Events Across Our Regions

All Things Open 2026

Technology conference focused on open source tools, processes, and community (Oct 19–20)

Dan and Phil

Dan and Phil

Entertainment performance

Jacob Collier

Bethany Joy Lenz | The Betrayal of Cora Wexford

Author discussion of psychological suspense novel set in Victorian London

Trail of Terror Drive Thru

Drive-through haunted experience with treat bags for passengers.

Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds: Mutiny for the Masses Tour

Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour

Shifting Ground (Projection Art by Xuan)

Projection art performance

Jacob Collier

Musical performance

Gazee with Supermutt and Applefield

Multi-artist concert

Chris Gethard

Comedy performance

Elmo's Got The Moves

Oso Oso

Musical performance

Clint Black & Midland

LILYISTHATYOU with James the Seventh

Musical performance (SOLD OUT)

Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party

2000s dance party

Kooky Spooky Halloween Party

Halloween party for kids, 6pm–8:30pm

Baby Grand Live at Bragging Rooster

Live music from Baby Grand featuring banjo, guitar, and lapsteel at the Bragging Rooster in downtown Warrenton. 7–10 PM.

Undertale: The Determination Symphony

UNC Football vs. Syracuse

Masonic Homecoming Festival

Annual homecoming festival hosted by the Masonic community in Oxford, featuring food, vendors, entertainment, and community gatherings.

Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour

With special guests Pecos & The Rooftops and Tyler Nance

Free Movies in the Parks: Casper — Get an Afterlife!

Halloween outdoor movie night at Huck Sansbury Park screening Casper: Get an Afterlife! Bring costumes, chairs, and blankets for this spooky seasonal screening.

Eno River Run — 15th Annual

6-mile or 11-mile trail race through technical single-track — rocks, roots, natural obstacles.

Museum of Life and Science: BooFest

Halloween event — costumes, lab activities, themed enrichment.

EXOPOCALYPSE TOUR: Rav with Teller Bank$ and Fatboi Sharif

Hip-hop/experimental tour

Harvest-Ween

Blend of harvest market and Halloween festival. Artisan market, live music, food trucks, Haunted Garden Maze, Ghost Walk, costume contest, kids games.

Dev Lemons: Eat the Pavement Tour

Eat the Pavement tour musical performance

Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour

Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat 5:30-6:30 PM, then Fall Festival 6:30-8:30 PM. Haunted house, games, food, music. Cash only.

Ouija Macc with Billy Marchiafava, Darby O'Trill and Mikey Rotten

Underground rap concert

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

Mrs. Doubtfire

StoryWalk Spooktacular

Trick-or-treat event with local business participation.

Ecotones

Performing arts event

DPAC: Mrs. Doubtfire

Youngsville Trick or Treat on Main Street

Annual Halloween tradition in Youngsville! Bring the family to Main Street for safe trick-or-treating with local businesses. Costumes encouraged for all ages.

Spooktacular

The City of Oxford's annual Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, games, and family-friendly spooky fun in Downtown Oxford. Hosted by the City of Oxford.

UNC Football vs. Miami (Halloween Game)

Trick or Treating at the Market

Halloween trick or treating at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Bring the kids in costume for a fun, safe trick-or-treat experience with local vendors.

52nd Annual Country Ham Supper

Traditional country ham supper with live auction. 52nd year running. $15/plate.

Halloween on Franklin Street

Annual massive costume-wearing tradition dating to the early 1980s. Tens of thousands gather on and around Franklin Street.

Frankenfest

Franklinton's annual Halloween festival on Main Street! Join the Town of Franklinton for an afternoon and evening of spooky fun, food, and festivities. Family-friendly community event.

Winnipeg Jets vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

The Army, The Navy: The Fake Brave Tour 2026

The Fake Brave Tour musical performance

Motionless In White: The Sweat and Blood Tour

The Sweat and Blood Tour

Waiting to Exhale in Concert

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Yannick Nézet-Séguin

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin

AJJ

Musical performance

Little Big Town

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

FREE community event featuring outdoor movie, live music, food trucks, local artisans market, and games. Presented by Get 2 Know Raleigh.

Pons with Weird God and Psychic Scream

Multi-artist concert

Root Fest — Carrboro Farmers Market

Celebrates root vegetables, marks start of winter farmers market season.

