The Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 22-25, 2026, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and drink. Check … [Read more...] about Clayton Harvest Festival October 22-25
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Raleigh Greek Festival Oct. 24 and 25
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place October 24 and 25, 2026, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 5000 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Enjoy: Check out the food menu here. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival Oct. 24 and 25
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Scenic drives for North Carolina fall color — when and where to go
If you're seeking North Carolina fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives in North Carolina, especially Western North Carolina, where you can experience vibrant fall foliage as part of a stunning landscape. Since so many North Carolinians head toward the mountains for fall colors (for good reason) we reached out to ExploreAsheville.com for advice. They generously shared some … [Read more...] about Scenic drives for North Carolina fall color — when and where to go
Save $5 on tickets to NC Catalina Wine Mixer Oct. 24
The NC Catalina Wine Mixer is a fun, upscale, and highly social celebration of wine, food, music, and local businesses. Inspired by the iconic Catalina Wine Mixer from the film Step Brothers, the event will bring together wineries, local food vendors, artisans, and small businesses for an engaging afternoon of tastings, live music, entertainment, interactive experiences, and opportunities to shop … [Read more...] about Save $5 on tickets to NC Catalina Wine Mixer Oct. 24
Pupalooza at Durham Central Park Oct. 24
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Pupalooza on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Spend the day enjoying live music, creative activities, local vendors, food and plenty of opportunities to let your pup steal the show. Have your dog wear their favorite costume! … [Read more...] about Pupalooza at Durham Central Park Oct. 24
Trunk or Treat and Community Open House at Carolina Collegiate High School Oct. 30
Carolina Collegiate High School, 100 Capitola Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Community Open House on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat and Community Open House at Carolina Collegiate High School Oct. 30
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: The Producers on Nov. 1
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: The Producers on Nov. 1
Zappos just added a bunch of new items to its sale!
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Zappos just added a bunch more shoes to its sale! You'll find many items up to 30% off. The sale includes shoes of all types, clothing and accessories, for women, men and kids. This is a great chance for early holiday shopping before the rush! Shop the whole sale, or check out a few great finds, below! … [Read more...] about Zappos just added a bunch of new items to its sale!
Three-Day Sale at Fanatics — save up to 50% on Hurricanes gear and more
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Cheer on the Hurricanes with some new gear! Fanatics is holding a fall sale with items up to 20% to 50% off. Use code GIFT to get the savings. The sale ends at the end of the day on October 19, 2026, but items might sell out before then. When you shop, some of the discounts will be shown right under the item. Look for the word GIFT. But for other items, it will say "See Price in Cart." We tested … [Read more...] about Three-Day Sale at Fanatics — save up to 50% on Hurricanes gear and more
