Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting postponed to Dec. 6
Film
“Pay what you can” screening of film, Afloat, at the Varsity Theater in Chapel Hill Nov. 21
Afloat, a short film by NCSU alum Tae Park and Core One Studios Production, is being screened on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are "pay what you can." Owen, in his 20s, returns to his hometown in Wilmington after failing to build a life in New York. Working as a busboy, he wrestles with shame, fear and unresolved trauma. When he discovers an experimental pill that claims to … [Read more...] about “Pay what you can” screening of film, Afloat, at the Varsity Theater in Chapel Hill Nov. 21
Kids Movie Night Mania at Grove Park Chapel Nov. 9
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Kids' Movie Night on Sunday, November 9 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event for kids ages 3-12. Registration is required. Parents, get ready to drop off your little movie stars for an afternoon packed with fun, friends, and flavor! While you enjoy a couple of hours to yourself, your kids will be having an … [Read more...] about Kids Movie Night Mania at Grove Park Chapel Nov. 9
Friday Market and Movie Night: The Princess Bride at Moore Square Nov. 7
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 Friday Market and Movie Night: The Princess Bride at Moore Square Nov. 7
Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Casablanca while crafting on Nov. 6 at Garner Performing Arts Center
In partnership with the Garner Performing Arts Center, the NC Museum of History invites you to bring your favorite craft supplies to a free showing of the classic World War II-era film Casablanca. Crafting at the Cinema takes place Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free, but tickets … [Read more...] about Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Casablanca while crafting on Nov. 6 at Garner Performing Arts Center
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Fritz Lang’s “M” on Nov. 2
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: Fritz Lang’s “M” on Nov. 2
Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
The Running Man will be released in theaters November 14, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE screening before its release date. This free screening takes place Monday, November 10, 2025, at AMC Southpoint 17, 7325 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition … [Read more...] about Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Drumline Nov. 1
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: Drumline Nov. 1
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
A Mystic Halloween Costume Party & Haunted Trail at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Oct. 31
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 A Mystic Halloween Costume Party & Haunted Trail at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Oct. 31
