43 listings in and around Durham, NC, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Veterans Day Social and 10th Anniversary Celebration at Witherspoon Student Center (Wednesday 9:30 a.m.); Town of Robbins 1st Annual Veterans Day Parade at Robbins Veterans Day Parade (Wednesday 10 a.m.); Rolesville Veterans Day Celebration at Rolesville Community Center (Wednesday 11 a.m.); GRAND DIWALI MAHOTSAV 2026 at Radha Krishna Temple of NC (Friday 6 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Durham, NC · Eastern Time
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Military and Veteran Services' Veterans Day social and 10th anniversary celebration: drop in for plant potting, painting, zine making, games and complimentary coffee and breakfast bites.
Witherspoon Student Center, 2810 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Town of Robbins 1st Annual Veterans Day Parade at Robbins Veterans Day Parade in North Carolina.
Robbins Veterans Day Parade, 101 N Middleton St, Robbins, NC 27325
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Rolesville Community CenterRolesville, NC24 mi
Festival
A Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Community Gardeners of Rolesville, the Rolesville Veterans Group and the Joel Fund.
Rolesville Community Center, 514 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Radha Krishna Temple of NCApex, NC15 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A Diwali festival hosted by RKTNC, a celebration spread over several days.
Limited run.
Radha Krishna Temple of NC, 23 Radhika Way, Apex, NC 27523
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 6933 Louis Stephens DrMorrisville, NC8.2 mi
Festival
Birthday Bash - Raleigh at 6933 Louis Stephens Dr in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Venue at 6933 Louis Stephens Dr, 6933 Louis Stephens Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Talley Student UnionRaleigh, NC19 mi
Festival
A festive meal at One Earth from NC State Dining, celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with Indian cuisine made for the occasion.
Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
AJI Fusion RestaurantGreensboro, NC52 mi
Festival
Emerald City Cocktail Hour: A VIP Celebration of Impact at Aji Fusion in Greensboro, North Carolina.
AJI Fusion Restaurant, 1720 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
The Marshall Muse GalleryGreensboro, NC50 mi
Festival
A creative evening class where participants make faux Christmas wreaths and sip drinks.
The Marshall Muse Gallery, 314 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:15 p.m. Eastern Time
The Rialto TheatreRaleigh, NC19 mi
Festivals
Film
A selection of short films at the third annual Five Points Short Film Fest. Hear from the creators and enjoy filmmaking with neighbors and cinephiles.
The Rialto Theatre, 1620 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 1035 Clayton RdAngier, NC38 mi
Festival
A free fire celebration and ceremony.
Venue at 1035 Clayton Rd, 1035 Clayton Rd, Angier, NC
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Robbins Library Celebrates World Kindness Day at Robbins Area Library in North Carolina.
Robbins Area Library, 161 E Magnolia Dr, Robbins, NC 27325
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. The Griot & Grey Owl Black Southern Writers Conference & Book Fest, a three-day celebration. $100.
Limited run.
HUB RTP, 500 Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC 27713
Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
WRAL 3D TheaterRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A members-only holiday celebration at the museum.
WRAL 3D Theater, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Fuquay-Varina Arts CenterFuquay Varina, NC28 mi
Festivals
Film
A short-film festival with films from across the country, plus workshops and panels for people who want to see behind the scenes. An all-festival pass lets each visitor build their own schedule.
Limited run.
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E. Vance St., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Street parking is located in designated spaces along East Vance Street and South Fuquay Avenue.
Public parking lots are located at the corner of South Main Street and East Vance Street, next to Fire Station One at 304 Angier Road, and between Raleigh Street and East Academy Street.From fuquay-varina.org, Oct 18, 2026
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10 p.m. Eastern Time
Underworld Cards & GamesRaleigh, NC17 mi
Festival
Magic: The Gathering in Legacy, where decks may use cards from every set in the game's history, minus a banned list. Casual play; entry is $10.
Underworld Cards & Games, 5563 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 p.m.–11 p.m. Eastern Time
NC State CapitolRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A walk through downtown Raleigh's ghostly history and urban legends, from apparitions in antebellum mansions to sewer monsters and cursed buildings. Each story rests on verifiable history.
NC State Capitol, 1 E Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
The W.G. Pearson CenterDurham, NC0.3 mi
Festival
A celebration for six Fayetteville Street Corridor churches that reimagined their spaces for community use, with pitches and a lesson on placemaking.
The W.G. Pearson Center, 600 East Umstead Street, Durham, NC 27701
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Festival
2026 Fall Festival & Car Show at Sanford First Pentecostal Holiness Church in North Carolina.
Sanford First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3606 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Haven Farm LLCChapel Hill, NC11 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Spring Haven Renaissance Festival 2026 at Spring Haven Farm in Chapel HIll, North Carolina.
Limited run.
