Downtown Garner is presenting a free outdoor concert series one Friday a month from June to September, 2025, except for July. Groovin' in Garner takes place on the Garner Recreation Center lawn, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site, or you can purchase dinner from one of the Downtown Garner restaurants. Beer and … [Read more...] about Groovin’ in Garner — Liquid Pleasure on Sept. 19
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Free outdoor movie series at Mosaic in Pittsboro Sept. 19
On select Friday nights, MOSAIC is hosting free outdoor movies. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Outdoor Movie Schedule at MOSAIC 2025 … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movie series at Mosaic in Pittsboro Sept. 19
Durham Fruits Baseball Birthday and Pride Invitational Sept. 20
Durham Fruits is hosting its first Pride Invitational to celebrate its 1st anniversary and Durham Pride. The baseball invitational takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Crest Street Park, 2503 Crest Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event is free and features baseball, children's activities, raffles, performances and more. The home team takes the field around … [Read more...] about Durham Fruits Baseball Birthday and Pride Invitational Sept. 20
Upcoming Events at Compass Rose Brewery
Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events Live Music: Thomas RuckerFriday, January 2, 20267 to 9 p.m.Free Recurring Events Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events at Compass Rose Brewery
Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community by Durham Art Guild — special game night Sept. 19
The Durham Art Guild will host Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community from September 6 to October 5, 2025, at the Golden Belt Gallery, Suite 9-157A, 800 Taylor St., Durham, North Carolina. Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, this vibrant exhibit by local photographer Anthony Garza reimagines traditional lotería cards through portraits and stories … [Read more...] about Lotería: A Photographic Study of Latino Contributions to Our Community by Durham Art Guild — special game night Sept. 19
Wilson Jazz Festival Sept. 20
The 3rd Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to around 10 p.m., in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina. The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park at 8:30 p.m. to Downtown Public House. Check … [Read more...] about Wilson Jazz Festival Sept. 20
Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 20
Wake Forest's Annual Good Neighbor Day takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a free event that brings together Wake Forest residents from all walks of life. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 20
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. Located by Shaw University, the Third Ward was a thriving community of culture, enterprise, and education. This tour $10 for adults and $5 per child ages 5-17. Registration is … [Read more...] about African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18
Thornetoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at JoCo Brewing Company, 463 Cleveland Crossing Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes live music and German food, beer from JoCo Brewing and games. The event will raise money for Military Missions in Action. Live music schedule: … [Read more...] about Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18
