Oct30
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admission
Garden setting · not the current exhibitionTWO MONTHS OF LOCAL PLANS
Things to do this weekend
Choose a day. Find a plan. Make it happen.
Calendar refreshed October 26, 2026.
Curated events, not a complete city calendar. Times are Eastern. Confirm details with the organizer.
Browse more listings at Triangle on the Cheap
Things to do this weekend
24 scheduled plans · Select a date to narrow the list, or browse every plan below.
Garden setting · not the current exhibitionOct30
Raleigh · Arts
Ancient Nubia at NCMA
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under free
Exhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonOct30
Raleigh · Family
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14
Raleigh location archive · event not picturedOct30
Raleigh · Food
FoodeesFest at Triangle Town Center
1:00 PM–9:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extra
Organizer festival photograph · location may varyOct30
Raleigh · Family
EgyptFest at St. Mary Cathedral
4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extra
Archival event photographOct30
Cary · Arts
One Tribe Drum Circle & Fire Show
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Start with community drumming, stay for fire spinning. An easy evening to try something different without an admission bill.
Free
Cary location archive · event not picturedOct30
Raleigh · Arts
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
7:30 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extra
Current production photographOct31
Durham · Food
Durham Farmers’ Market
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Make Saturday a little tastier: seasonal produce, locally made treats, and a browse through Durham’s farmer-run market.
Free entry
Archival market photographOct31
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Costumes, community altars, and a lively downtown celebration after the run.
Street festival free · 5K registration $45
Archival event photographOct31
Holly Springs · Family
HollyFest
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Spend Halloween daytime with local makers and live entertainment.
Free entry · purchases extra
Organizer publicity photographOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Ancient Nubia at NCMA
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonOct31
Raleigh · Family
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14Raleigh location archive · event not picturedOct31
Raleigh · Family
EgyptFest at St. Mary Cathedral
11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Taste Egyptian favorites, explore cultural exhibits, and turn an afternoon into a family discovery.
Free entry · purchases extraArchival event photographOct31
Raleigh · Food
FoodeesFest at Triangle Town Center
11:00 AM–9:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extraOrganizer festival photograph · location may varyOct31
Durham · Family
Book or Treat with Book Harvest
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
A Halloween afternoon where the treats include books to take home.
Free · register with the organizer
Book Harvest Family Space · location photographOct31
Raleigh · Family
Trunk-or-Treat & Pumpkin Parlor
3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Candy outside, pumpkin science and creative play inside.
Free · registration available
Raleigh location archive · event not picturedOct31
Raleigh · Arts
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
7:30 PM · End time not published
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photographNov1
Raleigh · Outdoors
City of Oaks Marathon & Race Morning
7:00 AM · End time not published · Marathon start · other distances vary
Cheer on the city, find a spot along the course, and make a morning of Raleigh’s hometown race.
Spectating free · race registration paid
Archival event photographNov1
Chapel Hill · Arts
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Turn a garden walk into an outdoor art discovery.
Free admissionGarden setting · not the current exhibitionNov1
Raleigh · Arts
Ancient Nubia at NCMA
10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Gallery visiting hours · reserve tickets
Gold, royal stories, and treasures of the Nile make a rewarding museum afternoon.
$20 adults · $17 seniors · $12 students · members/ages 6 and under freeExhibition artwork · © Museum of Fine Arts, BostonNov1
Raleigh · Family
Pumpkin Palooza at Pullen Park
10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Train rides, a little pumpkin and autumn play in one family outing.
Tickets $14Raleigh location archive · event not picturedNov1
Raleigh · Food
FoodeesFest at Triangle Town Center
11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Follow your appetite through food trucks, artisan stalls, and a family-friendly fall weekend.
Free admission · food and shopping extraOrganizer festival photograph · location may varyNov1
Raleigh · Arts
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
3:00 PM · End time not published · Audio-described performance
An intimate theatre night with sharp comedy, theatrical surprises, and a fresh angle on Hamlet.
$33 adults · $30 concessions · tax/fees extraCurrent production photographCalendar downloads add a reminder in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. They do not book tickets or send invitations to other people.
Start with the weekend calendar
Use the weekend calendar for the upcoming Friday through Sunday. Choose a date to narrow the list, or browse the whole weekend. Event pages explain admission, location and whether you need to book separately.
Keep a flexible backup
The Museum Park, Lake Johnson and downtown museums make useful alternatives if an outdoor event changes. Check opening hours first: several museums close on Mondays, and park closing times get earlier in November.
Before you go
Does adding an event to my calendar book a ticket?
No. A calendar download is a reminder. Use the organizer’s link for tickets, reservations and any required registration.
Is everything on the weekend list free?
No. Listings include free activities and paid plans, with admission terms and extra costs shown individually.