The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 77th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival also include live … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 24-27
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Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
The Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend except when the NC State Fair is happening, in October. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. The Raleigh Market features hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors every weekend, offering a treasure hunt like no other. You can … [Read more...] about Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in September
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 28 acres of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder … [Read more...] about Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in September
American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 26
Enjoy free dance performances at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The performances will take place outdoors at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Please bring a chair or blanket. American Dance Festival: Made in NC features the performance of four ADF-commissioned works by North Carolina artists. Enjoy work by: … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 26
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Cracker Barrel: $5 All You Can Eat Pancakes on National Pancake Day Sept. 26
Saturday, September 26, 2026, is National Pancake Day. If you're thinking, "Didn't we already have a National Pancake Day back in February or March?" the answer is yes. This is another one. It used to be called National Lumberjack Day. Anyway. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Cracker Barrel is offering all-you-can-eat pancakes for $5. Here is all the fine print, only here it is full-size … [Read more...] about Cracker Barrel: $5 All You Can Eat Pancakes on National Pancake Day Sept. 26
Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, and then every Saturday through September 26, 2026. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass fusing … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy art and live music on the farm
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors will compete for the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 26
Hymns for Salted Bones: A Re-membering of Hayti Walking Tour
Hayti Promise Community Development Corporation (HPCDC) and Preservation Durham are partnering with Whistle Stop Tours to present a theatrical tour featuring six important sites along the historic Fayetteville Street Corridor in Durham, North Carolina. Hymns for Salted Bones: A Re-membering of Hayti is part of the Fayetteville Street Corridor Project. These tours are free, but registration is … [Read more...] about Hymns for Salted Bones: A Re-membering of Hayti Walking Tour
