Looking for things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and beyond this weekend? The Triangle Event Guide – Saturday Edition is packed with festivals, cultural celebrations, live music, family-friendly workshops, and food events happening all day on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Whether you’re into history tours, Oktoberfest celebrations, farmers markets, or live music, the Triangle has something for everyone.

🌞 Morning Events

African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward – All Day | $5–10 | Pope House, Raleigh

Free Queso Day – All Day | FREE | Moe’s Southwest Grill, multiple locations

Oktoberfest at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. – All Day | FREE | Ponysaurus Brewing, Raleigh

Visit Cow Sanctuary – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | $0–25 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

Durham Craft Market – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park

Cary Farmers Fall Festival – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Cary Park

The Raleigh Market – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Races – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | $0–12 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Fall Open Nursery & Garden Days – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE | Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanic Garden

🎨 Midday & Afternoon Events

Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Chapel at Dix Park, Raleigh

Lowe’s DIY-U Kids Workshop: Football Spirit Board – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE | Lowe’s, multiple stores

End Paper: Art Book Market – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Art, Raleigh

CenterFest Downtown Durham Arts Festival – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | FREE | CCB Plaza, Durham

MAGIConMINI Free Magic Shows & Classes – 10:00 am – 6:45 pm | FREE | Meredith College, Raleigh

BugFest 2025 – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

The International Festival – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh

Bye Bye Summer – Jamaica Edition – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE | Green Road Community Center, Raleigh

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $6–10 | Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh

Fenton Makers Market – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE | Fenton, Cary

Free Guided Tour of NC State Capitol – 11:00 am | FREE | Raleigh

Field & Factory Tour at Duke Homestead – 11:15 am & 2:15 pm | FREE | Durham

Print Jam: Triangle Screen Printers Guild – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Art, Raleigh

Durham Really Really Free Market – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE | Orchard Park, Durham

Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE | Trophy on Maywood, Raleigh

Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE | The Plant, Pittsboro

Come Out & Play Sculpture Show – 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE | JimGin Farm

Good Neighbor Day – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE | Joyner Park, Wake Forest

Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village (with Wiener Dog Races!) – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh

Chavis Celebrates: 87th Anniversary Party – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

Zine Workshop: Fostering Local Communities – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Art, Raleigh Durham

Oktoberfest at Central Park (Glass Jug Beer Lab) – 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE | Durham

Morrisville International Festival – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE | Cedar Fork Community Center, Morrisville Apex

Geek & Grub Market – Wizard Edition – 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Apex

🎶 Evening & Night Events

Live Music at Gizmo Brew Works – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Raleigh

Big Band Bash in the Park – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE | Lake Benson Park, Garner

Stardust & Stories Book Festival – 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE | Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh

MAGiConMINI Stage Show – 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | $10–20 | Meredith College, Raleigh

The Promise of Peace: Slavery’s End in NC – 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | FREE | Bennett Place, Durham

Pops on the Green with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle – 7:00 pm | FREE | Southern Village, Chapel Hill

Live Music Across the Triangle – 7:00 pm onward | FREE | Multiple breweries & venues in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Wendell, and Holly Springs

Karaoke Nights – 7:00 pm onward | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh & Old North State Food Hall, Selma

🌟 Wrap-Up

From Oktoberfest celebrations and BugFest to international festivals, live music, and neighborhood markets, this Saturday in the Triangle is filled with exciting options for all ages. Plan your day, bring your friends and family, and experience the best of Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and beyond.

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