Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on September 26 and 27, 2025. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
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Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Denitia Sept. 24
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, will once again be the setting for live music, and once again, the shows are free to the public. Duke Arts at American Tobacco takes place every Wednesday in September, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series is from Duke Arts Presents in partnership with American Tobacco Campus. No tickets or reservations are required. Bring your own … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Denitia Sept. 24
50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Festival Highlights Include: Look … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Book Harvest is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy sculptures and live music on the farm
The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, and then every Saturday through September 20, 2025. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy sculptures and live music on the farm
Chavis Celebrates: 87th anniversary party for John Chavis Memorial Park Sept 20
Celebrate the 87th anniversary of John Chavis Memorial Park with a party on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the heritage, history and culture of Chavis Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. No registration is required. Please bring a lawn chair. The party features: … [Read more...] about Chavis Celebrates: 87th anniversary party for John Chavis Memorial Park Sept 20
Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration Sept. 20
The Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration is the inaugural festival to celebrate Pittsboro's artists and public art. The celebration includes a ticketed welcome dinner, on September 19, 2025, and a free Sculpture Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. 39 sculptures will be on display from September 19 to October 16, 2025. They are all … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration Sept. 20
Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
