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10/12/2026

FOUR MORE SLEEPS! 🎉🎡

We can't wait to see all of your smiling faces Oct. 15-25. Great ready for good times and great N.C. State Fair traditions!

Worth the drive to Pinehurst to see this ballet. .The Swan Lake: Symphony of LightsSwan Lake Reimagined — Where Traditio...
10/10/2026

Worth the drive to Pinehurst to see this ballet.
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The Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights

Swan Lake Reimagined — Where Tradition Meets Technology For over a century, Swan Lake has stood as one of the most cherished treasures of classical ballet. Its sweeping Tchaikovsky score, timeless choreography

🎄 Market Days is returning to The NC Triangle for the Annual Christmas Market — “A Vintage Noel” 🎄The event will be on ...
10/03/2026

🎄 Market Days is returning to The NC Triangle for the Annual Christmas Market — “A Vintage Noel” 🎄
The event will be on November 13–15, 2026 inside the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds for a magical holiday shopping experience you won’t want to miss!
Step into a festive atmosphere filled with the sights, sounds, and spirit of the season during this full sensory shopping experience featuring 130+ carefully curated vendors from across the region and all over the country.
Shop an incredible selection of:
✨ Vintage finds
🎁 Unique gifts
🏡 Holiday & home décor
👗 Boutique clothing & accessories
🕯️ Handmade goods
🍴 Specialty foods & seasonal treats
…and so much more!

82nd Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh on Saturday November 21Start time:- 9:30 A.M.- 9:30 A.M. Street-Side...
10/02/2026

82nd Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh on Saturday November 21
Start time:
- 9:30 A.M.
- 9:30 A.M. Street-Side in Downtown Raleigh
Parade Route:
- Begins on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street
- Proceeds to the State Capitol
- Turns right onto Salisbury St.
- Turns left onto Morgan St.
- Turns right onto Fayetteville St. and continues to Lenoir Street where it disbands
Length of Parade Route: Approximately 1.4 miles
Duration: The Parade will last about 2.5 hours.
The Raleigh Christmas Parade telecast TBD from 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Parade map, participant info, and additional details are available at https://grma.org/christmas-parade/
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🎃👻 READY FOR A NIGHT OF SCREAMS? .harvest IS WAITING! 👻🎃If you’re looking for a Halloween adventure that’s a little more...
09/27/2026

🎃👻 READY FOR A NIGHT OF SCREAMS? .harvest IS WAITING! 👻🎃

If you’re looking for a Halloween adventure that’s a little more terrifying than your average fall outing, make your way to Haunted Harvest in Lillington, NC!*🌾💀

Set on a spooky farm at 544 Falcon Rd, Haunted Harvest features a haunted trail packed with live actors, creepy scenes, unexpected scares, and plenty of reasons to watch your back! 😱🌲

📍And it’s closer than you might think and worth the drive

🚗 From Raleigh: approximately 35–40 miles

So whether you’re coming from the Triangle or making a Halloween road trip from the coast, Haunted Harvest makes for a fun night out with friends, family, or anyone brave enough to enter the darkness! 🎃

🔥 Haunted Harvest
📍 544 Falcon Rd, Lillington, NC 27546
🌙 Haunted attraction & trail
🎭 Live actors
🎃 Fall/Halloween atmosphere

The question is… what are YOU willing to sacrifice?👀

The Triangle Oktoberfest will be held Oct-2-3rd at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. We have created the largest and most...
09/26/2026

The Triangle Oktoberfest will be held Oct-2-3rd at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre. We have created the largest and most authentic German festival in NC to celebrate German culture in the Triangle and to support charitable organizations here in our community and abroad.
Schedule:
Friday, October 2nd from 5 PM to 10 PM
Saturday, October 3rd from 12 PM to 8 PM
Attendees can expect:
•50+ beers, including German favorites, seasonal beers, and features from local craft breweries
•Traditional Bavarian food from the Wandering Wolf, Annelore's German Bakery, A Place at the Table, and the Butcher's Market
•Over 100 Wiener Dogs
Tickets- https://www.triangleoktoberfest.org/event-info

Taste of Asia 2026 is coming to Raleigh October 3rd!Get ready for a day filled with incredible flavors, vibrant performa...
09/22/2026

Taste of Asia 2026 is coming to Raleigh October 3rd!
Get ready for a day filled with incredible flavors, vibrant performances, and unforgettable cultural experiences from across Asia!
🍜 Authentic Asian cuisine
🎭 Live cultural performances
👘 Traditional fashion show
🐉 Dragon boat-themed activities
🎨 Family-friendly fun
🛍️ 100+ food, artisan, and cultural vendors
Whether you're coming for the food, the entertainment, or to explore the rich diversity of Asian cultures, there's something for everyone!
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ FREE Admission

The Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival is happening Oct. 1-3, 2026.Produced by PineCone and presented by pncbank, this FRE...
09/22/2026

The Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival is happening Oct. 1-3, 2026.
Produced by PineCone and presented by pncbank, this FREE festival celebrating music, food, fun, and family-friendly entertainment.
The fun Kickoff Celebration is being held at NC State's Centennial Campus (©ncstatecentennial) on Oct. 1, then the fun continues at the downtown streets with multiple music stages, food trucks, art vendors, and more on Oct. 2-3.

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