Community Events

Community Events

Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event

October 12th-22nd:

  • North Carolina State Fair
    • The N.C. State Fair is 11 days of rides, deep-fried foods, competitions, fireworks, exhibits and so much more. 
    • Be sure to stop by the Curtis Media tent in front of Dorton Arena to say hi and win some free stuff!

October 20th:

  • October Cary Night Market
    • Cary
    • Mark your calendars for October 20th to celebrate the spooky season with a market you do not want to miss!
    • We will be at the old library site from 5-9p!
    • We will have THE BEST local vendors, food trucks, entertainment, games, a free interactive station, Peaches (a mobile themed photo booth), Gus McGee Mobile Book Bus, + more.
    • 310 S Academy St in Cary. 

October 21st:

  • Raleigh’s International Wine Festival
    • Raleigh
    • From the people who bring you Raleigh’s International FOOD Festival and by popular demand, we bring you the International Wine Festival.
    • 12 p.m.-8 p.m. at Raleigh City Plaza. 
    • Over 25 international wine suppliers are coming to Raleigh just for this event! Let’s show them some Raleigh welcome!
    • Armenia, Moldova, Hungary, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Australia, Lebanon, Georgia, New Zealand, Austria and of course the good old US of awesome A!
    • Festival is free to attend.
  • Bull City BOOs Fest 2023
    • Durham
    • Join The MAKRS Society for our 2nd annual Beer/Halloween Fest at Durham Central Park!
    • A percentage of all proceeds from alcohol sales will go to Hope Animal Rescue!
    • Costumes Encouraged!
    • All tickets come with 1 free drink ticket.
    • Kids 13 and under Free!
    • 4-10 p.m. at Durham Central Park.
  • Pumpkin Patch Festival 
    • Cary
    • Join us for a FREE, fun, fall event for the entire family!
    • 11am-2pm at Parkside Town Commons. 
    • Children age 10 and under can “pick” their favorite pumpkin!
      • Inflatable Obstacle Course
      • Trackless Train
      • Games & Prizes
      • Cary Safety Vehicles
      • Characters
      • Crafts
      • Special offers from our restaurants & stores
  • 2nd Annual Pawsitively Spooky Pet Fest!
    • Apex
    • Festival is FREE to attend for people and dogs.
    • 2:30pm-5pm at Beaver Creek Crossing in Apex. 
    • All dogs should be on a leash, and acceptable for social settings.
    • As always, the free festival will have food trucks, activities, trick or treating for people and pets, and costume contests for all ages and pets!
    • We will have a bunch of vendors from local businesses that would love to meet you, and give out candy and dog treats.
    • You can get a ziploc bag to collect dog treats at check-in table, and a bag for candy while supplies last!
  • Fall Fest at Boxyard RTP
    • Durham
    • Join Triangle Pop-Up at Boxyard RTP, and their highly curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists & makers.
    • Celebrate ALL things Fall – don’t miss these things happening:
    • Dose Yoga Class at 9:30am, Dog Costume Contest, Face Painting, Pumpkin Patch, Live Music and Local Food & Drink options.
    • 11am-3pm at Boxyard RTP in Durham. 
  • Trick-or-Treat The Trail
    • Morrisville
    • Grab your candy bucket, put on your best costume, and join the Town of Morrisville for Trick-or-Treat the Trail on Saturday, Oct. 21.
    • Starts at 1pm at Morrisville Community Park. 

October 22nd:

  • City Market Fall Festival
    • Raleigh
    • City Market is hosting its Annual Fall Festival in Downtown Raleigh on Sunday, October 22nd from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Raleigh Night Market Vendors.
    • This exciting Fall Festival features fall carriage rides by J&L Carriage around the Moore Square District!
    • Come out and celebrate the beautiful Fall weather, shop with local craft artisans in Market Hall, enjoy local food trucks and pick a pumpkin at the Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch at The Grove at City Market.
    • Admission to the festival is free!
  • Raleigh Fall Festival
    • Raleigh
    • We will be in downtown Raleigh from 1p-5p with THE BEST local vendors and food trucks!
    • We will be in the heart of Raleigh’s social district so you can sip and shop with the best themed cocktails made by Market Hall’s amazing bartenders, then stop by and snap some pics at Peaches (a mobile themed photobooth), all while listening to Raleigh’s best DJ, Handsome Robb!
    • There will be games, interactive stations, and SO MANY spooky activities – YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
    • 1-5pm at Market Hall. 
  • Gluten Free Pop Up 3
    • Garner
    • Kids under 16 get in free. tickets are $1 each which enters you into the raffle to win a gift basket with something from each vendor, a Trader Joe’s gift card and some other gf goodies!
    • This is a trick or treat event so please wear your costumes!
    • All kids will be given a small candy bag to go trick or treating at each of the vendors.
    • Dogs are welcome, you can dress them up and take pictures at the Blue Line K9 booth!
    • Gluten Free Pop Up events are a great way to showcase local GF food vendors and their cuisines for those with Gluten Sensitivities or Celiac Disease.
    • 12-3pm at JoCo Brewing in Garner. 

