Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, at 4221 Silk Hope Road, Siler City, NC, is hosting its 51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers' Day Festival on September 5 and 6, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This festival is a celebration of the agricultural heritage of the area. Tickets are $5, with children under 6 admitted for free. Parking is free. The festival features: Tickets are extra for the … [Read more...] about 51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days in Siler City Labor Day Weekend
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Beats N Bars: Labor of Love Weekend Festival in Durham Sept. 5 and 6
Beats N Bars Music Festival returns to Durham, North Carolina for the 10th year on September 5 and 6, 2026. Beats N Bars is a celebration of music, culture and creativity. This year the celebration takes place on Labor Day Weekend. Saturday Labor of Love Fest: Day Party + ConcertSaturday, September 5, 20264 to 9 p.m.The Fruit305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC$10 Labor of Love Fest brings … [Read more...] about Beats N Bars: Labor of Love Weekend Festival in Durham Sept. 5 and 6
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, hosts a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December of 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
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
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Remember the Titans Sept. 4
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting First Friday Market & Movie Nights at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These events take place the first Friday of the month, from May to November, 2026. Enjoy an outdoor movie, as well as a vendor market, food trucks, free-to-play games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Remember the Titans Sept. 4
First Friday Raleigh Sept. 4
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh Sept. 4
One Tribe Drum Circle at Dix Park Sept. 4
Dix Park will be hosting drum circles, led by One Tribe, at the Stone Houses Visitor Center, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on the first Friday of the month from June to November, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There's no cost, but please register. However! One Tribe says that even if the event shows as "sold out," come anyway! Seating is provided. If you have drums or other hand … [Read more...] about One Tribe Drum Circle at Dix Park Sept. 4
Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park: My Cousin Skinny Sept. 4
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: My Cousin Skinny Sept. 4
First Friday at Raleigh Times Sept. 4 — music, art, more
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an art market and more. September First Friday First Friday at the Times on September 4, 2026. Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times Sept. 4 — music, art, more
Eno Arts Mill — First Friday event on Sept. 4
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. On the First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate a new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other … [Read more...] about Eno Arts Mill — First Friday event on Sept. 4
