Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 12, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Festival Features Show Schedule Arts Market Booths Food … [Read more...] about Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
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Rodeo-themed end of summer celebration: music, line dancing, more…
Celebrate the end of summer at this rodeo-themed party on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Register here. There will be music, line dancing, Arts and Crafts, food trucks, games with prizes, and more. Pull out your cowboy boots and have a great time! … [Read more...] about Rodeo-themed end of summer celebration: music, line dancing, more…
Eno River Association’s 60th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 12: Performances, square dance, crafting, more…
Eno River Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a big FREE party on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. It will take place at DPlex Plaza (outside Durham Convention Center), 301 W Morgan Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy free music and performance art, visit community partner tables, and take home new Eno River Association merchandise. Live … [Read more...] about Eno River Association’s 60th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 12: Performances, square dance, crafting, more…
Totscotch on Sept. 12: Music event for kids
Marbles Kids Museum and Hopscotch Music Festival are teaming up for the return of Totscotch, a FREE outdoor family-friendly music event with musicians, musical activities and kid-approved play. Totscotch takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, across from Marbles Kids Museum, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. No … [Read more...] about Totscotch on Sept. 12: Music event for kids
Free North Carolina Symphony at Southern Village in Chapel Hill Sept. 12
The North Carolina Symphony is presenting a free concert on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., at Southern Village Green, Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. No glass allowed. Get there early, because this will be a very popular concert. … [Read more...] about Free North Carolina Symphony at Southern Village in Chapel Hill Sept. 12
Festival Latino in Garner September 12
The Town of Garner's annual Festival Latino takes place Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, NC. This is a free event that features live music and dance performances, artisan vendors, a kids' zone, food trucks and more. The kids' zone features face painting, Garner's Rec and Roll activity van, crafts and more. Performance … [Read more...] about Festival Latino in Garner September 12
Family Fest at Lakeside Retreats: Free event Sept. 12 with outdoor fun, entertainment, yoga, more
Lakeside Retreats, at 4251 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Family Fest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is a FREE event, but please register. Family Fest is a relaxed, family-focused community event featuring wellness experiences, creative activities, outdoor play, food, and entertainment. Some of the activities: There's also an … [Read more...] about Family Fest at Lakeside Retreats: Free event Sept. 12 with outdoor fun, entertainment, yoga, more
Roots, Rhythm & Renewal Fest at Thistledown Farm: Live music, parade, yoga, more…
Thistledown Farm NC, 6879 S NC Highway 87, Graham, North Carolina, is hosting Roots, Rhythm & Renewal Fest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $10 per person or $20 for a carload. Roots, Rhythm & Renewal Festival is a family-friendly, all-day event for all ages to enjoy music, craft artisan vendors, yoga, a New Orleans-style parade, and more! 8 bands, … [Read more...] about Roots, Rhythm & Renewal Fest at Thistledown Farm: Live music, parade, yoga, more…
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
17th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC Sept. 11-12
The Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest and Festival will take place on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 2026, in Downtown Oxford, NC. This free, family-friendly festival will feature: Entertainment … [Read more...] about 17th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC Sept. 11-12
