Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. No ticket, wristband or reservation is needed. Just come on by! Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free … [Read more...] about Schedule announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
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51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days in Siler City Labor Day Weekend
Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, at 4221 Silk Hope Road, Siler City, NC, is hosting its 51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers' Day Festival on September 5 and 6, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This festival is a celebration of the agricultural heritage of the area. Tickets are $5, with children under 6 admitted for free. Parking is free. The festival features: Tickets are extra for the … [Read more...] about 51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days in Siler City Labor Day Weekend
Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Morrisville is one of North Carolina’s fastest‑growing and most diverse communities, and the Morrisville International Festival celebrates that richness with a vibrant, globally inspired … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
Notes on View: Free concerts in NC Museum of Art Gallery
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE concert series called Notes on View. Notes on View features 40-minute concerts in the gallery of the West Building. No tickets are required. Seating is first come, first served. Notes on View Schedule Eduardo de RosamariaSunday, August 9, 202611 a.m. to 12 p.m.2 to 3 p.m. Eduardo de … [Read more...] about Notes on View: Free concerts in NC Museum of Art Gallery
Amplify Health’s End of Summer Bash at North Hill Midtown Park Aug. 8
Amplify Health is presenting its 6th Annual End of Summer Bash on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m.t o 1 p.m., at Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Amplify Health’s End of Summer Bash at North Hill Midtown Park Aug. 8
Bolivian Festival at The Plant Aug. 8
Ta Contento is hosting a Bolivian Festival at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. it's free to attend. The festival is a cultural celebration designed to share Bolivian music, dance, history, and traditions with the community. Through stage performances, interactive dance workshops, cultural stands, and a small market area, the … [Read more...] about Bolivian Festival at The Plant Aug. 8
Plant Swap at Durham Beer Garden, and more!
Durham Beer Garden, at 812 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a beer garden, bottle shop and event space with an on-site food truck. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and a wide variety of beer, wine, and more. You can find their events listed on Facebook. They're also on Instagram. Recurring Events Second Saturday Plant SwapThe second Saturday of every month (scheduled … [Read more...] about Plant Swap at Durham Beer Garden, and more!
Free violin concert featuring Jennifer Curtis at Binkley Baptist Church Aug. 9
Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a free concert on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature renowned violinist Jennifer Curtis. The concert is free to attend but donations are gratefully accepted. … [Read more...] about Free violin concert featuring Jennifer Curtis at Binkley Baptist Church Aug. 9
Apex Underground Market Aug. 8: live music, vendors, more…
The MAKRS Society presents Apex Underground Market one Saturday a month from March to December, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. In general they take place the second Saturday of the month, but in May the market is on the first Saturday of the month. These events are free to attend. They feature 30+ local vendors, live bands, food … [Read more...] about Apex Underground Market Aug. 8: live music, vendors, more…
Grand Reopening of Eno Arts Mill — First Friday event on Aug. 7
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. Eno Arts Mill was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Chantal and was closed for a year as it recovered. It's celebrating its grand reopening on August 7, 2026, with a First Friday event. Read on to learn about Eno Arts Mill and this event. The space includes both artist studios and a … [Read more...] about Grand Reopening of Eno Arts Mill — First Friday event on Aug. 7
