La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street, as well as on the intersecting streets (Hargett St., Martin St. and Davie St.) It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
End Paper: Art Book Market at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 20-21, including free workshops, tours, film, more…
End Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair is a celebration of book arts and print communities. On September 20 and 21, 2025, North Carolina Museum of Art presents over 70 vendors and exhibitors who feature original art books, prints, comics, zines, and more for sale. The event is free to attend and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. As well as the art book fair there will be both ticketed and … [Read more...] about End Paper: Art Book Market at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 20-21, including free workshops, tours, film, more…
Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on Sept. 21
Code Wiz Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Road, Suite 133, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a free open house on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Experience hands-on demos in Robotics, Minecraft & Roblox Coding, Game Development, AI, and more. See how Code Wiz helps kids build creativity, problem-solving, and real-world tech skills—all while having fun. … [Read more...] about Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on Sept. 21
Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is presenting live music on Sunday evening, starting April 13, 2025. This concert series continues through the summer and part of the fall. The concerts take place on Sundays at 7 p.m. Concerts have no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. Read on to see the band schedule for a few dates of the concert … [Read more...] about Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Festival Highlights Include: Look … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Book Harvest is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Stardust & Stories Book Festival: Keepers of Magic Sept. 20
Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Stardust & Stories Book Festival -- Chapter 1: Keepers of Magic on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6:30 to 11 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Stardust & Stories is a book festival for fans of fantasy, sci-fi, romantasy and creative storytelling. Discover authors and illustrators, … [Read more...] about Stardust & Stories Book Festival: Keepers of Magic Sept. 20
Chavis Celebrates: 87th anniversary party for John Chavis Memorial Park Sept 20
Celebrate the 87th anniversary of John Chavis Memorial Park with a party on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the heritage, history and culture of Chavis Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. No registration is required. Please bring a lawn chair. The party features: … [Read more...] about Chavis Celebrates: 87th anniversary party for John Chavis Memorial Park Sept 20
MAGIConMINI: magic convention and festival, with many free classes & shows for families Sept. 20
The 4th annual MAGiCon takes place on September 19-20, 2025, at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival includes events both for magicians and for fans of magic. The convention and festival includes MAGIConMINI, which is for the public on September 20, and features many free classes and shows. Meredith College is at 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You … [Read more...] about MAGIConMINI: magic convention and festival, with many free classes & shows for families Sept. 20
