The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 17-29, 2024. All events are free and open to the public. Venues include: October 17, 2024 Luna Rotisserie: October 18, 2024 The ArtsCenter: October 19, 2024 Carrboro Century Center: Steel String Brewery: … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19
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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
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
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
Canceled: Fall Into Wellness Fair Oct 26
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. We will update when it's rescheduled. Fall Into Wellness Fair takes place Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m., at MidTown Business Center, 4330 Bland Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that features: Blood Connection Mobile will be on site. Schedule an appointment to donate blood. … [Read more...] about Canceled: Fall Into Wellness Fair Oct 26
Free: Family Renaissance Fair at NC Museum of Art Sept 29
North Carolina Museum of Art presents Family Renaissance Fair, a free event on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Building and Museum Park. Little lords and ladies (and their parents) can enjoy: Historical costumes are encouraged! North Carolina Museum of Art is at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Free: Family Renaissance Fair at NC Museum of Art Sept 29
IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
IBMA World of Bluegrass, which takes place in Downtown Raleigh, is one of the biggest bluegrass events anywhere. It includes these ticketed events: Bluegrass Live! Tickets for IBMA Bluegrass LIVE!, at Red Hat Amphitheater, range from $20 to $160. (But read on for information on the FREE street festival!) Friday, September 27, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Street … [Read more...] about IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
Plein Air Festival in Durham Sept. 28
Durham Art Guild and Durham Parks Foundation are presenting a Plein Air Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Duke Park, 106 W Knox Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. Watch artists each create one piece of art live during the festival. All art works will be available for purchase, with funds from the live art going to support … [Read more...] about Plein Air Festival in Durham Sept. 28