Taste of China Festival — 6th Annual

One of NC's largest Chinese cultural festivals. 20-30K attendees. Dragon/lion dances, martial arts, traditional dances, food, children's pavilion.

Festifall Arts Market

Outdoor arts market with local artists, live street performances, artisan vendors.

Faire at the Farm — 3rd Annual Renaissance Faire

Step back in time at the 3rd Annual Renaissance Faire at First Fruits Farm! Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, Sunday 10 AM-4 PM. Live music, entertainment, food, and period fun for all ages.

Veterans Day Parade

America 250 Veterans Day Parade through Uptown Roxboro. Formation begins at 9 AM (14:00 UTC), parade steps off at 10 AM and runs until 11 AM. Honoring veterans and military service.

Carolina Performing Arts — November 7 Event

Performing arts event (title TBD — check carolinaperformingarts.org)

Disney's Frozen — The Broadway Musical

Full Broadway stage production of Disney's Frozen. Additional shows: Nov 8 @ 3PM, Nov 14 @ 3PM, Nov 15 @ 3PM.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

Chicago Rewired – Chicago Tribute

Chicago Rewired performs the classic hits of the rock band Chicago at the Acorn Center for the Arts in Littleton. 7:30 PM.

Gavn!

Musical performance

Beauty School Dropout

Musical performance

Death Becomes Her

Experience Being a Veteran

An educational event at City Council Chambers on the eve of Veterans Day, giving the community a chance to understand and honor the veteran experience.

DPAC: Death Becomes Her

Tony Award-winning Broadway show at DPAC.

TOTEM: Void and Height

Performing arts production

Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour

Comedy musical performance

Hub's Craft & Brew Festival

Craft beer and artisan festival hosted at The Hub on Main in downtown Oxford.

Abria's Chase Cheer Exhibition

The annual cheerleading fundraiser benefiting the Abria's Chase Foundation. Cheer teams compete and perform in Henderson. A spirited community event!

Greg Freeman

Musical performance

We Are Scientists: 20th Anniversary of 'With Love and Squalor'

20th anniversary celebration of the 2003 album

Los Gaiteros De San Jacinto, Fruko, and Carmelo Torres Present MADRE CUMBIA

Cumbia music performance

Ballet BC

Ballet company performance

Our Town

By Thornton Wilder. Runs Nov 18–Dec 6.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

The Bad Plus

Jazz performance

A Drag Queen Christmas

THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater

Outdoor ice skating rink with skyline views. Igloo lounges, 20-ft Christmas tree, fire pits.

Chase Petra

Musical performance

Louisburg Senior Center Monthly Dance (November)

The Louisburg Senior Center's beloved monthly dance on the 3rd Friday! Live music, great company, and community spirit. $8 admission. Open to seniors and friends.

82nd Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade

Largest Christmas parade between Atlanta and D.C. 60,000+ spectators, 1.4-mile route, marching bands, giant balloons, floats.

American Indian Heritage Celebration — 31st Annual

Annual celebration of NC's American Indian cultures. Hands-on activities, artisan demonstrations, performances from tribal nations.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

Youngsville Holiday Market

Shop local at the Youngsville Holiday Market! Browse unique gifts from local vendors and find something special for everyone on your list. Located on Main St, Youngsville.

Evergreen Vendor Market at Acorn Center

Holiday vendor market featuring 30+ local artisans and makers at the Acorn Center for the Arts in Littleton. Free admission. 11 AM–4 PM.

NC Symphony: Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

North Carolina Symphony Chapel Hill series

Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour

The 1976 Tour (rescheduled date)

Heavens to Betsy

Musical performance

Arts on Market — Southern Village

Hand-crafted art and gifts by regional artists and makers. Live music.

'Twas the Night Before...

DPAC: 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil holiday spectacular at DPAC. Multi-week run.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Annual tree lighting ceremony kicking off the holiday season.

Granville Christmas Farm

Festive holiday farm experience with Christmas trees, holiday decorations, seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities.

Veterans Celebration & Small Business Saturday

OxForward hosts a combined Veterans Celebration and Small Business Saturday in Downtown Oxford. Honor local veterans while shopping local — featuring vendor booths, live entertainment, food, and community activities.

Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Regular season NHL hockey

ABE 2026 Black Tie Special Edition

Formal black tie adult event with DJ Skillz, DJ Cleve, DJ Que, DJ Ike

Motorco Holiday Record Fair

Holiday record and marketplace fair

Pretty Sick

Musical performance

Franklinton Christmas Parade

The annual Franklinton Christmas Parade down Main Street! Come celebrate the holiday season with the Franklinton community. Floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer.

Jingle on Main

Holiday community event on Main Street in Roxboro. Celebrate the season with shopping, activities, and holiday cheer in the heart of uptown.

Lighting of the Greens & Christmas Parade

Oxford's beloved annual holiday tradition featuring the Lighting of the Greens ceremony and a festive Christmas Parade through Downtown Oxford. Ring in the holiday season with the community!

Youngsville Christmas Tree Lighting

Gather at Luddy Park for the annual Youngsville Christmas Tree Lighting! An evening of holiday cheer, music, and community spirit from 5-8:30 PM.

WWII USO Supper Club

Step back to the 1940s at this WWII-themed USO Supper Club dinner fundraiser for Person County Museum. Enjoy period music, dancing, and dinner at American Legion Post 138's Panetta Event Center. Registration deadline: November 20.

Youngsville Christmas Parade

Line Main Street for the annual Youngsville Christmas Parade! Floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer start at 10 AM. A beloved Franklin County tradition.

The Nutcracker Suite

Carolina Performing Arts presents The Nutcracker Suite. Additional show Dec 6 at 2PM.

Christmas with Elvis – Matt Lewis (Night 1)

Matt Lewis as Elvis Presley brings a holiday Christmas concert to the Acorn Center for the Arts in Littleton. Two-night run. Night 1 of 2. 7 PM.

Ballet NC: The Nutcracker

Holiday classic ballet with professional choreography and costumes.

Siler City Christmas Market & Tree Lighting

Holiday market and community tree lighting event.

Louisburg Christmas Market & Parade

Downtown Louisburg comes alive for the Christmas Market & Parade! Enjoy tree lighting, a visit from Santa, local vendors, and a festive parade through Courthouse Square.

Christmas with Elvis – Matt Lewis (Night 2)

Matt Lewis as Elvis Presley brings a holiday Christmas concert to the Acorn Center for the Arts in Littleton. Two-night run. Night 2 of 2. 7 PM.

Homes for the Holidays: Gingerbread Tour

Annual gingerbread house displays in historic downtown shop windows. Self-guided walking tour. Public voting through Dec 25.

The Bodyguard

NC Symphony: Holiday Pops

NC Symphony Holiday Pops concert — Chapel Hill Series.

Hill Ridge Farms Festival of Lights

Winter lights display at Hill Ridge Farms.

Christmas with The Embers feat. Craig Woolard (Night 1)

Craig Woolard and The Embers bring a holiday beach music Christmas show to the Acorn Center for the Arts in Littleton. Night 1 of 2. 7 PM.

NCAA Soccer Championships

NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Soccer Championships.

Christmas with The Embers feat. Craig Woolard (Night 2)

Craig Woolard and The Embers bring a holiday beach music Christmas show to the Acorn Center for the Arts in Littleton. Night 2 of 2. 7 PM.

Warrenton Christmas Parade

Annual Warrenton Christmas Parade through downtown Warrenton. A beloved holiday tradition for the whole family. 5 PM (estimated date — confirm with Town of Warrenton).

A Christmas Carol

Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic

Disney On Ice holiday show. Multi-day run at Lenovo Center.

DPAC: A Christmas Carol

Louisburg Senior Center Monthly Dance (December)

The Louisburg Senior Center's beloved monthly dance on the 3rd Friday! Live music, great company, and community spirit. $8 admission. Open to seniors and friends.

Solstice Lantern Walk

Handmade lantern procession along the Riverwalk. Solstice Market with live music, hot food, local art vendors.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

MAMMA MIA!

DPAC: Mamma Mia!

WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway series. Multi-night run into New Year.

First Night Raleigh — New Year's Eve

Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration. Live performances, food, Raleigh Acorn Drop + fireworks at midnight.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert

Jay Leno

Waitress

Twilight in Concert

RuPaul's Drag Race

Bluey's Big Play

Get the Led Out

Hadestown

Sonic Live In Concert

WICKED

Jeff Arcuri: The Road Trip Tour

Operation Mincemeat

Phantom of the Opera