Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, carnival rides, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. Also King BMX Bike Show and The Big Dino Show! It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Beer Garden Stage Local Craft … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 3
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Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, hosts a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December of 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. Founded in 2006, what started as a grassroots … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
Cars and Coffee Morrisville Oct. 3
Cars and Coffee Morrisville is a free event that takes place the first Saturday of the month, year round, at the Imperial Center, 5425 Page Road, Durham, NC. This is one of the Southeast's largest monthly car events. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the month's charity is appreciated. There's a theme every month, but all makes and models … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Morrisville Oct. 3
Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park Oct. 3 (registration required)
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Dance Gumbo, dance fitness classes led by instructor Jordan Farrell. These are FREE (or pay what you wish) classes that take place at the Ellipse in the Museum Park. You'll find a link for each class here. Be sure to register. Each class blends pop, Zumba, Latin, hip-hop, and more into an energetic, … [Read more...] about Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park Oct. 3 (registration required)
Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Triangle United Teluga Association is presenting Holly Springs Diwali on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 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. Event Highlights Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races Oct. 3
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, Scarecrows on the Square, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races Oct. 3
Taste of Asia comes to Moore Square in Raleigh on Oct. 3
Taste of Asia is a multicultural festival celebrating the foods, traditions, arts, and entrepreneurial spirit of Asian communities. It takes place October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an incredible day of food, culture, music and community. Celebrate the rich diversity of Asian cultures, connect with … [Read more...] about Taste of Asia comes to Moore Square in Raleigh on Oct. 3
