The Solstice Lantern Walk is an annual event that will take place on the Riverwalk in Hillsborough on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season, and the longest night of the year. The walk starts at Eno River Farmers Market Pavilion, and then proceeds along the River Walk, back to downtown Hillsborough. It's free to participate … [Read more...] about Solstice Lantern Walk and Market in Hillsborough Dec 20
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Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market
NC Vintage Bazaar is presenting Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Learn more at instagram.com/ncvintagebazaar. Enjoy a vintage market, food trucks, drinks, games and music. Bull City Block Party is free to attend. … [Read more...] about Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market
Smithfield Oktoberfest October 18
Head to Downtown Historic Smithfield, North Carolina, for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. Smithfield’s Annual Oktoberfest is back and better than ever! Join us in Downtown Smithfield for a lively, family-friendly celebration of all things German. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, delicious German food, … [Read more...] about Smithfield Oktoberfest October 18
Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 11
Fall For Five Points is a celebration of the Five Points community. The festival takes place Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC. All day you can shop and explore 50 local creators, artists and makers, while listening to some of Raleigh's best live music and performers. Get a free custom poem from the Poetry Fox! Enjoy local beers and … [Read more...] about Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 11
Durham Craft Market at Durham Central Park
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market at Durham Central Park
Raleigh Really Really Free Market Oct. 12
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. No money is exchanged. Raleigh Really Really Free Market takes place the second Sunday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Rain date is a week later. Make sure check the Raleigh Really Really Free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market Oct. 12
Black Farmers’ Market in Raleigh Oct. 12
The Black Farmers' Market gives the public a chance to support Black farmers in the Triangle, and to enjoy the wonderful products that they offer the community. The market alternates between Raleigh and Durham. A free summer concert series, Field Notes, will be taking place during select markets. Please visit The Black Farmers' Market on Facebook to see updates. Want to learn why … [Read more...] about Black Farmers’ Market in Raleigh Oct. 12
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on two dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events for all ages. Enjoy live music, kids' activities, a food truck and beer vendor, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest Vendors There … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Oct. 10 — live music, vendor market, more…
Enjoy Fridays at Sweetwater Apex, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, on the select Fridays, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. This will be a lively evening under the stars, on the lawn, filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, sip … [Read more...] about Friday Nights at Sweetwater Apex on Oct. 10 — live music, vendor market, more…
Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8
The 51st Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show will take place November 6 to 8, 2025, at Quail Hollow Swim Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh. Admission and parking are free. Visions of Sugarplums is one of Raleigh's longest running and most popular holiday markets. It started in 1974 by a group of moms who were talented craftswomen. This holiday art and gift show is … [Read more...] about Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8