Poetry in the Park is a free event that takes place at House of Many Porches Market in Dorothea Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for the two upcoming dates. Enjoy a relaxed, open mic gathering in the park celebrating poetry, short stories, and creative works-in-progress. Whether you’re a seasoned writer, a first-time reader, or someone who just wants to listen, … [Read more...] about Poetry in the Park at Dix Park Aug. 28
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Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Swing dancing Aug. 28
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Swing dancing Aug. 28
Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
Midtown Housing Coalition is hosting Forest Grove Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 7, 406 E Trinity Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. This event is a fundraiser to build a tiny home community for adults with developmental disabilities. Forest Grove Festival Features Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
Sufi Roots & Rhythms: Free concert at Boxyard RTP with Diali Cissokho Trio on Aug. 29
Sufi Roots & Rhythms is a musical adventure at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. From groove-based Sufi and Hindustani to Sengalese Kora, you’ll discover new sounds by artists living right here in North Carolina. This is a FREE concert series that takes place a few times throughout the year. On August 29, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy The Diali Cissokho … [Read more...] about Sufi Roots & Rhythms: Free concert at Boxyard RTP with Diali Cissokho Trio on Aug. 29
Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Rhythm & Reels is a FREE outdoor concert and movie series that takes place from June 6 to August 22, 2026, at Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. On select Saturday evenings, enjoy a night of music or movies under the stars. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. Learn about each musical artist and movie here. Concerts Movies … [Read more...] about Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Free Wine Tastings at Taps and Social, and more
Taps and Social, 9954 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, North Carolina, offers a wide variety of beer and wine on tap, as well as on the shelves. It also hosts many events throughout the year, which you can find on their Facebook page. Deals & Discounts … [Read more...] about Free Wine Tastings at Taps and Social, and more
Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant Aug. 30
The Plant and Fullsteam Brewery are presenting the second Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. Celebrate North America’s largest native fruit at Pawpaw Palooza. Sample creative uses of this regional treasure while enjoying local food, drinks, shopping, and live music. Festival … [Read more...] about Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant Aug. 30
Live Music on Rooftop of Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, hosts events on its rooftop that are free for all, even if you're not staying at hotel. The hotel also features a coffee bar inside. You can see the upcoming events on their event page and Facebook page. Read on for a few of the live music events. Upcoming Events in 2026 Live Music: Ally JCheck back soon. … [Read more...] about Live Music on Rooftop of Durham Hotel
CarnEVIL Halloween Party at Sports & Social Cary on Oct. 24
Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting CarnEvil: Halloween Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are 10 a.m. Ages 21+. Buy tickets here. Welcome to the freak show! Mark your calendars for CarnEVIL, Sports & Social's Halloween Party, presented by Deep Eddy Vodka and Coors Light. Grab your creepiest crew and … [Read more...] about CarnEVIL Halloween Party at Sports & Social Cary on Oct. 24
Raleigh Fall Train Show Nov, 7-8
Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club is presenting the 42nd Annual Raleigh Fall Train Show on November 7 and 8, 2026, at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter at Gate 9 on Trinity Road. Experience 97,000 square feet of railroading. Admission is $10 and that covers both days. Children 12 and under are admitted free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fall Train Show Nov, 7-8
