Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year the tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
Festival
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 11-12
A Taste of Greece takes place October 11 and 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p .m. both days, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Purchase fabulous, authentic Greek food and scrumptious desserts to enjoy in the festive dining tent, or to take home. The Taverna will feature Greek wines and beer. Vendors will offer: An … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 11-12
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
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Admission is free and parking is $10. The hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church, including pet parade, photo station and more
Trinity Episcopal Church, 1128 S Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting its annual Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Animals at Trinity Episcopal Church, including pet parade, photo station and more
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
Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market
NC Vintage Bazaar is presenting Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Learn more at instagram.com/ncvintagebazaar. Enjoy a vintage market, food trucks, drinks, games and music. Bull City Block Party is free to attend. … [Read more...] about Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in North Carolina. This will be a day of competition dancing, music … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
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
