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
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Wilson Jazz Festival Sept. 20
The 3rd Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to around 10 p.m., in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park at 8:30 p.m. to Downtown Public House. Check … [Read more...] about Wilson Jazz Festival Sept. 20
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, and sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
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
Chapel Hill Car Show and Soap Box Derby Sept. 7
Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a Car Show and Soap Box Derby on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. The event will be free for spectators to enjoy. Entering either the car show or soap box derby will cost $20 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded. Learn more and register for car show or soap box … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Car Show and Soap Box Derby Sept. 7
Free Square Dance Fun Nights with Cary Cross Trailers Oct. 23 and Nov. 20
Cary Cross Trailers Square and Round Dance Club is offering two FREE Square Dance Fun Nights at Cary First United Methodist Church, Building C, 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The classes are on October 23 and November 20, 2025, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a fun way to "try on" square dancing. No experience or partner needed. Dress is casual No traditional square dance attire … [Read more...] about Free Square Dance Fun Nights with Cary Cross Trailers Oct. 23 and Nov. 20
¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Education Justice Alliance is hosting ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is a celebration of Latine heritage and includes: … [Read more...] about ¡Viva Latinidad! : Hasta la Raíz on Oct. 4 at Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Lineup of Jazz'd Up Sundays for 2025 Follow the links below to … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Farmers Fall Festival in Cary Sept. 20
Cary Downtown Farmers Market, 160 E Park Street, next to the Downtown Cary Park, is open on Saturday mornings: It features items grown or produced within a 100-mile radius of the market. Start your Saturday morning shopping at Cary Downtown Farmers Market for locally grown vegetables and fruit, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, herbs, sea-food, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, … [Read more...] about Farmers Fall Festival in Cary Sept. 20
Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
North Carolina's revolutionary past comes to life at Hillsborough's celebration of the 250th anniversary of The Third Provincial Congress on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in historic downtown Hillsborough. This free public event honors the pivotal 1775 gathering that helped shape the path to independence and is part of North Carolina’s America 250 commemorations. The … [Read more...] about Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
