Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor
This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry events may be included.
Events may be rescheduled/delayed or locations changed. Contact an event’s organizer directly. To suggest an event for a future list, email the editor.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Great Tarboro Art Bazaar Reception
Thursday, November 7, 2019 @ 5-7pm
Come to this reception and view this year’s collection of recent works by local, state, and regional artists. Held in the Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery, Blount-bridgers House, 130 Bridgers Street, Tarboro, NC. (Art show and sale is November 7-20, 2019.) Follow Edgecombe Arts on Facebook for updates.
Beans and Brews 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019 @ 6-9pm
Join the fun at this chili cook-off and craft-beer tasting that will benefit Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount. Held inside the main lobby at Rocky Mount Mills, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC. Tickets ($40) may be purchased here, with each ticket purchase providing eight meals for local seniors.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Franklin County Farmers Market
Fridays, November 8 and 15, 2019 @ 9am-1pm
Come and pick up locally grown food from local farms, fresh eggs, and more. Check with market directly for any schedule changes related to weather and other factors. Market is also open Tuesdays. The market is located in the parking lot at 137 Shannon Village, Louisburg, NC. Follow their Facebook page for updates, closings, and produce available at this year-round farmers market.
Ferrell’s Fire & Rescue “Fish Fry”
Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 5-8pm
Support this Fire and Rescue department and get yourself a tasty dinner for $8 per person. Fish fry begins at 5pm and plates are available to eat at the FD station — hang out and chat — or to take home. Come early as they may sell out long before 8pm! Held at the station — Ferrells Fire & Rescue, 9589 W NC-97 Hwy, Middlesex, NC. Follow these first responders at www.facebook.com/FerrellsFireRescue13.
Rockin’ the Forest
Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 7:30-10pm
This music series features a variety of musical acts at ticketed concerts. Tickets are $15+tax per person. Cash bar will be set up on-site. Scheduled bands:
- November 8, 2019: The Catalinas
- December 28, 2019: Steve Owens & Summertime
- January 17, 2019: Legacy Motown Revue
- February 28, 2019: Jim Quick & Coastline
- March 27, 2019: The Magnificents
Held at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC. See details and purchase tickets via the Ren Centre website.
Free Movie Screening: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Friday, November 8, 2019 @ 6pm
In advance of the Quidditch tournament starting on Saturday, enjoy a Friday free Harry Potter film at the City of Goldsboro’s Paramount Theatre, 139 S Center Street, Goldsboro, NC. “The film will also be introduced by a real-life Quidditch player to get you in the mood!” Seating is on a first come, first served basis, with doors opening a 5:30pm. Film begins at 6pm. See details via the Paramount Theatre website.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Ed. Note: The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, Clayton Farm and Community Market, Wendell Farmers Market, and Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market have closed for the season.
People’s Choice BBQ Competition at the Nash County Farmer’s Market
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 8am-1pm
Join the Nash County Farmer’s Market for their first-annual People Choice BBQ Competition. Sample BBQ from 12 local teams and members of the public may help to choose the winner. No charge to vote. Live music from Shannon Baker and Sometime Soon, local products from market vendors, and the BBQ samples. The Nash County Farmer’s Market is located in the Historic Rocky Mount Mills District at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Updates may be posted to the market’s Facebook page.
Selma Saturdays Arts and Crafts Market
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 9am-1pm
Held monthly. Browse a variety of local vendors for arts and crafts, handmade items, and more. Live entertainment too. Held at the Uptown Gazebo/Vick Park, 100 block of E Anderson Street, Selma, NC (parking lot behind Town Hall). For information including vendor booth reservations, contact Melissa Dooley at 919.965.9841 x.8003 or via email.
———> At Selma’s November 9 market: “Not Just Pie Baking Contest” by Selma Parks and Recreation invites you to make your best dessert and bring it to the Market for judging. Open to all ages. See details and flyer here.
Bunn Garden Club Fall Vendor Fest
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 9am-2pm
Join this fundraiser for the garden club and enjoy food, a variety of vendors, and a raffle. The event will be held at the Bunn Garden Clubhouse, located at 361 NC Hwy 98 W, Bunn, NC. Follow Bunn Garden Club on Facebook.
US Quidditch Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships
November 9-10, 2019 @ 9am-4pm
Free and open to the public. Watch the “best Quidditch teams from all over the mid-Atlantic region” as they compete in the US Quidditch Cup. Held at the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex, 501 S Oak Forest Road, Goldsboro, NC. Purchase snacks and treats from food trucks and concessions on-site. See details here.
