Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro, North Carolina. The event starts with a kick-off event on Saturday, September 26, including: The main event is Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. Hip-Hop & Grooves will take place in Cat's Cradle's back … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sept. 27: 100+ bands at many venues
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25th Anniversary of Strowd Roses in Chapel Hill on Sept. 27
Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden, at the Chapel Hill Community Center at 120 S Estes Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, contains hundreds of rose bushes, of many varieties, as well as companion plants. It's free to visit the rose garden from dawn to dusk. Strowd Roses is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The celebration is FREE to attend. … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary of Strowd Roses in Chapel Hill on Sept. 27
Free Air Hockey Tournament at Super Rad Retro Lounge on Sundays
Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, at 106 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 40 classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as air hockey, console games, a photo booth and even claw machines. Recurring Events Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar hosts a FREE air hockey tournament every Sunday at 1 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, and there's no … [Read more...] about Free Air Hockey Tournament at Super Rad Retro Lounge on Sundays
Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Weaver Street Market, a community owned grocery, has four locations. The Carrboro location is hosting free outdoor music series this summer and fall. Weaver Street Market locations Weaver Street Carrboro101 E. Weaver Street, Carrboro919-929-0010 Weaver Street Hillsborough228 S. Churton Street, Hillsborough919-245-5050 Weaver Street Southern Village716 Market Street, Chapel … [Read more...] about Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Sept. 27
Cars and Coffee Raleigh hosts car shows in the Triangle. The shows are family and pet friendly, and are free to attend. Each show has a different theme, meaning that you'll different, interesting things every time! Follow Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Facebook for announcements about the shows. Read on for the next one! Cars and Coffee Raleigh Dates in 2026 All of these shows are at 6270 … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Sept. 27
Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, 2026. 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 77th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
Free Concert: An Evening with Mozart Sept. 27
Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a free concert on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. An Evening with Mozart features Brooks de Wetter-Smith (flute), Danielle Kuntz (harp), and Kai-Li Ho and Anna Bray (piano), performing Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp and other chamber music. The concert incudes a special and historic surprise at the … [Read more...] about Free Concert: An Evening with Mozart Sept. 27
Inaugural Oaktoberfest at Oak City Brewing Co. on Sept. 27, and more…
Oak City Brewing Company is a tap house and nano-brewery in historic downtown Knightdale, NC. It offers 20 rotating craft beers on tap. Oak City Brewing is family-friendly, and its patio is dog-friendly. You'll find Oak City Brewing at 616 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. Oak City Brewing Company hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website calendar. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Inaugural Oaktoberfest at Oak City Brewing Co. on Sept. 27, and more…
Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
El Futuro is hosting Kermes, Community Fiesta, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Vendors are invited to apply. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of many Latino countries. Participants are coming dressed in the … [Read more...] about Kermes — Community Fiesta with El Futuro Sep 27
Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10
The 4th Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place October 9 and 10, 2026, in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park on Saturday around 9:15 p.m., to Downtown Public House. Main Stage Tickets (advance … [Read more...] about Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10
