Looking for New Year's Eve fireworks pretty close to the Triangle? And maybe an earlier bedtime? And maybe a Pickle Drop? And free pickles? Read on. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is holding its 26th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. This is an early New Year's Eve event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in front of the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena, … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive (and free pickles)
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Wendell Wonderland Dec 5
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 5
Arts on Market at Southern Village Nov 23
Arts on Market returns to the Southern Village Green, 400 Market Street in Southern Village, Chapel Hill, on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for hand-crafted art and gifts by regional artists, artisans, bakers and makers. The event also features live music. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Arts on Market at Southern Village Nov 23
Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place Nov 21
Lafayette Village Hosting Rock & Brew Music Festival Oct. 18
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, is presenting Rock & Brew on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. This event features: … [Read more...] about Lafayette Village Hosting Rock & Brew Music Festival Oct. 18
10th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields in Hillsborough Oct. 11
The j10th annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields takes place Saturday, September 11, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. Historic Moorefields is at 2201 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Proceeds from the festival helps to maintain the 1785 house and grounds, to explore the history of Moorefields, and to share the resource with the community. Tickets are $20 for adults. Teens … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Historic Moorefields in Hillsborough Oct. 11
Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Selma Railroad Days takes place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Selma, North Carolina. It's a festival that celebrates everything that is Selma. Selma is in Johnston County, about 31 miles southeast of Raleigh. The most complete schedule we found is on this Facebook post. Hours: The festival takes place in Downtown Selma. The festival features: Schedule Monday, … [Read more...] about Railroad Days Festival in Selma Oct 3-5
Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is hosting a free concert series on Thursday nights in July, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. The concert has no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. The concert takes place on the Village Green. Thursday Night Live Lineup … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel
Brightleaf Concert Series Sept. 12: Africa Unplugged
Enjoy music at Brightleaf Concert Series at Brightleaf Square, 905 West Main Street Durham. This is a free concert series and the music starts at 6:30 p.m. Brightleaf Concert Series was mentioned on Discover Durham. Presented by Brightleaf Square, in collaboration with So When Do I Clap? and Sonic Pie Productions. Thursday, August 15, 2025: Thursday, September 12, 2025 Seating is … [Read more...] about Brightleaf Concert Series Sept. 12: Africa Unplugged
Family Fall Festival in Raleigh Sept. 11: Food trucks, games, crafts, vendors…
NC Vibes is hosting a Family Fall Festival on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at 3117 Poplarwood Court, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This festival features: Family friendly and pet friendly. … [Read more...] about Family Fall Festival in Raleigh Sept. 11: Food trucks, games, crafts, vendors…
