EVENTS AROUND THE TRIANGLE
What’s Happening in Raleigh and the Triangle
Festivals, concerts, markets and family days across Raleigh and the Triangle, kept current by a Raleigh native who actually knows. Start with this weekend’s picks, browse the full calendar below, or jump straight to your town.
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THIS WEEKEND
This Weekend’s Picks
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026. Refreshed every week when the weekend post goes out.
- Fall for Five Points, Five Points in Raleigh, Saturday, October 10, 11am to 6pm. Free. Live music, local artists, food trucks and a kids zone in one of my favorite neighborhoods.
- Hum Sub Diwali, Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, Saturday, October 10, 9am to 9pm. Free admission, $10 parking. Dance, food, a bazaar and fireworks to finish.
- A Taste of Greece, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Durham, Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 11am to 7pm. Free entry. Go hungry, and save room for the baklava.
- Mighty Giveback, Lincoln Theatre outdoor stage, Saturday, October 10, 5 to 11pm. JJ Grey & Mofro headline a benefit concert, so the ticket does some good too.
- Coming up: the NC State Fair runs October 15 to 25. Dates, hours, tickets and parking are all in the guide.
South of town? I keep a separate page for things to do in Fuquay-Varina this weekend.
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This Weekend
Five to eight real picks for Friday through Sunday, refreshed every week. Raleigh and the Triangle or Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs.
The Big Ones
The guides I update every year: the NC State Fair, fall festivals, the Lantern Festival and the holidays.
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FROM THE BLOG
Latest Event Roundups
The monthly roundup, the big seasonal guides and one specific pick every Saturday. Browse everything.
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