! Registration is not required, but helps us to produce a well-planned event and allows you to receive updates and important information concerning any changes to the event. Thank you! See you at the festival!

Interested vendors, please apply at

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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