CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. The 50th Anniversary CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 20, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Festival Highlights Include: Look … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 20-21
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NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 #B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Check back soon for details. Highlights Performers Food Trucks … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20
10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
Asia Fest is returning for 2025. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. Tickets are $12 ($9 early bird), and free for those 12 and under, or age 65 and older. Purchase tickets here. The festival features: … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
The International Festival Sept. 20
The International Festival will take place September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter through Gate 9. It's at the field close to Martin Building. Over 30 cultures will be represented in this celebration. Admission is free. The festival will feature: … [Read more...] about The International Festival Sept. 20
Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 20
Wake Forest's Annual Good Neighbor Day takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a free event that brings together Wake Forest residents from all walks of life. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 20
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18
Thornetoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., at JoCo Brewing Company, 463 Cleveland Crossing Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event includes live music and German food, beer from JoCo Brewing and games. The event will raise money for Military Missions in Action. Live music schedule: … [Read more...] about Thornetoberfest at JoCo Brewing Company Oct. 18
Pittsboro Street Fair Oct 25
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
