The Pittsboro Street Fair returns to Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place on Hanks, Fayetteville and Salisbury Streets. The festival is free to attend. Enjoy: Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Pittsboro’s initiatives, including CORA’s Turkey Tuesday, Meals on Wheels, scholarships for students, and more. … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Street Fair Oct 25
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Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Suggested parking location is in the H lot near the 2000 Lewis Street entrance. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
37th Annual Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N Roxboro Road, Durham, NC, hosts several Halloween events. Read on for details for all of them, and links to register, if necessary! Victorian-Era Séance Experience a Victorian-era séance on Thursday, October 9, and Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Mangum House at West Point on the Eno. This event will take place at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. It's for … [Read more...] about 37th Annual Hallow-Eno at West Point on the Eno
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on two dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events for all ages. Enjoy live music, kids' activities, a food truck and beer vendor, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest Vendors There … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
Parkside Town Commons is hosting a free Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parkside Town Commons is at 7129 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary. The festival takes place near Five Guys. The festival festures: Rain date is Sunday, October 19, 2025. … [Read more...] about Free fall festival at Parkside Town Commons, with pumpkin patch, trackless train, more…
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks, Oct. 18
Celebrate Diwali at Brier Creek! Brier Creek Commons is hosting Diwali Mela -- A Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 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 will conclude with a grand finale fireworks show. … [Read more...] about Diwali Mela at Brier Creek, including fireworks, Oct. 18
Hillsborough Elementary School Fall Festival Oct. 11 — includes touch-a-truck
Hillsborough Elementary School, 402 N. Nash Stree, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend and open to all. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Elementary School Fall Festival Oct. 11 — includes touch-a-truck
PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blackwood Farm Park, 1440 New Hope Church Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, including some that are hard to find at local … [Read more...] about PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Fall Festival at Pace Family Farms Sept. 27 (including free hot dogs)
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton (or Archer Lodge), North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be FREE hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Play games, and explore the farm. This is a great time to shop for pumpkings! … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Pace Family Farms Sept. 27 (including free hot dogs)
