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¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA

Education Justice Alliance is hosting ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is a celebration of Latine heritage and includes: … [Read more...] about ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA

Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5

Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5

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…

OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger & Brewery Sept 26-28

OctoBullFest is Bull City Burger and Brewery's Oktoberfest celebration. It takes place from start to close on Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, 2025: Admission is free. You'll pay for your food and drink. Bull City Burger & Brewery is at 107. W Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina. Festival Features … [Read more...] about OctoBullFest at Bull City Burger & Brewery Sept 26-28

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 19: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!

Book Harvest is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 19: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!

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

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Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community by Durham Art Guild — special game night Sept. 19

The Durham Art Guild will host Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community from September 6 to October 5, 2025, at the Golden Belt Gallery, Suite 9-157A, 800 Taylor St., Durham, North Carolina. Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, this vibrant exhibit by local photographer Anthony Garza reimagines traditional lotería cards through portraits and stories … [Read more...] about Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community by Durham Art Guild — special game night Sept. 19

Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18

Thornetoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at JoCo Brewing Company, 463 Cleveland Crossing Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes live music and German food, beer from JoCo Brewing and games. The event will raise money for Military Missions in Action. Live music schedule: … [Read more...] about Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18

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