Every spring and fall, the town of Sanford hosts a free outdoor concert series, Downtown Alive! The concerts take place on Thursdays in the spring and fall at The Depot, 106 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music, as well as the offerings from food and beer vendors. Check back soon for the band schedule. Spring 2023 Downtown … [Read more...] about Downtown Alive Music Series in Sanford fall concerts
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Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Hillsborough, the oldest town in the Triangle, is haunted! Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for the annual Spirits Tour through the historic district to encounter these ghostly residents! This fun and dramatic tour will bring you face-to-face with Hillsborough's past. Come face to face with ghostly residents to hear the chilling tales of … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Spanish Language Movie Night at Peach Road Park: Encanto Sep 22
Bring the family to Peach Road Park, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Movie Night on Friday, September 22 2023. This is a free event. They'll be showing Encanto at 6:30 p.m., but come early, at 6 p.m., for games, crafts and music. The movie will be shown in Spanish. There will be FREE popcorn. … [Read more...] about Spanish Language Movie Night at Peach Road Park: Encanto Sep 22
Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating the end of kidding season with the Baby Goat Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight of the event will be the opportunity to snuggle many baby goats! The festival also includes: Tickets are $12 for general admission (for guests age 3 and up.) Or pay $40 for a family … [Read more...] about Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
Live at Legion: Free Community Concert in Chapel Hill with Mix Tape Grab Bag
Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture is hosting Live at Legion, a free community concert, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 3 to 6 p.m., at 1714 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The concert will feature Mix Tape Grab Bag, a supergroup of musicians from around the Triangle. The band performs popular music from 1970s to today. Please bring blankets and chairs. Several … [Read more...] about Live at Legion: Free Community Concert in Chapel Hill with Mix Tape Grab Bag
Fall Freedom Fest in Raleigh Oct 14
Fall Freedom Fest is a free event taking place Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Elks Lodge, 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival will feature two performers, Nic Coles as Abraham Lincoln, and Don McNeill as Mark Twain. The festival also features: Food will be available for purchase, including: … [Read more...] about Fall Freedom Fest in Raleigh Oct 14
Movie Night at Durham Central Park with Museum of Durham History: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Museum of Durham History is presenting a movie night at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7 p.m. Join the Museum of Durham History at the Pavilion at Durham Central Park for a Movie Night! They will be screening E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, as part of their 2023 Film Series programming. These events are part of the programming for their new … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Durham Central Park with Museum of Durham History: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
Thursday Night Football on Prime Video — get 30-day free trial
Football fans, Thursday Night Football is streaming on Prime Video. If you don't yet have a subscription to Amazon Prime, you can get a 30-day free trial. Watch the games on any connected device. Amazon Prime is the only way to watch Thursday Night Football. Thursday Night Football Schedule -- 2023 Also on Amazon Prime Another benefit of Amazon Prime is the ability to watch Amazon … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Football on Prime Video — get 30-day free trial
Irish Fest in the Forest Sep 16
Irish Fest in the Forest is an annual Irish music and dance festival, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Besides music and dance, there will be Irish sports too from Raleigh Cú Chulainn and Raleigh GAA Youth Club. It will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 2 to 8 p.m., at ZincHouse Winery and Brewery, 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is … [Read more...] about Irish Fest in the Forest Sep 16
Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham — cultural fair, dining event, soccer tournament, more…
The City of Durham is hosting Welcoming Week 2023. The week is intended to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections. Welcoming Week features several events from September 5 to 17, 2023. All of the events are free. Some require registration. The following event descriptions are from Durham's Welcoming Week website. City-Wide ProclamationTuesday, September 5, … [Read more...] about Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham — cultural fair, dining event, soccer tournament, more…