The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Sept. 25, including Makers Market, live music and more…
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Hillsborough Street Makers & Music Series in Raleigh Sept. 25
Celebrate summer at Hillsborough Street Makers and Music, a monthly series that take place at Compiegne Park, 106 Chamberlain Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The last event of the series is on September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The artist has not been announced. Hillsborough Street Makers and Music features live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities and lawn games. … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Makers & Music Series in Raleigh Sept. 25
Cary Gallery of Artists’ Final Friday Reception Sept. 25
Cary Gallery of Artists, at 200 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a cooperative operated by local artists. It features contemporary and traditional fine art and craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by 24 artists from around the Triangle. Displays change monthly, and are introduced with a "Final Friday" evening reception. Final Friday Reception The Final Friday Receptions … [Read more...] about Cary Gallery of Artists’ Final Friday Reception Sept. 25
Free comedy show at The Longleaf Hotel Sept. 25, and more…
In the northern part of Downtown Raleigh, 300 N Dawson Street, you'll find a preservation success story. A 1960s TraveLodge has been saved and modernized. Now the Longleaf Hotel, it exudes retro charm with many uncovered mid-century details. If you're looking for a place to stay in Raleigh, the rooms are modern and cozy, and compare favorably, price-wise, with other rooms in Downtown … [Read more...] about Free comedy show at The Longleaf Hotel Sept. 25, and more…
Latin Rhythm, African Roots — drumming program in Raleigh Sept. 24
Latin Rhythm, African Roots is an interactive drumming program at John P. Top Greene African American Cultural Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All ages. The cost is $5 per person. Register here. Celebrate Latin Heritage Month with the powerful rhythms of drumming as you explore the deep African roots woven … [Read more...] about Latin Rhythm, African Roots — drumming program in Raleigh Sept. 24
Blessing of the Animals at Duke University Chapel Quad Oct. 4
Duke University Chapel is hosting a Blessing of the Animals worship service on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. It takes place outdoors on the Duke Chapel Quad, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Dogs, cats, and other animals will join ministers and the Durham Children's Choir for this Blessing of the Animals worship service on the Duke Chapel Quad. Pet owners are welcome to … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Animals at Duke University Chapel Quad Oct. 4
Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. Enjoy games, German-style beers and brats, keg rolling, a craft market, DJs, a costume contest and more. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
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 Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum Sept. 23
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, holds Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is FREE for these events, but registration is required. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. The museum will also be showing a "Lights Up, Sounds Down" movie. Tickets for the movie are not needed. Registered … [Read more...] about Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum Sept. 23
Cajun Dance Party at Lapin Bleu Sept. 23
Lapin Bleu, at 106-A N. Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosts Cajun Dance Parties with live music on many Wednesdays at 7 p.m. There's no cover charge and the event even includes a dance lesson. You don't need a partner. The dance lesson is at 7 p.m. Then, dance to live music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cajun Dance Party Schedule … [Read more...] about Cajun Dance Party at Lapin Bleu Sept. 23
