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
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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
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
Fall Festival at Highland United Methodist Church Oct. 5
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. There will be FREE hot dogs for kids ages 10 and under, and BBQ ($12/plate) available. The BBQ plates are available during lunch and dinner hours that day. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Highland United Methodist Church Oct. 5
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at three venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
BOLD Block Party in Chapel Hill Oct. 11
BOLD Real Estage is hosting BOLD Block Party on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Governors Village, 40105 Moring, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about BOLD Block Party in Chapel Hill Oct. 11
Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration on October 5, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. The celebration includes: The preliminaries for the stein holding contest are from 12 to 4 p.m. at bmc brewing and the finals are at 5 p.m. on the main stage. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at The Plant in Pittsboro on Oct. 5
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Triangle
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th in the United States. It recognizes the rich and varied cultures of Hispanic Americans, and the contributions that they have made to the United States. In the Triangle, there are several ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do you know of others that should be included on our calendar? Send an email to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the Triangle
La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28
El Futuro is hosting The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Facebook event. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of countries such as Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Honduras, Costa … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28
Carrboro Music Festival Sep 28: 100+ bands at many venues (all free)
Carrboro Music Festival returns on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The festival is free, and will feature roughly 100 bands and performers at multiple venues around Carrboro, North Carolina. The event also includes free workshops. The event starts with a kick-off open mic at Town Commons on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. and then a show at Cat's Cradle in the evening. The main … [Read more...] about Carrboro Music Festival Sep 28: 100+ bands at many venues (all free)
