Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh from September 4 to 6, 2025. The main concerts are taking place at Moore Square, 226 E. Martin Street, and City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Over 100 bands are performing over the three days at the two stages, plus at club shows. Although the tickets to the main event, at Moore Square and City Plaza, don't quite qualify as … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — big list of free day parties
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Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. This is a new location for Beer & Banjos. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Beer & Banjos Carrboro: free music event every Tuesday
The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro: free music event every Tuesday
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
Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes, 427 West Main Street in Durham, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and family friendly. It will feature dance-offs and stein-hoisting competitions. … [Read more...] about Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6
Labor Day Cookout at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Labor Day Cookout on Monday, September 1, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Pay for your food and drink. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Labor Day Cookout at The Plant in Pittsboro
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
First Friday: live music, vendor market, and food trucks at Oak City Brewing Co., and more
Oak City Brewing Company is a tap house and nano-brewery in historic downtown Knightdale, NC. It offers 20 rotating craft beers on tap. Oak City Brewing is family-friendly, and its patio is dog-friendly. You'll find Oak City Brewing at 616 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. Oak City Brewing Company hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website … [Read more...] about First Friday: live music, vendor market, and food trucks at Oak City Brewing Co., and more
Cozy Panda’s Summer Bash Vendor Market Aug. 31
Cozy Panda Event Co. is presenting free, family-friendly events, featuring vendors, live music and free goodies. Read on to see what they've got coming up! Cozy Panda Presents: The Summer Bash Vendor MarketSunday, August 31, 202512 to 5 p.m.The Backyard Bar2901 US 64, Apex, North CarolinaFree Fall Kickoff Vendor MarketSaturday, September 27, 202511 a.m. to 5 p.m.Southern Village300-498 … [Read more...] about Cozy Panda’s Summer Bash Vendor Market Aug. 31
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
