The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 30 to June 1, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
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Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 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 Sep 20
Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 23 (held at NC Museum of Natural Science)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the museum, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that will take place inside and outside of the museum. This festival is an annual … [Read more...] about 29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 23 (held at NC Museum of Natural Science)
Liberty Arts’ 8th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 16
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 8th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 8th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 16
Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 17
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting its 2nd Annual Chestnut Carnival on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. This family event features: … [Read more...] about Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 17
Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 9
Bring your young witches and wizard to Magic and Mischief: A Wizard's Market at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is presented by Paper and Stars Studios, in partnership with Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Researches. It's free to attend. Kids will: Costumes are welcome, but no horror, gore, weapons … [Read more...] about Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 9
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 2-3 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little under an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, 2024. Times: The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis Simpson. Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 2-3 in Wilson
Fall Family Community Night at Bridge Fellowship Church Nov. 2
Bridge Fellowship Church is hosting Fall Family Coummunity Night on November 2, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 3060 Hammond Business Place, Suite 121, Raleigh, North Carolina. No tickets are required, but please RSVP to help with planning. The festival is free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Family Community Night at Bridge Fellowship Church Nov. 2
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks Nov. 2
Celebrate Diwali at Brier Creek! Brier Creek Commons is hosting Diwali Mela -- A Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., by the Brier Creek Clocktower, 8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Enjoy: The celebration nwill conclude with a grand finale fireworks show. This free Mela is hosted with … [Read more...] about Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks Nov. 2
