Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor
This weeks things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included.
Links for updates/information are included. Things to do may be rescheduled/delayed or locations changed. Contact an event’s organizer directly to confirm.
Any online offerings (watch from home) events that may be included will be marked as online.
At public gatherings, follow state coronavirus/Covid-19 safety measures for the good of yourself and others: wear a mask, keep your hands clean, and let everyone enjoy their time out-and-about with a bit of personal space. When in doubt, stand six feet out.
Ongoing
Exhibit “Beyond Self: The History of the Odd Fellows in Wayne County” Open: October 2, 2021-January 8, 2022
This new exhibit displays information and artifacts on the Odd Fellows order. Included are photographs of the “IOOF” facilities in Goldsboro in past centuries.
The Wayne County Museum is located at 116 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC. Open Tuesdays-Fridays (11am-4pm), and Saturdays (10am-6pm).
For more information, visit www.waynemuseum.org.
Friday
Franklin County Farmers Market: Friday, November 5, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
Come and pick up locally grown food from local farms and more. Check with market directly for any schedule changes related to weather and other factors. Market scheduled to be open through part of December.
The market is located in the parking lot at 137 Shannon Village, Louisburg, NC.
Follow the market for updates or closures.
Saturday
Wake Forest Farmers Market: Saturday, November 6, 2021 @ 10am-noon (winter hours)
Weekly offerings from farms, artisans, and crafters at this year-round farmers’ market. Live music at the market!
Located at 235 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC.
The Wake Forest Farmers Market website is www.wakeforestmarket.org. Updates may be found here.
Nash County Farmers Market: Saturday, November 6, 2021 @ 8am-1pm
This farmers market encompasses two buildings and an outdoor areas, with lots of room for the wide variety of offerings. Shop for locally-grown produce, meats and seafood, homemade goods, home decor, crafts, furniture, plants, apparel, and more, food trucks. Open Saturdays into November (then continues as Winter Market).
Held at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC.
Follow the market, or visit nashcountync.gov/175/Farmers-Market.
Knightdale Saturday in the Park Free Concert: Saturday, November 6, 2021, noon-4pm CANCELED
This event has been canceled due to the weather forecast.
Enjoy live music by Crush, shop 40+ vendors, and purchase treats from food trucks at the park.
Saturday in the Park events are held in the Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater, located at 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina.
For concert series details, visit www.knightdalenc.gov.
2021 NC Whirligig Festival: November 6-7, 2021
This annual Wilson, NC festival runs Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (noon-5pm) with vendors, art, kids’ activities, and much, much more.
Held around downtown and in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC.
Visit the Whirligig Festival website at www.whirligigfestivalnc.org.
Coming Soon
10 Plant Tours: Friday, November 12, 2021 @ noon-1pm
RESCHEDULED! New date is Friday, November 19, 2021 @ noon
Nash County Arboretum offers a series of free, public, tours discussing different types of plant. These monthly tours are led by extension agents from the Nash County Center. Plants discussed on this date:
- Ten Plants That Look Good in Winter
To attend the tour, gather at the Nash County Agriculture Center entrance, 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC. Note that date may change due to weather (not rain/shine).
See 2021 details here.
Selma Saturdays “Shop Small Selma”: November 27, 2021 @ 9am-1pm
Head to downtown Selma for outdoor live entertainment, local artisans, and business vendors.
Held on N Raiford Street (Anderson to Waddell Streets), Selma, NC.
See flyer via selma-nc.com/departments/parks-rec.
Wendell Farmers Market: Saturdays Done for the Season
Follow on Facebook for updates, vendor calls in the Spring, and future market updates.
Whitakers Friday Market Days: Saturdays Done for the Season
Follow WRAP — Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve — at www.facebook.com/WRAPFORWHITAKERS.
Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market: Saturdays Done for the Season
Find them online at www.historicdowntownwilson.com/farmers-artisan-market and Follow here.
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Listed are mostly in-person events; however, online/zoom/YouTube events may be included and will be identified as online. If unsure whether to go to a location or login, use the event’s link provided and contact the organization/person directly responsible for that event.
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