Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE and parking is $10. Hum Sub Diwali is the largest Diwali celebration in the Triangle. What You Can Expect Festival Schedule … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
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Wake Forest Pride Fest: Roots & Resilience on Oct. 10
Wake Forest Price is holding the 3rd Annual Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free event. The festival features live music, vendors, food trucks, drag shows and a kids' zone. Stage Schedule Follow Wake Forest Pride on Facebook for updates. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Fest: Roots & Resilience on Oct. 10
Family Feud: House Party Edition at Common Market Durham Oct. 9
Family Feud: House Party Edition takes place at Common Market Durham, 660 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, on the 2nd Friday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It's free to play and you can win prizes. Scheduled dates are: Family Feud: House Party Edition is a new spin on Family Feud where everyone gets to play. Instead of standing around watching a couple people up front, you and … [Read more...] about Family Feud: House Party Edition at Common Market Durham Oct. 9
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
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
Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
Oak City Music Collective is presenting Salsa at the Park the 2nd Friday of the month from July to October, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. It features live music from Salsa orchestras, beginner-friendly community dance lessons, vendor markets and food trucks. The community salsa dance lesson will … [Read more...] about Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective Oct. 9
Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Toy Story 5 on Oct. 9
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 Toy Story 5 on Friday, October 9, 2026. Activities … [Read more...] about Friday Family Flicks in Garner — free outdoor movies — Toy Story 5 on Oct. 9
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
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 9-11
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at two venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 9-11
Apex Oktoberfest on October 10
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 10
