BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the 30th BugFest! The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
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Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
45+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2026
Fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will be great in 2026! Please check out this big list of festivals all fall in the Triangle. Our list is getting updated every day. We are adding more details as we receive them. Jump to: September Festivals African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and … [Read more...] about 45+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2026
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Program Food Enjoy authentic … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: Musical performances by: Dance performances by: Food stalls with flavors from: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 19
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Hunter Street and Apex Town Hall Courtyard, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: This is an annual event with free admission. Festa Italiana is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes Italian culture and donates to charitable … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 19
Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Morrisville is one of North Carolina’s fastest‑growing and most diverse communities, and the Morrisville International Festival celebrates that richness with a vibrant, globally inspired … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
Fall Harvest Festival at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham Nov. 7
Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting their Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. This free festival for children and family features: If it rains the event will be held indoors. … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Festival at Epworth United Methodist Church, Durham Nov. 7
Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 10-11, 2026
A Taste of Greece takes place October 10 and 11, 2026, 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. Parking is free, but the lot feels up quickly. Please consider ride-share. This event features: A portion of all proceeds will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts. … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 10-11, 2026
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
