Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
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¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Education Justice Alliance is hosting ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is a celebration of Latine heritage and includes: … [Read more...] about ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
Wings Over Springs Airshow and Drone Race in Holly Springs Oct. 4
Wings Over Springs Air Show and Drone Race takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. This event is FREE for spectators. Wings Over Springs features radio-controlled model aircraft and drone racing. Enjoy demonstrations, food trucks, a charity raffle, a crawler truck area … [Read more...] about Wings Over Springs Airshow and Drone Race in Holly Springs Oct. 4
Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park Oct. 4
South Wake Conservationists' Kids in Nature Day takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. The rain date is October 5. This is a free event. Please pre-register. Attended by more than hundreds of families every year, Kids in Nature Day promises to be even bigger and better this year, with 26 interactive … [Read more...] about Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park Oct. 4
Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
West & Woodall Real Estate is hosting a Fall Festival at 1901 Hillandale Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. There is room for 400-500 people, so invite your friends! The event includes: The event will also include a PORCH food drive to support families in the community. If you can, please bring non-perishable … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Main Stage Beer Garden Stage Local Craft Beer Food Trucks Kid Zone and Rock Wall Artist … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival Oct. 5
lluminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival is a holistic wellness and arts event that offers free admission, free workshops, and low-cost services. It takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Come and enjoy aura photography, crystals, original art, sound healing, vetted intuitive readings, handmade … [Read more...] about Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival Oct. 5
