Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes, 427 West Main Street in Durham, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free and family friendly. It will feature dance-offs and stein-hoisting competitions. … [Read more...] about Free: Oktoberfest at Bull McCabes in Durham Sep 6
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African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The festival features: Make sure to check the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Wake Forest's haunted history will come alive once more at Spirits of Wake Forest walking tours, presented by Wake Forest Downtown. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 4, 2025, at noon. (And they usually go fast.) Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of history, and they have some spooky stories to tell. This tour will feature a number of last … [Read more...] about Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
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
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
Free Halloween photos for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is offering free Halloween pictures for kids! Stop by and take a themed picture and get a free digital download. This special event takes place from October 25 to October 31, 2024. There is typically a candy hunt too, and we will update if we get confirmation on that. This information was announced on Bass Pro Shops' website. Free Halloween photos: Locations in the … [Read more...] about Free Halloween photos for kids at Bass Pro Shops
Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
A family in Raleigh is going the extra mile to bring Halloween enjoyment to the neighborhood! Deadford Manor is a singing skeleton show the front yard at 10839 Bedfordtown Drive, Raleigh, NC. This incredible interactive display features multiple skeletons that sing and tell jokes. The family describes it as a "hobby that turned into an obsession." And lucky for Raleigh it did, because this is … [Read more...] about Deadford Manor: animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard
Museum of Durham History Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Oct. 27
Museum of Durham History, 500 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, October 27, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. The event features: All is free except the food trucks and vendors! … [Read more...] about Museum of Durham History Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Oct. 27
Mind-Body & Spirits Festival Oct 26
Mystic Farm & Distillery hosting the 2nd annual Mind-Body & Spirits Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mystic Farm & Distillery, 1212 North Mineral Springs Road, Durham, NC. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets here. The festival will be a day of: Explore an incredible selection of artists, crystals, wellness tools, jewelry, sacred candles and much … [Read more...] about Mind-Body & Spirits Festival Oct 26
