Wake County Events Calendar
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Wake County events this week, in one calendar. Find what is happening across Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Wake Forest—library programs, parks, festivals, concerts, markets, school dates, and community meetings. Wake News & Events Calendar is updated as listings come in, so you can plan tonight, this weekend, or later in the month without bouncing between town sites. Filter by date, town, or event type, then open the event for time, place, and details. If it is happening in Wake County, start here.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:30 a.m. — Five-O Memorial Bike Ride · Raleigh Police Law Enforcement Training Center, 2320 Law Enforcement Dr., Raleigh · $55. The 100K route starts at 7:30 a.m.; the 50K starts at 8:00 a.m. www.fiveoride.com
8:00 a.m. — NCVAN Know Hope 5K Walk/Run · Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner · $35 in person. A charity run and walk honoring victims of violent crime. nc-van.org
8:00 a.m.–noon — Wake Forest Farmers Market · South Taylor Street, behind Wake Forest Town Hall · Free admission. Shop local produce and other market goods. wakeforestmarket.org
8:00 a.m. check-in; race after 9:00 a.m. — 5K9 Dog Jog · WakeMed Soccer Park cross-country course; arrive via 940 E. Chatham St., Cary · $60 for a runner or walker; $20 supporter option. Run or walk with or without a dog. Vets To Vets United
9:00 a.m.–noon — Cary Downtown Farmers Market · 327 S. Academy St., Cary · Free admission. Saturday market featuring local vendors. www.visitraleigh.com
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Juniper Level Botanic Garden open garden · 9241 Sauls Rd., Raleigh · Free admission; $5 parking, redeemable toward a plant. Explore the gardens and nursery; free talks and tours are listed at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. www.plantdelights.com
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — The Raleigh Market · N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh · Free admission and parking. Browse antiques, crafts and flea-market vendors. N.C.'s Largest Flea Market
9:30 a.m. — Kanata Cross · Camp Kanata, Wake Forest · Registration cost listed as $10–$20; check the race registration page. Cyclocross racing with categories for different ages and abilities, including adapted athletes. ncadaptedsports.org
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Engage Raleigh Expo · McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh · Free. Meet community groups and city departments; attendee registration is available. Raleighnc.gov
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. — Starry Eyed Kitty painting class · Pinot’s Palette Brier Creek, Raleigh · $37 per painter. An all-ages painting class suited to children. www.pinotspalette.com
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Raleigh Tamale Festival · Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh · Free admission; food for purchase. Tamale vendors, performances and family activities. raleighnc.gov
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Crooktober Family Fest · Crooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh · Free admission. Face painting, balloon animals, pretzel necklaces, a noon children’s root-beer stein contest and music from 1–4 p.m. triangleonthecheap.com
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — International Food & Music Festival · J. Ashley Wall Town Square, Wendell · Free admission; food for purchase. International food, live entertainment and children’s activities. www.thefoodfestival.com
11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. — Peaktoberfest · Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd., Apex · Free admission; purchases extra. Anniversary Oktoberfest with music, vendors and a stein-hoisting contest. triangleonthecheap.com
11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. — Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours · Depart Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh · $10 adults; $6 ages 7–17; free ages 6 and under. One-hour guided sightseeing tours. triangleonthecheap.com
11:00 a.m. onward — MOOVMNT Saturday · Historic Wakefield Barn, 12617 Falls of Neuse Rd., Wake Forest · $85 Saturday day pass; $35 evening spectator/social-dance pass. Dance workshops, competitions and social dancing; the organizer lists activities into the evening. raleighmoov.com
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Olde Raleigh Village Community Day · 3231 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh · Free. Music, face painting, games, light bites and giveaways. triangleonthecheap.com
