Apex, NC, is celebrating its sesquicentennial -- its 150th birthday -- this year in 2023. The town is celebrating all year. Learn about Apex's history and the special events at apex150.com. One of the signature events will be Party in the Peak, which takes place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. This free event, which … [Read more...] about Apex 150 Party in the Peak
Entertainment
Friday Night Feva — Weekly Dance Party at Haymaker
DJMOESKIENO provides the tunes for Friday Night Feva, a weekly dance party at Haymaker, 555 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place every Friday from 9 p.m to 1 a.m., and there's no cover charge. Music is diverse, including hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, go-go, house music, reggae and pop. Dress code is casual. … [Read more...] about Friday Night Feva — Weekly Dance Party at Haymaker
Weaver Street Market Cooperative Block Party in Raleigh
Weaver Street Market and Coastal Credit Union are hosting a Cooperative Block Party on September 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Raleigh, 404 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC. The event will feature live music, entertainment, games, activities, face painting, balloons and more. The first 300 attendees will receive a free cooler grocery bag and a $10 Hot Bar certificate … [Read more...] about Weaver Street Market Cooperative Block Party in Raleigh
Benson Mule Days Sep 21-24
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 21st, to Sunday, September 24th, 2023. Tentative Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 74th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 21-24
Downtown Alive Music Series in Sanford fall concerts
Every spring and fall, the town of Sanford hosts a free outdoor concert series, Downtown Alive! The concerts take place on Thursdays in the spring and fall at The Depot, 106 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music, as well as the offerings from food and beer vendors. Check back soon for the band schedule. Spring 2023 Downtown … [Read more...] about Downtown Alive Music Series in Sanford fall concerts
Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Hillsborough, the oldest town in the Triangle, is haunted! Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for the annual Spirits Tour through the historic district to encounter these ghostly residents! This fun and dramatic tour will bring you face-to-face with Hillsborough's past. Come face to face with ghostly residents to hear the chilling tales of … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Spanish Language Movie Night at Peach Road Park: Encanto Sep 22
Bring the family to Peach Road Park, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Movie Night on Friday, September 22 2023. This is a free event. They'll be showing Encanto at 6:30 p.m., but come early, at 6 p.m., for games, crafts and music. The movie will be shown in Spanish. There will be FREE popcorn. … [Read more...] about Spanish Language Movie Night at Peach Road Park: Encanto Sep 22
Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating the end of kidding season with the Baby Goat Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight of the event will be the opportunity to snuggle many baby goats! The festival also includes: Tickets are $12 for general admission (for guests age 3 and up.) Or pay $40 for a family … [Read more...] about Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
International Cultural Festival in Fuquay-Varina Sep 16
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is presenting the 3rd International Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. This is a free event. No tickets are required. Celebrate the diversity of Fuquay-Varina. Enjoy performances, visual art, vendor and food trucks, all with an international … [Read more...] about International Cultural Festival in Fuquay-Varina Sep 16
Live at Legion: Free Community Concert in Chapel Hill with Mix Tape Grab Bag
Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture is hosting Live at Legion, a free community concert, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., at 1714 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The concert will feature Mix Tape Grab Bag, a supergroup of musicians from around the Triangle. The band performs popular music from 1970s to today. Please bring blankets and chairs. Several … [Read more...] about Live at Legion: Free Community Concert in Chapel Hill with Mix Tape Grab Bag