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 10am-noon
Weekly offerings from farms, artisans, and crafters at this year-round farmers’ market. Check with market directly for any schedule changes related to weather and other factors. Located at 235 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC. (Starting in November, hours are 10am-noon.) The Wake Forest Farmers Market website is www.wakeforestmarket.org.
TFLM Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Challenge
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 10am-3pm
This unique museum has a day of family fun and tasty barbecue planned, along with live music, an inflatable, pony rides, blacksmith demonstrations, and much more. Held at the Tobacco Farm Life Museum (TFLM), 709 Church Street, Kenly, NC. Visit the museum website at www.tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org or Follow on Facebook.
Rakin’ In the Fun Fall Festival
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 10am-4pm
This festival includes music and Hispanic dance performances, food trucks, and a children’s area with an inflatable, face painting, and games. There will be vendors for your holiday shopping too. Held at the Aycock Birthplace State Historic Site, 264 Governor Aycock Road, Fremont, NC (Wayne County). Fee to enter is $5 per person for age 10 through adult, $3 for ages 5-9, with children 4 and under are free. Follow this state historic site at www.facebook.com/AycockBirthplace.
Abram’s Cheese Biscuit Festival
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 10am-4:30pm
This festival is free and open to the public. There will be inflatables, food, entertainment, carnival rides, crafts, and more. Held by Abrams of Pinetops, East Hamlet Street, Pinetops, NC. See details on the Discover Edgecombe website.
Unity in the Community
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ noon-2pm
Free and open to the public, this is a family-friendly event organized by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the Northeast Community Coalition for local residents. Activities will take place inside and outside the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC. See our article for details.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 3-6:30pm
This free family event will include inflatables, food trucks, a ferris wheel, games, and activities for an enjoyable family day out. Organized by and held at Richland Creek Community Church, 3229 Burlington Mills Road, Wake Forest, NC. Follow the church’s Facebook page for any updates.
Glassblowing Demonstration (Free)
Saturday, November 9, 2019 @ 6-7pm
Watch a free public glassblowing demonstration at this interesting facility. The demo follows a glass creation from start to finish, and lectures — including the history and process of glassblowing. Demonstration is free and open to the public, so walk on in and join the audience. Held at The GlasStation, 3732-B West Wilson Street, Farmville, NC. Future date: Future date: December 7, 2019. Follow The GlasStation on Facebook, and check out their upcoming free demonstrations focused on Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Veterans Breakfast and Recognition Ceremony
Sunday, November 10, 2019 @ 9am
Military Veterans & their families and Active Duty Personnel are invited to attend this breakfast and ceremony at Floods Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church, 5149 W NC Hwy 97, Spring Hope, NC (at the crossroads of Hwy 97 & 581).
3rd Annual “November to Remember” Car Show
Sunday, November 10, 2019 @ 10am-5pm (spectator entry time)
This third-annual event will consist of a car show with the best auto vendors around and entertainment for the whole family. Lots of cars, a racing simulator ($5), inflatables for kids, face painting, car photo sessions, a raffle, and more. Food and slushies will be for sale on-site. This Fleming Event Productions vehicle show will be held at The Montclair Complex, 907 NC-98 Hwy E, Bunn, NC. Spectator entry is $5. See flyer and details here.
Dan Finch Pottery Open House
Sunday, November 10, 2019 @ 10am-5pm
It’s that time of year! This local pottery is holding its open house with locally made/fired items on sale and displayed, pot firing while you wait (you can raku glaze them yourself), music, and food. There will be a Santa Shop for children. There will be a wide variety of “functional and artistic creations” to see, or take home. This annual pottery open house is held at the Dan Finch Pottery, 5714 Finch Nursery Lane, Bailey, NC. This is a rain-or-shine event. Follow this local pottery at www.facebook.com/danfinchpottery.
World Hemp Market
Sunday, November 10, 2019 @ noon-5pm
Like a farmers market, but for hemp, with clothing, oils, flowers, and more. Check it out at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC. Updates may be found on this Facebook page.
Marketing Know-How (For Writers)
Sunday, November 10, 2019 @ 2-4pm
Join this group of writers for “Toe-tag Chronicles” with Forensics expert Jacque Perkins presenting true-crime cases she has encountered while working in the NC Medical Examiner’s office. Murder We Write monthly writing events are held at the High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, NC. All writers are welcome. See www.murderwewrite.org.
Coming Soon
Veterans Day
Monday, November 11 2019
Johnston County Writers Group Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 2019 @ 6-7:45pm
Writers of all experience levels are invited to this monthly meeting of JoCo Writers and hear a guest author. Held at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC. This group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Join the group on Facebook here.
