Chapel Hill – Carrboro March to the Polls
Thursday, October 15 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, October 17 10:00 a.m.
Early voting starts this Thursday and you can join fellow community members and march to the polls to do your civic duty. You can join one of four marches. For more information, click here.
Ackland Tour: A Closer Look at “Care and Concern”
Friday, October 16 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join Ackland educators for a free tour and take a look at a small handful of artworks in Care and Concern: Recent Acquisitions of Modern and Contemporary Art. Click here for more information.
October 16, 2026 Pittsboro Finally Fridays Arts Walk and Mask Parade
Friday, October 16 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Explore downtown Pittsboro this weekend with their Finally Fridays Arts Walk. Enjoy the shops then take part in the mascot parade and participate in the costume contest. For more information, click here.
Music on Main
Friday, October 16 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy some live music this weekend at The Streets at Southpoint. Music on Main continues with 8 Track Minds this Friday. For more information, click here.
Blast From The Past Music Series
Friday, October 16 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Come out to MOSAIC at Chatham Park for their Blast From The Past music series, inviting you to dance through the decades. Y2K Kids will be performing this weekend. For more information, click here.
Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market at University Place
Saturday, October 17 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday morning, shop at the Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market. Shop from local vendors and score delicious produce. Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is operating in their spring hours. Click here for more information.
Serve & Support: Rally for Early Years Pickleball Fundraising Tournament
Saturday, October 17 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early Years’ annual pickleball tournament is this weekend. Play some pickleball and support a good cause. All proceeds will benefit education-based salary supplements and scholarships that keep teachers in the classroom. For more information, click here.
The Exhale for Educators
Saturday, October 17 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Peaceful Schools NC is inviting educators and school staff to a wellness event to help you slow down, recharge, and reconnect. Click here for more information.
HES Fall Fest 2026: 30th Anniversary Homecoming
Saturday, October 17 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hillsborough Elementary School is celebrating 30 years and their fall fest this year is their homecoming celebration. There will be field day games, crafts, food trucks, and more! For more information, click here.
Fall Nature Fun Day on the Eno! (Event rescheduled to November 7th)
Saturday, October 17 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Eno River Association is celebrating fall this weekend at the Confluence Natural Area. Search the creek for aquatic macroinvertebrates, make a fall craft, and learn about some of the Eno’s most fascinating “spooky” species. Click here for more information.
Pumpkin Painting & Carving at Dingo Dog Brewing Co.
Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Come out to Dingo Dog Brewing Saturday or Sunday and grab a drink while you paint or carve a pumpkin. Pumpkins will be displayed for their Wall of Pumpkins and people are invited to vote for their favorites. For more information, click here.
UNC Football vs Duke on 97.9 The Hill
Saturday, October 17 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Tar Heels look for their second straight win as they face off against Duke. Our coverage will start at 12:30 with Carolina Football Hour on Franklin. Coverage will continue at 1:30 with Countdown to Kickoff. Listen to the Tar Heel Sports Network Pre-Game Show at 2:30 and stick around as we’ll have all the action for you as the game kicks off at 3:30. Following the game, we’ll have the Tar Heel Sports Network Post-Game Show for you to recap all the action of what will hopefully be the Tar Heels third win of the season! For more information, click here.
NatureFest
Saturday, October 17 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This weekend, the North Carolina Botanical Garden is having their Naturefest. Bring the whole family for a day of outdoor fun, learning, and exploration. Click here for more information.
Expressing Gratitude – A Nahua Traditional Harvest Ceremony
Saturday, October 17 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Unity Center of Peace is having a Nahua Traditional Harvest Ceremony this weekend. Everyone is invited to bring colorful fruit and flowers for the ceremony and a homemade dish for their shared meal. For more information, click here.
WHUP presents Rip-Roaring Revenge: A Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser
Saturday, October 17 5:30 p.m.
Support a good cause this weekend at WHUP’s Rip Roaring Revenge: A Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser. Dress in your roaring 20’s best and participate in the murder mystery. Click here for more information.
Triangle Guitar Society Concert: Jorge Caballero
Saturday, October 17 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Jorge Caballero will be performing this weekend at Church of the Good Shepherd, put on by Triangle Guitar Society. Hear his guitar solo versions of Dvorak’s Symphony no. 9, Mussorgsky’s Picture at an Exhibition, and more! For more information, click here.
Trinity Park, Durham Home Tour 2026
Sunday, October 18 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Trinity Park Home Tour is back this weekend opening up unique, historic, urban homes. The year’s tour visits 8 homes and 2 public spaces. Click here for more information.
The Bazaar
Sunday, October 18 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Bazaar is back in Carrboro and this weekend it’s their Halloween edition! Enjoy delicious eats and shop from local makers. You can get body art and fairy hair while you’re there. For more information, click here.
A Conversation with David Graham: Will the 2026 Election Be Free and Fair?
Sunday, October 18 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Concerned Carolinians are offering a talk with David Graham this weekend. He will discuss the upcoming election and whether it will be free and fair. Click here for more information.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the North Carolina Symphony
Sunday, October 18 3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Enjoy live music this weekend with the NC Symphony. They will be performing Hadyn: Symphony no. 49 “The Passion,” Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, and Schumann’s Symphony no 2. For more information, click here.
