North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the museum, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Check back soon for the hours and other details. This festival is an annual celebration of … [Read more...] about 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
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Vegfest Expos in Durham Nov 1-2
Vegfest Expos returns on is Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on November 1 and 2, 2025. It's free to attend, but with a $10 suggested donation. Day 1: Education Day Saturday, November 1 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Attendees will dive deep into topics like: Expect a full lineup of speakers, panels, interactive Q&A sessions, and educational resources—all designed to empower … [Read more...] about Vegfest Expos in Durham Nov 1-2
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025. Times The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis Simpson. Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
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
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 1 and 2
Duke Gardens and Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society are presenting Festival of Fabulous Mums on November 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It takes place at at Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, outside in the Ruth Mary Meyer Japanese Garden. It's free to attend, but parking fees apply. Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society members will be on … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 1 and 2
Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Taste of China: Chinese Cuisine & Culture Festival is a celebration of Chinese culture, including authentic cuisine, traditional performances and cultural exhibits. It's co-hosted by the Town of Cary and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina. The festival takes place Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
TUTA is presenting the Grand Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
Dia de los Muertos at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina is hosting a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Dia de los Muertos at The Plant in Pittsboro
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
