Friday, November 8th, to Sunday November 10^th, 2019

2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Friday, November 8

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Locations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro

The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for an ArtWalk. Experience live music, food, activities, hands-on art demonstrations, discounts, and more. Download a map to help make sure you don’t miss anything. 27 venues are highlighted on the map.

Darwin Day

Saturday, November 9

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences

11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh

This is North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ annual celebration of Charles Darwin. It’s the largest event of its kind in the country. Take part in interactive activities, listen to speakers, and enjoy special presentations and exhibits.

Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons

Saturday, November 9

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Parkside Town Commons

7129 Okelly Chapel Road, Cary

The mayor of Cary will flip the switch to start the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. He’ll light the Christmas Tree and Menorah. There will be trackless train rides, music, face painting, bounce houses, and, of course, Santa.

Pecan Pickin’ at Historic Oak View County Park

All November, until pecans are gone.

Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh

All November, you’re welcome to collect pecans that have fallen from the trees in Oak View County Park’s pecan grove. You can fill up one lunch bag size bags. No climbing trees. And when they’re gone, they’re gone.

Friday, November 1, to Sunday, November 3

First Friday Raleigh

Friday, November 1

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at their monthly gallery walk. Dozens of venues will be hosting art receptions. You’ll also find lots of deals on food and drinks. Visit the First Friday Raleigh website for a map of participating venues.

CAM Raleigh Family Day

Saturday, November 2

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, Raleigh

Check out the exhibition featuring the art of the Lowrider Motorcycle, and take part in a creative, hands-on activity, enjoy music, free snacks, a DJ, dancing and more.

Dark Dimension Haunted Experience

Friday, November 1

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

1408 Ravenhurst Drive, Raleigh

This is a free, home-grown haunted house in North Raleigh. Two days only. Killer Clowns from Outer space may or may not show up.

Bull Moon Rising

Friday, November 1, through Sunday, November 3

CCB Plaza, Durham

Bull Moon Rising is an installation of Museum of the Moon, a huge spherical replica of the moon, which is hanging over CCB Plaza. There will be several special events with this installation, including a community dinner with food trucks, performances, a dance party and yoga. Check the Facebook page, as some additional activities might be added, since the Thursday night festivities had to be canceled due to weather.

Cajun Dance Lesson and Party with Live Music

Friday, November 1

7:30 p.m.

Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew

114 W. King Street, Hillsborough

There will be a Cajun dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., and live music by Shamu Garcon and dancing from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.