Noon onward — Oktoberfest at Blackbird Brewery · Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest · Free admission; purchases extra. A brewery Oktoberfest celebration. triangleonthecheap.com
Noon onward — Oktoberfest Block Party · Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell · Free admission; purchases extra. Oktoberfest festivities at the brewery. triangleonthecheap.com
1:00–4:00 p.m. — Wake Forest Mental Wellness Fair · Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest · Free; registration encouraged. Community resources and activities, with a focus on youth mental health. www.wakeforestnc.gov
1:00–8:00 p.m. — NC Oktoberfest: Prost Y’all · Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh · Free admission; beer and food extra. A street festival with breweries, food trucks, vendors and music. downtownraleigh.org
2:00–6:00 p.m. — Elevate Local Shops Country Music Festival · Lonerider at Wake Forest, 1839 S. Main St., Wake Forest · Check tickets for price. Country music and local businesses. www.eventbrite.com
3:00 p.m. — The Prom · Cary Arts Center, Cary · Check tickets for price. Cary Players’ musical comedy. This is Saturday’s only performance; there is no Saturday evening show. Cary Players Community Theatre Company
3:00–6:00 p.m. — Holly Springs Pride Festival · Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs · Free. Family-friendly festival with a march, performers, vendors and children’s entertainment. prideofhollysprings.com
3:00–7:00 p.m. — Apex Latino Arts Festival · Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St., Apex · Free. Latino music, dance, food, crafts and an arts-and-culture bingo scavenger hunt. www.apexnc.org
4:00–10:00 p.m. — Raleigh Oktoberfest Bar Crawl · Participating Raleigh bars; check-in location supplied with ticket · Ticket required; check price. Adult bar crawl with drink specials. The organizer lists North Street Beer Saloon as a stop but does not confirm it as the check-in location. pubcrawls.com
6:00 p.m. — The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans · Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh · $32–$64; ages 21+. Live New Orleans-style jazz; doors open at 5 p.m. lincolntheatre.com
6:00–9:30 p.m. — Wake County Smart Start 30th Anniversary · Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh · $150. A fundraising celebration for early childhood programs. wakesmartstart.org
6:30 p.m. — Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour · Raleigh Improv, Cary · Starting at $52.12; waitlist shown. Stand-up comedy. A second Saturday show starts at 9:45 p.m. and also shows a waitlist. improv.com
6:30–8:30 p.m. — Saturday Night Disco Plant Bingo · The Planted Bean, 149 S. White St., Wake Forest · Check registration for price. All-ages, 1970s-themed plant bingo. Eventbrite
6:30–11:00 p.m. — R&B ONLY LIVE · The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh · Check tickets for price; ages 21+. A DJ-led night of R&B classics and newer songs. raleigh.rnbonly.com
7:00 p.m. — Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley · Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh · Check tickets for price. Rock and reggae concert; doors open at 6 p.m. www.redhatamphitheater.com
7:00 p.m. — Nateland Live: A Good Clean Comedy Tour · Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh · Check tickets for price. Greg Warren, Ryan Hamilton and Julian McCullough, hosted by Trish Suhr. martinmariettacenter.com
7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. — Bruce Bruce · Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh · Check tickets for price; two-item minimum; ages 18+. Two Saturday stand-up shows. www.goodnightscomedy.com
7:00–9:00 p.m. — Autumn is Aglow Blacklight · Pinot’s Palette Brier Creek, Raleigh · $39 per painter. Blacklight autumn painting class. pinotspalette.com
7:30–9:00 p.m. — American Dance Festival: Made in NC · Downtown Cary Park, Cary · Free. Contemporary dance by North Carolina artists. americandancefestival.org
7:30–9:30 p.m. — 1776: The Musical · Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E. Vance St., Fuquay-Varina · $15 adults; $13 seniors and students. Musical about the debate over American independence. Official Website
8:00 p.m. — Becky Robinson: The Beasts in Me Tour · Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh · Check tickets for price. Stand-up and character comedy. www.martinmariettacenter.com
