There is something for all ages, from the pumpkin decorating to the parade and activities in between! Check out the festival from September 30 to October 1, 2016. This festival takes over downtown each year along 118 […]
Spend the day with TS Designs of Burlington NC on Saturday, October 15, 2016, starting at 10am, and follow the path cotton takes from the fields to processing to fabric to “Cotton of the Carolinas” t-shirts. This Harvest […]
Vollmer Farm in Bunn, North Carolina, is opening its Back 40 farm play area on Saturday, October 1, 2016. As cooler weather becomes the norm, visit the farm and enjoy kids’ outdoor activities and family special events. On weekends, […]
Registration is open for the inaugural Zebulon Next — an Economic Growth Conference organized by the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce. This one-day event is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7:45am to 10:30am. Denise Nowell of the Zebulon Chamber […]
Nearly 200 Expected to Race the International Space Station This Saturday Released by Janet Anderson, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center The fifth annual Racin’ the Station duathlon is coming up September 24, 2016, at NASA’s Marshall Space […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the editor […]
The Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC), headquartered in Franklinton NC, has several upcoming events. These FCAC events — a workshop, photography show, and poetry slam — include submission dates where a Call For Entries date […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are generally listed under the first date. (For this weekend’s list, these are re-listed on Sunday as applicable.) While most events listed are in the […]
Special Guest to Discuss His Journey from Decaying Philadelphia Streets to Professorship Writer, rapper, professor, and filmmaker M.K. Asante will be appearing at Cumberland County Headquarters Library on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 6 pm. […]
Fall celebrations are here, and Halloween is coming. Across the state, there are festivals, attractions, and events for all ages — and all levels of scares. Listed are Eastern NC events and paid attractions. Attraction websites are […]
The weather should be as crisp as the apples on October 15, 2016. The third Saturday in October, the Annual Taylorsville Apple Festival is expected to draw well over 30,000 visitors to shop at the vendor booths, […]
Sunset Spray Park Set as Location for Inaugural Splash Bark Event By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Dogs and their owners are invited to a one-of-a-kind event on Sunday, September 18, 2016, 2-5pm. It’s the first […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting or supporting six family-friendly events on September 24, 2016, to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. The events — free except for […]
Competitors From Across the Continent Converge in Denver for the 2016 Great American Beard and Moustache Championship Released by Tobin Voggesser (Boulder Facial Hair Club) and Chad Roberts (North American Competitive Beard and Moustache Alliance) The North American […]
**Rescheduled to October 22, 2016, due to potential of Hurricane Matthew.** Zebulon United Methodist Church is hosting its 33rd Annual Fall Festival — with activities for the entire family — on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Each year, volunteers and […]
Released by Annie Baggett, agritourism marketing specialist, NCDA&CS From celebrating alpacas to picking apples and from corn mazes to pumpkin patches, NC agritourism farms are full of family fun this fall. “Whether it’s picking fruits and […]
The Town of Wendell, North Carolina, is the site of many Fall events. Be sure to check out their great variety of festivals and happenings, organized by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce, St. Eugene’s, the town, […]
Contributed by Will Robinson, Local History and Genealogy Librarian, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public library has released a list of upcoming programs offered to the public this September 2016 at the Main Library — 249 Nash […]
NC Harm Reduction Coalition Plans Statewide Events Released by Tessie Castillo, NCHRC August 31, 2016, is international Overdose Awareness Day, a time to commemorate loved ones lost from accidental drug overdose. In North Carolina, drug […]
Contributed by LaKesha W. Joyner, Adult Programming Librarian September adult programs include events for writers and readers. Most are held at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount NC. If an event is being […]
Hear from Martin Brossman of Success Coaching presenting “Building Brand Loyalty” to local business people interested in learning how to build brand loyalty on little or no marketing budget — and driving more customers to your business. […]
Gociety is proud to present the Adventure Fest 2016 outdoor festival, a day packed with “learning, sharing, brews and grooves.” Thousands of adventure seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, and others are expected to join the fun, as the event kicks […]
In less than a month, the Wilson County Fair in Eastern North Carolina kicks off with fair foods, rides, judging, helicopter rides, puppets, and full days of fun for all ages. The Wilson County Fair […]
Banned Books Week is coming up September 25-October 1, 2016. This annual event draws attention to the ongoing issues with banning of old and new books, and celebrates the freedom to read in the US. Braswell […]
NC State Fair’s Homegrown Music Fest Lineup Set 117 Concerts Slated for Three Stages Released by Sarah Ray, NC State Fair North Carolina’s musical talent and stylistic range run deep, and visitors to the 2016 […]
Things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Any multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Photographers of all ages and skill level are invited to participate in the 2016 Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Photography Guild Show. The reception and opening of […]
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