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North Carolina events
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- The North Carolina Comedy Festival Showcase!Greensboro · The Idiot Box Comedy Club
- Sneads Ferry Shrimp FestivalSneads Ferry · Sneads Ferry Community Center
- The Charlotte Margarita FestivalCharlotte · Tipsy Pickle
- Hola Charlotte Festival 2026 | 10/3/26Charlotte · Hola Charlotte Festival
- Confluence Music Industry Conference + FestivalCharlotte · The Union at Station West
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The North Carolina Comedy Festival Showcase!
Arts and culture at The Idiot Box Comedy Club in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Greensboro · The Idiot Box Comedy Club
ArtsCouplesDate
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FOODEESFEST Asheville, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Arts and culture at Tanger Outlets Asheville. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Asheville · Tanger Outlets Asheville
CultureFood
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Tickets for Thomas Train - All Day Pass, Thomas & Friends | TicketWeb - North Carolina…
This event is an all day pass for Thomas. Purchasing this pass allows you to ride Thomas multiple times throughout the day. The first ride is at 10:00 a.m. and the last ride is at 3:45 p.m.
Spencer · North Carolina Transportation Museum
Arts
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Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
The 2026 Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival is celebrating its 55th Anniversary! Enjoy the annual parade, live music, craft vendors, games, children’s activities, fireworks and NC Shrimp fresh off the boat!
Sneads Ferry · Sneads Ferry Community Center
MusicFamilyLive
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The Charlotte Margarita Festival
A local festival at Tipsy Pickle in Charlotte. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Charlotte · Tipsy Pickle
FestivalFamilyLive
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Triangle Terror Con
Triangle Terror Con is a locally owned and operated horror convention based in Durham, North Carolina, built by fans-for fans-right here in the heart of the Triangle.
Durham · Millennium Hotel Durham
CultureCouplesIndoor
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Wine & Food Festival - Charlotte Ballantyne
Food and drink at Ballantyne's Backyard in Charlotte. The organizer has the latest serving hours and admission details.
Charlotte · Ballantyne's Backyard
FoodCouplesDate
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Mike's Farm Pumpkin Patch Hayride
One of the most popular year-round events is our fun-filled hayrides. During these rides, both kids and adults can enjoy a relaxing ride on the farm.
Beulaville · Mike's Farm
MarketFamilyOutdoor
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FOODEESFEST Greensboro, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Arts and culture at 410 Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Greensboro · 410 Four Seasons Town Centre
CultureFood
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Nat Greene's Revenge Triathlons and Duathlon
Nat Greene's Revenge is North Carolina's premier fall triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike event, offering athletes a unique chance to race both on-road and off-road multisport courses-all in one morning.
Greensboro
SportsAdults
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Hola Charlotte Festival 2026 | 10/3/26
A local festival at Hola Charlotte Festival. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Charlotte · Hola Charlotte Festival
FestivalFamilyLive
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K-FEST at Seoul Food Meat Co and Urban District Market
Arts and culture at 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC 28205-1871, United States. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Charlotte · 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC 28205-1871, United States
CultureFamilyFood
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Falling for Local at Dix Park!
An outdoor event at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Raleigh · Dorothea Dix Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k
A sports event at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden in Asheville. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Asheville · Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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Confluence Music Industry Conference + Festival
A local festival at The Union at Station West in Charlotte. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Charlotte · The Union at Station West
FestivalFamilyLive
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Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company in Charlotte, NC
Arts and culture at Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts in Charlotte. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Charlotte · Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts
ArtsIndoor
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Swansboro Mullet Festival
The festivities kick off Friday, October 9th, with the beloved Blessing of the Fleet at Casper’s Marina beginning at 6 p.m. All boat owners are welcome to participate.
Swansboro · Downtown Swansboro
FestivalFamilyLive
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Asheville Anime-Fest
Asheville Anime-Fest is an anime collectors' mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Asheville, North Carolina. Striving to be North Carolina's best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres.
Asheville · Holiday Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
CultureIndoor
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Zac Brown Band – Greensboro
Live music at Zac Brown Band – Greensboro, North Carolina – October 10. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
Greensboro · Zac Brown Band – Greensboro, North Carolina – October 10
MusicLive
Free
Bur-Mil Park Fall Fest
Join Guilford County Parks for the Bur-Mil Park Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free festival will take place outdoors at Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd., in Greensboro.
