Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2024. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 16, 2024. They will sell out very quickly, so set a reminder. The randomized queue will open at 8:45 a.m. At 9 a.m. everyone in the queue will be randomly ordered and sales will start. So if you get there between 8:45 and 9 a.m., you have as good of a chance as … [Read more...] about Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 16
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Last Day of EgyptFest at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Raleigh
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 3405 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting EgyptFest on Saturdays and Sundays from October 5 to 13, 2024 (two weekends.): Admission is free. This event for all ages features: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Last Day of EgyptFest at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Raleigh
401 Fest: 2 Days of Free Live Music in Carrboro Oct. 11-12
401 Main, at 401 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting 401 Fest on October 11 and 12, 2024. This event is 2 days of free live music on the patio of the venue in the heart of Carrboro. Although admission is free, please tip the musicians! 401 Fest Schedule Friday, October 11 Saturday, October 12 … [Read more...] about 401 Fest: 2 Days of Free Live Music in Carrboro Oct. 11-12
Sanford Downtown StreetFest (including LatinoFest) and Fireworks Oct 12
Sanford StreetFest and Fireworks is a free event on October 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It takes place in Downtown Sanford, which is to the southwest of the Triangle. It's about a 44 minute drive from Raleigh, and less from Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. StreetFest is a day-long celebration with music, art, entertainment, food trucks and fireworks, right on the streets of Downtown … [Read more...] about Sanford Downtown StreetFest (including LatinoFest) and Fireworks Oct 12
Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 12
Fall For Five Points is a celebration of the Five Points community. The festival takes place Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC. This free festival features local musicians on the main stage, a kids' zone, and a street market with local vendors and restaurants. Performers/Schedule … [Read more...] about Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 12
Hargraves Fall Carnival Oct 11
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting Hargraves Fall Carnival on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. It takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event, and no registration is required. It will feature games, entertainment and more fun, but will skip the ghouls, goblins and gore. The event is geared toward kids … [Read more...] about Hargraves Fall Carnival Oct 11
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 4-6
Selma Railroad Days is a festival that takes place the first weekend in October every year, and celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. This year, 2024, Selma Railroad Days take place Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma, North Carolina. The festival … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 4-6
Raleigh Film and Art Festival Oct. 5 to 6
The Raleigh Film and Art Festival is an event on NC State's Centennial Campus. It features over 200 independent films by high school and college students. All the film screenings are held in Fitts-Woolard Hall, 915 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. There is also a ticketed opening celebration on Friday, October 4, and a closing celebration on Sunday, October 6, but these appear to be … [Read more...] about Raleigh Film and Art Festival Oct. 5 to 6
Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough, NC. This is across from the DMV office. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, … [Read more...] about Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
Ava Gardner Festival in Smithfield October 4-6
The annual Ava Gardner Festival takes place October 4 to 6, 2024, in Smithfield, North Carolina. The festival celebrates the acclaimed film star, and features film screenings, tours, "Breakfast at Ava's," and visits to the Ava Gardner Museum, 325 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. The festival includes an outdoor film in the evening of Friday, October 4, 2024, and that's free to … [Read more...] about Ava Gardner Festival in Smithfield October 4-6
