The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. These events are for people with autism and others who have sensory sensitivities. Tickets are FREE but they do sell out. You can reserve tickets in advance of the film screening online, by phone at 919-560-3030, or at the box office. A limited number of tickets will also … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Free tickets, but you can reserve them
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25% off tickets to Hush Little Horror Circus Show at Motorco
Purple Marble Circus is presenting Hush Little Horror Circus Show at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. Age 18+ only. See your favorite lullabies like Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and many more transformed into twisted tales. Attendees will be dazzled by seasoned talent from The … [Read more...] about 25% off tickets to Hush Little Horror Circus Show at Motorco
Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3
Mosaic holds the Mosaic Market once a month at The Works Yard, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The market features artisan crafts, fresh produce and a vibrant community atmosphere, including live music. It takes place the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. The markets are currently scheduled through October 1, 2025. Look for updates at … [Read more...] about Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3
Art Swarm in Cary Sep. 3-7 — Plein Air Painting, Open Studios, more…
Art Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm includes art workshops, which have fees and require registration, but also many free events and activities. Art Swarm events take place in many venues in Cary. You can … [Read more...] about Art Swarm in Cary Sep. 3-7 — Plein Air Painting, Open Studios, more…
Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — big list of free day parties
Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh from September 4 to 6, 2025. The main concerts are taking place at Moore Square, 226 E. Martin Street, and City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Over 100 bands are performing over the three days at the two stages, plus at club shows. Although the tickets to the main event, at Moore Square and City Plaza, don't quite qualify as … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — big list of free day parties
Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Art Uncovered, a free community scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, where participants can uncover 13 original artworks from up-and-coming North Carolina artist Britt Flood. Art lovers, adventure seekers and RTP employees–get ready to explore! Join us for Art Uncovered, an interactive scavenger hunt at Hub RTP in … [Read more...] about Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
Labor Day Cookout at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Labor Day Cookout on Monday, September 1, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Pay for your food and drink. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Labor Day Cookout at The Plant in Pittsboro
Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom — How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Aug. 31
Welcome Tattoo, 316 West Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Before the Boom: How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Browse a Pop-Up Shop by The BookMistress, a curated selection of rare tattoo books, vintage prints, and memorabilia from The BookMistress pop-up shop. Then at 7 p.m., the presentation … [Read more...] about Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom — How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing on Aug. 31
50th 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 50th Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers' Day festival on August 30 and 31, 2025, 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 50th Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days in Siler City Labor Day Weekend
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The festival features: Make sure to check the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