Greensboro · Bur-Mil Park
FestivalFamilyFree
Free
Blue Cross NC 300
The Blue Cross NC 250 pits NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series title contenders against one another in a Saturday free-for-all on the 17-turn, 2.28-mile ROVAL™! Kids 12 & under get in FREE!
Concord · Charlotte Motor Speedway
FamilyFree
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N.C. State Fair
The largest annual event in the state, the N.C. State Fair draws one million visitors through the gates each October.
Raleigh · North Carolina State Fairgrounds
FestivalFamily
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North Carolina State Fair
Eleven days of rides, animals, exhibits, competitions, family entertainment, and fair food in Raleigh.
Raleigh · North Carolina State Fairgrounds
FestivalFamilyFood
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Long Life Cannonball Running Festival
A local festival at 2951 Battleground Ave., Greensboro, NC. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Greensboro · 2951 Battleground Ave., Greensboro, NC
FestivalFamilyLive
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Cannonball Race Weekend!
A sports event at Jaycee Park in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Greensboro · Jaycee Park
SportsFamilyOutdoor
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The Tallest Man On Earth
Arts and culture at The Orange Peel in Asheville. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Asheville · The Orange Peel
Culture
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North Carolina Home Show
Arts and culture at Raleigh Convention Center. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Raleigh · Raleigh Convention Center
CultureIndoor
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Hallie Elizabeth 5K for Perinatal Loss Awareness
Join us for the Hallie Elizabeth 5K, an annual run/walk held in memory of Hallie Elizabeth Daniels, who touched the world with her presence for nine precious days.
Morehead City
SportsAdults
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Boo Dash 5K
2026 BOO DASH 5k Registration now open! Sunday October 18th 2026 Join us Sunday, October 18 for a family friendly 5K at the Tanger Outlet Mall! This is a unique and flat race course that takes runners through the Outlet Mall.
Asheville · Tanger Outlets Asheville NC
SportsFamilyKids
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Baystate Marathon
Ready to take on the challenge of the Baystate Marathon ? 🏃♂️ This event is the perfect opportunity for running enthusiasts to push themselves in an urban setting in the heart of Lowell.
Lowell
SportsAdults
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Clayton Harvest Festival
The Clayton Chamber of Commerce's Clayton Harvest Festival has roots dating back to 1951 when the Clayton Merchant's Association (now CCOC).
Clayton · Main Street Downtown Clayton
FestivalFamilyLive
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Beirut Memorial Observance
October 23, 2026 marks 43 years since the Peace Mission to Beirut Lebanon The Beirut Memorial was a gift from the citizens of Onslow County to honor those men that lived among us and gave so much.
Jacksonville · Lejeune Memorial Gardens
Culture
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Triple Lakes Trail Race NC
Celebrating 20 years of racing, the Triple Lakes Trail Race is one of the most iconic and established trail races in North Carolina.
Greensboro
OutdoorsOutdoor
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Triple Lakes Trail Race
An outdoor event at Bur Mill Park in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Greensboro · Bur Mill Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Asheville Halloween Bar Crawl
A local market at Urban Orchard Cider Co. in Asheville. The organizer has the latest vendor hours and entry details.
Asheville · Urban Orchard Cider Co.
MarketFamilyOutdoor
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AGGIE ROYALE: GAME ON DAY PARTY!
Arts and culture at Dynacon Event Center in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Greensboro · Dynacon Event Center
Culture
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Asheville Veganfest - Fall
An outdoor event at Pack Square Park in Asheville. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Asheville · Pack Square Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Queen City Dance Festival 2026
A local festival at Hilton Charlotte Airport. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Charlotte · Hilton Charlotte Airport
FestivalFamilyLive
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Candy Crawl + MonsterMarket 2026
Arts and culture at Urban District Market in Charlotte. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Charlotte · Urban District Market
CultureFamilyFood
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The Aggie Family Reunion - GHOE 100
Arts and culture at Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Greensboro · Grandover Resort & Spa
CultureFamilyKids
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FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Arts and culture at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Raleigh · Triangle Town Center
CultureFood
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GHOE GO-GO WEEKEND 2026
Arts and culture at Platinum Palace in Greensboro. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Greensboro · Platinum Palace
Culture
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Wicked Spooky 5k & Creepy Crawly Hill Climb
2026 WICKED SPOOKY 5k GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WITH THE WICKED SPOOKY 5k & THE NEW CREEPY CRAWLY CLIMB Saturday, October 31st, 2026 This race starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium on the South Slope of.
