Singing the Songs Home is a concert where Steve Woodbury and Ann Bauer will share songs that were sung by the people who lived on the lands that are now Umstead State Park. It takes place both November 1 and 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Umstead State Park Visitors Center, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are free but registration is requested. In the … [Read more...] about Singing the Songs Home at Umstead State Park Nov. 1 and 2
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Vegfest Expos in Durham Nov 1-2
Vegfest Expos returns on is Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on November 1 and 2, 2025. It's free to attend, but with a $10 suggested donation. Day 1: Education Day Saturday, November 1 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Attendees will dive deep into topics like: Expect a full lineup of speakers, panels, interactive Q&A sessions, and educational resources—all designed to empower … [Read more...] about Vegfest Expos in Durham Nov 1-2
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 1 and 2
Duke Gardens and Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society are presenting Festival of Fabulous Mums on November 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. It takes place at at Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, outside in the Ruth Mary Meyer Japanese Garden. It's free to attend, but parking fees apply. Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society members will be on … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 1 and 2
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several 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 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
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 Simpson. Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 1-2 in Wilson
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Fritz Lang’s “M” on Nov. 2
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 p.m. Most screenings are at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The Passmore Center is next to the Orange County SportsPlex. At each event, an expert speaker will set the background for the film. There is also free popcorn! The events are free to … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Fritz Lang’s “M” on Nov. 2
Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Hillsborough, North Carolina, is celebrating the season with the Jingle & Joy Holiday Weekend on December 6 and 7, 2025. The festivities on Saturday, December 6, 2025, start at Hillsborough Visitors Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, from 3 to 5 p.m., with: At 5 p.m., join the music with the Color and Light Community Choir in a group procession to the Historic … [Read more...] about Jingle & Joy Weekend in Hillsborough: tree lighting, Santa visit, more…
Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
The Running Man will be released in theaters November 14, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE screening before its release date. This free screening takes place Monday, November 10, 2025, at AMC Southpoint 17, 7325 8030 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition … [Read more...] about Free preview screening of The Running Man Nov. 10
Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market moves to Moore Square Nov. 21
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Tree Lighting Festivities Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market moves to Moore Square Nov. 21
Double Bucks Emergency Fund: get $20 to spend at Wake County farmers’ markets
With SNAP funding being paused by the federal government, Wake County farmers' markets have implemented a Double Bucks Emergency Fund Program. At participating farmers' markets, go to the information tent, show your EBT/SNAP card and receive $20 in market tokens to spend on eligible food items with any vendor at the market. Only the markets that participate in Double Bucks will honor this … [Read more...] about Double Bucks Emergency Fund: get $20 to spend at Wake County farmers’ markets
