The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. Typically there are also free pictures with Santa! Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market at Moore Square Nov. 20
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Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
Join The Horror Church Bookshop and Queerolina at Longleaf Hotel, 300 N Dawon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, for an evening of dark fiction, community, and celebration! The Fiendish Horror Book Fest takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Explore an incredible lineup of local horror authors sharing their books, signing copies, and connecting with readers who … [Read more...] about Fiendish Horror Book Fest at Longleaf Hotel and Lounge Oct. 24
Oak & Ink Bookish Boutiques: pop-up book markets
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
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
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)
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
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
34th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 6
The 34th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh and is free to attend. Boylan Heights is located in Downtown Raleigh between Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard along Boylan Avenue. The event is free and parking is available along the street. Artists and craftspeople will … [Read more...] about 34th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 6
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
