Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year the tickets are being sold on Ticketmaster. For your best chance at getting tickets, go to the Ticketmaster page 10 minutes before 9 a.m., and make sure you're signed in to your Ticketmaster account and that you have a valid form of … [Read more...] about Get ready! Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 14
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Savannah Bananas are coming to Chapel Hill — how to get a chance at tickets
The Savannah Bananas are possibly the world's most popular "baseball" team. They play a version of baseball called "Banana Ball," which has very different rules than traditional baseball and focuses on entertainment and fun. Banana Ball is coming to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 2026. The Savannah Bananas will be playing the Tailgaters at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on April 11 and 12, … [Read more...] about Savannah Bananas are coming to Chapel Hill — how to get a chance at tickets
Midweek Program with Raulston Arboretum on Wednesdays
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about Midweek Program with Raulston Arboretum on Wednesdays
Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 11-12
A Taste of Greece takes place October 11 and 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p .m. both days, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Purchase fabulous, authentic Greek food and scrumptious desserts to enjoy in the festive dining tent, or to take home. The Taverna will feature Greek wines and beer. Vendors will offer: An … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 11-12
Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen’s One Year Backyard Bash Oct. 12
Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen, 150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating its first birthday with a One Year Backyard Bash on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend and open to all ages. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen’s One Year Backyard Bash Oct. 12
Health and Harmony Fest in Durham Oct. 12
Health and Harmony Fest is a chance to nurture your body, mind and spirit. It takes place Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at The North Carolina Center for Dermatology, 6216 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. No ticket is needed, but RSVPing helps with planning. The Health and Harmony Festival is a celebration of integrated practices to revitalize the … [Read more...] about Health and Harmony Fest in Durham Oct. 12
Weekly Trivia at DSSOLVR, and more
Dssolvr Durham, at 630 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, hosts many events. You can find them at dssolvr.com/events/. Make sure to verify that the events are happening in Durham (not Asheville.) Here are a few that are coming up. Please follow the links to verify that there haven't been any changes. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Clothing SwapThe 2nd … [Read more...] about Weekly Trivia at DSSOLVR, and more
Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor in October — tons of demos
Cedar Creek Gallery, at 1150 Fleming Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina, sells and displays the work over 200 accomplished craftspeople. It's a gallery, a museum, a nursery and a community of working studio craftspeople. You can bring the whole family and not only shop for art, but also enjoy a picnic on the landscaped grounds. Cedar Creek Gallery is hosting their Pottery and Glass Festival from … [Read more...] about Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor in October — tons of demos
Iron Pour at Sertoma Arts Center Oct. 11
Sertoma Arts Center, at 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an Iron Pour on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to watch. Join artist Jim Gallucci and his team for an iron pour and see public art for Sertoma Park being created in real time! Watch as molten iron is poured into sand molds during this dramatic and high-energy event and learn about … [Read more...] about Iron Pour at Sertoma Arts Center Oct. 11
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Admission is free and parking is $10. The hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
