The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Presented in collaboration with Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, Artist Studio Project, and El Quixote Festival, this FREE community celebration brings families, artists, and … [Read more...] about Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 6
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Smashfest returns to The Scrap Exchange Nov 27 — smash stuff on Black Friday
Do you ever feel like smashing things? Or do you NEED to smash things? Head to The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, for SmashFest on Friday, November 27, 2026 from 3 to 7 p.m. At this event you[ll be able to let out your frustrations by throwing various breakables against a wall. Enjoy a fun, carnival atmosphere with a large crowd, live art and more. Admission is free. Buy … [Read more...] about Smashfest returns to The Scrap Exchange Nov 27 — smash stuff on Black Friday
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 2 to Nov 5
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's free and open to the public from October 2 to November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. This year's Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel features … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 2 to Nov 5
Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
El Futuro is hosting Kermes, Community Fiesta, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Vendors are invited to apply. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of many Latino countries. Participants are coming dressed in the … [Read more...] about Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, and then every Saturday through September 26, 2026. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass fusing … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
Closing Reception for Indelible: Tattooed Ceramics at Claymakers Gallery Sept. 25
Claymakers, at 470 Salem Street, Durham, North Carolina, is sharing the exhibition, Indelible: Tattooed Ceramics, from August 7 to September 25, 2026. Indelible features 40 ceramic artworks by 14 potters, painted with designs by 20 tattoo artists. Each piece was created by members of two distinct artistic communities collaborating across mediums and styles to create something new. All artworks … [Read more...] about Closing Reception for Indelible: Tattooed Ceramics at Claymakers Gallery Sept. 25
Final Friday Cary Art Loop Sept. 25
The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an interactive map of all the participating venues, but make sure to check the Cary Art Loop Facebook page or website to make sure there is activity at each. Cary Final Friday Map … [Read more...] about Final Friday Cary Art Loop Sept. 25
Cary Gallery of Artists’ Final Friday Reception Sept. 25
Cary Gallery of Artists, at 200 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a cooperative operated by local artists. It features contemporary and traditional fine art and craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by 24 artists from around the Triangle. Displays change monthly, and are introduced with a "Final Friday" evening reception. Final Friday Reception The Final Friday Receptions … [Read more...] about Cary Gallery of Artists’ Final Friday Reception Sept. 25
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Sept. 25, including Makers Market, live music and more…
The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Sept. 25, including Makers Market, live music and more…
Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