8:00 p.m. — Lil Wayne: 20 Years of Carter Classics · Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh · Check tickets for price. Hip-hop concert with 2 Chainz listed on the bill.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
8:00–11:00 a.m. — Cars and Coffee Raleigh — 6270 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Free. A morning gathering for car enthusiasts. The September 27 date appears on the local event calendar; the linked organizer site has general information. Triangle on the Cheap
9:00 a.m. — Great Global Greyhound Walk — North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Price not posted. A group dog walk; other breeds are welcome. gca-nc.org
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — The Raleigh Market — N.C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Rd., Raleigh. Free admission and parking. Browse antiques, crafts, and other vendors. raleighunpacked.com
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Fall Open Nursery & Garden Days — Plant Delights Nursery, 9241 Sauls Rd., Raleigh. Free admission; $5 parking, redeemable toward a plant. Explore the gardens; free talks and demonstrations begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. www.plantdelights.com
10:00–11:00 a.m. — Sunday Morning Yoga — Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh. Free. A Sunday morning group yoga session. Triangle on the Cheap
Noon — CatVideo Fest 2026 — The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary. Ticketed; check price. Watch a big-screen collection of cat videos. Cary Theater
Noon — Dolly Parton Drag Brunch — Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh. $27.99–$174.99 listed. A Dolly-inspired drag show and brunch. www.visitraleigh.com
Noon–4:00 p.m. — Morgan Street Sessions — Morgan Street Food Hall, Raleigh. Free admission; food extra. Sunday DJ music at the food hall. triangleonthecheap.com
Noon–6:00 p.m. — Carolina Culture Food Fest — Moore Square, downtown Raleigh. Free admission; food extra. Food vendors, cooking activities, live entertainment, and family activities. downtownraleigh.org
1:00 p.m. — NC State Women’s Volleyball vs. Duke — Reynolds Coliseum, Raleigh. Ticketed; check price. An ACC volleyball matchup. gopack.evenue.net
1:00–2:00 p.m. — “A False Perspective” Book Talk — Mordecai Historic Park, 1101 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh. Free. Author Scott Gibson discusses a historical connection between Raleigh and New Orleans. www.visitraleigh.com
1:00–2:00 p.m. — NC Museum of Art Public Tour — North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. Free. A guided look at works in the museum’s collection. NCMA Raleigh
1:00–3:00 p.m. — American Dance Festival Masterclass — Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. Price not posted. A two-hour dance workshop. www.visitraleigh.com
1:00–4:00 p.m. — Inaugural Oaktoberfest — Oak City Brewing Company, 616 N. First Ave., Knightdale. Free admission; purchases extra. German-inspired music, pretzel necklaces, and stein-holding contests. triangleonthecheap.com
2:00 p.m. — 1776: The Musical — Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E. Vance St., Fuquay-Varina. $15 adults; $13 seniors and students. A musical about the debate over American independence. www.visitraleigh.com
2:00–4:00 p.m. — Sip & Stitch Club — Steep Right Up, 111 W. Main St., Suite 200, Garner. Free; RSVP required. Bring a crochet project for a relaxed gathering; tea is available for purchase. downtowngarner.com
2:00–4:00 p.m. — Botanical Teacup Candlemaking — Bloom Collective, Raleigh. Check booking price. Make two scented soy candles in upcycled teacups. hummingbirdmarketnc.com
2:00–5:00 p.m. — Cary Mini Book Fair — KōMANA Brewing Company, 1020 Ryan Rd., Cary. Free admission; purchases extra. Meet local authors and browse book vendors. thetriangleweekender.com
2:00–5:00 p.m. — Black Entrepreneur Week Community Kickoff — The Wright Note Cafe, Raleigh. Free; check registration. Food, music, community connections, and business resources. www.eventbrite.com
3:00 p.m. — Battleship Potemkin — The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary. Ticketed; check price. A silent-film screening honoring Silent Movie Day. Cary Theater
3:00 p.m. — The Prom — Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary. $17–$31 plus tax listed. Cary Players presents the musical’s Sunday matinee. This was missing from my first list. Fun 4 Raleigh Kids
3:00 p.m. — Trav’ling Home — North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. $36 general; $30 members; $20 students. The Boston Camerata performs early American songs. www.visitraleigh.com
