Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting Hargraves Fall Carnival on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. It takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event, and no registration is required. It will feature games, entertainment and more fun, but will skip the ghouls, goblins and gore. The event is geared toward kids … [Read more...] about Hargraves Fall Carnival in Chapel Hill on Oct 10
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Apex Night Out, featuring Touch-a-Truck Oct. 7
The Apex Police Department and Town of Apex are presenting Apex Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, safety information and displays, games and lots of interactive activities. The event also features Touch-a-Truck, which allows children to get in the … [Read more...] about Apex Night Out, featuring Touch-a-Truck Oct. 7
Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, 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, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
West & Woodall Real Estate is hosting a Fall Festival at 1901 Hillandale Road, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. There is room for 400-500 people, so invite your friends! The event includes: The event will also include a PORCH food drive to support families in the community. If you can, please bring non-perishable … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at West & Woodall Oct. 4, including Wool E. Bull and more Oct. 4
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, 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 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Main Stage Beer Garden Stage Local Craft Beer Food Trucks Kid Zone and Rock Wall Artist … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28
El Futuro is hosting The Latino Cultural Festival Kermes on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at 2020 Chapel Hill Road #23, Durham, North Carolina. This event is a free, family-friendly celebration. Facebook event. This annual festival will celebrate Latino pride as a community, highlighting the customs of countries such as Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Honduras, Costa … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Cultural Latina Kermes with El Futuro Sep 28
Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025. Times (tentative; check back soon for confirmation): Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
