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Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary on Nov. 15

Bright Horizons, at 800 Weston Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Truck Day on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event features trucks of all kinds, as well as food trucks, vendors, music, interactive exhibits, and more. 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. will be sensory friendly, with no lights or noise. … [Read more...] about Truck Day at Bright Horizons in Cary on Nov. 15

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Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair at Wendell Baptist Church Nov. 15

Wendell Baptist Church, 2651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Shop from 30+ vendors for a start on Christmas shopping. The event is indoors in the large fellowship hall. Enter off Pine Street, at the intersection of Mattox Street. Food and gift wrapping available. … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair at Wendell Baptist Church Nov. 15

Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15

NC Vibes is hosting Holidays Around the World -- A Hallmark Christmas on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Holidays Around the World — A Hallmark Christmas Nov. 15

Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park Nov. 15

Teen makers, artists and entrepreneurs are showcasing their creations at a Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park on November 15, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This market will take place at Gipson Play Plaza, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from over two dozen creative and industrious teens. … [Read more...] about Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park Nov. 15

Fall Harvest Festival at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham

Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting their Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. This free festival for children and family features: If it rains the event will be held indoors. … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Festival at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham

Quail Hollow Neighborhoods Art Walk & Sale Nov 15

The 5th Annual Quail Hollow Neighborhoods Art Walk takes Place Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit neighborhood artists displaying and selling their artwork and handmade goods on porches, sidewalks, and yards in the Quail Hollow, Hickory Hills and Hickory Hollow neighborhoods of Raleigh. Walk, bike or drive, meet other neighbors, come on out and enjoy the art! Check … [Read more...] about Quail Hollow Neighborhoods Art Walk & Sale Nov 15

Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market, including free pictures with Santa

Salem Baptist Preschool, 1821 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting its Holiday Market on November 14 and 15, 2025. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and it's free to attend. Shop from 60+ local vendors. There will also be a fundraising raffle and a bake sale. Wake Forest Santa will be at the holiday market for FREE pictures on Saturday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...] about Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market, including free pictures with Santa

Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 15

Bring your young witches and wizard to Magic and Mischief: A Wizard's Market at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is presented by Paper and Stars Studios, in partnership with Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Researches. It's free to attend. Kids will: Costumes are welcome, but no horror, gore, weapons … [Read more...] about Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 15

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