Founded in 1994, the Carolina Renaissance Festival is an annual reoccurring celebration hosted within a 16th century themed imaginary storybook village amusement park. During each 16-day season, visitors time travel to the “Village of Fairhaven.” The 25-acre village features forested pathways, cottages, castles, kitchens, pubs, entertainments for all ages, and a most unusual collection of…
October, 2025
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Death and Mourning in the 19th Century: Presentation and Afternoon Tea
Join us for our first “Second Saturday” women’s history tea series on October 11, at 1:00 pm for “Death and Mourning in the 19th Century: Presentation and Afternoon Tea.” Tickets are $25.00 per person. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/murckskk Presentation Information: The presenter is Kelly Hancock, Director of Educational Programs and Interpretation at The American Civil War…
WPA Homecoming Football Game
Come join Wayne Preparatory Academy as they have their first game Friday Oct 17th, 2025. Admisson is $10! Make sure to come out to Wayne Preparatory Academy’s Homecoming Football game.
Night To Shine Variety Show
Night to Shine Variety Show is a dinner/variety show featuring many individuals with special needs displaying their God given talents along with many community individuals. The fundraiser is being held at the First Baptist Church Goldsboro fellowship hall. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner will begin at 5:30 with the variety show at 6:15 pm.…
Foundation of WCC Lecture – Eavesdropping on Animals
The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s Arts and Humanities fall series continues with “Eavesdropping on Animals.” Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice will give this lecture on Monday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium located inside the Wayne Learning Center (the main building on campus with the flag poles in front). It is free and…
Animal Welfare League of Wayne County (AWL) Halloween Pet Costume Contest
Come on out for our Halloween Pet Costume Contest. The non-refundable registration donation is $20. There will also be food and craft vendors, a coloring contest for the kids, and 50/50 drawing. Funds raised will support our spay/neuter voucher program, pet food giveaway, and other activities for Wayne County animal welfare. Contact Information Name: Monica…
23rd Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
Please adventure out to Judah FWB Church to honor Pastor Dalphine Hart. The guest preacher will be Pastor Leo Deans Woods Chapel FWB Church located in Goldsboro, NC. “I Ain’t suppose to be here, but I am.”
Foundation of WCC Arts and Humanities Series – Chris and Taylor Malpass with David Weil
The Foundation of Wayne Community College’s Arts and Humanities fall series continues with an evening featuring Chris and Taylor Malpass with David Weil. Goldsboro’s own Chris and Taylor Malpass of The Malpass Brothers will be interviewed by David Weil, community leader and owner of Weil Enterprises. The event takes place on Monday, Oct. 20, at…
The Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club
The Goldsboro Golden K Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday, October 14th , at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Daniels Chapel, located at 2802 East Ash Street. The guest speaker will be Emery Ivey Director of The Big Rock Fishing Tournament at Morehead City.
MEDICINE DROP
We will collect unused, unwanted, and/or expired prescriptions and non-prescription medications to be properly destroyed! Do your part to help keep our children and water safe. ***cannot accept bio-hazard materials, liquids, or creams ***This is a drive-through event! If you choose to leave your medications in their original containers, please mark out your name, address,…
Sunrise Kiwanis Club
The Sunrise Kiwanis meets weekly every Wednesday at 7 am at B&G Grill in Downtown Goldsboro. All are welcome to attend and join the club. *Holidays may impact club meetings.
Wayne County Veterans and Coalition
The Wayne County Veterans & Patriots Coalition holds it’s monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Veterans Service Office (VSO). The VSO is located at 2001-D E Ash St. Goldsboro, NC 27533. Come join us in supporting our veteran and active duty military communities. We are always looking…
Trick or Treat at the Market
Stop by our Farmers Market for a SPOOKY good time! Let’s help support our local vendors and enjoy this festive season!
Southern Touch Craft Show Clinton
Come out to our fall hand crafted show at the Sampson County Exposition Center. Enjoy great works from artisan wood, metal, pottery, glass and much more. Trick-or-treating for the kids. We will be giving all kids a candy bags and our vendors will have candy at there booths. $5 entry kids 12 and under are…
Save the Farm
For Farmers & Landowners of Wayne CountyLearn more about ways to conserve and preserve farmland and keep our farms farming! Event Dates Lunch will be provided! A relaxed, informative event with vendors and resources. Featuring Vendors & Partners Come out, enjoy lunch, and discover how to keep our farmland thriving for future generations!
