The second weekend of October has range: FlushFest’s three days of music in West Hillsborough, Tyler Childers and Sylvan Esso headlining Good Moon Festival, and St. Barbara’s A Taste of Greece in South Durham. Saturday adds Hum Sub’s Diwali celebration in Cary and a new documentary festival made entirely of Durham stories, and Sunday closes with cardboard robots on stage at Mettlesome. There’s plenty to fill Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11.
October opens with a full weekend in and around Durham, starting with the fall GrassRoots Festival at Shakori Hills and NCCU Theatre’s season-opening African Medea. Saturday brings WUNC’s 50th birthday party, 1860s-style baseball at the DAP, and Phoenix Fest’s 25th year on Fayetteville Street, and Sunday closes 1.2 miles of downtown to cars for Move-A-Bull City Open Streets. There’s plenty to fill Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4.
Early autumn settles in this weekend, with two very different Friday night options: a laid-back garden concert or a Dolly Parton tribute at American Tobacco Campus. Saturday piles on even more, a pumpkin-picking train ride, an Outlander-inspired Scottish festival, a Shrek-themed block party, and a free evening of modern dance in Cary. There’s a lot to fill Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27.
Durham welcomes the holiday season with dazzling lights, festive markets, live performances, and community celebrations all weekend long. From FestiBull of Lights to the Holiday Tree Lighting and the Art Walk Holiday Market, there’s magic waiting around every corner.
From Broadway brilliance and Renaissance magic to molten iron, glowing lanterns, and family fun, this weekend is packed with creativity across the Triangle. Step out, explore, and soak in the unforgettable experiences Durham has to offer.
From the Griot & Grey Owl Writers Conference and the Durham Pottery Tour to Black Violin at DPAC, this weekend highlights Durham’s creativity and community spirit. Cap it off Sunday with the Durham Community Concert Band’s free Veterans Day concert on the Southern Village Green.
Durham’s Halloween weekend blends celebration and reflection, from the colorful Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel to live music, film, and food festivals across the city. Whether you’re honoring tradition, enjoying a show, or savoring local flavors, it’s a weekend full of culture and connection.
Durham’s Halloween weekend is packed with thrills, from candlelit ghost stories and spooky science to costume parades and swingin’ jazz. Enjoy the final days of the State Fair, celebrate at Barktoberfest, and soak up the spirit of the season across the Triangle.
Durham’s weekend brings a mix of art, laughter, and Halloween fun with events like Third Friday’s enchanted art walk, Steve Martin & Martin Short at DPAC, and family favorites like HallowEno. From live music to comedy and creativity, there’s magic in the Bull City air this October weekend.
Durham’s weekend lineup has something for everyone—Broadway classics, soulful performances, family festivals, and a celebration of wellness. From The Sound of Music to the Health and Harmony Festival, it’s the perfect time to explore, connect, and enjoy the season.
