Festival Features BBQ Cook-Off, Classic Car Show, and Downtown Celebration MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The aroma of slow-cooked pork barbecue will once again fill the streets of downtown Mount Olive as the community prepares for the fifth annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs festival, scheduled for November 7-8. The two-day event kicks off Friday evening with…… read more »
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Fifth Annual Pickles, Pigs & Swigs Returns to Mount Olive in November
Spooky “Cemetarium” Workshop Offers Halloween Terrarium Experience in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop is inviting plant enthusiasts and Halloween lovers to create their own haunted miniature worlds at an upcoming “Cemetarium” workshop on Sunday, October 19. The hour-long event, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. EDT, will guide participants through the process of building spooky terrariums complete…… read more »
Junior Women’s League of Smithfield Celebrates 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event
Milestone Event Returns to Downtown Smithfield on November 1 SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The Junior Women’s League of Smithfield (JWL) is set to host its 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Downtown Smithfield. The milestone celebration promises to be the organization’s largest event to date. The…… read more »
Organization Hosts Creative Bonding Event for Guardians and Teens
Sip & Paint Experience Aims to Strengthen Relationships Through Art and Conversation WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A unique opportunity for guardians and teenagers to connect through creativity is coming to Raleigh this weekend. “Blended Bonds: A Guardian & Teen Sip & Paint Experience” will take place on Saturday, October 11, from 12 to 3 p.m.…… read more »
Annual Fall Festival Returns to Aycock Birthplace with Family Fun and Local Vendors
FREMONT, N.C. — The historic Aycock Birthplace will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 25, offering a full day of autumn activities for families and community members. The festival, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE, Fremont NC, will feature a Maker’s Market alongside traditional fall festivities.…… read more »
The Cultural Pour Returns to Raleigh This Friday for an Evening of Art, Music, and Community
Signature Event at The Artist Lounge Combines Culture and Culinary Excellence RALEIGH, N.C. — The Artist Lounge Raleigh will host The Cultural Pour, a signature event blending food, drinks, music, and art, this Friday, October 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1011 S Person Street. The evening promises a unique cultural and professional experience…… read more »
Families Invited to Explore Traditional Crafts at Hands and Hearth Program Series
FREMONT, N.C. — The Wayne County Public Library is launching “Hands and Hearth,” a new hands-on program series designed to introduce families to traditional skills and timeless crafts from earlier generations. The program will take place at the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace, located at 264 Governor Aycock Road NE in Fremont. The inaugural session is…… read more »
Trinity Christian School Hosts Family Outdoor Movie Night
Community Invited to “Cars” Screening Under the Stars WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. -– Trinity Christian School invites families to enjoy an evening of entertainment under the stars at their Family Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday, October 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at the school’s campus located at 3111 Golden Road…… read more »
Crossroads Plaza to Host Inaugural Candy Crawl Halloween Event
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Crossroads Plaza will welcome costumed trick-or-treaters for its first-ever Candy Crawl on Halloween evening, offering families a safe alternative to traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating. The community event, scheduled for Friday, October 31, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., is being organized by Play Date Academy of Goldsboro and will feature participating retailers throughout the…… read more »
Rotaract of Lenoir County to Host Double Feature Movie Night at Grainger Stadium
KINSTON, NC – Rotaract of Lenoir County invites the community to an evening under the stars at historic Grainger Stadium for a special double feature movie night on Saturday, October 11, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. The outdoor event will showcase two beloved films appealing to audiences of all ages. The family-friendly “Scooby-Doo” (2002) will…… read more »
