The MAKRS Society is presenting Bull City BOOs Fest, a Halloween Festival, at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event features Halloween performances, a live DJ, a Harry Potter-themed kids' zone, breweries, food trucks and activities. Tickets Ticket sales start August 14, 2026. Price includes fees. Early … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park Oct. 17
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SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest — Asian Festival Oct. 17
SARDUC and RDUAE, two Asian cultural groups in the area, are hosting their first Fall Fest! Subtle Asian RDU Crew is a friendship meetup group and RDU Asian Eats is a community of foodies that supports local businesses. SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Corner @ NCSU Centennial, North Carolina. Please note that the start and end times … [Read more...] about SARDUC x RDUAE Fall Fest — Asian Festival Oct. 17
CaryLive! Concert: Harvey Street Oct. 17
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Follow each link below for information on the artist. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Harvey Street Oct. 17
Raleigh Concert Band’s Fall Concert — Movement! May Ghosts, Gods & Rubber Chickens on Oct. 17
Raleigh Concert Band is a non-profit community band with members from a wide variety of professions. The band plays everything from J.S. Bach to Lady Gaga. Raleigh Concert Band is known for for its many years of performances at the historic North Carolina State Capital’s Annual Fourth of July celebration and the Annual Governor's Tree Lighting, and even received the honorary title of "The State … [Read more...] about Raleigh Concert Band’s Fall Concert — Movement! May Ghosts, Gods & Rubber Chickens on Oct. 17
Sixth Annual Bullhorn Fest in Durham Oct. 17
The 6th Annual Bullhorn Festival takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Shadowbox Studio, 2000 Dominion Street, Durham, North Carolina. Bullhorn Fest stands out among area festivals with its focus on both local arts and progressive activism. This year's festival offers over 30 artists, artisans, and performers alongside opportunities for DIY creativity and action on … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Bullhorn Fest in Durham Oct. 17
Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP Nov. 21: Rissi Palmer
Hub RTP is hosting Concerts on the Creek on select Saturdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. This is a FREE concert series. Families, friends and music lovers are invited to gather alongside Hub RTP’s Burdens Creek boardwalk for an open-air showcase of standout performers and nationally acclaimed musical talent. Band Lineup You'll find information on each artist here. The format transforms the … [Read more...] about Concerts on the Creek at Hub RTP Nov. 21: Rissi Palmer
Carrboro Songwriters Festival Oct. 16-18
Carrboro Songwriters Festival brings together outstanding songwriters from across the Southeast and beyond for a weekend devoted to the thing that matters most: the song. The festival takes place from October 16 to 18, 2026. Across three days and multiple Carrboro venues, you’ll hear Nashville-style songwriter rounds, intimate performances, unexpected collaborations, and a few provocative panels … [Read more...] about Carrboro Songwriters Festival Oct. 16-18
Third Friday Durham Art Walk Oct. 16
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk Oct. 16
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Oct. 16
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday each month, from March to December, 2026, except April, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each event … [Read more...] about Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Oct. 16
Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park Nov. 21: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local highlights local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These music and dance concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the park. Live … [Read more...] about Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park Nov. 21: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
