Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. No ticket, wristband or reservation is needed. Just come on by! Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
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Duke Regional Cares Community Day Oct. 3
Duke Regional Health is celebrating its 50th anniversary with Duke Regional Cares Community Day on October 3, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. The celebration will feature live music, kids' activities, games, and giveaways. Duke Regional Health will offer free health screenings for adults and … [Read more...] about Duke Regional Cares Community Day Oct. 3
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, hosts a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December of 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 3
Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Oct. 3 will feature historic uniforms and rules
Duke Homestead State Historic Site is hosting Vintage Base Ball Day at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 West Corporation Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Gate at 10 am. First game at 11 a.m. Admission is $10. Children under 4 years old will be admitted for free. If you have a ticket from the scheduled 2025 event, it will be honored. Players will wear historic uniforms, follow … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Oct. 3 will feature historic uniforms and rules
Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series: Heartland Marimba Oct. 3
Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. The Family Saturday Series will take place once a month (most months), at 11 … [Read more...] about Carolina Theatre’s Family Saturday Series: Heartland Marimba Oct. 3
98th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 3
The 98th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 98th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 3
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 3
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, carnival rides, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. Also King BMX Bike Show and The Big Dino Show! It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Beer Garden Stage Local Craft … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 3
Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Triangle United Teluga Association is presenting Holly Springs Diwali on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. Event Highlights Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Oct. 3
Taste of Asia comes to Moore Square in Raleigh on Oct. 3
Taste of Asia is a multicultural festival celebrating the foods, traditions, arts, and entrepreneurial spirit of Asian communities. It takes place October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an incredible day of food, culture, music and community. Celebrate the rich diversity of Asian cultures, connect with … [Read more...] about Taste of Asia comes to Moore Square in Raleigh on Oct. 3
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Oct. 3