October 26th:

  • Park West Village- Fall Festival 
    • Morrisville
    • Come join us for the annual Fall Festival at Park West Village in Morrisville, NC!
    • Bring the littles out in their costumes as many of the retailers will pass out candy in addition to other fun family friendly activities.
    • 4-8pm at Park West Village in Morrisville

October 26th-29th: 

  • Clayton Harvest Festival 
    • Clayton
    • The Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s Clayton Harvest Festival has roots dating back to 1951 when the Clayton Merchant’s Association hosted Clayton’s first festival, the Cotton Festival.
    • With over 30,000 in attendance, today’s four-day festival incorporates a midway full of carnival rides, car and motorcycle shows, Latin American Festival, Squealin’ on the Square, and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun.
    • 5-9pm in downtown Clayton

October 27th:

  • Garner Night Out 
    • Garner
    • At the Garner Night Out at Cabela’s, you can meet first responders, touch a truck, eat some free food, go trick or treating, and play games.
    • 6-9pm at Cabela’s Garner
  • Trunk Or Treat- Cary Hospital 
    • Cary
    • Bring the whole family and enjoy:
      • Information from the Town of Cary Police Dept. and Safe Kids of Wake County
      • Check out a Cary Fire Department Truck
      • Music entertainment from a DJ
      • Safe Trick or Treating (Candy!)
    • WakeMed Cary Hospital departments will be showcasing their tricked-out trunks for the event, which is brought to you by The Volunteers at WakeMed Cary Hospital.
    • Join us in the parking lot as we provide a safe and fun trick-or-treat experience for our kids
    • 5:30-8pm at WakeMed Cary Hospital

October 27th-28th: 

  • Halloween Bar Crawl 
    • Raleigh
    • Friday & Saturday from 4-10pm, enjoy the Halloween Bar Crawl through over 6 bar venues in Raleigh. 

October 28th:

  • October Garner Pop Up Market 
    • Garner
    • Over 30 local vendors on site for the October Garner Pop Up Market from 10am-2pm in Downtown Garner on Main Street.
  • Raleigh Halloween x Bar Crawl Nation 
    • Raleigh
    • Join hundreds of costumed attendees on the #1 boos-filled Halloween Bar Crawl to Glenwood South’s top bars & nightclubs!
    • 5-10pm at The Avenue Raleigh
  • Pet-A-Palooza 
    • Raleigh
    • **NEW DATE** Saturday, October 28th, 2023 2pm – 6pm.
    • This free event will feature lovable, adoptable homeless animals from a local rescue.
    • Here at Pet-a-Palooza will be featuring things for your dogs, cats, and more!
    • In addition to helping animal rescue, we also focus on being an animal-friendly festival with vendors, treats, music, and food.
  • Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball 
    • Raleigh
    • 94.7 QDR brings you the 21st annual Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball on Saturday, October 28th at the Lincoln Theatre featuring Easton Corbin and newcomers Dalton Dover and Conner Smith.
    • As always, there will be a costume contest featuring a top prize of $500!
    • A portion of the proceeds will benefit various local animal shelters.
    • Starts at 7pm at Lincoln Theatre
  • Trunk Or Treat In The Park 
    • Angier
    • Costumes, candy, bouncy houses, food trucks, and fun for the whole family!
    • 4-8pm at Jack Marley park
  • Morrisville Diwali Festival 
    • Morrisville
    • Join us for the Morrisville Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Cedar Fork District Park.
    • The celebration includes hands-on activities, music, food and FIREWORKS.

