Friday, November 2, to Sunday, November 4

First Friday Raleigh

Friday, November 2

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.

8^th Annual Oktoberfest in Durham

Friday, November 2

4:30 p.m.

Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham

Durham Oktoberfest was rescheduled because of weather. Enjoy it this Friday. This annual celebration features pretzels, schnitzel and brats for sale. Music and dancing by the Little German Band.

Clayton Harvest Festival

Friday, November 2, through Sunday, November 4

Downtown Clayton

This is another event that was rescheduled to this weekend because of bad weather. It’s a huge event that includes rides for a fee, and free entertainment all weekend. The rescheduling has it coinciding with the free Shindig Music Festival, which features Scythian, Yarn Jon Stickley Trio, and many more bands.

Free Family Saturday at CAM Raleigh

Saturday, November 3

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, Raleigh

This Free Family Saturday celebrates the exhibit “Above the Rim.” There will be basketball activities for all ages on the half-court basketball court inside CAM created by Filipe Pantone, Monster Dunks, free food by KIND Snacks and NC State Howling Cow Ice Cream, dance performances by Raleigh Rockers, art activities for all ages, music and more. They’re collecting food and supplies for Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in support of hurricane relief efforts. Please bring paper towels, cleaning supplies and canned soups.

The Carrboro Really Really Free Market

Saturday, November 3

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Carrboro Town Commons near Town Hall, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro

This is just what it sounds like. Nothing is bought or bartered. Everything is free. You never know what you’ll find. You can bring stuff to give away too.