Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to make sure that there haven't been any changes. On their calendar you can find upcoming food distributions, events and volunteer opportunities. Donations are welcome … [Read more...] about Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Days Oct. 8 and 22
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It takes place every Thursday (with some exceptions), from 6 to 8 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. One exception: It's taking place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, instead of Thursday! Admission is free. Visit the Durham Beer and Banjos Facebook page to see … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Oct. 8, and more…
PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts. The organization is the force behind a lot of the music throughout the Triangle. PineCone hosts jam sessions each month. You can find these sessions, along with more of their events, on their calendar. Here's … [Read more...] about PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Oct. 8, and more…
Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Oct. 8 and 20
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Oct. 8 and 20
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 1, 2026, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Jazz in the Square at Moore Square Oct. 8
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on select Thursdays from August 20 to October 8, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. At each installment, there will be beverage vendors with wine and beer for purchase, as well as food trucks. Jazz in the Square Schedule Dates in 2026: … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square at Moore Square Oct. 8
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE and parking is $10. Hum Sub Diwali is the largest Diwali celebration in the Triangle. What You Can Expect Festival Schedule … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques: pop-up book markets
Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques runs cozy pop-up book markets in the Triangle area of NC, featuring indie authors and bookish vendors who prioritize inclusivity and community. Follow them on Instagram to see what they've got coming up. Upcoming Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques Look for updates on each of these, and announcements of future events, at @oakandink_bookish on Instagram. Oak & … [Read more...] about Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques: pop-up book markets
Cardinal Community Fall Festival in Wendell
Cardinal Charter Academy at Wendell Falls, 6041 Taylor Road, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting the Cardinal Community Fall Festival on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy an evening filled with inflatables, fun games, food trucks, music, and plenty of community spirit. Admission and activities are free - food trucks are the only guest expense. Guests of … [Read more...] about Cardinal Community Fall Festival in Wendell
Fletcher Field Day Oct. 10
Fletcher Field Day is a FREE event for families on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. No registration is required. The event features: … [Read more...] about Fletcher Field Day Oct. 10
