Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd., Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Gather at Grace: Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy a free family-friendly lunch of hot dogs, chips, and the usual fixings. There will be a few brats available on a first-come, first-served basis, plus veggie dogs and a sweet treat. In addition: … [Read more...] about Gather at Grace: Fall Festival with Free Cookout at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham Oct. 17
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Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 17
Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 17
50+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2026
Fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will be great in 2026! Please check out this big list of festivals all fall in the Triangle. Our list is getting updated every day. We are adding more details as we receive them. Jump to: September Festivals African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and … [Read more...] about 50+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2026
West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 15-17
The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 15 to 17, 2026. All events are free and open to the public. The West End Poetry Festival is sponsored by the Town of Carrboro and is planned by the Carrboro Poets Council (currently comprised of Carrboro Poet Laureate Dr. Amanda Bennett, former Carrboro Poet Laureate Liza Wolff-Francis, Jay Bryan, Fred Joiner, Chad Knuth, … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 15-17
Halloween Boo Bash in Downtown Wake Forest Oct 17
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's annual Boo Bash will take place in Downtown Wake Forest, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free event. The Halloween Boo Bash is a family-oriented festival for children ages 12 and younger. This year’s festivities will include: … [Read more...] about Halloween Boo Bash in Downtown Wake Forest Oct 17
5th Annual Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park Oct. 17
The MAKRS Society is presenting Bull City BOOs Fest, a Halloween Festival, at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event features Halloween performances, a live DJ, a Harry Potter-themed kids' zone, breweries, food trucks and activities. Tickets Ticket sales start August 14, 2026. Price includes fees. Early … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Bull City BOOs Fest at Durham Central Park Oct. 17
Diwali Festival in Morrisville Oct. 17
The Town of Morrisville is presenting a Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. (Please note the corrected date.) It's free to attend. The celebration includes: Schedule and Highlights 5 p.m. | Event Starts 6 p.m. | Welcome from Morrisville Town … [Read more...] about Diwali Festival in Morrisville Oct. 17
Fall Festival at Summit Church in Knightdale Oct. 18
Summit Church is hosting a Fall Festival at Knightdale High School, 100 Bryan Chalk Lane, Knightdale, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m. It's free to attend and takes place after the 10:45 a.m. service. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Summit Church in Knightdale Oct. 18
Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 10th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16
The 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Raleigh takes place Friday, October 16, 2026, from 8 to 9 p.m. This event starts outside Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is a suggested $5, which is a donation to help prevent cruelty to animals. Exact change is encouraged. Outside the cemetery, learn the Ghost Dance. You'll learn simple moves, and then music will be put … [Read more...] about 18th Annual Ghost Dance in Downtown Raleigh Oct. 16
