Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club is presenting the 41st Annual Raleigh Fall Train Show on November 8 and 9, 2025 at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter at Gate 9 on Trinity Road. Admission is $10 and that covers both days. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult. The train show features … [Read more...] about 41st Annual Raleigh Fall Train Show Nov. 8-9
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Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
South Wake Conservationists are hosting Moth Night at Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission is free but registration is required. Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square this Summer: Wicked Aug. 22
North Carolina Museum of Art is preparing for facility improvements in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater and in the Museum Park in 2025, so there won't be outdoor movies at the Museum this summer. However, NCMA is taking its outdoor movie series on the road, with four FREE movies in Moore Square on Friday evenings this summer. These events take place at 6 p.m. with themed programs and food … [Read more...] about NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square this Summer: Wicked Aug. 22
Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Sept. 19 — live music, vendor market, more…
Enjoy Fridays at Sweetwater Apex, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, on the select Fridays, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. This will be a lively evening under the stars, on the lawn, filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, sip … [Read more...] about Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Sept. 19 — live music, vendor market, more…
Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26
Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 27
The Apex Latino Arts Festival will take place Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 3 to 9 p.m., at The Depot, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Festival Features Entertainment Schedule … [Read more...] about Apex Latino Arts Festival Sept 27
Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
V Pizza, 1839 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Family Funday in their parking lot on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, including: The V Pizza food truck will be on hand for purchases. There will be a raffle, with prizes of back to school supplies and V Pizza gift cards, with proceeds going to V4Victory. … [Read more...] about Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
