The Cary Police Department is presenting Cary Public Safety Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event will take place along North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event is intended to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. What to expect: … [Read more...] about Cary Public Safety Day Sep 27
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Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, and sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 27
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Entertainment: … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 27
National Alpaca Farm Day event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in Pittsboro Sept. 27
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, is hosting a special event for National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 if booked online and $9 at the gate. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. At this fun event you can: … [Read more...] about National Alpaca Farm Day event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in Pittsboro Sept. 27
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
Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 31 (plus a family edition on Oct. 25)
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center is hosting a special planetarium show in honor of Halloween. On Friday, October 31, 2025, Scare-o-lina Skies will explore the myths and mysteries of the night sky. Come learn about stars, constellations and celestial events through legends from ancient cultures, featuring monsters, mayhem and madness! This show is intended for adults and teens, and not … [Read more...] about Scare-o-lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium Oct 31 (plus a family edition on Oct. 25)
Postponed: NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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 Postponed: NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Frankenweenie on September 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. And there will be adoptable dogs to meet! … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
