Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, and sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
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Pride: Durham — Parade and Festival Sept. 26-28
Pride: Durham Festival and Parade takes place September 26 to 28, 2025. Friday, September 26, 2025 Justice Concert and Rally5 to 9 p.m.CCB Plaza201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina Saturday, September 27, 2025 Community Parade and March12 to 2 p.m. Health and Wellness Kickback2 to 5 p.m.Duke East Campus1304 Campus Drive, Durham, NC Sunday, September 28, 2025 Food Truck and … [Read more...] about Pride: Durham — Parade and Festival Sept. 26-28
Dia de Oakwood Flower Making Workshops at Dix Park
In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in the traditions of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition that celebrates family and ancestry. Learn more about Dia de Oakwood. Dix Park is hosting several unique … [Read more...] about Dia de Oakwood Flower Making Workshops at Dix Park
Duke Arts at American Tobacco Campus in September
Duke Arts returns to American Tobacco Campus in September, 2026, with a new season curated by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt. This year’s theme centers foremothers and a lineage of women singer-songwriters who have shaped generations through storytelling and creative influence. The concert series will take place every Wednesday from September 9 to 30, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Duke Arts at American Tobacco Campus in September
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…
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
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Book Harvest is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Stardust & Stories Book Festival: Keepers of Magic Sept. 20
Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Stardust & Stories Book Festival -- Chapter 1: Keepers of Magic on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Stardust & Stories is a book festival for fans of fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy and creative storytelling. Discover authors and illustrators, … [Read more...] about Stardust & Stories Book Festival: Keepers of Magic Sept. 20
Chavis Celebrates: 87th anniversary party for John Chavis Memorial Park Sept 20
Celebrate the 87th anniversary of John Chavis Memorial Park with a party on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the heritage, history and culture of Chavis Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. No registration is required. Please bring a lawn chair. The party features: … [Read more...] about Chavis Celebrates: 87th anniversary party for John Chavis Memorial Park Sept 20
