Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Car Show and Soap Box Derby on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be free for spectators to enjoy. Entering either the car show or soap box derby will cost $20 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded. Learn more and register for car show or soap box … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Car Show and Soap Box Derby Sept. 7
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Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
North Carolina's revolutionary past comes to life at Hillsborough's celebration of the 250th anniversary of The Third Provincial Congress on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in historic downtown Hillsborough. This free public event honors the pivotal 1775 gathering that helped shape the path to independence and is part of North Carolina’s America 250 commemorations. The … [Read more...] about Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
WalkUP: Inaugural art, music and garden walk in University Park, Raleigh on Sept. 6
The University Park Community in Raleigh is hosting WalkUP: Experience University Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This is a free art, music and garden walk. Many venues are hosting special events. Free to participate! It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following Google Map shows all the locations and what you'll find at each one. Some of the highlights are: Be sure to … [Read more...] about WalkUP: Inaugural art, music and garden walk in University Park, Raleigh on Sept. 6
Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes, 427 West Main Street in Durham, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and family friendly. It will feature dance-offs and stein-hoisting competitions. … [Read more...] about Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6
Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Free tickets, but you can reserve them
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
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