3:00–7:00 p.m. — Good Neighbor Day Celebration — Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center, Apex. Free. Local shopping, neighbors, and live music from Boys of Summer. www.visitraleigh.com
5:30 p.m. — Painted Fall Tote Bag Workshop — Wine & Design, 11216 Capital Blvd., Suite 111, Wake Forest. Check booking price. Paint a tote bag to take home. www.wineanddesign.com
6:00 p.m. — Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour — Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary. From $52.12. A Sunday stand-up performance. improv.com
6:00 p.m. — “Anthem of the Sundays” featuring Bring Out Yer Dead — Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh. $15–$32.75 listed. Grateful Dead tribute music; doors open at 5 p.m. www.visitraleigh.com
6:00 p.m. — Chapel of Bones Local Rock Showcase — Chapel of Bones, 658 Maywood Ave., Raleigh. $14.37 listed. Persistent Itch, Machinegun Earl, Nathan Arizona & The New Mexicans, and Octave Overdrive. www.visitraleigh.com
6:30 p.m. — Rise Against with Alkaline Trio — Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St., Raleigh. Ticketed; check price. Outdoor punk-rock concert. The venue confirms a 6:30 p.m. start; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Red Hat Amphitheater
7:00 p.m. — Suki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour — The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh. From $63 on the event listing. Indie-pop concert. www.visitraleigh.com
7:00 p.m. — Bruce Bruce — Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh. Ticketed; check price. Sunday stand-up show. www.visitraleigh.com
7:30 p.m. — Jeffrey Keller — Goodnights Comedy Club, Room 861, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh. Ticketed; check price. Another Sunday stand-up option. www.visitraleigh.com
8:00 p.m. — We Rise To Fall with Hemlock Theory and Ruler! — The Pour House, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh. $17.49 listed; ages 21+. Hard rock and ska-punk. www.visitraleigh.com
8:00–10:00 p.m. — Kindred Eye — Slim’s, 227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh. Price not posted. Indie rock downtown.
Monday, September 28, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Reptile Ramble Day Camp · 2100 Harrison Ave., Cary · $484 for the full five-day camp · Outdoor games and wildlife exploration for ages 5–12. schoolhouseofwonder.org
9:30–10 a.m. — Family Storytime · Cary Regional Library, 315 Kildaire Farm Rd. · Free; pick up a ticket at the library · Books, songs and movement for ages 0–5. events.yodel.today
9:30–11 a.m. — Mah Jongg Mondays · Cary Regional Library · Free · Drop-in American mahjong for players with a basic understanding of the game; bring a 2026 card. events.yodel.today
10–11 a.m. — Stretch and Refresh · Academy Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St. · Cost not posted; registration required · Seated stretching and mobility class for ages 55 and up. Downtown Cary Park
10 a.m.–noon — Nature Play Day at NCMA · NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh · Free · Outdoor nature play, designed for children 7 and younger. naturalsciences.org
10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Game On! · Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh · Free · Drop in for lawn games, chess and board games; activities depend on weather. raleighnc.gov
10:30–11 a.m. — Family Storytime · Cary Regional Library · Free; pick up a ticket at the library · A second session of books, songs and movement for ages 0–5. events.yodel.today
2–9 p.m. — Coloring Vinyl Night · KōMANA Brewing, 1020 Ryan Rd., Cary · Free · Color with provided supplies while listening to records. triangleonthecheap.com
5:30–8 p.m. — Intro to Still Life Drawing · Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. · $25 town residents; $32 nonresidents · One-day drawing class for ages 16 and up. Online enrollment ended September 24, so check with the centre about any openings. wakeforestnc.recdesk.com
6–7 p.m. — Yoga with Current Wellness · Pullen Park event lawn, 520 Ashe Ave., Raleigh · Free; registration required · Outdoor yoga for adults 18 and up. raleighnc.gov
6 p.m. — Mahjong Tournament · Crooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh · $35 · An evening tournament with prizes. www.visitraleigh.com
6–8 p.m. — Democracy Unfiltered · Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil St. · Free · Nonpartisan voter education and discussion. triangleonthecheap.com
6–9 p.m. — Board Game Night · Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level West Rd., Apex · Free · A social meetup for board-game players. triangleonthecheap.com
