The Town of Cary is hosting Movie Night Under the Stars on October 8, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event and no registration is required. Enjoy a showing of Monsters Inc. Before the movie, enjoy a fun-filled evening with a movie-themed craft, show off your singing skills … [Read more...] about Movie Night Under the Stars at Sertoma Amphitheatre Oct. 8: Monsters Inc.
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Storytelling Open Mic at Common Market Durham Oct. 8
The Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is home to a storytelling open mic, hosted by Hope Wilder. It will be taking place the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. Next up is Thursday, October 8, 2026. The theme is Discovery. It's free to attend, whether you're telling a story or just listening. This event is a casual meetup to hear and share stories in … [Read more...] about Storytelling Open Mic at Common Market Durham Oct. 8
Jazz in the Square at Moore Square Oct. 8
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on select Thursdays from August 20 to October 8, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. At each installment, there will be beverage vendors with wine and beer for purchase, as well as food trucks. Jazz in the Square Schedule Dates in 2026: … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square at Moore Square Oct. 8
PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Oct. 8, and more…
PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts. The organization is the force behind a lot of the music throughout the Triangle. PineCone hosts jam sessions each month. You can find these sessions, along with more of their events, on their calendar. Here's … [Read more...] about PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Oct. 8, and more…
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting Hocus Pocus at Movies in the Garden on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Early bird tickets are $5. Starting October 1, 2026, tickets are $10. The movie will be screened outdoors, in Raleigh Little Theatre's Stephenson Amphitheatre. Seating and food trucks open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. There will be a costume parade … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre Oct. 8: Hocus Pocus (early bird tickets are $5)
Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Fall For Five Points is a celebration of the Five Points community. The festival takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a free festival that features music, a kids' zone, entertainment, vendors, food and drink. Music Entertainment Shop Food and Drink … [Read more...] about Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Apex Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade Dec. 4-5
Celebrate the season in Apex, North Carolina with a full schedule of Christmas events. The tree lighting ceremony on December 4, 2026, features vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa and more. Then, the next day, enjoy the Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. Apex Tree Lighting The Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Campus, … [Read more...] about Apex Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade Dec. 4-5
Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 8
Two Green Thumbs Garden Club and the Town of Knightdale are presenting a Veterans Day Tribute on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park Veterans Memorial, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 8
Final Day of Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 6-7
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Whether or not you took advantage of Prime Day in July, you have another chance to take advantage of extreme savings on Amazon before the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales. Amazon is bringing back a very popular shopping event -- Prime Big Deal Days on October 6 and 7, 2026. This is a chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping and get the best deals on the products you've been looking … [Read more...] about Final Day of Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 6-7
34th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 6
The 34th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh and is free to attend. Boylan Heights is located in Downtown Raleigh between Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard along Boylan Avenue. The event is free and parking is available along the street. Artists and craftspeople will … [Read more...] about 34th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 6
