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12th Annual Korktoberfest at Raleigh Wine Shop Oct 7-9

Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, is holding its 12th Annual Korktoberfest on Friday, October 7th, to Sunday, October 9th, 2022. The hours are 12 to 6 p.m. Enjoy free tastings, special local guests, featured wines by the glass, and the shop's semi-annual storewide sale! Highlights for the weekend include: Wine up to 25% offBuy More, Save MoreShop In-store and … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Korktoberfest at Raleigh Wine Shop Oct 7-9

Trunk or Treat Car Meet at Durham County Memorial Stadium

Bring the kids to a Trunk or Treat Car Meet at Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, NC, on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 3 to 8 p.m. Please bring a minimum $5 donation at the gate. The event includes: VendorsFood trucksSpecial performances by Imagine CircusFree fave paintingFree hot dogs for kidsTons of candyMusic by DJ SupermarlonyoMore … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat Car Meet at Durham County Memorial Stadium

15th Annual NC Japan Festival October 1

The 15th Annual NC Japan Festival promises great food, entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, dancing, a Japanese community market, and more. It takes place on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Apex Town Hall Campus and Community Center, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. Tickets are $10. They're only selling 1,500 tickets so are likely to sell out. They're on sale now. You … [Read more...] about 15th Annual NC Japan Festival October 1

Triangle Balloon Festival Canceled — here’s the message from the organizers

Third update (Oct 22): I did have a conversation with the organizer and they said that everyone would be refunded by November 2. And if you aren't, call 866-822-5566. Second important update (Oct 21): On the Facebook event for the Raleigh/Durham Balloon Festival, they updated on October 20: "UPDATED 10/20/22: Hi everyone. This event is not going to take place this weekend so a credit is being … [Read more...] about Triangle Balloon Festival Canceled — here’s the message from the organizers

Trunk or Treat in Angier

The Town of Angier is holding a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Jack Marley Park, 145 State Road 1441, Angier, NC. Angier is about 22 miles south of Raleigh, and is close to Fuquay-Varina and Willow Springs. The Trunk or Treat event is free. It was announced on the Get to Know Angier Facebook page. If you'd like to set up a trunk, email … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat in Angier

Free NC State LIVE 50th Anniversary Block Party Sep 18

NC State LIVE is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a free block party on Sunday, September 18th, 2022, from 1 to 5 p.m., on Stafford Commons, behind Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. No ticket required. The event features two performances of Squonk's Hand to Hand, free cake and ice cream, student performances interactive art-making and t-shirt … [Read more...] about Free NC State LIVE 50th Anniversary Block Party Sep 18

Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary Festival, including $5 trolley rides

Help celebrate 50 years of Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, as a public park! Mordecai Historic Park's 50th Anniversary Festival takes place on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Hear from community partners about their work, explore the park’s history since 1972, and see inside some of the historic buildings to learn about future plans for … [Read more...] about Mordecai Historic Park 50th Anniversary Festival, including $5 trolley rides

Bull City BBQ Bash on Labor Day Weekend

Mike D's BBQ, a BBQ Sauce and Rub Company at 306 S. Driver Street, Durham, is presenting the Bull City BBQ Bash on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will include live music, a small business marketplace, beer tents, food trucks, and the People's Choice Tasting Tent. Bull City BBQ Bash will feature a performance by rising country music star Paige King … [Read more...] about Bull City BBQ Bash on Labor Day Weekend

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