Around the Tables
Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 10am-noon
This monthly event by Dream Coat Ministries provides free clothing for kids and adults, plus lunch (11:30am) at no charge provided by Now Faith Community Baptist Church. The address is 8933 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, NC. Future Date: December 21, 2019. Follow www.facebook.com/Dreamcoatknightdale.
The FCAC Cultural Arts Festival
Saturday, November 16, 2019 @ 1-4pm
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Diversity Team is holdings its annual Cultural Arts Festival with music, dancing, poetry, local vendors, and more. The festival is free. There will also be displays of Native American and Japanese art. Vendors will be offering a variety of cultural and artistic items for sale. Held in Building 4 at Vance-Granville Community College, 8100 NC-56 Hwy, Louisburg, NC. See Diversity Team information at fcacarts.org/diversity_team.aspx.
Writers Circle Discussion
Sunday, November 17, 2019 @ 1:45-4:30pm
All prose writers, published and not-yet, may drop in to discuss your writing, to ask for what you need from other writers (also published and not-yet) and from readers. Enjoy the free “Annual Writers Circle” from the working writers of the all-genre Triad Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Handouts on writing skills, publishing, and much more. Sponsored by and held at the High Point Library, 901 North Main, High Point, NC. See MurderWeWrite.org.
Family Art Sundays
Sundays, November 17, and 24, 2019 @ 2-4pm
Drop-in event, meaning family registration is not required. Event is free. All ages welcome with accompanying adults. Join in art making, interactive play, gallery sketching, or go on your own exhibition tour. Materials are provided. Held at the art gallery at Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Future Dates: December 1, 8, and 15, 2019 See event here.
Friday Afternoon Popcorn and A Movie at The Nash Senior Center
Friday, November 22, 2019 @ 2pm
Senior citizens, come and enjoy popcorn and a movie. The movie showing is free and popcorn is 25 cents a bag. Movies shown in Room 112 at the Nash County Senior Center, 103 N Alston Street, Nashville, NC. With questions or to register, call 252.459.7681. Pre-registering is recommended and helps the facility to plan seating and refreshments for those attending. Movie showings are held on the fourth Friday of each month. Movies planned are:
- Friday, November 22, 2019 @ 2pm: La La Land (2016)
- Friday, December 27, 2019 @ 2pm: Jack Frost (1998)
For this and other senior happenings, follow Nash County senior center updates on Facebook or check out their quarterly newsletter via the county web page.
Johnston County Writers Group “Open Mic”
Friday, November 22, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Step up to the mic! Writers and poets share their works. Open Mic events are held, on the fourth Friday of each month, at the Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum, 104 W Anderson Street, Selma, NC. Future date: December 27, 2019. Join their Facebook group for updates.
Nash County Holiday Artisan and Farmers Market
Saturdays, November 30, December 7, 14, and 21, 2019 @ 8am-3pm
The Farmers Market vendors are joined by holiday vendors for four Saturdays in a row. The Nash County Farmer’s Market is located in the Historic Rocky Mount Mills District at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Updates may be posted to the market’s Facebook page.
Tarboro Holiday Market
Saturdays, November 30 and December 14, 2019 @ 10am-4pm
Support small local businesses at this holiday market. Holiday gifts and decor, locally made goods, and more. Held in the WS Clark Building, 409 N Main Street, Tarboro, NC. For more information, contact the organizers at Pretty Rugged Designs.
Wendell Wonderland
Friday, December 6, 2019 @ 5-9pm
Head to downtown for the annual light show, live music, food trucks, a Christmas market, trolley rides, and more. And Santa Claus, of course. Held in Wendell, NC. Follow town updates on Facebook.
Wake Forest Holiday Artisans’ Market
Saturday, December 7, 2019 @ 9am-3pm
Artisans and craftspeople will have their wares on sale at this annual Wake Forest Holiday Artisans’ Market. The Market location is inside the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC. The Holiday Artisans’ Market showcases a wide variety of handmade items, featuring many types of crafts in a wide range of prices. Visit Wake Forest Arts.
flix4kidz
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 10:30am-noon
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre hosts free family-friendly movie showings on the second Monday morning of each month. Concessions. will be available for purchase. Movie screenings are free and open to the public. Held at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC. Visit the Ren Centre website at www.wakeforestrencen.org for upcoming events.
Free at 3
Monday, December 9, 2019 @ 2-4pm
Movies for adults age 50 and up, “Free at 3” features a variety of film favorites and genres screened on the second Monday afternoon of each month. Concessions will be available for purchase. Movie screenings are free and open to the public. Held at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC. Visit the Ren Centre website at www.wakeforestrencen.org for upcoming events.
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