Meridian Waste is dedicated to supporting and giving back to local communities. This fall they are once again hosting a charity pumpkin patch. It will take place Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Meridian Waste's Shotwell Environmental Park, 4724 Smithfield Road, Wendell. Please RSVP here, to help them with planning. This is a FREE event. The food is free! All you pay for … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patch, touch-a-truck, free picnic, more, at Meridian Waste Shotwell Environmental Park’s Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch Oct 5
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October First Friday Raleigh — Spooky Fall Block Party
Join Downtown Raleigh Alliance at October First Friday Spooky Fall Block Party on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Smoky Hollow, 415 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear your costume and enjoy: Free to attend. … [Read more...] about October First Friday Raleigh — Spooky Fall Block Party
P&C Holiday Lights’ Halloween Haunt in Chapel Hill
This Halloween season, a local family is once again putting together a great display on their front yard, with lights and animatronics. Although best known for their holiday light display, the family that calls their displays P&C Holiday Lights also goes all out for Halloween. You can find them at 38 Bennett Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, in the Briar Chapel community. Please note that … [Read more...] about P&C Holiday Lights’ Halloween Haunt in Chapel Hill
IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
IBMA World of Bluegrass, which takes place in Downtown Raleigh, is one of the biggest bluegrass events anywhere. It includes these ticketed events: Bluegrass Live! Tickets for IBMA Bluegrass LIVE!, at Red Hat Amphitheater, range from $20 to $160. (But read on for information on the FREE street festival!) Friday, September 27, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Street … [Read more...] about IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at Shakori Hills Arts Center in Pittsboro
El Vínculo Hispano (The Hispanic Liaison) is hosting its 11th annual Hispanic Heritage Fiesta on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Shakori Hills Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Admission is free. Highlights … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at Shakori Hills Arts Center in Pittsboro
Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 15
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
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
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
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
