The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
Music
Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Triangle United Teluga Association is presenting Holly Springs Diwali on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. Event Highlights Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Spooky Hollow First Friday Oct. 2
Get into the Halloween spirit at Spooky Hollow First Friday on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. It features: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Spooky Hollow First Friday Oct. 2
Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park: Amanda Peach Duo Oct. 2
The Bond Park Boathouse, at 801 High House Road, Cary, is playing host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals at Bands, Bites and Boats. The special event features a local musician, a food truck and a brewery. These are FREE events. Pay for food and drink, and boat rental if you choose o enjoy the music while floating on the lake Or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park: Amanda Peach Duo Oct. 2
PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Natura Wonder (Stevie Wonder tribute) Oct. 2
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2026. The concerts take place the first Friday of the month from May to October, 2026, except for July, when it takes place the 2nd Friday. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is free in a lot next to the park. Local … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Natura Wonder (Stevie Wonder tribute) Oct. 2
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3 (free if you bring a wiener dog)
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include live music, inflatables face painting yard games, beer, arts and crafts, and more. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3 (free if you bring a wiener dog)
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
Duke Arts: Free concerts at American Tobacco Campus: Madison Cunningham Sept. 30
Duke Arts returns to American Tobacco Campus in September, 2026, with a new season curated by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt. This year’s theme centers foremothers and a lineage of women singer-songwriters who have shaped generations through storytelling and creative influence. The concert series will take place every Wednesday from September 9 to 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Duke Arts: Free concerts at American Tobacco Campus: Madison Cunningham Sept. 30
Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place in September
Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Sunset Music Series every Wednesday in September, 2026. The concerts take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend. You can find all the concerts listed on Waverly Place's event list. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted. Each event will also feature a … [Read more...] about Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place in September
Carrboro Music Festival Sept. 27: 100+ bands at many venues
Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro, North Carolina. The event starts with a kick-off event on Saturday, September 26, including: The main event is Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. Hip-Hop & Grooves will take place in Cat's Cradle's back … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sept. 27: 100+ bands at many venues
