The 15th Mama Afrika Festival takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1437 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Mama Afrika Festival in Raleigh Sept. 20
fall-festivals
La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: Musical performances by: Dance performances by: Food stalls with flavors from: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the 30th BugFest! 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 … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 19
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Hunter Street and Apex Town Hall Courtyard, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: This is an annual event with free admission. Festa Italiana is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes Italian culture and donates to charitable … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 19
Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Morrisville is one of North Carolina’s fastest‑growing and most diverse communities, and the Morrisville International Festival celebrates that richness with a vibrant, globally inspired … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
11th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 19
Asia Fest is returning for 2026. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $12, and free for those 12 and under, or age 65 and older. The festival features: … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 19
Farmers Fall Festival in Cary Sept. 19
Cary Downtown Farmers Market, 160 E Park Street, next to the Downtown Cary Park, is open on Saturday mornings: It features items grown or produced within a 100-mile radius of the market. Start your Saturday morning shopping at Cary Downtown Farmers Market for locally grown vegetables and fruit, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, herbs, sea-food, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, pottery, … [Read more...] about Farmers Fall Festival in Cary Sept. 19
Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 19-20
Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Times: Admission and parking are 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 richness of Lebanese cuisine and … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 19-20
Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 19
Wake Forest's Annual Good Neighbor Day takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, 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: Check for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Good Neighbor Day in Wake Forest Sep 19
