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 September 5 and 6, 2026, and is free to attend. The Festival’s Main Stage will be located at 500 Fayetteville Street, with the festival footprint extending throughout the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
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51st 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 51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers' Day Festival on September 5 and 6, 2026, 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 51st Annual Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days in Siler City Labor Day Weekend
Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 6
Wake Forest Unplugged is a free event that encourages people to leave their technology behind and connect with the community through games, activities and a free concert. It takes place Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., near the Walker Garden at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy sack and relay races, corn hole, and miniature golf. Food and dessert … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 6
Beats N Bars: Labor of Love Weekend Festival in Durham Sept. 5 and 6
Beats N Bars Music Festival returns to Durham, North Carolina for the 10th year on September 5 and 6, 2026. Beats N Bars is a celebration of music, culture and creativity. This year the celebration takes place on Labor Day Weekend. Saturday Labor of Love Fest: Day Party + ConcertSaturday, September 5, 20264 to 9 p.m.The Fruit305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC$10 Labor of Love Fest brings … [Read more...] about Beats N Bars: Labor of Love Weekend Festival in Durham Sept. 5 and 6
First Friday at Raleigh Times Sept. 4 — music, art, more
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an art market and more. September First Friday First Friday at the Times on September 4, 2026. Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times Sept. 4 — music, art, more
Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3
Hip Hop IS Higher Eduction is a FREE symposium on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m., at American Tabacco Campus, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration is required. See the whole program here. What you can expect: … [Read more...] about Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3
Music Bingo and Trivia at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street
Oaklyn Springs Taproom can be found at 505 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing operation. Now they work to bring great beer to local neighbors in the Fuquay-Varina area. Oaklyn Springs Taproom hosts many events. You can find events listed on their website calendar or on the taproom's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Brewery … [Read more...] about Music Bingo and Trivia at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street
Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 28
Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players will be playing live video game music, while you play classic video games provided by NC Eclectic Esports. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or simply love great music, this event brings legendary … [Read more...] about Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 28
Margaret Lane Gallery: Opening reception for Musical Notes, live music, art creation station, more…
Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, features work from 35+ local artists, monthly curated show and rotating exhibits. The art gallery also hosts events and workshops. Learn about upcoming events on their website and Facebook page. Last Friday Art WalkFriday, August 28, 20266 to 9 p.m.Free During Last Friday Art Walk: Opening reception for Musical Notes, … [Read more...] about Margaret Lane Gallery: Opening reception for Musical Notes, live music, art creation station, more…
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square — Godzilla vs. Mothra Aug. 28
UPDATE: The August 21st movie has been postponed due to the weather forecast. In spring and summer of 2026, North Carolina Museum of Art is once again taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with FREE movies in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these free events, themed activities and food trucks will start at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:15 … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square — Godzilla vs. Mothra Aug. 28
