La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
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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
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
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…
Beats N Bars Music Festival in Durham Oct. 10
Beats N Bars Music Festival returns to Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. Beats N Bars Festival is an immersive hip hop and R&B experience. There will be two stages: Look for updates on the Facebook event. Outdoor Stage The outdoor stage, at Parrish Street and N. Mangum Street in Durham, is free to enjoy. Performances start at 7 p.m., and are hosted by … [Read more...] about Beats N Bars Music Festival in Durham Oct. 10
Fall Concert with Durham Community Concert Band Oct. 10
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. Upcoming Events Fall concertFriday, October 10, 20257 p.m.Durham Central Park501 Foster Street, Durham, North CarolinaFree Please bring a chair or blanket. This concert will feature tunes from movies, musicals and … [Read more...] about Fall Concert with Durham Community Concert Band Oct. 10
Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
TUTA is presenting the Grand Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Please bring your own chair or mat. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Diwali on Nov. 1
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 4 — free pumpkins for kids!
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Oct. 4 — free pumpkins for kids!
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
97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
The 97th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 97th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 4
