The Raleigh International Folk Dancing Dancers are a group of people who are dedicated to learning and promoting dances from different cultures around the world. They've been a group since 1968. They meet every Friday, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, to dance together. There is no charge to attend, courtesy of Raleigh Park and Recreation! All are … [Read more...] about Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
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Durham Beer Garden: Friday Fright Movie Night, and more…
Durham Beer Garden, at 812 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a beer garden, bottle shop and event space with an on-site food truck. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and a wide variety of beer, wine, and more. You can find their events listed on Facebook. They're also on Instagram. Upcoming Events Free Live Music: The music events are free, unless otherwise … [Read more...] about Durham Beer Garden: Friday Fright Movie Night, and more…
Eno Arts Mill — First Friday event on Oct. 2
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. On the First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate a new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other … [Read more...] about Eno Arts Mill — First Friday event on Oct. 2
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The concert series runs from May to to October 30, 2026, with no concerts in July. 5 to 8 p.m. See the schedule below. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in 2026 … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Ghostbusters on Oct. 2
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting First Friday Market & Movie Nights at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These events take place the first Friday of the month, from May to November, 2026. Enjoy an outdoor movie, as well as a vendor market, food trucks, free-to-play games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., … [Read more...] about First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Ghostbusters on Oct. 2
One Tribe Drum Circle at Dix Park Oct. 2
Dix Park will be hosting drum circles, led by One Tribe, at the Stone Houses Visitor Center, 830 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on the first Friday of the month from June to November, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There's no cost, but please register. However! One Tribe says that even if the event shows as "sold out," come anyway! Seating is provided. If you have drums or other hand … [Read more...] about One Tribe Drum Circle at Dix Park Oct. 2
First Friday Raleigh Oct. 2
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh Oct. 2
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct. 2
Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene of Fuquay-Varina. First Fridays in 2026 … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina Oct. 2
Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Beetlejuice Oct. 3
Durham Parks and Recreation presents Fall Film Series: Movies in the Park at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The movies will take place the first Saturday of the month from September to November, 2026. These events take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and your favorite people for a fun movie night in the heart of downtown Durham. This … [Read more...] about Free Fall Film Series in Durham Central Park: Beetlejuice Oct. 3
Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 6
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Presented in collaboration with Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, Artist Studio Project, and El Quixote Festival, this FREE community celebration brings families, artists, and … [Read more...] about Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 6