October 28th-29th: 

  • Halloween Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market 
    • Raleigh
    • TWO DAY EVENT! FREE TO ATTEND!
    • Local artist/diy/makers market, weird stuff, oddities, records, food, local bands playing live music, coffee drinks and beer, costume contest with prizes, and more!
    • Family and dog friendly!
    • Saturday, October 28th 2023 from 12-7pm and Sunday, October 29th 2023 from 10-3pm.

October 29th: 

  • Trunk Or Eat (Food Truck Festival) 
    • Raleigh
    • Welcome to “Trunk or Eat” Food Truck Festival & Trunk or Treat Extravaganza!
    • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Giggles Drop in Care of Raleigh.
    • Prepare your taste buds for a mouthwatering adventure at “Trunk or Eat,” where an array of delectable food trucks will gather to serve up a scarily delicious feast. From savory to sweet, there’s something to satisfy every craving.
    • Decorate your car’s trunk in spooky, creative, or themed designs, and join in the Halloween festivities. As children make their way from trunk to trunk, they’ll be greeted with generous candy offerings and perhaps even some tricks and treats. 
    • “Trunk or Eat” offers a whole host of entertainment and activities for the entire family to enjoy. From face painting and pumpkin decorating to live entertainment and games, there’s something to keep everyone smiling and laughing throughout the event. 
    • Explore our Vendor Village, where local artisans and vendors will showcase their unique and spooktacular creations.

October 30th: 

  • Pumpkin Carving with Goats

October 31st: 

  • Pumpking Carving with Goats

November 1st:

November 2nd:

November 3rd:

  • Day of the Dead Celebration at City of Raleigh Museum
    • Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the City of Raleigh Museum with various performances and activities like face painting, crafts, and more.
    • Location: City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
    • Price: free
    • Time:  6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/day-dead-event-city-raleigh-museum/
  • First Friday Market and Movie Night
  • The International Festival
    • This festival will feature live music, international food, beer, bazaars, activities, and more.
    • Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
    • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Price: $5 for early bird tickets, see more information for price details
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/north-carolina-international/

November 4th:

  • The International Festival
    • This festival will feature live music, international food, beer, bazaars, activities, and more.
    • Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
    • Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Price: $5 for early bird tickets, see more information for price details
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/north-carolina-international/
  • Holiday Open House
    • Celebrate the festive season with The Garden Hut’s Holiday Open House.
    • Location: The Garden Hut 1004 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
    • Time: see more information
    • Price: see more information
    • For more information: (919) 552.0590
  • 81st Annual NC Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival
    • Celebrate the festive season with gourd workshops, gourd competitions, gourd crafts, and more at this event.
    • Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
    • Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    • Price: $5 for tickets, kids under age 13 are admitted for free
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/nc-gourd-arts-crafts-festival/

November 5th:

  • The International Festival
    • This festival will feature live music, international food, beer, bazaars, activities, and more.
    • Location: North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
    • Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Price: $5 for early bird tickets, see more information for price details
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/north-carolina-international/
  • 81st Annual NC Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival
    • Celebrate the festive season with gourd workshops, gourd competitions, gourd crafts, and more at this event.
    • Location: NC State Fairgrounds, Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
    • Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    • Price: $5 for tickets, kids under age 13 are admitted for free
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/nc-gourd-arts-crafts-festival/

November 6th:

  • Arts and Drafts                                    

November 7th:

November 8th:

  • Carrboro Farmer’s Market and Market Bunch Kids activities
    • Enjoy local foods and kids can enjoy activities to help them learn about local foods and agriculture at this market event.
    • Location: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street 
    • Price: free
    • Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/carrboro-farmers-market/

November 9th:

November 10th:

November 11th:

  • VFW Veteran’s Day Flag Retirement

November 12th:

  • Downtown Cary Food and Flea

November 13th:

  • Arts and Drafts 
    • Bring arts and crafts and enjoy a nice beer while chatting away with people.
    • Location: Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue in Durham
    • Price: free
    • Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/fullsteam-brewery/
  • Paper Shredding Event in Wake Forest
    • Dispose of unwanted items in an environmentally friendly way at this event.
    • Location: Flaherty Park, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina
    • Price: free
    • Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/free-shredding-event/

November 14th:

  • Open Mic with Brian Jones
    • Enjoy an open mic night with Brian Jones!
    • Location: Mission Valley Raleigh, 2233 Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
    • Price: free
    • Time: 7 p.m.
    • For more information: https://www.ruckuspizza.com/events

