Celebrate summer at Hillsborough Street Makers and Music, a monthly series that take place at Compiegne Park, 106 Chamberlain Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The last event of the series is on September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The artist has not been announced. Hillsborough Street Makers and Music features live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities and lawn games. … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Makers & Music Series in Raleigh Sept. 25
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Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. Enjoy games, German-style beers and brats, keg rolling, a craft market, DJs, a costume contest and more. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 26
Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is presenting live music on Sunday evenings, from May 3 to September 20, 2026. The concerts take place on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. Concerts have no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. Read on to see the band schedule for the concert series. Sundays at Sundown Here are the scheduled concerts in 2026. All concerts … [Read more...] about Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the 30th BugFest! The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
Celebrate Raleigh's culture and community at 919 Day! This event takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at The Corner at NC State's Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, open to the public, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and more. Live Music Lineup Food & Craft Drinks Arts … [Read more...] about 919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 18-19
Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Morrisville is one of North Carolina’s fastest‑growing and most diverse communities, and the Morrisville International Festival celebrates that richness with a vibrant, globally inspired … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 19
Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration Sept. 19
The Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration celebrates Pittsboro's artists and public art. It takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The celebration includes live music, food and drink, art vendors, and, of course, exploring the sculptures. The celebration is free to attend. RSVP not needed. The sculptures will be on … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration Sept. 19
Musical Magic Aboard the Concert Truck at Durham Central Park Sept. 17 — free concert
The Concert Truck is a 16-foot mobile concert hall that's been traveling around the country hosting concerts in places like schools, farmers' markets, museums and military bases. At its core is a standard 16-foot box truck, brilliantly transformed into a fully equipped, mobile concert hall, complete with professional sound, lighting, and a grand piano. It's rolling into Durham for a FREE … [Read more...] about Musical Magic Aboard the Concert Truck at Durham Central Park Sept. 17 — free concert
