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Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 2-4 (including kick-off celebration)

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Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 2-4 (including kick-off celebration)

FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4

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 three venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4

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Jazz in the Square Oct. 2: Patrick McGrew Trio and Também

Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Sleepy Cat Records. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on select Thursdays from August 7 to September 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. UPDATE: The September 25th event has been canceled due to weather. At each installment, there will be beverage … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square Oct. 2: Patrick McGrew Trio and Também

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Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park

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, food truck and brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. This is a free event that takes place the first Friday of the month, from April to … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park

Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place: North Tower Oct. 1

Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, is presenting Sunset Music Series every Wednesday from September 3 to October 1, 2025. The concerts feature fun, high-energy bands. The concerts take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted. Schedule for Sunset Music Series 2025 … [Read more...] about Sunset Music Series at Waverly Place: North Tower Oct. 1

Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5

The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on October 5, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: The preliminaries for the stein holding contest are from 12 to 4 p.m. at bmc brewing and the finals are at 5 p.m. on the main stage. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5

Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 29

The Town of Cary is hosting a Diwali celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Stage performances start at 7 p.m. The event is an evening of music, dance, food and community, while celebrating the Festival of Lights together. … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 29

5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…

The MAKRS Society is presenting its 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from 200+ local vendors for the perfect holiday presents. It's free to attend. There's plenty going on addition to the shopping: The schedule so far: … [Read more...] about 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…

La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28

El Futuro is hosting The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Facebook event. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of countries such as Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Honduras, Costa … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28

Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28

Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025. Times (tentative; check back soon for confirmation): Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28

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