Third update (Oct 22): I did have a conversation with the organizer and they said that everyone would be refunded by November 2. And if you aren't, call 866-822-5566. Second important update (Oct 21): On the Facebook event for the Raleigh/Durham Balloon Festival, they updated on October 20: "UPDATED 10/20/22: Hi everyone. This event is not going to take place this weekend so a credit is being … [Read more...] about Triangle Balloon Festival Canceled — here’s the message from the organizers
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Tracks Local Music Series in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture is presenting Tracks Music Series on three Thursdays in September of 2022, from 6 to 9 p.m. The free outdoor concerts, which takes place on the parking lot at Rosemary and Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, showcases the newest acts in Tracks Music Library. Each artist will play a 45 minute set. Here's the lineup for each day. September 8th Godric … [Read more...] about Tracks Local Music Series in Chapel Hill
Free NC State LIVE 50th Anniversary Block Party Sep 18
NC State LIVE is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a free block party on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m., on Stafford Commons, behind Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. No ticket required. The event features two performances of Squonk's Hand to Hand, free cake and ice cream, student performances interactive art-making and t-shirt … [Read more...] about Free NC State LIVE 50th Anniversary Block Party Sep 18
Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary Festival, including $5 trolley rides
Help celebrate 50 years of Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, as a public park! Mordecai Historic Park's 50th Anniversary Festival takes place on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Hear from community partners about their work, explore the park’s history since 1972, and see inside some of the historic buildings to learn about future plans for … [Read more...] about Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary Festival, including $5 trolley rides
Triangle Church Fall Festival Oct 1
Triangle Church of Christ, at 2103 Page Road, Durham, NC, is hosting their second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend and features: Bounce housesFace paintingHay ridesFamily gamesPie contestFood More … [Read more...] about Triangle Church Fall Festival Oct 1
Darwin Day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nov 12
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting Darwin Day, the largest Darwin celebration in the country. This in-person event is free and takes place Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the plaza in front of the museum, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh. Spend the day learning about Darwin and what his theories of natural selection have done for the world of science, … [Read more...] about Darwin Day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nov 12
Raleigh Jerk Fest / Cooler Fest on Labor Day Weekend
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Raleigh Jerk Fest on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 1 to 9 p.m., at 2224 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC. Experience: Authentic Caribbean cuisine from many vendorsGamesA bounce houseEntertainmentDJsMore Raleigh Jerk Fest is open to all ages. Tickets are $5, with kids under 13 admitted for free. On Sunday, September 4th, the festivities continue with … [Read more...] about Raleigh Jerk Fest / Cooler Fest on Labor Day Weekend
Bull City BBQ Bash on Labor Day Weekend
Mike D's BBQ, a BBQ Sauce and Rub Company at 306 S. Driver Street, Durham, is presenting the Bull City BBQ Bash on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include live music, a small business marketplace, beer tents, food trucks, and the People's Choice Tasting Tent. Bull City BBQ Bash will feature a performance by rising country music star Paige King … [Read more...] about Bull City BBQ Bash on Labor Day Weekend
Foster Street Block Party in Durham Aug 28
The Foster Street Block Party will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Sunday, August 28th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is presented in partnership with neighborhood businesses Durham Food Hall, Glass Jug Beer Lab and Cecy's Gallery. This free event will feature: Live music (see below)A market with 60+ local vendorsFood trucksTarot card … [Read more...] about Foster Street Block Party in Durham Aug 28
Pop!-Con at Lee County Libraries — cosplay, tabletop games, sword fighting, much more
Lee County Libraries' annual event, Pop!-Con takes place Saturday, August 20th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, at 107 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, NC. The free event features: CosplaySword fightingArtists AlleyStar CarsLive musicFood trucksCostume contestsTabletop gamingVideo gamingVendorsMore Find the full schedule. Main Stage 10 a.m.: NASA Ambassador Dan Combs11 a.m.: … [Read more...] about Pop!-Con at Lee County Libraries — cosplay, tabletop games, sword fighting, much more
