Parkside Town Commons is hosting a free Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parkside Town Commons is at 7129 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary. The festival takes place near Five Guys. The festival festures: Rain date is Sunday, October 19, 2025. … [Read more...] about Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Big Band Bash in the Park in Garner Sept. 20
Optimist Club of Garner is hosting Big Band Bash in the Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. This is a free, kid-friendly event. Neuse River Big Band will be sharing the sounds and styles of the Big Band Era. Food trucks will be on site, offering food and drink for purchase. … [Read more...] about Big Band Bash in the Park in Garner Sept. 20
Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 29
The Town of Cary is hosting a Diwali celebration at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Stage performances start at 7 p.m. The event is an evening of music, dance, food and community, while celebrating the Festival of Lights together. … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 29
Visit alpacas for free at Alpacachino Ranch’s Grand Opening Sept. 27
Alpacachino Ranch, 6501 Efland Cedar Grove Road, Cedar Grove, North Carolina, is opening up to visitors for the first time ever on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This also happens to be National Alpaca Farm Day! The ranch is 49 miles to the northwest of Raleigh and 23 miles from Durham and Chapel Hill. It's just 10 miles from Hillsborough. Admission on September 27 will be … [Read more...] about Visit alpacas for free at Alpacachino Ranch’s Grand Opening Sept. 27
Eastern European Cultural Festival in Apex Oct. 4
NC Vibes is presenting Eastern European Cultural Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m ., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of Eastern European traditions, flavors and performances. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about Eastern European Cultural Festival in Apex Oct. 4
Every Spirit Halloween in the Triangle
You know it's fall when Spirit Halloween signs go up on empty big box stores. Tuesday Morning, Sears, Joann Fabrics? Spirit Halloween is there. For a couple months, the ghosts of retail past are replaced by Halloween ghosts and everything else you need for Spooky Season. Shop for costumes, creepy lawn decorations, accessories, collectibles and more. Spirit Halloween in the … [Read more...] about Every Spirit Halloween in the Triangle
Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Diwali is India's most important festival of the year. It's celebrated in October or November. The "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Some components of Diwali celebrations are food, fireworks, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks. There are several Diwali celebrations in the Triangle -- including in Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh … [Read more...] about Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Opening of Cynthia Aldrich’s “Femininity Revered” Sculpture Show at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church Sept. 7
Cynthia Aldrich will be exhibiting her stunning ceramic sculptures inspired by the beauty of the female form at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham North Carolina, from September 7 to November 6, 2025. Each sculpture in "Femininity Revered" has been handbuilt from coils of clay and the surfaces are embellished with a variety of techniques to create texture and … [Read more...] about Opening of Cynthia Aldrich’s “Femininity Revered” Sculpture Show at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Church Sept. 7
Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
The Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, due to the N.C. State Fair. More About Raleigh Market The outdoor hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the indoor hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. The … [Read more...] about Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
Seymour Center Open House Sept. 7 — learn about programs for older adults
Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is holding an open house on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. It's free to attend. The Seymour Center invites the community to experience all the exciting, inspiring, and enriching programs they offer for older adults. Whether you're new to the Seymour Center or a familiar face, this is … [Read more...] about Seymour Center Open House Sept. 7 — learn about programs for older adults
