The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting RTP Underground Market four dates in 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Each event features live music, local vendors, and more. They are … [Read more...] about RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on Sept 26
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Dolly Day at American Tobacco Campus Sept. 25
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Dolly Day at ATC, also known as 9-2-5, on Friday, September 25, 2026. It will take place under the water tower. Celebrate Dolly Parton at this event! All are welcome, including kids. This is a free event. You're encouraged to wear your Dolly gear! From 6 to 9 p.m., there will be live music, including plenty of … [Read more...] about Dolly Day at American Tobacco Campus Sept. 25
Hillsborough Street Makers & Music Series in Raleigh Sept. 25
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
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
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
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
