In partnership with the Garner Performing Arts Center, the NC Museum of History invites you to bring your favorite craft supplies to a free showing of the classic World War II-era film Casablanca. Crafting at the Cinema takes place Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free, but tickets … [Read more...] about Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Casablanca while crafting on Nov. 6 at Garner Performing Arts Center
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Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Nov. 6
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of the month, through December 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dates in 2025: It's free to participate. Led by program coordinator and artist Brianna McCormick, the group will meet … [Read more...] about Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Nov. 6
The Oak City Salsa Social Nov. 5! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
The Oak City Salsa Social is a live music and dance series that takes place the 1st Wednesday of the month, from June to November, 2025, at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these events there will be a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a Red Carpet Photo Booth, and food and drinks will be … [Read more...] about The Oak City Salsa Social Nov. 5! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
Dave & Buster’s: half-price games Nov. 2, to say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end for 2025. Sunday, November 2 will be the first day of Standard Time. This means that you get an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. (Not if you have a baby or a cat.) It will get dark an hour earlier in the evening, until Daylight Saving Time returns March 8, 2026. Dave & Buster's is marking the occasion with half-price games all day on November … [Read more...] about Dave & Buster’s: half-price games Nov. 2, to say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time
Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Singing the Songs Home is a concert where Steve Woodbury and Ann Bauer will share songs that were sung by the people who lived on the lands that are now Umstead State Park. It takes place both November 1 and 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Umstead State Park Visitors Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are free but registration is requested. In the … [Read more...] about Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025. Times The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis Simpson. Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
The Running Man will be released in theaters November 14, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE screening before its release date. This free screening takes place Monday, November 10, 2025, at AMC Southpoint 17, 7325 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition … [Read more...] about Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Taste of China: Chinese Cuisine & Culture Festival is a celebration of Chinese culture, including authentic cuisine, traditional performances and cultural exhibits. It's co-hosted by the Town of Cary and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina. The festival takes place Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
TUTA is presenting the Grand Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
