The MAKRS Society and Oak City Music Collective present Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2025, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. The bands play from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Follow the Facebook event for updates. These events are free to attend. They feature: Musical artists: … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more on Oct. 5
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Chapboro Book Crawl Oct. 5 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
The Chapboro Book Crawl will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This all-day event is brought together by four local bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Golden Fig Books200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peel Gallery708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flyleaf … [Read more...] about Chapboro Book Crawl Oct. 5 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh rescheduled to Oct. 3
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Resources Department is presenting a free outdoor movie and community event on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Please note that this is a rescheduled date, due to the forecast for Sept. 26 The movie will be Coco. On October 3, the event will move indoors in the case of inclement … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at Halifax Park in Raleigh rescheduled to Oct. 3
PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Magnolias Oct. 3
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2025. The concert series will take place the first Friday of the month, from May to October, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. The exception is July. The concert will take place July 11. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Magnolias Oct. 3
Concert on the Gregg Museum Lawn: Shirlette Ammons on Oct. 3
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about Concert on the Gregg Museum Lawn: Shirlette Ammons on Oct. 3
Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 2-4 (including kick-off celebration)
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Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 2-4 (including kick-off celebration)
Baubles & Bags: One day sale to benefit Assistance League on Oct. 4
Baubles & Bags is an annual one-day sales event featuring new and gently used handbags, jewelry, scarves, shoes and accessories. It takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at A-Z Thrift Shop, 1621 N Market Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit the philanthropic programs of Assistance League of the Triangle area, supporting women, … [Read more...] about Baubles & Bags: One day sale to benefit Assistance League on Oct. 4
FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
FlushFest is a homegrown music and film festival in West Hillsborough that supports the Appropriate Sanitation Institute, which has the goal of improving sanitation and water quality in crowded urban areas around the world. The festival features music, dance, fun and a silent film. Admission is by donation. Venues Flush Fest takes place at three venues: Eno River Brewing329 Allison Street, … [Read more...] about FlushFest — West Hillsborough’s Homemade Music Festival Oct. 3-4
3rd Anniversary Party at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., Oct. 11, and more
Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., at 7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, is a newcomer to the Raleigh brewing scene. They're hosting events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Here are a few events. Upcoming Events Karaoke NightSaturday, October 4, 20258 p.m.Free 3rd Anniversary PartySaturday, October 11, 202512 p.m.Free Celebrate Sneaky Penguin's 3rd anniversary! … [Read more...] about 3rd Anniversary Party at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., Oct. 11, and more
Friday Night Trivia at Clouds Brewing Taproom
Clouds Brewing has two locations in the Triangle: They frequently host events and you can find them all on their Facebook page or website. Here is what's coming up. Please make sure to note which location each event takes place at. 1233 Front Street, Raleigh Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Friday Night TriviaFridays (scheduled through December 19, 2025)7 to 9 … [Read more...] about Friday Night Trivia at Clouds Brewing Taproom
