Hobbit Fest is a day-long celebration of Lord of the Rings. It takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Experience the complete Lord of the Rings theatrical trilogy outdoors while exploring a festival filled with themed activities, local vendors, artists, food trucks, and more. You … [Read more...] about Hobbit Fest at Moore Square Sept. 19 — movie marathon and Lord of the Ring themed festival
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American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 26
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
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Bring your own chairs and blankets for a comfortable viewing … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 12
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes, 427 West Main Street in Durham, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and family friendly. It will feature dance-offs and stein-hoisting competitions. … [Read more...] about Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 12
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include live music, inflatables face painting yard games, beer, arts and crafts, and more. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3
Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: The Amazing Lounge Lizards Aug. 14
The Town of Wake Forest and Downtown Wake Forest, Inc. are bringing back Friday Night on White in 2026. The very popular event takes place the second Friday of the month, from April to September, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on White Street in Wake Forest, and features live music and beer for purchase. Music is provided by local or regional party bands playing classic rock and pop, 70s, 80s, and 90s … [Read more...] about Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: The Amazing Lounge Lizards Aug. 14
Unisong: Guided Song Circles in Raleigh Aug. 13
What medicine does your heart need? Perhaps your soul cries out to sing and clap in joy, to grieve trom your very depths, to shout in anger at injustice, to sing praise to nature, or to hum in deep vibrational connection with others. Unisong: Guided Song Circles are 90-minute journeys designed for beginner and experienced singers alike. Leaders Deja Belle and Tessie Castillo will guide you … [Read more...] about Unisong: Guided Song Circles in Raleigh Aug. 13
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, opens for extended hours, 5 to 9 p.m., on the 2nd Friday of every month. Stroll through the galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21,000 works of art, browse the Museum Store, and sketch in the galleries using art supplies from the lobby’s art … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Aug. 14: Galaxy Quest
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Museum Movie Night on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The featured movie is Galaxy Quest. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for museum members. Space is limited. Purchase tickets. The event features live music, science stations, food and drink for sale, and the … [Read more...] about Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Aug. 14: Galaxy Quest
Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Goat on Aug. 14
Garner Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources is presenting Friday Family Flicks. These are free outdoor movies on the lawn of the Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free movie-themed activities will be available one hour before the start of the movie. Next up is Goat on Friday, August 14, 2026. Activities and … [Read more...] about Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Goat on Aug. 14