Asheville · Wicked Weed Funkatorium
SportsAdultsSeasonal
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Wicked Spooky 5k & Creepy Crawly Climb
A sports event at Wicked Weed Funkatorium in Asheville. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Asheville · Wicked Weed Funkatorium
SportsAdults
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Cape Fear Kite Festival
Join the fun as serious kite flyers create sky art at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for the Cape Fear Kite Festival, presented in.
Kure Beach · Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
FestivalFamilyLive
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Biltmore Grown Market - Passholder Exclusive Event!
Arts and culture at 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28803. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Asheville · 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28803
CultureFamilyFood
Free
Kannapolis Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kannapolis starts its Christmas season with a free tree-lighting ceremony at Village Park. The city announces a 6:30 p.m. start and fireworks approximately 15 minutes later.
Kannapolis · Village Park
FestivalFamilyFreeOutdoor
$25
Wings of Hope 5K- Fundraiser for the Cancer CARE Fund
We HOPE you'll join us in the fight against Lung Cancer! We're taking it one step at a time!
Pinehurst
SportsAdults
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Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh
A local festival at Downtown Raleigh, NC. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Raleigh · Downtown Raleigh, NC
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile
Looking for a beginner-friendly fall half marathon in North Carolina? The Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with a fast, USA Track & Field certified course that's perfect for PRs.
Greensboro
SportsAdults
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Jacksonville NC Christmas Holiday Parade
Parade starts at 9:45am! Road closes down at 9:00am, please find your seats before this time!
Jacksonville · Western Blvd.
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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4th Annual Magnolia Makers Market
Grab some Christmas goodies as gifts or for yourself at the 4th Annual Magnolia Makers Market! This market is for hand-crafted items, so you're sure to find.
Magnolia
CultureFamilyFood
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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
2026 BLACK MOUNTAIN TURKEY TROT 5k GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE THANKSGIVING MORNING Thursday, November 26th, 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at Black Mountain\'s Turkey Trot!
Black Mountain · Black Mountain Town Square
SportsAdults
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Black Toenail Friday NC
The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile is a must-run trail race in Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trail Head in North Carolina, designed for runners, ruckers, and hikers looking to opt outside on.
Snow Camp
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Swansboro Christmas Flotilla
The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition and fun for the whole family!
Swansboro · Downtown Swansboro
CultureFamilyKids
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Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market Presented by Beth's Christmas
Arts and culture at Raleigh Iron Works. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Raleigh · Raleigh Iron Works
CultureFamilyFood
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Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market 2026
An outdoor event at Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Raleigh · Mordecai Historic Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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The southern creatives gift and craft market
Arts and culture at 5959 Triangle Town Blvd in Raleigh. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Raleigh · 5959 Triangle Town Blvd
CultureFamilyFood
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Sock It To Me Santa 5k
2026 SOCK IT TO ME SANTA 5k COME GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN ASHEVILLE, NC Saturday December 12th 2026 Get in the holiday spirit and come run this fun and challenging 5k course through downtown Asheville.
Asheville · Asheville Middle School
SportsFamilyKids
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Fayetteville Anime-Fest
The Fayetteville Anime-Fest is an anime collectors' mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Fayetteville · Crown Complex
CultureIndoor
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Autism: The Way I See It - Meet Dr. Temple Grandin in Charlotte, NC
A community gathering at The Pearl, Charlotte's Innovation District, 915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Charlotte · The Pearl, Charlotte's Innovation District, 915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204
FaithFamilyOutdoor
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McLaurin Farms Pumpkin Patch
A community gathering at 5601 N Church St, Greensboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27455. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Greensboro · 5601 N Church St, Greensboro, NC, United States, North Carolina 27455
Faith
