Filipino Fall Fiesta is a family-friendly celebration of Filipino food, culture, music, and community. It takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event is open to everyone and all ages are welcome. Admission is $5 for adults, while K–8, high school, and college students with valid student ID may attend for free. … [Read more...] about Filipino Fall Fiesta in Durham Oct. 24
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PokéFest Apex on Oct. 24
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon at PokéFest Apex. This special event takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. PokéFest Apex features: … [Read more...] about PokéFest Apex on Oct. 24
Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
Black August Book Drive’s Really Free Book Fair at Moore Square Sept. 20
Black August Book Drive has been collecting a variety of books for youth, and is now giving them away for FREE at the Really Free Book Fair on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Moore Square, 225 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Black August Book Drive collected over 2,000 books for students in K-12, and is excited to be sharing them with the community … [Read more...] about Black August Book Drive’s Really Free Book Fair at Moore Square Sept. 20
Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on Sept. 20
Bring the kids to an Instrument Petting Zoo to Gibson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park! Gibson Play Plaza is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are free events! The Instrument Petting Zoo takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following dates. Registration is required to receive weather cancellations. Registration opens two weeks in advance at 12 p.m. Enjoy an interactive, … [Read more...] about Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on Sept. 20
Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
The 15th Mama Afrika Festival takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1437 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair in Raleigh Sept. 20
Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair will take place at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes live readings, and meeting authors. Get your books signed by the authors. Whether you’re looking for bilingual children’s books, inspiring stories, poetry, or beautifully … [Read more...] about Cervantino Bilingual Book Fair in Raleigh Sept. 20
Vault Theatre Presents: The Little Engine That Could
Vault Theatre presents The Little Engine That Could at 4221 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina, at the following dates and times: Tickets are $8. Purchase here. Each performance lasts 30 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes of free time. When the biggest engines can’t make the journey, one small engine has a big task ahead. In this playful, immersive reimagining of the beloved story, … [Read more...] about Vault Theatre Presents: The Little Engine That Could
Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina
Rawls Baptist Church, 10665 US-401, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Family Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Families can enjoy decorated trunks, candy, games, fall activities, and free hot dogs in a safe, welcoming, family-friendly environment. Costumes are welcome, and the event is intentionally designed to be fun and not scary, making … [Read more...] about Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat at Rawls Baptist Church in Fuquay-Varina
North Raleigh Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat Oct. 24
Bloomwell Autism Therapy -- North Raleigh, 2910 Sumner Blvd, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. It's FREE to attend. Celebrate halloween with decorated trunks, trick-or-treating, face painting, a bounce house, carnival-style games, sensory activities, crafts, indoor play, and plenty of fun for … [Read more...] about North Raleigh Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat Oct. 24
