The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at a new location: Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Make sure arrive by 6:15 p.m. to see the tree lighting! Tree Lighting Festivities Live … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 21
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Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th 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 RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 1
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
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
green Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Green Road Park, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a change of location, due to the weather. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. The highlight: Local competitors … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27 — new location
Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 40+ food trucks, plus games, local vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from SPIKED. Go to the the corporate … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh Sept. 13
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Many food trucks will be at each of these events, making them some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Dates in 2025 Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 28, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSunday, August 24, 202512 … [Read more...] about Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh Sept. 13
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. Check back soon to see the schedule. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band and Food Truck Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch Here's the info for the Fridays on the first few Front Porch concerts in 2025. The schedule is … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Carrboro Day takes place on the first Sunday of May every year. It's back for 2025, on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. This free event is about meeting neighbors, learning about the Town and celebrating Carrboro. It features live music, poetry, art, history, kids' activities, a walking tour and more. Follow the Town of Carrboro Facebook page … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market May 3-4: weird art, cool stuff, live music
Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market will take place Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Rebus Works, 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Four local bands will be performing each day. Keep reading for the band schedule. Admission is free. Families and dogs are welcome! Enjoy: Band Schedule Saturday Sunday … [Read more...] about Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market May 3-4: weird art, cool stuff, live music
