The Oak City Salsa Social is a live music and dance series that takes place the 1st Wednesday of the month, from June to November, 2025, at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these events there will be a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a Red Carpet Photo Booth, and food and drinks will be … [Read more...] about The Oak City Salsa Social Sept. 3! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
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Art Swarm in Cary Sep. 3-7 — Plein Air Painting, Open Studios, more…
Art Swarm, presented by Fine Arts League of Cary, is a five day celebration of art in Downtown Cary, North Carolina. The event features plein-air painting, open studios, hands-on workshops and community art projects. Art Swarm includes art workshops, which have fees and require registration, but also many free events and activities. Art Swarm events take place in many venues in Cary. You can … [Read more...] about Art Swarm in Cary Sep. 3-7 — Plein Air Painting, Open Studios, more…
Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3
Mosaic holds the Mosaic Market once a month at The Works Yard, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The market features artisan crafts, fresh produce and a vibrant community atmosphere, including live music. It takes place the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. The markets are currently scheduled through October 1, 2025. Look for updates at … [Read more...] about Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3
Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Sept. 3
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina. The events take place 7 to 9 p.m. and are free to attend. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook so that you'll know about future events. All ages … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing Sept. 3
Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
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
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Raleigh Little Theatre’s Backstage Night Sept. 17
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, is holding Backstage Night on Wednesday, September 17, 202, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event and RSVPs are not required. Backstage Night is Raleigh Little Theatre's open house for volunteers, community members, and anyone interested in what happens behind the scenes at the theatre! At Backstage Night, you can get a tour of the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre’s Backstage Night Sept. 17
National Alpaca Farm Day event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in Pittsboro Sept. 27
Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm, at 7084 US Highway 64 W, Pittsboro, is hosting a special event for National Alpaca Farm Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 if booked online and $9 at the gate. Kids under age 3 are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. At this fun event you can: … [Read more...] about National Alpaca Farm Day event at Carolina Sunshine Alpaca Farm in Pittsboro Sept. 27
Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — big list of free day parties
Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh from September 4 to 6, 2025. The main concerts are taking place at Moore Square, 226 E. Martin Street, and City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Over 100 bands are performing over the three days at the two stages, plus at club shows. Although the tickets to the main event, at Moore Square and City Plaza, don't quite qualify as … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — big list of free day parties
