Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
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Raleigh Little Theatre Costume Sale Oct. 4
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a costume sale on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will take place in the Stephenson Amphitheatre parking lot. Take advantage of great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories from Raleigh Little Theatre’s costumes over the years! The costume sale is a … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre Costume Sale Oct. 4
¡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
Pride Picnic in Chapel Hill Oct. 4
Orange County Department of Aging is presenting Pride Picnic on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Celebrate Love Out Loud in honor of National Coming Out Day. It's free to attend. Register by calling 919-968-2070. Go to Orangecountync.gov/PicnicWithPride to sign up for your favorite side dish to share. Main … [Read more...] about Pride Picnic in Chapel Hill Oct. 4
Big Amberly Clothing Swap in Cary Oct. 4
Bring gently worn clothes, accessories, and shoes to the Big Amberly Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event takes place at Amberly Clubhouse, 1075 Residents Club Drive, Cary, North Carolina. You can drop-off clothes Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., or anytime during the event at the Amberly Clubhouse location. Everyone is welcome and there's … [Read more...] about Big Amberly Clothing Swap in Cary Oct. 4
Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
West & Woodall Real Estate is hosting a Fall Festival at 1901 Hillandale Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. There is room for 400-500 people, so invite your friends! The event includes: The event will also include a PORCH food drive to support families in the community. If you can, please bring non-perishable … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park Oct. 4
South Wake Conservationists' Kids in Nature Day takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. The rain date is October 5. This is a free event. Please pre-register. Attended by more than hundreds of families every year, Kids in Nature Day promises to be even bigger and better this year, with 26 interactive … [Read more...] about Kids in Nature Day at Lake Benson Park Oct. 4
Cinnabon: Classic Cinnamon Roll for $1 on National Cinnamon Roll Day — Oct 4
Saturday, October 4th, 2025, is National Cinnamon Roll Day. For that one day only, Cinnabon is offering its Classic Cinnamon Roll for just $1 at participating locations from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The regular price of a Classic MiniBon is typically around $5.89. The offer is only available in-bakery and only to Cinnabon Rewards members. Toppings and customizations may incur an additional … [Read more...] about Cinnabon: Classic Cinnamon Roll for $1 on National Cinnamon Roll Day — Oct 4
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Wings Over Springs Airshow and Drone Race in Holly Springs Oct. 4
Wings Over Springs Air Show and Drone Race takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. This event is FREE for spectators. Wings Over Springs features radio-controlled model aircraft and drone racing. Enjoy demonstrations, food trucks, a charity raffle, a crawler truck area … [Read more...] about Wings Over Springs Airshow and Drone Race in Holly Springs Oct. 4
