Whats Happening North Carolina & Southern Virginia

09/23/2026

Start fall off right with a unique goat and llama pumpkin carving adventure!
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09/21/2026

FRANKLIN CITY GOES PINK!
Join us Sunday, October 4th as we come together for our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in support of Amesheia Warren, a beloved matriarch of the Franklin community and former Franklin Parks & Recreation employee of 10+ years.
This afternoon is all about HOPE, STRENGTH, LOVE & COMMUNITY! Together, we’ll honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors, support those still fighting, and remember the loved ones we carry in our hearts.
Music by DJ Phil - MC: Angie Vick
Words of Hope & Encouragement from Close Friends & Family
Bounce Houses | Face Painting | Refreshments | Raffle Prizes
Sunday, October 4, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Armory Field | 910 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA
WEAR PINK & RSVP “GOING” ON OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE! 💗
Hit GOING, share the event, invite your family & friends, and come show your support!

09/20/2026

The NEW Halifax County page is OUT!
(Click link below to view all area events & fun)
https://www.whatshappeningentertainment.com/things-to-do-in-halifax-county-nc
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- Article: Sara Evans, the country voice that learned to fly.
- Tons of new fall events
- Ashton Lalyn & the Verdict at Fairwood Lanes Concert Video
- Amazing new events added!

Theatre, music, concerts, shopping, restaurants, fun events, festivals, attractions and entertainment in Roanoke Rapids, Lake Gaston, Weldon, Littleton & Halifax County North Carolina.

09/20/2026

What is the BEST Festival in our Area?
Whats Happening covers lots of festivals over the years and we enjoy doing so! There is always something something special about each and everyone of them. So hard to decide which is the favorite. What do you think? Out of the festivals listed that we have covered over the years, which is your favorite? Comment below...

09/18/2026

Come spend a fall Saturday with us in Garysburg!
There’s just something special about seeing our community come together, and we’re looking forward to a day full of good food, familiar faces, and a little something for everyone at the Garysburg Fall Festival!

Join us Saturday, October 10th from 11AM–3PM at the Garysburg Town Center for a car show, local vendors, food trucks, Garysburg Police, Garysburg Volunteer Fire Department, and more!

Bring the kids, bring a friend, grab something good to eat, check out the cars, shop with our vendors, and spend a little time with your neighbors.
Whether you live right here in Garysburg or you're coming from one of our surrounding communities, we'd love to have you!
504 Highway 46, Garysburg, NC 27870
October 10th | 11AM–3PM
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09/17/2026

Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria live in its entirety, note for note, sound for sound, plus a full set of Def Leppard’s greatest hits.
For over a decade, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed, and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic, plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows, and once you see one, you won’t miss another!
Don’t let the name fool you…known for their incredible live recreations of some of classic rock’s greatest albums, The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria to life. It’s a full rock-and-roll experience! Black jackets for them, blue jeans for you.
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09/16/2026

Article: Going nuts for the tradition!
- Tim Flanagan
*Sponsored by Holmes Automotive & Performance in Franklin VA

Every fall, the sights, sounds and smells of festival season arrive in Suffolk, Virginia. Carnival rides light up the evening sky, music fills the air, food vendors serve hungry crowds, and thousands of visitors gather for a celebration that has become part of the city’s identity. The Suffolk Peanut Festival may be known today for entertainment and family fun, but behind the festivities is a history stretching back generations, a story closely connected to the crop that helped put Suffolk on the...READ MORE CLICK BELOW!

Going Nuts for Tradition: The History of the Suffolk Peanut Festival! How a humble crop helped shape one of Suffolk, Virginia’s most enduring traditions .

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Sons Of Earl is rolling into The Buccaneer Music Hall in Greenville NC!
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09/15/2026

Ashton Lalyn & The Verdict LIVE at The Theatre of Misfits at Fairwood Lanes in Roanoke Rapids NC. Videos by Tony Jenkins.