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  • Mead Fest

    Events at The Plant
    Starrlight Mead 130 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Mead Fest is an annual celebration of all things mead! Savor honey wine and discover how to craft it. Plus, it's a fun excuse for a mini Renaissance faire, featuring...

  • Egyptian Festival

    Egyptian Festival
    Archangel Raphael and Blessed St. John Coptic Orthodox Church 615 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, United States

    Join Archangel Raphael and Blessed St. John Coptic Orthodox Church for their third annual Egyptian Festival on Sat, Oct 4, and Sun, Oct 5, 12pm-6pm. This family-friendly event will feature delicious Egyptian food, artwork, jewelry, and children's activities, including a bouncy house and face painting. This event takes place indoors and outdoors, and is wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are welcome.

  • Oktoberfest at The Plant

    Events at The Plant
    The Plant 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Come celebrate Oktoberfest at The Plant on Sun, Oct 5, 12pm-6pm. The festivities will include local bratwurst and Bavarian Pretzels, live music by Folkknot from 2pm-5pm, a kid's costume contest, a stein holding contest,...

  • Egyptian Festival

    Egyptian Festival
    Archangel Raphael and Blessed St. John Coptic Orthodox Church 615 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill, United States

    Join Archangel Raphael and Blessed St. John Coptic Orthodox Church for their third annual Egyptian Festival on Sat, Oct 4, and Sun, Oct 5, 12pm-6pm. This family-friendly event will feature delicious Egyptian food, artwork, jewelry,...

  • Goldston Old Fashion Day

    Historic Goldston 374 Bellevue Ave, Goldston, NC, United States

    The 38th Annual Goldston Old Fashion Day is Sat, Oct 11, 9am-4pm. The one-day street festival, sponsored by the Goldston Lions Club, features local arts, crafts, pottery, jewelry, live music, food vendors, and a petting zoo. There will also be a display of classic cars and tractors. The food court is located in the same...

  • Mill Town Yarns Storytelling and Live Performances

    Bynum Front Porch Music
    Bynum General Store 950 Bynum Rd, Bynum, NC, United States

    Join Bynum Front Porch for monthly Mill Town Yarns Storytelling and Live Performances,hosted on selected Saturdays, September 2025-August 2026. Experience the magic of storytelling and live performance in this charming former mill village. Each month, top storytellers, singer/songwriters, and other performers share their craft within the historic walls of the Bynum General Store. Enjoy intimate one-of-a-kind...

  • 3rd Friday Artist Receptions

    Events at Pittsboro Gallery of Arts
    Pittsboro Gallery of Arts 44 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Pittsboro Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce the return of 3rd Friday Artist Receptions. Each month, they highlight a new artist and offer an opportunity to meet them and ask...

  • Annual Fest Yourself at Thirsty Skull PBO

    Events at Thirsty Skull PBO
    Thirsty Skull Brewing - Pittsboro 684 West Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join Thirsty Skull Brewing - Pittsboro for their Third Annual Fest Yourself on Sat, Oct 18, 12pm-7pm. Raise a stein and enjoy the release of their Fest Yourself Marzen, the first brew they ever made! There will be authentic German food made by and in support of St. Bart's Community Lunch, plus a stein-holding contest and live...

  • Vortex Paracon

    Devil's Tramping Ground Bear Creek, North Carolina, United States

    Visit the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, North Carolina, the oldest haunted site in America, during Vortex Paracon on Oct 25 and Sun, Oct 26. This unforgettable experience brings together top paranormal investigation groups for merchandise, equipment, food, and entertainment. Help them raise funds for the development of the Devil's Tramping Ground and support two...

  • Author Event: Kamal Bell

    Chatham Community Library Events
    Chatham Community Library 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join the Chatham Community Library for an Author Event with Kamal Bell on Sat, Oct 25, 2pm-3pm. Meet author Kamal Bell, founder of Sankofa Farms and a food justice, youth education, and sustainable agriculture advocate. He will be reading from his book, "Akeem Keeps Bees", a children's book inspiring young readers to explore agriculture and pollinator conservation. This...

  • Our State Book Club: History, Mystery, and Dracula

    Events at Fearrington Village
    Fearrington Barn 500 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for an Our State Book Club: History, Mystery, and Dracula - An Evening with Elizabeth Kostova on Wed, Oct 29, 7pm-8:30pm in the Fearrington Barn. Get ready for a spellbinding evening of conversation with internationally best-selling author Elizabeth Kostova, whose gothic thriller The Historian is Our State's October Book Club selection. The New York Times...

  • 10th Annual Death Faire Revival Forest Therapy Walk

    Chatham Sports Alliance
    Sanctuary at the Burrow 4479 Moncure Pittsboro Road, Moncure, United States

    Join McKenzie Bossert for the 10th Annual Death Faire Revival Forest Therapy Walk on Sat, Nov 1, 10am-12pm with Sanctuary at the Burrow, a green burial site in Chatham County dedicated to conservation and making...

  • Death Faire Art Exhibit Opening at Smelt Art Gallery

    Events at The Plant
    Smelt Art Gallery 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    You're invited to step into a quiet reverie at Smelt Art Gallery for the 10th Annual Death Faire Revival Art Exhibit on Sat, Nov 1, 12pm-1pm and 4pm-6pm. A Revival can mean a reawakening of faith...

  • Death Faire Art Exhibit Opening at Smelt Art Gallery

    Events at The Plant
    Smelt Art Gallery 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    You're invited to step into a quiet reverie at Smelt Art Gallery for the 10th Annual Death Faire Revival Art Exhibit on Sat, Nov 1, 12pm-1pm and 4pm-6pm. A Revival can mean a reawakening of faith and a fresh infusion of spiritual life. Some are called to sing, some to play the drum, and some are called to use their hands...

  • Celebrating Día De Los Muertos at The Plant

    Events at The Plant
    The Plant 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join The Plant as they Celebrate Día De Los Muertos on Sat, Nov 1, 5pm-9pm. They will have a community altar; thematic food, drinks, and pastries; dancing; a Catrina Contest; and more! This event takes place indoors and outdoors. The Plant is accessible to guests and will do its best to accommodate any additional requests—contact [email protected] with any...

  • The American Revolution: Life on the Home Front in Chatham County

    Chatham County Historical Association Events
    Chatham County Historical Museum 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join the Chatham County Historical Association for The American Revolution: Life on the Home Front in Chatham County on Sun, Nov 2, 2pm-3:30pm at the Chatham County Historic Courthouse and Museum. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, most folks think first about the battles that took place during that war. But the majority of...

  • Trading Path Program at Bynum Mills Access

    Chatham Sports Alliance
    Bynum Mills Access 160 Bynum Church Road, Pittsboro, United States

    Join Friends of the Lower Haw River State Natural Area and Brian Bockhahn, Regional Education Specialist from NC State Parks, for a Trading Path Program at Bynum Mills Access on Sat, Nov 8, 10am-11:30am. Learn about historical trading paths and Native American culture. Introductory mapping activities include the past and current Tribes of North Carolina and the routes...