Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 17
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Poetry at the Plant at Fair Game Beverage Co. Oct. 14, more…
Fair Game Beverage Company, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is one of the businesses at The Plant. This Chatham County distillery and winery features North Carolina grown and produced wine and spirits. Fair Game regularly hosts events, and many of them are free. You can find them on their website calendar or Fair Game's Facebook page. Recurring Events Open Mic at Fair Game … [Read more...] about Poetry at the Plant at Fair Game Beverage Co. Oct. 14, more…
Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill Oct. 14 and 28
The Town of Chapel Hill holds a regular food distribution, open to all community members, two times a month. You can find them on the Town's calendar. It takes place at the Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. Please bring one or two boxes or bags. Can you help out? Sign up here to … [Read more...] about Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill Oct. 14 and 28
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Dave’s Hot Chicken gives away free sliders Oct. 13
Dave’s Hot Chicken is giving away a FREE Chicken Slider on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. No purchase required. The free slider is available only on Dave's Hot Chicken app, in-store, at participating restaurants. Dave's Hot Chicken has declared October 13, 2026, to be Dave's Day. They say that on Dave's Day everyone's a Dave. Here’s how to redeem the offer: Dave's Hot Chicken in the … [Read more...] about Dave’s Hot Chicken gives away free sliders Oct. 13
Pub Fall Soup/Stew Competition at West 94th Street Pub in Durham Oct. 18
West 94th Street Pub, 4711 Hope Valley Road, #6C, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent events, which you can find on its Facebook page. Upcoming Events Pub Fall Soup/Stew CompetitionSunday, October 18, 20262 to 4 p.m.Free Do you have the BEST Stew/Soup for the Fall season? Let us be the judge. Bowls and spoons will be provided. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Entries must be … [Read more...] about Pub Fall Soup/Stew Competition at West 94th Street Pub in Durham Oct. 18
Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outdoor serving window, so you can order right from the patio. Kids are welcome at Der Nachbar. Der Nachbar hosts food trucks at times, and also sometimes offers pretzels from … [Read more...] about Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
Fool’s Faire 2026 Renaissance Festival at Steel String Pluck Farm, Nov. 14
Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm is located at 6901 NC-54 West, Mebane, North Carolina. Enjoy the natural setting of the native plant gardens, seasonal blooms, and a 22-hole disc golf course. Events for both the Pluck Farm and Carrboro locations can be found on Steel String's Facebook page. Find events for the Carrboro location here. Read on for events at Steel String Pluck Farm. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Fool’s Faire 2026 Renaissance Festival at Steel String Pluck Farm, Nov. 14
Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays
Raleigh City Farm is a nonprofit urban farm founded in 2011 on a formerly vacant one-acre lot in Downtown Raleigh, at 800 N. Blount Street. Their mission is to grow the next generation of farmers by connecting the community to sustainable agriculture. Raleigh City Farm offers workshops, tours, special events and more. You can find the upcoming events on the event page on the website. "Pay What … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Oct. 16
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday each month, from March to December, 2026, except April, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each event … [Read more...] about Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music Oct. 16
