Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on September 26 and 27, 2025. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
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Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Frankenweenie on September 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. And there will be adoptable dogs to meet! … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon Sept. 25
The Town of Cary is presenting Summer Vibes Music Series in September, 2025, rescheduled from summer dates. These free events features live music, food and drink. The events are appropriate for all ages. EG Peters Band -- tropical tunesWednesday, September 10, 20256 to 8 p.m.Jack Smith Park9725 Penny Road, Raleigh, NCFree Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon -- Bluegrass and countryWednesday, … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon Sept. 25
Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Denitia Sept. 24
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, will once again be the setting for live music, and once again, the shows are free to the public. Duke Arts at American Tobacco takes place every Wednesday in September, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series is from Duke Arts Presents in partnership with American Tobacco Campus. No tickets or reservations are required. Bring your own … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco — Denitia Sept. 24
Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 40+ food trucks, plus games, local vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from SPIKED. Go to the the corporate … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
End Paper: Art Book Market at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 20-21, including free workshops, tours, film, more…
End Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair is a celebration of book arts and print communities. On September 20 and 21, 2025, North Carolina Museum of Art presents over 70 vendors and exhibitors who feature original art books, prints, comics, zines, and more for sale. The event is free to attend and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. As well as the art book fair there will be both ticketed and … [Read more...] about End Paper: Art Book Market at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 20-21, including free workshops, tours, film, more…
Free Summer Concert Series at Fletcher Park: Tune Swingers Sept. 21
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a summer concert series in Fletcher Park and Pullen Park the summer of 2025. These concerts are free to attend. They take place on select Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. through August 10, 2025, and from 5 to 7 p.m. from August 17 to September 21, 2025. Read on for the schedule. Raleigh Summer Concert Series 2025 Check here for any … [Read more...] about Free Summer Concert Series at Fletcher Park: Tune Swingers Sept. 21
Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is presenting live music on Sunday evening, starting April 13, 2025. This concert series continues through the summer and part of the fall. The concerts take place on Sundays at 7 p.m. Concerts have no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. Read on to see the band schedule for a few dates of the concert … [Read more...] about Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Festival Highlights Include: Look … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
