Summit Church is hosting a Fall Festival at Knightdale High School, 100 Bryan Chalk Lane, Knightdale, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. It's free to attend and takes place after the 10:45 a.m. service. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Summit Church in Knightdale Oct. 18
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Carrboro Songwriters Festival Oct. 16-18
Carrboro Songwriters Festival brings together outstanding songwriters from across the Southeast and beyond for a weekend devoted to the thing that matters most: the song. The festival takes place from October 16 to 18, 2026. Across three days and multiple Carrboro venues, you’ll hear Nashville-style songwriter rounds, intimate performances, unexpected collaborations, and a few provocative panels … [Read more...] about Carrboro Songwriters Festival Oct. 16-18
Fall Harvest Night in Apex Oct. 16
Love Local Fall Into Downtown is a FREE event event series that takes place on select evenings at The Depot parking lot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. Fall Harvest NightOctober 16th, 20265 to 8 p.m.The Depot parking lot, Downtown Apex (220 N. Salem St) Fall has arrived in Downtown Apex! This event features: Jazz & Jive NightNovember 20, 20265 to 8 p.m.The Depot parking lot, … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Night in Apex Oct. 16
Town of Garner Diwali Celebration Oct. 16
Town of Garner's Diwali celebration takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event includes: Performances: Parking will be available at the following locations: For the following location please cross railroad tracks only at designated crossings on St. Mary's St. or Benson … [Read more...] about Town of Garner Diwali Celebration Oct. 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers
Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers
Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 15
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Pullen Park Holiday Express, presented by WRAL, is back in December, 2026. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. 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 payment. This is the … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 15
County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2026
North Carolina has a rich agricultural heritage, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2026. You'll have a lot to choose from. You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course, lots and lots of fried food. The fairs are primarily held in the fall, with the … [Read more...] about County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2026
Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
Join The Horror Church Bookshop and Queerolina at Longleaf Hotel, 300 N Dawon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, for an evening of dark fiction, community, and celebration! The Fiendish Horror Book Fest takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Explore an incredible lineup of local horror authors sharing their books, signing copies, and connecting with readers who … [Read more...] about Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 10-11, 2026
A Taste of Greece takes place October 10 and 11, 2026, 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. Parking is free, but the lot feels up quickly. Please consider ride-share. This event features: … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 10-11, 2026
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE and parking is $10. Hum Sub Diwali is the largest Diwali celebration in the Triangle. What You Can Expect Festival Schedule … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 10 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
