Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Art
The Market at NCMA Oct. 4
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA Oct. 4
Calico Makers Fall Market Oct. 4 and 5
Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Fall Market on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 24 local artists, as well as music, art activities and food trucks. Saturday, Music Lineup Sunday, Music Lineup Food Trucks Art Tent Activities Rain dates are October 11 and … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Fall Market Oct. 4 and 5
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Main Stage Beer Garden Stage Local Craft Beer Food Trucks Kid Zone and Rock Wall Artist … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival Oct. 5
lluminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival is a holistic wellness and arts event that offers free admission, free workshops, and low-cost services. It takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Come and enjoy aura photography, crystals, original art, sound healing, vetted intuitive readings, handmade … [Read more...] about Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival Oct. 5
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Oct. 5
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dates of market in 2025: … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Oct. 5
First Friday Raleigh Oct. 3
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh Oct. 3
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene of Fuquay-Varina. Follow Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association on Facebook to see what special events are planned each month. First Fridays in 2025 … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Artspace First Friday Oct. 3: studio artist showcase, art-making, performances
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events First FridaySpecial events the first Friday of the month, scheduled through January 2, 2026. 5 to 10 … [Read more...] about Artspace First Friday Oct. 3: studio artist showcase, art-making, performances
Concert on the Gregg Museum Lawn: Shirlette Ammons on Oct. 3
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about Concert on the Gregg Museum Lawn: Shirlette Ammons on Oct. 3