6:30–7:45 p.m. — Teens: Bingo! · Cary Regional Library · Free · Bingo with prizes; limited-space tickets are handed out starting at 5:30 p.m. events.yodel.today
6:30–9 p.m. — Songs & Stories of Home · Witherspoon Student Center, NC State, Raleigh · Admission price not posted; registration requested · Folk music, stories and a participatory jam. The university lists the general public among its audiences. calendar.ncsu.edu
7 p.m. — Pink Floyd: The Wall · Rialto Theatre, 1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh · $11 · Film screening; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Rialto Theatre
7–9 p.m. — Oktoberfest & Trivia Night · Ponysaurus, Raleigh Iron Works · Trivia cost not posted; food and drinks extra · Team trivia during the brewery’s Oktoberfest celebration. www.ponysaurusbrewing.com
7–9 p.m. — Cosmic Chuckles · Flying Saucer, 328 W. Morgan St., Raleigh · Free · Local comedians try out short sets. triangleonthecheap.com
7–10 p.m. — Open Mic Night · KōMANA Brewing, 1020 Ryan Rd., Cary · Free · Open mic for musicians, poets and other performers. triangleonthecheap.com
8–10 p.m. — Air Hockey Tournament · Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St., Raleigh · Free to play · Weekly tournament; registration begins at 7:30 p.m. Boxcar is 21+ at this hour.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Page Farms Pumpkin Picking · Page Farms, 6100 Mt. Herman Rd., Raleigh · $14 per person; ages 2 and under free; $1 discount for ages 60+. Admission includes the corn maze, hayride and farm activities. Pumpkins cost extra. pagefarmsraleigh.com
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Take a Child Outside Week: Plant Explorer · JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh · Free. Pick up a journal and map for a self-guided garden activity. NC State University Calendar
9:30–11 a.m. — North Hills Kids: Fall, Fun & Fitness · The Commons at North Hills, Raleigh · Free. Outdoor movement and play with Fit4Mom. www.visitnorthhills.com
10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Art Cart · The Nest Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, Cary · Free. Drop-in art activities for children. Downtown Cary Park
10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Game On! · Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh · Free. Drop in for board and lawn games; outdoor options depend on weather. raleighnc.gov
10:30–11:30 a.m. — Moore Storytime! · Moore Square, Raleigh · Free. Stories and sensory play for young children and caregivers. raleighnc.gov
11–11:30 a.m. — Moore Music Makers! · Moore Square, Raleigh · Free. Singing and instrument exploration, especially suited to ages 3–5; weather permitting. raleighnc.gov
From 11 a.m. — Crooktoberfest seasonal food and drinks · Crooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh · No admission price listed; purchases extra. The seasonal menu and beers are offered throughout Crooktoberfest. No separate Tuesday concert or festival program is advertised. Crooked Hammock Brewery
2–7 p.m. — Book Break with Board Games · D. H. Hill Jr. Library, 2 Broughton Dr., Raleigh · Free and open to the public. Drop in to play classics and newer board games. www.lib.ncsu.edu
5 p.m. — Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes · Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh · Ticket prices vary. Hockey game; doors open at 3:30 p.m. www.lenovocenter.com
6–8 p.m. — Bond Brothers Run Club · Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E. Cedar St., Cary · Free. Weekly group run. Bond Brothers Beer Company
6–8 p.m. — Southern Peak Brewery Book Club · 950 Windy Rd., Apex · Free. Discussion of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. triangleonthecheap.com
6–8 p.m. — Music Bingo at Woody’s · Woody’s at City Market, 205 Wolfe St., Raleigh · Free to play. Mark off songs for a chance to win prizes. downtownraleigh.org
6–8:30 p.m. — Mahjong at Norse Brewing · 203 Brooks St., Wake Forest · $10 open play; $25 assisted play; $50 beginner lesson, before any checkout fees. Choose a lesson or social play. www.eventbrite.com
6–8 p.m. — Wine & Design Open Studio · 7365 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh · $40. Choose a painting and work at your own pace with help available. www.wineanddesign.com
6–9 p.m. — Live Irish Music at Doherty’s · Doherty’s Irish Pub, Apex · Admission price not posted. Local musicians play traditional songs and pub favorites. Dohertys Irish Pub
6 p.m. — Wendell Chess Club · Bearded Bee Brewing, 20 E. Campen St., Wendell · Free. Weekly chess gathering listed by the brewery for September 29. Bee Local. Drink Local.
