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
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
Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3
Hip Hop IS Higher Eduction is a FREE symposium on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m., at American Tabacco Campus, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration is required. See the whole program here. What you can expect: … [Read more...] about Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3
Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 28
Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players will be playing live video game music, while you play classic video games provided by NC Eclectic Esports. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or simply love great music, this event brings legendary … [Read more...] about Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 28
Margaret Lane Gallery: Opening reception for Musical Notes, live music, art creation station, more…
Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, features work from 35+ local artists, monthly curated show and rotating exhibits. The art gallery also hosts events and workshops. Learn about upcoming events on their website and Facebook page. Last Friday Art WalkFriday, August 28, 20266 to 9 p.m.Free During Last Friday Art Walk: Opening reception for Musical Notes, … [Read more...] about Margaret Lane Gallery: Opening reception for Musical Notes, live music, art creation station, more…
Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro, North Carolina), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch’s Friday Night Music Series
Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
Midtown Housing Coalition is hosting Forest Grove Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 7, 406 E Trinity Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. This event is a fundraiser to build a tiny home community for adults with developmental disabilities. Forest Grove Festival Features Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Rhythm & Reels is a FREE outdoor concert and movie series that takes place from June 6 to August 22, 2026, at Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. On select Saturday evenings, enjoy a night of music or movies under the stars. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. Learn about each musical artist and movie here. Concerts Movies … [Read more...] about Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Free Wine Tastings at Taps and Social, and more
Taps and Social, 9954 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, North Carolina, offers a wide variety of beer and wine on tap, as well as on the shelves. It also hosts many events throughout the year, which you can find on their Facebook page. Deals & Discounts … [Read more...] about Free Wine Tastings at Taps and Social, and more
