A full day of family fun, cultural celebrations, and community connections across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond!
This Saturday brings a spectacular mix of free festivals, fall markets, cultural traditions, and live entertainment across the Triangle. Whether you’re exploring downtown Raleigh, strolling through Durham Central Park, or celebrating Diwali in Holly Springs, there’s something unforgettable waiting around every corner.
🎨 Morning Highlights: Arts, Culture & Community
Museums on Us at Marbles Kids Museum
📍 Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh | 💲FREE for Bank of America cardholders | ⏰ All Day
Families can enjoy hands-on fun at Marbles Kids Museum—perfect for curious young minds!
African American Walking Tour – Raleigh’s Third Ward
📍 Pope House Museum, Raleigh | 💲$5–$10 | ⏰ Multiple Times
Walk through Raleigh’s historic Third Ward and explore the stories of the city’s early African American leaders and landmarks.
Cars and Coffee Morrisville
📍 Imperial Center, Durham | 💲FREE | ⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
Car lovers unite! Classic, custom, and exotic rides take over Imperial Center for one of the Triangle’s most beloved meetups.
Durham Craft Market
📍 Durham Central Park | 💲FREE | ⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Shop local art, handmade jewelry, pottery, and more while enjoying coffee and live music in downtown Durham.
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Excavator Build
📍 Multiple Locations | 💲FREE | ⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bring the little ones for a creative building session—kids make and take home their own mini excavator!
Root Fest at Carrboro Farmers’ Market
📍 Carrboro Farmers’ Market | 💲FREE | ⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Celebrate the season’s best root vegetables with tastings, local produce, and chef demos.
🌺 Midday Magic: Festivals, History & Family Fun
Grand Diwali Festival – Holly Springs
📍 Bass Lake Park | 💲FREE | ⏰ 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Experience traditional dance, food, music, and cultural performances celebrating light, joy, and community.
Festival of Fabulous Mums
📍 Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham | 💲FREE | ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Marvel at thousands of colorful chrysanthemums in full bloom—one of fall’s prettiest local traditions.
Taste of China Festival
📍 Downtown Cary | 💲FREE | ⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, performances, and art at one of the Triangle’s most anticipated cultural celebrations.
VegFest Expo: Education Day
📍 Durham Armory | 💲FREE (suggested $10 donation) | ⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Learn from wellness experts, explore plant-based cooking demos, and shop sustainable vendors.
Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tours
📍 Bennett Place, Durham | 💲$1–$2 | ⏰ 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Discover the origins of Thanksgiving through living history and costumed interpretation at North Carolina’s Civil War landmark.
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours
📍 Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh | 💲$6–$10 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Hop aboard a narrated trolley ride through Raleigh’s oldest neighborhoods.
🌻 Afternoon Adventures & Seasonal Celebrations
Wake Forest Diwali Festival
📍 E. Carroll Joyner Park | 💲FREE | ⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
A family-friendly celebration filled with food, henna, and cultural performances.
Festifall Arts Market: Día de los Muertos
📍 140 W Franklin Street Plaza, Chapel Hill | 💲FREE | ⏰ 12:00–5:00 PM
Celebrate community and creativity with local artists and a special Día de Muertos showcase.
Pumpkin Smash Party at Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm
📍 Mebane | 💲FREE | ⏰ 12:00–6:00 PM
Bring leftover pumpkins for composting and enjoy craft beer and live music.
Secrets on Capitol Square Walking Tour
📍 North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh | 💲FREE | ⏰ 12:30 PM
Uncover hidden stories of Raleigh’s political and architectural history.
Singing the Songs Home
📍 Umstead State Park, Raleigh | 💲FREE | ⏰ 2:00 PM
An afternoon of community folk singing surrounded by the beauty of Umstead’s fall foliage.
🌙 Evening Fun: Music, Markets & Nightlife
Día de Oakwood: Free Screening of Disney’s Coco
📍 Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh | 💲FREE | ⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM
Enjoy an outdoor screening under the stars honoring loved ones and celebrating Latin American culture.
Durham Twilight Market
📍 Golden Belt Campus, Durham | 💲FREE | ⏰ 5:30–9:30 PM
Sip, shop, and stroll through local artisans and makers with live music and food trucks.
Live Music & Comedy Across the Triangle
🎸 Fortnight Brewing (Wake Forest) – 6–9 PM
🎵 Southern Peak Brewery (Apex) – 6:30–9 PM
🎶 Durham Beer Garden – 6:30 PM
🎤 Oaklyn Springs Brewery (Fuquay-Varina) – 7 PM
🤣 The Beerded Lady (Garner) – 7–9 PM
🎙️ Raleigh Brewing – Karaoke 7–10 PM
Fall Film Series: Drumline
📍 Durham Central Park | 💲FREE | ⏰ 8:00 PM
A high-energy outdoor screening of the college marching-band classic.
Boots & Brewz Country Night
📍 The Fall Line, Zebulon | 💲FREE | ⏰ 8 PM–Midnight
Dance the night away with line-dancing and cold brews!
🌞 Sunday Sneak Peek – November 2 Highlights
🎅 Santa Arrival Parade & Photos – Bass Pro Shops
🌼 Festival of Fabulous Mums – Duke Gardens
🎭 VegFest Expo Festival Day – Durham Armory
🎨 Pop-Up ARTernative Market – Raleigh
🐄 Visit Cow Sanctuary – Chapel Hill
🎶 Bluegrass Open Jam – Cary
💡 Plan Your Perfect Triangle Weekend
From Diwali and Día de Muertos to VegFest and Whirligig, November begins with a weekend overflowing with creativity, culture, and community. Explore every corner of the Triangle—Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond—and make unforgettable memories with family and friends.
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