6–10 p.m. — Poker Night · KōMANA Brewing, 1020 Ryan Rd., Cary · Free. Texas Hold’em tournaments begin at 6 and 8 p.m. triangleonthecheap.com
6:30–8:30 p.m. — Craft and Draft Tuesdays · Crank Arm Brewing, 319 W. Davie St., Raleigh · Free. Bring a craft project and create alongside others. triangleonthecheap.com
6:30–9 p.m. — Beer & Banjos · Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh · Free. Tuesday acoustic music series; the organizer notes occasional exceptions. triangleonthecheap.com
6:30–8:30 p.m. — Spooky Chic Pumpkin · Wine & Design, 483 James Jackson Ave., Cary · $39. Guided seasonal painting class. www.wineanddesign.com
6:30–8:30 p.m. — Open Studio · Wine & Design, 5456 Apex Peakway, Apex · $40. Self-directed painting with an artist available to help. www.wineanddesign.com
6:30–8:30 p.m. — Fresh Fall Floral · Wine & Design, 7365 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh · $40. Guided floral painting class. www.wineanddesign.com
7–9 p.m. — Bar Bingo at Doherty’s · 1979 High House Rd., Cary · Admission price not posted. Traditional number bingo played at your table. This is not music bingo. www.dohertysirishpubnc.com
7 p.m. — Team Trivia at Manhattan Pizza · 305 Matthews Dr., Holly Springs · Playing fee not posted. Weekly team trivia. Team Trivia®
7 p.m. — Team Trivia at Flight Deck NC · 9521 Lumley Rd., Morrisville · Playing fee not posted. Weekly trivia; no advance signup listed. Team Trivia®
7–9 p.m. — Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia · Edit Beer Co., 1911 Sego Ct., Raleigh · Free. Team trivia in a Jeopardy! format. triangleonthecheap.com
7–10 p.m. — Music Bingo at Le Dive · 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh · Free. Tuesday night music bingo. downtownraleigh.org
7–9 p.m. — Oktoberfest & Music Bingo at Ponysaurus · 2221 Iron Works Dr., Raleigh · Admission price not posted; food and drinks extra. Six music bingo rounds alongside seasonal Oktoberfest offerings. Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
7–10 p.m. — Cannonball Open Mic · Cannonball Music Hall, 2304 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh · Admission price not posted. Musicians, poets, comedians and other performers can sign up starting at 7 p.m. raleighironworks.com
7–9 p.m. — Autumn Moonlight Delight · Pinot’s Palette, 10410 Moncreiffe Rd., Raleigh · $39. Instructor-led fall painting class. www.pinotspalette.com
7, 7:30 or 8 p.m. — Curtain Call From Beyond · Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, 2 E. South St., Raleigh · Ticket prices vary. A 50-minute backstage history and ghost-lore walking tour, recommended for ages 12 and up. www.martinmariettacenter.com
WENDELL
Meet on Main
24th Annual International Food & Music Festival
Date: Saturday, September 26
Location: J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. Third Street, Wendell
Time: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; food and merchandise available for purchase
Information: Experience global cuisines, cultural performances and unique merchandise during this colorful international celebration in downtown Wendell. Visit the festival’s Facebook page.
Wendell Market
Date: Thursday, October 1
Location: Campen Street, Downtown Wendell
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; food and merchandise available for purchase
Information: Browse locally grown, handmade and personally created products from area vendors. Food trucks will also be available throughout the evening. Learn more about the Wendell Market.
98th Annual Wendell Harvest Festival
Date: Saturday, October 3
Location: Downtown Wendell
Time: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; food and merchandise available for purchase
Information: This all-day celebration features more than 200 vendors, including 24 food trucks. The Classic Car and Corvette Show runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the parade begins at 10:00 a.m., and Kids Village is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Stage entertainment runs from noon to 6:00 p.m., followed by a live performance from The Embers from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Learn more about the Wendell Harvest Festival.
Wendell Market
Date: Thursday, November 5
Location: Campen Street, Downtown Wendell
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; food and merchandise available for purchase
Information: Enjoy an evening in downtown Wendell while shopping for locally grown and handmade products. Food trucks will also be on-site. Learn more about the Wendell Market.
