Support local artists and get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The Fall Arts Fair showcases the work of 65 local artists who work in different genres, including: In addition, this day of family fun will include live music, food trucks, … [Read more...] about Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park Nov. 8
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Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as the Christmas part of Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah (or at least part of The Messiah) in the winter. We are focusing on the "free and cheap events" here, but please do check out North Carolina Symphony for a wonderful, and much … [Read more...] about Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle
Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Nov. 6
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of the month, through December 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dates in 2025: It's free to participate. Led by program coordinator and artist Brianna McCormick, the group will meet … [Read more...] about Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Nov. 6
Dave & Buster’s: half-price games Nov. 2, to say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end for 2025. Sunday, November 2 will be the first day of Standard Time. This means that you get an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. (Not if you have a baby or a cat.) It will get dark an hour earlier in the evening, until Daylight Saving Time returns March 8, 2026. Dave & Buster's is marking the occasion with half-price games all day on November … [Read more...] about Dave & Buster’s: half-price games Nov. 2, to say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time
Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Singing the Songs Home is a concert where Steve Woodbury and Ann Bauer will share songs that were sung by the people who lived on the lands that are now Umstead State Park. It takes place both November 1 and 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Umstead State Park Visitors Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are free but registration is requested. In the … [Read more...] about Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
The Running Man will be released in theaters November 14, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE screening before its release date. This free screening takes place Monday, November 10, 2025, at AMC Southpoint 17, 7325 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition … [Read more...] about Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Artist Talk: Peter Schmid at Hamilton Hill Jewelry Oct. 31
Pre-game your Halloween at Hamilton Hill Jewelry in Brightleaf Square. On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m., Hamilton Hill Jewelry, 905 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an artist talk with artist-designer Peter Schmid of Konstanz, Germany. Peter will share insights into his creative process—from inspiration and materials to the making of his highly collectible, … [Read more...] about Artist Talk: Peter Schmid at Hamilton Hill Jewelry Oct. 31
The Little Market in Hillsborough: Opening reception for “Organics” Oct. 31
The Little Market is a project of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, hosted by Hillsborough Real Estate Group, at 118 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It's open on Last Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., and weekly on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. The Little Market is showing "Organics," by Beverly Calhoun, from October 22, 2025, to January 18, 2026. In … [Read more...] about The Little Market in Hillsborough: Opening reception for “Organics” Oct. 31