Spring Haven Farm LLC, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Roxboro Rotary Centennial ParkRougemont, NC19 mi
Festival
A community celebration of a growing trail network at Roxboro Rotary Centennial Park, where visitors can explore woodland trails and a new mountain-bike flow trail. It is also a chance to thank the volunteers and partners helping create more outdoor opportunities.
Roxboro Rotary Centennial Park, 909 Stan's Way, Rougemont, NC 27572
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic SiteFour Oaks, NC57 mi
Festival
A fall festival featuring demonstrations of historic trades, wagon rides, kids games, crafts, food trucks and live music. Free.
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, 5466 Harper House Rd, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Redford Place ParkRolesville, NC25 mi
Festival
Rolesville Fall Funfest at Redford Place Park in North Carolina.
Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Pl. Dr., Rolesville, NC 27571
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Redford Place ParkRolesville, NC25 mi
Festival
A community celebration for all ages, with inflatables, yard games, bubbles, music and a photo booth. A fall-themed fire truck also makes a special photo spot.
Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Pl. Dr., Rolesville, NC 27571
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Graham AmphitheaterGraham, NC29 mi
Festival
ALCOVETS' Veterans Day Festival at the Graham Amphitheater.
Graham Amphitheater, 126 E Elm St, Graham, NC 27253
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Live music
A free gospel festival featuring Denita Gibbs.
Venue at 5508 Rock Quarry Rd, 5508 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
THC ClubDurham, NC1.4 mi
Block party
A Durham block party at THC Club with music, food, vendors and limited-edition badges, built around a tree lighting.
THC Club, 1026 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Green Road Community LibraryRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A workshop where attendees create tabletop Christmas trees from book pages.
Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern Time
SECU AuditoriumRaleigh, NC16 mi
Festival
The 13th Annual Paderewski Piano Festival presents Italian pianist Elia Cecino, the first Italian to win First Prize at the Iturbi International Piano Competition, in SECU Auditorium at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Veterans Day Celebration - OPEN TO EVERYONE - Cary VFW Post 7383 in North Carolina.
Cary VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Ambiance Event CenterRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A tenth annual evening of elegance, style and sophistication, the Grown Folks All Black Affair.
Ambiance Event Center, 4801 Leigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Sol House WinesDurham, NC1.7 mi
Festival
Sol House Wines First Anniversary Party in Durham.
Sol House Wines, 905 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
A fashion show celebrating NASHONA's anniversary, with a glam feel.
Venue at 21 W Hargett St, 21 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Haven Farm LLCChapel Hill, NC11 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. A medieval-style after party at Spring Haven Farm, for when the RenFest wraps up.
Limited run.
Spring Haven Farm LLC, 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Royal Diwali Night 2026, presented by Raj Royal Events & Bombaybeats Raleigh to light up the night.
Limited run.
Terminal 8 - Bar & Lounge, Avent Ferry Road, Raleigh, NC, USA, 2109 Avent Ferry Road, #152, Raleigh, NC 27606
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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All day
ArtspaceRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A self-guided art-making activity for all ages at Artspace, a non-profit visual arts center in downtown Raleigh. Each month a new beginner activity draws on the current exhibitions, and registration is required for children and adults.
Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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12 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
The PlantPittsboro, NC24 mi
Festival
An annual carnival at The Plant celebrating everything chestnut, featuring roasted nuts, chestnut-flavored drinks, vendors, and live music.
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
The PlantPittsboro, NC24 mi
Festival
A seasonal festival at The Plant where chestnuts take center stage, showcased in a variety of ways.
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
ArtspaceRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A self-guided art-making activity for all ages at Artspace, a non-profit visual arts center in downtown Raleigh. Each month a new beginner activity draws on the current exhibitions, and registration is required for children and adults.
Weekly, Sundays
Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Eastern Time
SECU AuditoriumRaleigh, NC16 mi
Festival
A performance by South Korean pianist Seonghun Jeong at the 13th Paderewski Piano Festival in Raleigh, held in the SECU Auditorium. His playing blends thoughtful interpretation with technical command.
SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
NC State CapitolRaleigh, NC20 mi
Festival
A walk through downtown Raleigh's ghostly history and urban legends, from apparitions in antebellum mansions to sewer monsters and cursed buildings. Each story rests on verifiable history.
NC State Capitol, 1 E Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Sheraton ImperialDurham, NC5.3 mi
Festival
NC TECH Awards Celebration (Triangle) in Durham.
Sheraton Imperial, 282 Page Rd I-40, Durham, NC 27703
Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Jackson LibraryGreensboro, NC51 mi
Festival
An open house recognizing Native American Heritage Month with interactive activities, resources, and snacks, hosted by representatives from multiple University Libraries departments.
Jackson Library, 320 College Ave., Greensboro, NC 27412
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 462 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC10 mi
Festival
Chapel Hill Hoedown at 462 W Franklin St in North Carolina.
Venue at 462 W Franklin St, 462 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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