The 6th Pop Swap Fest will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event, there will be more than 50 local vendors, interactive and engaging art experiences, live music and performances, and more. This is a great chance to get some of your holiday shopping done. … [Read more...] about Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
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American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Nov 18
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place on November 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the museum, at 5 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. It takes inside and outside of the museum. This festival is an annual celebration of the rich diversity and contributions of American Indians in North Carolina for over 14,000 … [Read more...] about American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Nov 18
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on three dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events, for all ages. The whole family can enjoy kids' activities, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest activities There is no parking … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks
Celebrate Diwali at Brier Creek! Brier Creek Commons is hosting Diwali Mela -- A Festival of Lights on Sunday, November 12, 2023, 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
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 4-5
Duke Gardens, Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society and Raleigh Garden Club are presenting Festival of Fabulous Mums on November 4 and 5, 2023, at Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina. It will take place at the Doris Duke Garden Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The 13 varieties of Chrysanthemums will be displayed at the Doris Duke Gardens. In additional, there will … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 4-5
Liberty Arts’ 7th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 4
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 7th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. 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 all the dancers are … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 7th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 4
The International Festival 2023 Nov 3-5
The International Festival will take place November 3 to 5, 2023, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Over 30 cultures will be represented in this celebration. Early bird tickets are $5 for a one-day pass. Purchase here. They'll go up to $6. The festival will include a naturalization ceremony for 120 new American citizens on Friday, November 3, … [Read more...] about The International Festival 2023 Nov 3-5
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 4-5 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little under an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5, 2023. 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 height and … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 4-5 in Wilson
7th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 3
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the 7th Annual Day of the Deal celebration on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. This year the focus is Indigenous Voices. Visual artist Lety Alvarez will create the Day of the Dead … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 3
Free Trick or Treat and costume parade at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are offering free Halloween activities, including trick or treating, for kids from Friday, October 27, to Tuesday, October 31, 2023. On each day there will be a free candy hunt throughout the store, while supplies last, and a free photo (digital download.) In addition, on Saturday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 31, there will be costume parades. This … [Read more...] about Free Trick or Treat and costume parade at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s