Lee County Libraries is hosting LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire at Lee County Libraries - Main, 107 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, North Carolina, on August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The event features: … [Read more...] about LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
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CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade starts at 12 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol, and proceeds to the festival village, which is at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival village and main stage entertainment will … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, hosts several free or inexpensive events throughout the year. Here's one that's coming up: Bright Leaf Harvest DaySaturday, August 16, 202510 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Celebrate North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead! Duke Homestead will be harvesting their tobacco out of the field and demonstrating the process … [Read more...] about Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on Facebook. The festival will feature: The music lineup … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oktoberfest at Durham Co-op Market Sept. 6
Durham Co-op Market, 1111 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. It's free to attend. If you RSVP you'll receive one free pretzel. Traditional Oktoberfest attire encouraged. There will be prizes for the best dressed. Enjoy music, German style beers, … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Durham Co-op Market Sept. 6
North Carolina State Fair Oct. 16 to 26 — everything you need to know, including how to save money
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. What's New? Check back soon for new foods and features in 2025. Daily Schedule Plan your outing … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Fair Oct. 16 to 26 — everything you need to know, including how to save money
August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for some of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on Triangle on the Cheap's calendar in August, … [Read more...] about August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
Fall Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Sept. 13
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding its fall festival and plant sale on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. The plants are very affordable. They are all $3! In addition to the plant sale, … [Read more...] about Fall Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Sept. 13
La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
