The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, is presenting Beyond: The Cary Film Festival, from September 11 to 14, 2025. The festival features 24 independently produced short films, as well as filmmaking workshops and industry talkbacks. Each block of short films has a ticket price of just $8.53. Unless otherwise indicated, the events are at The Cary Theater. See the event schedule here. … [Read more...] about BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival Sept. 11-14
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Hillsborough Classic Film Society: The Mirror on Sept. 14
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 p.m. Most screenings are at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The Passmore Center is next to the Orange County SportsPlex. At each event, an expert speaker will set the background for the film. There is also free popcorn! The events are free to … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society: The Mirror on Sept. 14
Stardust & Stories Book Festival: Keepers of Magic Sept. 20
Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Stardust & Stories Book Festival -- Chapter 1: Keepers of Magic on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Stardust & Stories is a book festival for fans of fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy and creative storytelling. Discover authors and illustrators, … [Read more...] about Stardust & Stories Book Festival: Keepers of Magic Sept. 20
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at three venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
Second Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: E.T. Sept. 12
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about Second Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: E.T. Sept. 12
Line Dance Party at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Sept. 12 (and more)
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Line Dance Party at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Sept. 12 (and more)
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Ghostbusters Oct. 4
Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2025. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This family-friendly series features films for … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Ghostbusters Oct. 4
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Free tickets, but you can reserve them
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. These events are for people with autism and others who have sensory sensitivities. Tickets are FREE but they do sell out. You can reserve tickets in advance of the film screening online, by phone at 919-560-3030, or at the box office. A limited number of tickets will also … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Free tickets, but you can reserve them
10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
The Cary's 10th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater. Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films will be between one and five … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 24
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Sept. 1
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Sept. 1
