The 13th Mama Afrika Festival takes place Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1437 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 15
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14th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco
The 14th Annual Durham Oktoberfest celebration takes place at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Session 1 is from 1 to 5 p.m. and session 2 is from 6 to 10 p.m. Indoor bleacher seating is $15 per person. A veranda table for four people is $50. An indoor table for eight people is $100. Purchase tickets now. Enjoy music and dancing from The Little … [Read more...] about 14th Annual Durham Oktoberfest at Motorco
Fall Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding a fall festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. At the festival: Cash and checks only. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Smithfield Trunk or Treat
Smithfield Parks and Recreation is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Smithfield Community Park, 600 Booker Dairy Road, Smithfield, NC. Wear your costume to collect treats from trunks. … [Read more...] about Smithfield Trunk or Treat
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 31 and September 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival takes place on the 400 block of Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Main … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
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 24, 2024, 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 24
Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting Brightleaf Harvest Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Watch as tobacco is harvested out of the field, and see the process of tobacco looping. Visitors can try their hand at these activities, or … [Read more...] about Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature Oct 26
Dix Park is hosting Movies on the Lawn on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 6 p.m. This event is a Halloween Double Feature, and will also include Halloween activities, food trucks and s'mores. Wear a costume and go trick or treating before the movie! This is a free event. The event takes place at Flowers Field. Bring a blanket or low beach chair. Food trucks will be on site, but you can … [Read more...] about Movies on the Lawn at Dix Park: Halloween Double Feature Oct 26
Raleigh Greek Festival May 31 to June 2
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 31 to June 2, 2024, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy music by Kostas Kastanis Band and dancing by the youth and adult dance groups of Holy … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 31 to June 2
Pop Swap Fest — Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park
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
