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North Carolina events
See what's happening across North Carolina this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.
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Queen City Dance Festival 2026
A local festival at Hilton Charlotte Airport. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Charlotte · Hilton Charlotte Airport
FestivalFamilyLive
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Cape Fear Kite Festival
Join the fun as serious kite flyers create sky art at the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area for the Cape Fear Kite Festival, presented in.
Kure Beach · Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
FestivalFamilyLive
$30 general admission; $20 JCRA members and college students; $5 children 12 and under
Moonlight in the Garden
Explore illuminated garden paths, live music and food trucks after dark.
Raleigh · JC Raulston Arboretum
ArtsFamily
Free admission
Fall Arts Fair
Browse local makers and try hands-on art at a free outdoor fair.
Raleigh · Fred Fletcher Park
ArtsFamilyFree
Public admission not stated; food and Pecan Prelude purchases separate
North Carolina Pecan Music Festival
Food trucks, craft vendors and live bands fill South Madison Street for Whiteville’s pecan-season festival.
Whiteville · South Madison Street, downtown Whiteville
FoodFamilyFestival
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Biltmore Grown Market - Passholder Exclusive Event!
Arts and culture at 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28803. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Asheville · 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28803
CultureFamilyFood
Free
Kannapolis Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kannapolis starts its Christmas season with a free tree-lighting ceremony at Village Park. The city announces a 6:30 p.m. start and fireworks approximately 15 minutes later.
Kannapolis · Village Park
FestivalFamilyFreeOutdoor
$25
Wings of Hope 5K- Fundraiser for the Cancer CARE Fund
We HOPE you'll join us in the fight against Lung Cancer! We're taking it one step at a time!
Pinehurst
SportsAdults
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Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh
A local festival at Downtown Raleigh, NC. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Raleigh · Downtown Raleigh, NC
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile
Looking for a beginner-friendly fall half marathon in North Carolina? The Greensboro Half Marathon, 5K, & 1 Mile returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with a fast, USA Track & Field certified course that's perfect for PRs.
Greensboro
SportsAdults
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Jacksonville NC Christmas Holiday Parade
Parade starts at 9:45am! Road closes down at 9:00am, please find your seats before this time!
Jacksonville · Western Blvd.
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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4th Annual Magnolia Makers Market
Grab some Christmas goodies as gifts or for yourself at the 4th Annual Magnolia Makers Market! This market is for hand-crafted items, so you're sure to find.
Magnolia
CultureFamilyFood
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Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
2026 BLACK MOUNTAIN TURKEY TROT 5k GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE THANKSGIVING MORNING Thursday, November 26th, 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at Black Mountain\'s Turkey Trot!
Black Mountain · Black Mountain Town Square
SportsAdults
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Black Toenail Friday NC
The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile is a must-run trail race in Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trail Head in North Carolina, designed for runners, ruckers, and hikers looking to opt outside on.
Snow Camp
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Swansboro Christmas Flotilla
The Swansboro Christmas Flotilla is a time-honored tradition and fun for the whole family!
Swansboro · Downtown Swansboro
CultureFamilyKids
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Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market Presented by Beth's Christmas
Arts and culture at Raleigh Iron Works. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Raleigh · Raleigh Iron Works
CultureFamilyFood
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Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market 2026
An outdoor event at Mordecai Historic Park in Raleigh. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Raleigh · Mordecai Historic Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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The southern creatives gift and craft market
Arts and culture at 5959 Triangle Town Blvd in Raleigh. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Raleigh · 5959 Triangle Town Blvd
CultureFamilyFood
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Sock It To Me Santa 5k
2026 SOCK IT TO ME SANTA 5k COME GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN ASHEVILLE, NC Saturday December 12th 2026 Get in the holiday spirit and come run this fun and challenging 5k course through downtown Asheville.
Asheville · Asheville Middle School
SportsFamilyKids
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Fayetteville Anime-Fest
The Fayetteville Anime-Fest is an anime collectors' mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Fayetteville · Crown Complex
CultureIndoor
