Check back soon. In 2024, these were the hours: The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025. Times The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free concert by pianist Anthony Lee at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary
Pianist Dr. Anthony Lee is performing in a free concert on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 4 p.m., at Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina. The concert will be based on Dr. Lee's year in Budapest, Hungary where he was a Fulbright scholar at the Liszt Academy. There he immersed himself in the rich culture of the vibrant city as he researched the … [Read more...] about Free concert by pianist Anthony Lee at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary
Historic Geer Cemetery Tour and Talk
Geer Cemetery, at 800 Colonial Street, Durham, is one of Durham's oldest African American burial grounds. Preservation Durham and Friends of Geer Cemetery are hosting a cemetery tour on November 2, 2024, and a talk about the cemetery on November 14, 2024. Geer Cemetery Tour Historic Geer Cemetery ToursSaturday, November 2, 202410 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.$15Free for Preservation … [Read more...] about Historic Geer Cemetery Tour and Talk
Fall Family Community Night at Bridge Fellowship Church Nov. 2
Bridge Fellowship Church is hosting Fall Family Coummunity Night on November 2, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 3060 Hammond Business Place, Suite 121, Raleigh, North Carolina. No tickets are required, but please RSVP to help with planning. The festival is free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Family Community Night at Bridge Fellowship Church Nov. 2
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks Nov. 2
Celebrate Diwali at Brier Creek! Brier Creek Commons is hosting Diwali Mela -- A Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., by the Brier Creek Clocktower, 8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Enjoy: The celebration nwill conclude with a grand finale fireworks show. This free Mela is hosted with … [Read more...] about Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks Nov. 2
Día de Oakwood: Closing ceremony and Catrina Parade Nov. 2
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of 7 large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 26, October 27, and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Closing ceremony and Catrina Parade Nov. 2
Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
When Halloween ends, your pumpkin can keep on doing good! Keep it out of the landfill by composting it! If you don't have a compost pile of your own, there are multiple places where you can drop it off to be composted or to be shared with farm animals. Your pumpkin must be free of paint, decorations, candles and glitter. Here are a few places to drop off your pumpkin. Pumpkin Drop-Off in … [Read more...] about Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
Day of the Dead Celebration in Angier
The Town of Angier is presenting a two-day Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 1 and 2, 2024. The celebration takes place at Angier Depot, 19 W Depot Street, Angier, North Carolina. This is a free event. The celebration will include a Family Heritage Center featuring genealogical research stations and workshops. Bring your family's history to life while honoring loved … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Celebration in Angier
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 2, 2024, from 3 to 5 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
8th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 1
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the 8th Annual Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. This year the focus is Cervantine Voices. Visual artist Lety Alvarez will create the Day of the Dead … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 1
