The Apex Police Department and Town of Apex are presenting Apex Night Out on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy games, interactivities, and safety displays. Vendors and food trucks will be on hand. The event also features Touch-a-Truck, which allows children to get in the driver's seat of many … [Read more...] about Apex Night Out, featuring Touch-a-Truck Oct. 6
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Smithfield Oktoberfest October 10
Head to Downtown Historic Smithfield, North Carolina, for Oktoberfest on Saturday, 10, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Smithfield Oktoberfest October 10
Pride Community Protest and Parade
Durham Pride Week takes place September 27 to October 3, 2026. Find all the events here. Here are just a few of them! Pride Vendor and Food Truck RodeoSunday, September 27, 202612 to 4 p.m.Durham Central Park501 Foster Street, Durham, NC Pride Bike RideWednesday, September 30, 20266:30 to 8:30 p.m.Crank Arm Durham620 Fernway Avenue, Durham, NC "We Belong" Multi-Faith ServiceThursday, October … [Read more...] about Pride Community Protest and Parade
Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 3: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 3: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races Oct. 3
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, seasonal brews, German-inspired food, Scarecrows on the Square, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 9th Annual Wiener Dog Races Oct. 3
98th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 3
The 98th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 98th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 3
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 3
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, carnival rides, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. Also King BMX Bike Show and The Big Dino Show! It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Beer Garden Stage Local Craft … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 3
Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 30
Duke Homestead, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd, Durham, presents Halloween Phantasmagoria on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, plus fees and taxes. Kids age 3 and under are admitted for free. Tickets go on sale October 6. Purchase on Eventbrite. There will be tickets available at the door, so even if they sell out online, you should still come! This experience … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead’s Halloween Phantasmagoria Oct. 30
Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 10, including Wool E. Bull and more
West & Woodall Real Estate is hosting a Fall Festival at 1901 Hillandale Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 10, including Wool E. Bull and more
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3 (free if you bring a wiener dog)
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include live music, inflatables face painting yard games, beer, arts and crafts, and more. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 2-3 (free if you bring a wiener dog)
