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 22, 2026, 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 much … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22
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Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 7
Festifall Arts Market returns to Chapel Hill on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This year it's at a new location, the parking lot at 100 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Meet artists, take part in art activities, and enjoy live performances, and shop paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing, soaps, candles, and more. Check back … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 7
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 7-8 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little less than an hour east of Raleigh, on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026. It's free to attend. 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 … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 7-8 in Wilson
Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 15
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 15, 2025, 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 15
Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Enjoy a Halloween-themed double feature at Dorothea Dix Park on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. It takes place on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2015 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes trick or treating with the Thomas Dambo trolls, tasty bites from local vendors and plenty of festive fun for all ages. When the sun sets, settle in for a … [Read more...] about Halloween Double Feature at Dix Park, plus Trick or Treating and more Oct. 31
Fall Festival at Grace Church of Durham Oct. 31
Grace Church of Durham, 1417 Cole Mill Road, Durham, is hosting a free Fall Festival for the whole community. It takes place Friday, October 31, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Grace Church of Durham Oct. 31
21st annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 30
Johnston County Heritage Center is hosting a ghost walk through Riverside Cemetery, at Front and Church Streets, in Smithfield, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The tours will start at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m.. 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Johnston County Heritage Center, this spooky community tradition invites you to meet historical figures from centuries past. This … [Read more...] about 21st annual Historical Ghost Walk in Smithfield’s Riverside Cemetery Oct 30
Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Centenary United Methodist Church, ata 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features inflatables, games, hot dogs, cake walks, crafts, and trunk-or treat. The entire event is totally free. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Families are welcome to float in and out as they like. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Holy Trinity Kids Fall Festival Oct. 26
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting their KIDS Fall Festival on Sunday, October 26, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Holy Trinity Kids Fall Festival Oct. 26
Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park on Oct. 25
Creepy Crabtree is a free annual event that celebrates the fall season. It takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, north Carolina. Bring the family to Creepy Crabtree for a relaxed Saturday outdoors. You’ll find crafts, games, and chances to explore the forest as the leaves start to change. This is a day … [Read more...] about Creepy Crabtree at Lake Crabtree County Park on Oct. 25
