Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on two dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events for all ages. Enjoy live music, kids' activities, a food truck and beer vendor, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest Vendors There … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
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Health and Harmony Fest in Durham Oct. 12
Health and Harmony Fest is a chance to nurture your body, mind and spirit. It takes place Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at The North Carolina Center for Dermatology, 6216 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. No ticket is needed, but RSVPing helps with planning. The Health and Harmony Festival is a celebration of integrated practices to revitalize the … [Read more...] about Health and Harmony Fest in Durham Oct. 12
Hillsborough Elementary School Fall Festival Oct. 11 — includes touch-a-truck
Hillsborough Elementary School, 402 N. Nash Stree, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend and open to all. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Elementary School Fall Festival Oct. 11 — includes touch-a-truck
PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blackwood Farm Park, 1440 New Hope Church Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 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, including some that are hard to find at local … [Read more...] about PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Education Justice Alliance is hosting ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is a celebration of Latine heritage and includes: … [Read more...] about ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
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
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
Fall Festival at Burwell School Historic Site in Hillsborough Sept. 27
The Burwell School Historic Site, 319 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The festival brings together community, history, and seasonal celebration on the historic home's beautiful grounds. Activities include: Limited pie tasting tickets and vendor items will be available for … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Burwell School Historic Site in Hillsborough Sept. 27
Tap Yard Faire at Tap Yard Raleigh Sept. 27 — sword fighting and Renaissance-inspired fun
Tap Yard Raleigh, a neighborhood bar, beer garden and community space at 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting their first ever Tap Yard Faire on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is free too. Enjoy an afternoon of sword fighting demonstrations, unique vendors and a festive atmosphere inspired by the … [Read more...] about Tap Yard Faire at Tap Yard Raleigh Sept. 27 — sword fighting and Renaissance-inspired fun
