Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, holds Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is FREE for these events, but registration is required. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. The museum will also be showing a "Lights Up, Sounds Down" movie. Tickets for the movie are not needed. Registered … [Read more...] about Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum Oct. 28
Film
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Encanto on Oct. 24
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month. This offering was created in partnership with the Duke … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Encanto on Oct. 24
Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Cary's annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 23, 2026, 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 are between one and five minutes … [Read more...] about Annual Zombiepalooza at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 23
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov. 21
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 8 p.m. What to Expect … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov. 21
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Oct. 19
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 — Oct. 19
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: The Producers on Nov. 1
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 Producers on Nov. 1
In the Clouds: Free screening and artist talk about Francesca Talenti Oct. 17 and 18
Francesca Talenti will be screening her new films at the Eno Arts Mill Gallery, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, Hillsborough, North Carolina, on October 17 and 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. This is a free event, and will also include an artist talk. A two-time Sundance Film Festival invitee, Francesca has been focusing on shooting clouds for the past ten years. This screening will feature short … [Read more...] about In the Clouds: Free screening and artist talk about Francesca Talenti Oct. 17 and 18
Movies on the Bloc at 321 Coffee: Hoppers Oct. 16
321 Coffee is hosting Movies on the Bloc. These free outdoor movies take place at the 321 Coffee Bloc Courtyard, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. 321 Coffee announced these events on Facebook. 321 Coffee will be open from 6 to 7 p.m. The movies start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Everyone gets a FREE drink, courtesy of First Horizon Bank. Fall Movie … [Read more...] about Movies on the Bloc at 321 Coffee: Hoppers Oct. 16
Spooky Movie Night at Carrboro Town Commons Oct. 16
The Town of Carrboro is presenting Spooky Movie Night on Friday, October 16 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a free event and no registration is required. Bring your friends, family, blankets and chairs for a Halloween Movie Night featuring Hotel Transylvania! The Town Commons event space opens at 6:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at … [Read more...] about Spooky Movie Night at Carrboro Town Commons Oct. 16
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 9-11
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 two venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 9-11
