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Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy sculptures and live music on the farm

The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, and then every Saturday through September 20, 2025. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy sculptures and live music on the farm

Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20

The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20

Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20

The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 #B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Check back soon for details. Highlights Performers Food Trucks … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20

LocoPops celebrates 20 years in Durham with deals, flavor revivals, a Durham crawl and more

LocoPops is celebrating 20 years of sharing Mexican-style paletas in Durham with a month-long celebration. Throughout September, 2025, the celebration will include nostalgic pops, raffles, giveaways, community celebrations and discounts. LocoPops' two locations: Flavor Revival - Two retired LocoPops flavors, Mint Oreo and Shirley Temple, will make a comeback all month long. Design Your … [Read more...] about LocoPops celebrates 20 years in Durham with deals, flavor revivals, a Durham crawl and more

Hispanic Heritage Month events at Chapel Hill Public Library

Chapel Hill Public Library, at 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with some special events. These events are free, but require registration. Please follow the links below. Bright Star Theatre: Hispanic FolktalesSaturday, September 20, 20253 to 3:45 p.m.Ages: Pre-k to grade 5 Enjoy an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month events at Chapel Hill Public Library

Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14

Tickets are on sale now for the very popular Santa's Trolley in Raleigh. (But they're selling very quickly!) Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas. Do you know where he might be? Jump aboard the Raleigh Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and help Holly track down Santa in time for Christmas. Arrive up to … [Read more...] about Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14

Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 20

Wake Forest's Annual Good Neighbor Day takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a free event that brings together Wake Forest residents from all walks of life. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 20

Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18

Thornetoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at JoCo Brewing Company, 463 Cleveland Crossing Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes live music and German food, beer from JoCo Brewing and games. The event will raise money for Military Missions in Action. Live music schedule: … [Read more...] about Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18

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