Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques runs cozy pop-up book markets in the Triangle area of NC, featuring indie authors and bookish vendors who prioritize inclusivity and community. Follow them on Instagram to see what they've got coming up. Upcoming Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques Look for updates on each of these, and announcements of future events, at @oakandink_bookish on Instagram. Oak & … [Read more...] about Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques: pop-up book markets
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Wake Forest Free Market Oct. 9 (rescheduled date)
Wake Forest Indivisible is holding its first ever Really Free Market on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 326 E Juniper Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. Announced on Facebook. At a free market, everything is really free. No buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is given away freely. People bring items like books, … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Free Market Oct. 9 (rescheduled date)
Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
Fall For Five Points is a celebration of the Five Points community. The festival takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 2000 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a free festival that features music, a kids' zone, entertainment, vendors, food and drink. Music Entertainment Shop Food and Drink … [Read more...] about Fall for Five Points Festival Oct 10
The Market at Raleigh Iron Works Oct. 10
Join Triangle Pop-Up the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for The Market at Raleigh Iron Works, at 1101 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. 2200 Atlantic Avenue is also a good address. You can find a Facebook event for each market on Triangle Pop-Up's Facebook page. This market features all local artisans, as well as food and drink, and live music. The Market at … [Read more...] about The Market at Raleigh Iron Works Oct. 10
Smithfield Oktoberfest October 10
Head to Downtown Historic Smithfield, North Carolina, for Oktoberfest on Saturday, 10, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Smithfield Oktoberfest October 10
Cary Underground Market Oct. 4: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. They feature 40+ local vendors, live bands, a mini food truck rodeo and more. Cary Underground Market 2026 … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market Oct. 4: bands, vendors, workshops and more
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Oct. 4
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a fresh brewed gourmet coffee shop with a full bar, featuring live music and entertainment in a unique atmosphere. You can find their upcoming events on their website calendar or Facebook page. Read on to learn about one of them! Pop Shop ARTernative Market1st Sunday of the month10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free All ages event … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee Oct. 4
Black Farmers’ Market: Oct. 4 in Durham
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. Please note that the Raleigh markets are in a new location in 2026. UPDATE: Black Farmers' Market announced on Facebook that they're moving the August 2nd market to 12 to 3 p.m. due to … [Read more...] about Black Farmers’ Market: Oct. 4 in Durham
Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 10
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Triangle Barkitecture, a one-of-a-kind design competition that has architects, designers, students and creative minds creating unique, pet-inspired architecture. Triangle Barkitecture takes place October 10, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., and is free to attend. This pet architecture competition features over 20 unique builds … [Read more...] about Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 10
The Carrboro Really Really Free Market Oct. 3
The Carrboro Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. A market where people bring what they want to give, and take what they find useful. Nothing is bought, sold or bartered for. You might find toys, books, clothing, DVDs, cupcakes.... It takes the first Saturday of the month at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the … [Read more...] about The Carrboro Really Really Free Market Oct. 3
