The Wake Forest Public Art Commission (PAC), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, and ARTS Wake Forest are inviting residents to a special Community Celebration of the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. Free and open to the public, this family-friendly event will include food, music, and a variety of arts … [Read more...] about Community Celebration of the Arts in Wake Forest
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Honey and Art Fair at Beeloved Community Garden in West Raleigh
West Raleigh Presbyterian Church is inviting the public to its third annual Honey and Art Fair on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m., at their Beeloved Community Garden, 2506 Vanderbilt Avenue, Raleigh. It's free to attend, and activities are free. Food, artisan goods, native plants, and more are available for purchase. Music schedule: The event includes: Honey tasting and … [Read more...] about Honey and Art Fair at Beeloved Community Garden in West Raleigh
Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
UNC African Studies Center is presenting Africa Fest 2023 on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Weaver Street Market, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The festival will be a celebration of African culture, art, and history. There will be Africa Fest-themed t-shirts for the first 50 guests and African Studies Center tote bags for 100. There will be a … [Read more...] about Africa Fest 2023 in Carrboro
Register now for Lowe’s Spooky Trick-or-Treat Event Oct. 28
Lowe's stores nationwide are hosting a Trick or Treat event on October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids can put on their costumes, bring their candy receptacle, and collect free candy. Registration is required and space is limited. Register now for Spooky Trick or Treat. Spots might go quickly. If there are none in the store you usually go to, check to see if there's space in … [Read more...] about Register now for Lowe’s Spooky Trick-or-Treat Event Oct. 28
Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
Granville Haunt Farm is back with a drive-through Halloween experience in Oxford, North Carolina, just about a half hour from Durham and about 50 minutes from Raleigh, this fall. Drive through the giant movie screen and watch the movies come to life on the other side! Stay in your vehicle as you drive along a path of new thrills and chills. There's timed ticketing. The attraction will be … [Read more...] about Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
Adventure Awaits Festival at Fletcher Park Sep 30
Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Adventure Awaits on Saturday, September 30,2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC. This is a free, family-friendly event that features a market and lots of fun activities. Discover a time of castles, knights and dragons, while exploring medieval fantasy and history. Activities include: Go on an interactive … [Read more...] about Adventure Awaits Festival at Fletcher Park Sep 30
Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat
Wendell Baptist Church, at 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is presenting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. It will take place in the parking lot at the Small Fellowship Hall (by Wendell Blvd. and Main Street.) Various activities will also be available. … [Read more...] about Wendell Baptist Trunk or Treat
Benson Mule Days Sep 21-24
The town of Benson, NC, is holding its annual festival, Benson Mule Days from Thursday, September 21st, to Sunday, September 24th, 2023. Tentative Schedule: Benson is in Johnston County, about a 35 mile drive to the south from Raleigh. It's convenient to Willow Springs, NC. This is the 74th year for this festival, which celebrates the mule and its role in rural farming. The festival … [Read more...] about Benson Mule Days Sep 21-24
Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Hillsborough, the oldest town in the Triangle, is haunted! Join the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and The Orange Community Players for the annual Spirits Tour through the historic district to encounter these ghostly residents! This fun and dramatic tour will bring you face-to-face with Hillsborough's past. Come face to face with ghostly residents to hear the chilling tales of … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Halloween Spirit Tours Oct 27-28
Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating the end of kidding season with the Baby Goat Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight of the event will be the opportunity to snuggle many baby goats! The festival also includes: Tickets are $12 for general admission (for guests age 3 and up.) Or pay $40 for a family … [Read more...] about Baby Goat Festival at Old Mill Farm in Durham Sep 17