November 15th:

  • Carrboro Farmer’s Market and Market Bunch Kids activities
    • Enjoy local foods and kids can enjoy activities to help them learn about local foods and agriculture at this market event.
    • Location: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street 
    • Price: free
    • Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/carrboro-farmers-market/
  • Sensory Friendly Family Fun Night
    • Kids are invited to this fun event for sensory-friendly playtime as well as a movie screening.
    • Location: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh
    • Price: free
    • Time: 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. (Island of Lemurs 2D screening), 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (sensory-friendly playtime)
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/family-night-marbles-kids-museum/

November 16th:

  • Moore Square Community Chess

November 17th:

November 18th:

  • Art-n-Soul Market
    • Enjoy live music, work from local artisans, drinks, and more at this market.
    • Location: Waverly Place, Cary 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC
    • Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Price: free
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/art-n-soul-nc/
  • Raleigh Christmas Parade
    • Celebrate the holiday season with the Raleigh Christmas Parade in Downtown Raleigh.
    • Location: see more information
    • Time: see more information
    • Price: free
    • For more information: https://grma.org/christmas-parade/
  • Lowe’s Kids’ Workshop: Thanksgiving Turkey Photo Holder
  • Downtown Durham Civil Rights History Walking Tour

November 19th:

November 20th:

  • Arts and Drafts

November 21st:

  • Free Yoga at Frontier RTP

November 22nd:

  • Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
    • This holiday light event hosted by WRAL and The Durham Bulls features tubing on frosty slopes, a train ride, a Winterland Market, and more.
    • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina
    • Price: general admission is $11 Nov 22 – Dec. 17 and $16.50 Dec 19 – Dec 31
    • Time: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/wool-e-winter-wonderland-durham-bulls/
  • Ballroom Dancing
    • Enjoy music, dancing, and plenty of dancing instruction from talented instructors at this event.
    • Location: Pullen Community Center, 408 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
    • Price: first-time attendance is free, $8 normally 
    • Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/pullen-dance-ballroom-dancing/

November 23rd:

  • Hill Ridge Farms’ Festival of Lights

November 24th:

  • Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
    • This holiday light event hosted by WRAL and The Durham Bulls features tubing on frosty slopes, a train ride, a Winterland Market, and more.
    • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina
    • Price: general admission is $11 Nov 22- Dec. 17 and $16.50 Dec 19- Dec 31
    • Time: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/wool-e-winter-wonderland-durham-bulls/
  • Lights on the Neuse
    • Celebrate the holiday season with this Christmas light display on a one-mile-long Christmas hayride.
    • Location: Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton
    • Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; see more information as times may vary
    • Price: $11 per person 
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/lights-on-the-neuse/

November 25th:

  • Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
    • This holiday light event hosted by WRAL and The Durham Bulls features tubing on frosty slopes, a train ride, a Winterland Market, and more.
    • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina
    • Price: general admission is $11 Nov 22 – Dec. 17 and $16.50 Dec 19 – Dec 31
    • Time: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/wool-e-winter-wonderland-durham-bulls/
  • Lights on the Neuse
    • Celebrate the holiday season with this Christmas light display on a one-mile-long Christmas hayride.
    • Location: Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Road, Clayton
    • Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; see more information as times may vary
    • Price: $11 per person 
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/lights-on-the-neuse/
  • Historic Architecture and Historic Landscapes Walking Tour

November 26th:

  • Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
    • This holiday light event hosted by WRAL and The Durham Bulls features tubing on frosty slopes, a train ride, a Winterland Market, and more.
    • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina
    • Price: general admission is $11 Nov 22 – Dec. 17 and $16.50 Dec 19 – Dec 31
    • Time: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/wool-e-winter-wonderland-durham-bulls/

November 27th:

  • Arts and Drafts

November 28th:

  • Free Yoga at Frontier RTP

November 29th:

November 30th:

  • Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
    • This holiday light event hosted by WRAL and The Durham Bulls features tubing on frosty slopes, a train ride, a Winterland Market, and more.
    • Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina
    • Price: general admission is $11 Nov 22- Dec. 17 and $16.50 Dec 19- Dec 31
    • Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • For more information: https://triangleonthecheap.com/wool-e-winter-wonderland-durham-bulls/ 
  • Fuquay-Varina Tree Lighting
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