UNC African Studies Center is presenting Africa Fest 2023 on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The festival will be a celebration of African culture, art, and history. There will be Africa Fest-themed t-shirts for the first 50 guests and African Studies Center tote bags for 100. There will be a … [Read more...] about Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
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Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
Granville Haunt Farm is back with a drive-through Halloween experience in Oxford, North Carolina, just about a half hour from Durham and about 50 minutes from Raleigh, this fall. Drive through the giant movie screen and watch the movies come to life on the other side! Stay in your vehicle as you drive along a path of new thrills and chills. There's timed ticketing. The attraction will be … [Read more...] about Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
Streetery returns to Durham Sep 30 with Latin dancing
The Streetery is returning to Durham! On the 4th Saturday of June, July, August and September, 2023, certain streets will close to traffic and open to outdoor dining, performances and other activities. Buy a meal from one of the participating restaurants and enjoy it at an outside table. The location will vary. June 24 -- Baile en la Calle Saturday, June 24, 20235 to 9 p.m.CCB Plaza201 … [Read more...] about Streetery returns to Durham Sep 30 with Latin dancing
Apex 150 Party in the Peak
Apex, NC, is celebrating its sesquicentennial -- its 150th birthday -- this year in 2023. The town is celebrating all year. Learn about Apex's history and the special events at apex150.com. One of the signature events will be Party in the Peak, which takes place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. This free event, which … [Read more...] about Apex 150 Party in the Peak
Friday Night Feva — Weekly Dance Party at Haymaker
DJMOESKIENO provides the tunes for Friday Night Feva, a weekly dance party at Haymaker, 555 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place every Friday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m., and there's no cover charge. Music is diverse, including hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, go-go, house music, reggae and pop. Dress code is casual. … [Read more...] about Friday Night Feva — Weekly Dance Party at Haymaker
Weaver Street Market Cooperative Block Party in Raleigh
Weaver Street Market and Coastal Credit Union are hosting a Cooperative Block Party on September 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Raleigh, 404 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC. The event will feature live music, entertainment, games, activities, face painting, balloons and more. The first 300 attendees will receive a free cooler grocery bag and a $10 Hot Bar certificate … [Read more...] about Weaver Street Market Cooperative Block Party in Raleigh
Benson Mule Days Sep 21-24
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 21st, to Sunday, September 24th, 2023. Tentative Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 74th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 21-24
Downtown Alive Music Series in Sanford fall concerts
Every spring and fall, the town of Sanford hosts a free outdoor concert series, Downtown Alive! The concerts take place on Thursdays in the spring and fall at The Depot, 106 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music, as well as the offerings from food and beer vendors. Check back soon for the band schedule. Spring 2023 Downtown … [Read more...] about Downtown Alive Music Series in Sanford fall concerts
Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Hillsborough, the oldest town in the Triangle, is haunted! Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for the annual Spirits Tour through the historic district to encounter these ghostly residents! This fun and dramatic tour will bring you face-to-face with Hillsborough's past. Come face to face with ghostly residents to hear the chilling tales of … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Spanish Language Movie Night at Peach Road Park: Encanto Sep 22
Bring the family to Peach Road Park, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Movie Night on Friday, September 22 2023. This is a free event. They'll be showing Encanto at 6:30 p.m., but come early, at 6 p.m., for games, crafts and music. The movie will be shown in Spanish. There will be FREE popcorn. … [Read more...] about Spanish Language Movie Night at Peach Road Park: Encanto Sep 22
