The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Main Stage Beer Garden Stage Local Craft Beer Food Trucks Kid Zone and Rock Wall Artist … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Move-A-Bull City is Durham's largest Open Streets event. 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran and Foster streets will be closed to cars and open for fun. The free event takes place Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. From Morehead Avenue on the south end (near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park) to Trinity Avenue on the north (near the start of the Ellerbee Creek … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Fall Festival at Highland United Methodist Church Oct. 5
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. There will be FREE hot dogs for kids ages 10 and under, and BBQ ($12/plate) available. The BBQ plates are available during lunch and dinner hours that day. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Highland United Methodist Church Oct. 5
Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival Oct. 5
lluminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival is a holistic wellness and arts event that offers free admission, free workshops, and low-cost services. It takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Come and enjoy aura photography, crystals, original art, sound healing, vetted intuitive readings, handmade … [Read more...] about Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival Oct. 5
Free Comedy Improv Class from Black Sheep Comedy Oct. 5
Black Sheep Comedy is offering a FREE drop-in improv class on Saturday, October 5, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the ArtsCenter, 400 Roberson Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. No experience needed -- just show up and play! Then hang out for the low-key improv jam, where anyone can hop in and try scenes, or just watch and enjoy the fun. The drop-in class is at 2 p.m. and the improv jam is at 3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Free Comedy Improv Class from Black Sheep Comedy Oct. 5
Chapboro Book Crawl Oct. 5 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
The Chapboro Book Crawl will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This all-day event is brought together by four local bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Golden Fig Books200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peel Gallery708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flyleaf … [Read more...] about Chapboro Book Crawl Oct. 5 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh rescheduled to Oct. 3
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Resources Department is presenting a free outdoor movie and community event on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to the forecast for Sept. 26 The movie will be Coco. On October 3, the event will move indoors in the case of inclement … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh rescheduled to Oct. 3
Baubles & Bags: One day sale to benefit Assistance League on Oct. 4
Baubles & Bags is an annual one-day sales event featuring new and gently used handbags, jewelry, scarves, shoes and accessories. It takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at A-Z Thrift Shop, 1621 N Market Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit the philanthropic programs of Assistance League of the Triangle area, supporting women, … [Read more...] about Baubles & Bags: One day sale to benefit Assistance League on Oct. 4
