The Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 22-25, 2026, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and drink. Check … [Read more...] about Clayton Harvest Festival October 22-25
Music
Filipino Fall Fiesta in Durham Oct. 24
Filipino Fall Fiesta is a family-friendly celebration of Filipino food, culture, music, and community. It takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event is open to everyone and all ages are welcome. Admission is $5 for adults, while K–8, high school, and college students with valid student ID may attend for free. … [Read more...] about Filipino Fall Fiesta in Durham Oct. 24
Person Street Plaza Block Party Oct. 24: In Celebration of Dolly Parton
Celebrate the life of Dolly Parton at the Person Street Block Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It takes place at Edge of Urge, at Person Street Plaza, North Person Street and East Franklin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event! Check back soon for details! You can expect: … [Read more...] about Person Street Plaza Block Party Oct. 24: In Celebration of Dolly Parton
SONAM Fall Concert — Supporting Crayons2Calculators Oct. 24
Singers of New and Ancient Music (SONAM) is a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Their mission is to make excellent choral music that supports local non-profits through benefit concerts. SONAM was established in 2012. The group consists of about 20 talented singers from central North Carolina, led by conductor Allan Friedman and … [Read more...] about SONAM Fall Concert — Supporting Crayons2Calculators Oct. 24
Free: River Park Concert in Hillsborough Oct. 24
River Park Concert Series is a free, volunteer-driven outdoor music event presented by Triangle Music Alliance. It takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Downtown River Park, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The headliner is The Brothers Comatose. The other artists performing at the event are Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Jack the Radio, and The Ghost … [Read more...] about Free: River Park Concert in Hillsborough Oct. 24
Fate & Folklore: String Music and Spoken Word at Zeitgeist Gallery and Bar in Durham on Oct. 24
Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar, at 725 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a living gallery. Home to over fifty local artists, this space is a rotating tapestry of the strange and beautiful. Read on to learn about a couple upcoming events, and find even more here. Fate & Folklore: String Music and Spoken Word On Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 8 p.m., Zeitgeist is hosting Fate & … [Read more...] about Fate & Folklore: String Music and Spoken Word at Zeitgeist Gallery and Bar in Durham on Oct. 24
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The concert series runs from May to to October 30, 2026, with no concerts in July. 5 to 8 p.m. See the schedule below. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in 2026 … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Chime In Open Mic at Lanza’s Cafe Oct. 23, and more
Lanza's Cafe, at 601 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC, offers coffee and other hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, beer and more. The cafe also hosts a wide array of events, include game nights, live music, trivia and more. You can find the events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Jazz by the Tritone SubsSunday, October 4, 202611 a.m. to 1 p.m.Free Verify events on their website … [Read more...] about Chime In Open Mic at Lanza’s Cafe Oct. 23, and more
Live Music @ ATC: Soul Livin’ Group Oct. 23
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts live music on the lawn under the water tower. These concerts are free to attend. All ages are welcome. You can find all upcoming events here. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets, and pick up some food and beverages from ATC restaurants. Live Music @ ATC Tim Wells and Les Bon TempsFriday, October 16, 20266:30 … [Read more...] about Live Music @ ATC: Soul Livin’ Group Oct. 23
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It takes place every Thursday (with some exceptions), from 6 to 8 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Visit the Durham Beer and Banjos Facebook page to see which band is playing this week. … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
