The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., in front of Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh. There will be entertainment, vendors, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Tree Lighting Festivities … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market Nov 17, including free pictures with Santa
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Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo in Chapel Hill Nov 12
Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture and Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation are hosting the Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo on Sunday, November 12, 2023. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Legion, 1714 Legion Road, Chapel Hill. Food vendors will provided plenty of options for purchase, and local non-profits will provide participatory activities for all … [Read more...] about Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo in Chapel Hill Nov 12
Liberty Arts’ 7th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 4
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 7th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the dancers are … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 7th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 4
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill October 28
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on three Saturdays in October in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. The markets will take place outdoors at 140 West Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill October 28
Sister Cities of Durham’s International Food Truck Festival Oct 8
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the International Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. You can expect lots of international food trucks, and beer and beverage stations. Also, enjoy music representing Greece, Mexico and places in Latin America, as well as prizes and promotional items from … [Read more...] about Sister Cities of Durham’s International Food Truck Festival Oct 8
95th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 7
The 95th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. The main stage is at Ashley Wall Tall Square, 99 West 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Harvest Festival Fun for all ages! Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along … [Read more...] about 95th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 7
Taste of Soul — Variety Edition Sep 23
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul — Variety Edition Sep 23
Canceled: Festa Italiana in Raleigh Sep 23
UPDATE: This event is being canceled due to the weather forecast. Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: … [Read more...] about Canceled: Festa Italiana in Raleigh Sep 23
Soccer FanFest and World Cup Watch Party at Moore Square July 21
Soccer fans, don't miss Raleigh's Soccer FanFest at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This is a free event. Bring the family to Soccer FanFest to celebrate the beginning of the FIFA Women's World Cup, as the U.S. takes on Vietnam. The live viewing of the FIFA World Cup match on a giant LED screen starts at 9 p.m. In … [Read more...] about Soccer FanFest and World Cup Watch Party at Moore Square July 21
Summer Food Truck Rodeo in Garner July 21
Downtown Garner will host its Summer Food Truck Rodeo on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 5 to 9 p.m., on Main Street, Garner, NC. The event will also feature artisan vendors. Food trucks include: … [Read more...] about Summer Food Truck Rodeo in Garner July 21