Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, plus sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 26
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Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. Enjoy games, German-style beers and brats, keg rolling, a craft market, DJs, a costume contest and more. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Program Food Enjoy authentic … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
Black August Book Drive’s Really Free Book Fair at Moore Square Sept. 20
Black August Book Drive has been collecting a variety of books for youth, and is now giving them away for FREE at the Really Free Book Fair on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Moore Square, 225 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Black August Book Drive collected over 2,000 books for students in K-12, and is excited to be sharing them with the community … [Read more...] about Black August Book Drive’s Really Free Book Fair at Moore Square Sept. 20
Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
The 15th Mama Afrika Festival takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1437 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair in Raleigh Sept. 20
Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair will take place at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes live readings, and meeting authors. Get your books signed by the authors. Whether you’re looking for bilingual children’s books, inspiring stories, poetry, or beautifully … [Read more...] about Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair in Raleigh Sept. 20
La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: Musical performances by: Dance performances by: Food stalls with flavors from: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the 30th BugFest! The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
Celebrate Raleigh's culture and community at 919 Day! This event takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at The Corner at NC State's Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, open to the public, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and more. Live Music Lineup Food & Craft Drinks Arts … [Read more...] about 919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
