The 7th (almost) annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields takes place Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 2 to 7 p.m. Historic Moorefields is at 2201 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Proceeds from the festival helps to maintain the 1785 house and grounds, to explore the history of Moorefields, and to share the resource with the community. Tickets are $15 for … [Read more...] about 7th (almost) Annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields in Hillsborough
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
End of Summer Pooch Plunge in Durham
Durham Parks & Recreation is holding its annual Pooch Plunge on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hillside Outdoor Pool, 1221 Sawyer Street, Durham. This annual event marks the end of the summer by letting dogs have their turn in the pool! You must register in advance. The cost is $6 per dog for Durham residents, and $11 per … [Read more...] about End of Summer Pooch Plunge in Durham
Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary Festival, including $5 trolley rides
Help celebrate 50 years of Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, as a public park! Mordecai Historic Park's 50th Anniversary Festival takes place on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Hear from community partners about their work, explore the park’s history since 1972, and see inside some of the historic buildings to learn about future plans for … [Read more...] about Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary Festival, including $5 trolley rides
Family Fun Friday with Chapel Hill Public Library: Triangle Afrobeat Orchestra
Chapel Hill Public Library is presenting Family Fun Fridays this fall. These are free events for the whole family. They take place outside Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Each event will feature live music, as well as yard games, chalk, bubble, giant Jenga and more. There will be food trucks on site, but feel free to bring your own food and enjoy … [Read more...] about Family Fun Friday with Chapel Hill Public Library: Triangle Afrobeat Orchestra
Block Party and Outdoor Movie at Christ Fellowship Leesville
Christ Fellowship Leesville, at 13301 Leesville Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting a free family event on Friday, September 9th, 2022, at 6 p.m. There will be a block party starting at 6 p.m. Enjoy: 20-foot inflatable slideGiant inflatable obstacle courseInflatable skeeballOutdoor gamesFace paintingFood for purchase from food trucks Then, at 8 p.m., the movie Encanto will be … [Read more...] about Block Party and Outdoor Movie at Christ Fellowship Leesville
BMX NC State Championship Sep 11 — free to watch
The BMX North Carolina State Finals take place Sunday, September 11th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Capital City BMX, 516 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is FREE for spectators. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be practice and registration, and the racing will start after 1 p.m. Come on by to watch some exciting BMX action and see what the sport is all … [Read more...] about BMX NC State Championship Sep 11 — free to watch
Big Boss Brewing
Big Boss Brewing, at 1249 Wicker Drive, Raleigh, closed in August of 2022. They expect to relaunch... You can see everything on their Facebook page or website calendar. Upcoming Events Check back soon! Recurring Events Check back soon! … [Read more...] about Big Boss Brewing
Alamance Artisans Art Extravaganza
The 4th Annual Alamance Artisans Art Extravaganza takes place October 22nd and 23rd, 2022, at the Vailtree Event Center, 1567 Bakatsias Lane, Haw River, NC. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. Twenty-one artists will showcase and sell unique and wide-ranging works, including paintings, pastels, pottery, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fiber, mixed … [Read more...] about Alamance Artisans Art Extravaganza
Triangle Church Fall Festival Oct 1
Triangle Church of Christ, at 2103 Page Road, Durham, NC, is hosting their second annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend and features: Bounce housesFace paintingHay ridesFamily gamesPie contestFood More … [Read more...] about Triangle Church Fall Festival Oct 1
Darwin Day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nov 12
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting Darwin Day, the largest Darwin celebration in the country. This in-person event is free and takes place Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the plaza in front of the museum, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh. Spend the day learning about Darwin and what his theories of natural selection have done for the world of science, … [Read more...] about Darwin Day at NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nov 12
