The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Oct. 30, including Makers Market, live music and more…
outdoor concerts
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from September 9 through October, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Food trucks will be on site. Centennial SoundBites Schedule … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Durham Community Concert Band: Spooktacular Fall Concert and Trunk or Treat Oct. 29
Durham Community Concert Band is one of the largest community bands in North Carolina, with over 100 musicians. The band offers several free concerts every year. Here's what's coming up. Spooktacular Fall ConcertThursday, October 29, 20266:30 p.m. (Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m.)Durham Central Park501 Foster Street, Durham, North CarolinaFree Costumes are encouraged! Bring the kids for … [Read more...] about Durham Community Concert Band: Spooktacular Fall Concert and Trunk or Treat Oct. 29
Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Mysti Mayhem on Oct. 29
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concerts are on select days in 2026. The free concerts take place at Academy Plaza. You can find all the Live at Lunch concerts (and more) at downtowncarypark.com/calendar. Live at Lunch Schedule -- Fall 2026 The concerts are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 … [Read more...] about Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Mysti Mayhem on Oct. 29
Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, live music, more…
Park West Village, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville, is hosting a fall festival on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Park West Village: trick or treating, live music, more…
Moore Square Winterfaire — 3-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
MAKRS and Raleigh Parks are presenting Moore Square Winterfaire from Friday, December 11, to Sunday, December 13, 2026. The Christmas festival and market takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This 3-day festival features: Live Music Schedule Check back soon! … [Read more...] about Moore Square Winterfaire — 3-day European style Christmas Market and Festival
Person Street Plaza Block Party Oct. 24: In Celebration of Dolly Parton
Celebrate the life of Dolly Parton at the Person Street Block Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It takes place at Edge of Urge, at Person Street Plaza, North Person Street and East Franklin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event! Check back soon for details! You can expect: … [Read more...] about Person Street Plaza Block Party Oct. 24: In Celebration of Dolly Parton
Free: River Park Concert in Hillsborough Oct. 24
River Park Concert Series is a free, volunteer-driven outdoor music event presented by Triangle Music Alliance. It takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Downtown River Park, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The headliner is The Brothers Comatose. The other artists performing at the event are Tan and Sober Gentlemen, Jack the Radio, and The Ghost … [Read more...] about Free: River Park Concert in Hillsborough Oct. 24
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series. The concert series runs from May to to October 30, 2026, with no concerts in July. 5 to 8 p.m. See the schedule below. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch in 2026 … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn
Live Music @ ATC: Soul Livin’ Group Oct. 23
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts live music on the lawn under the water tower. These concerts are free to attend. All ages are welcome. You can find all upcoming events here. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets, and pick up some food and beverages from ATC restaurants. Live Music @ ATC Tim Wells and Les Bon TempsFriday, October 16, 20266:30 … [Read more...] about Live Music @ ATC: Soul Livin’ Group Oct. 23
