Enjoy free dance performances at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The performances will take place outdoors at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Please bring a chair or blanket. American Dance Festival: Made in NC features the performance of four ADF-commissioned works by North Carolina artists. Enjoy work by: … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 26
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Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, and then every Saturday through September 26, 2026. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass fusing … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Saturday Afternoon Ecstatic Dances in Durham Sept. 12 and 26
Ecstatic dance is a free-form, spontaneous form of dance where participants move to music without any specific steps. If you'd like to try ecstatic dance, some local dance set weavers are hosting Saturday Afternoon Ecstatic Dance at Durham Friends Meeting, 404 Alexander Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. There's no cover charge, but donations are accepted to help cover the rental fee of the … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Ecstatic Dances in Durham Sept. 12 and 26
3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Sept. 26
Clark Watson Music and Arts is presenting a poetry reading on September 26, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m., at RambleRill Farm, 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Tickets are $5. You can purchase at the door, or in advance. Enjoy poetry and sweet treats from Starfish Bakery. 3 Poets Reading will feature Ross White, Sheila Smith McKoy, and Jessica Covil-Manset: Ross White is the … [Read more...] about 3 Poets Reading at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Sept. 26
Common Market Durham’s 3rd Anniversary Party Sept. 26
Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrate its 3rd anniversary on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. At this free event, enjoy: … [Read more...] about Common Market Durham’s 3rd Anniversary Party Sept. 26
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, plus sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Fall For Five Points is a celebration of the Five Points community. The festival takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a free festival that features music, a kids' zone, entertainment, vendors, food and drink. Music Entertainment Shop Food and Drink … [Read more...] about Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Kung Fu Panda on Sept. 26
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month. This offering was created in partnership with the Duke … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Kung Fu Panda on Sept. 26
Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 26
The Apex Latino Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Apex Town Campus, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Festival Features Entertainment Schedule … [Read more...] about Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 26
