<\/p>\n
Fall is here and that means festivals and family fun. Here are some events you will want to check out in September in the Raleigh area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sept. 2-14: Beauty and the Beast at DPAC <\/a>–\u00a0Disney\u2019s 30th Anniversary production of this classic hits the stage in Durham.<\/p>\n Sept. 3: Chevelle with special guests Asking Alexandria & Dead Poet Society at Red Hat Amphitheater<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 3: Karen Morgan at Goodnights<\/a> –\u00a0Former trial attorney Karen Morgan was born & raised in Athens, Georgia. Her clean comedy resonates with audiences in theaters, comedy clubs, performing arts centers, as well as at corporate events, charity fundraisers, and civic gatherings across the country. <\/p>\n Sept. 3:\u00a0Oak City Salsa Series at Transfer Co<\/a>. –\u00a0Nationally and internationally acclaimed Salsa Orchestras and Latin Ensembles make their way to Raleigh once a month to put on the biggest night of live music and dancing in the city.<\/p>\n Sept. 3: Blink-182 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 4-6: Hopscotch Music Festival –\u00a0<\/a>Hopscotch is celebrating its 15th anniversary with\u00a0Earl Sweatshirt, My Morning Jacket, Sparks, Built to Spill, Godspeed You! Black, Emperor, Crumb and many more \u2013 all right in the heart of downtown Raleigh.<\/p>\n Sept. 4:\u00a0James Taylor And His All-Star Band at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 4: First Friday in downtown Raleigh <\/a>–\u00a0First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of the city’s creative community.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 5-6:\u00a0Bobby Lee at Goodnights<\/a> –\u00a0Bobby Lee is best known for his numerous years as a cast member on MAD TV and his hit podcasts, BAD FRIENDS and TIGER BELLY, two of the top comedy podcasts in the world.<\/p>\n Sept. 5:\u00a0Movie Night: Inside Out 2 – <\/a>Enjoy a free outdoor screening of this movie at Downtown Cary Park.<\/p>\n Sept. 5: Nine Inch Nails at Lenovo Center in Raleigh<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 6: Oktoberfest at The Glass Jug RTP <\/a>–\u00a0Celebrate The Glass Jug’s 11th Anniversary at their annual Oktoberfest with beer, food and music.<\/p>\n Sept. 6-7:\u00a0Monster Truck Wars<\/a> – America\u2019s fastest-growing Monster Truck series is bringing action-packed family-friendly entertainment back to the NC State Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n Sept. 6-7:\u00a0N.C. Vintage Bazaar –<\/a>\u00a0The N.C. Vintage Bazaar is North Carolina’s largest vintage and thrifting convention. With over 200 vendors set up throughout the weekend, you’ll find clothing dating back to the 50s, trendy vintage, and unique accessories for any style.<\/p>\n Sept. 6:\u00a0North Hills Night Market –<\/a>\u00a0Join us at Midtown Park for an evening of shopping small, delicious eats, and fun for the whole family. Shop with more than 30 local businesses.<\/p>\n Sept. 7:\u00a0Wake Forest Unplugged 2025<\/a> – Free concert series at\u00a0E. Carroll Joyner Park.<\/p>\n Sept. 7:\u00a0Rock Your World –<\/a>\u00a0A family-friendly concert experience at Fenton in Cary.<\/p>\n Sept. 7: Benson Boone at Lenovo Center\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 7:\u00a0Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park Pavilion <\/a>–\u00a0A fun afternoon filled with dancing music by Soundpad DJ, dance cultural performances and different local vendors offering delicious food, crafts and services. <\/p>\n Sept. 2-14: Beauty and the Beast at DPAC\u00a0<\/a>–\u00a0Disney\u2019s 30th Anniversary production of this classic hits the stage in Durham.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 8:\u00a0Kali Uchis at Lenovo Center\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0Grammy-winning Colombian-American R&B singer and songwriter performs in Raleigh.<\/p>\n Sept. 9:\u00a0Pixies With Spoon and Fazerdaze<\/a> – See them at Red Hat Amphitheater<\/p>\n Sept. 10: Sierra Ferrell: Shoot for the Moon Tour <\/a>–\u00a0See them at Red Hat Amphitheater<\/p>\n Sept. 10: Summer Vibes in the Park <\/a>– Jack Smith Park in Raleigh is the site for this event from 6 to 8 p.m. It will feature food trucks, local breweries and live music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 11: Family Day Fall Festival 2025 –\u00a0<\/a>Enjoy food trucks, desserts, live music and games at this event in east Raleigh.<\/p>\n Sept.11: Adam Sandler at Lenovo Center\u00a0<\/a>–\u00a0. The new tour, called \u201cAdam Sandler: You\u2019re My Best Friend,” is the first since his sold-out tours in 2022 and 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 11: Pantera at\u00a0Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 11:\u00a0Patriot Day Ceremony in Apex<\/a> –\u00a0Patriot Day Ceremony is an event organized by the American Legion Post 124, where members of Apex public safety, Town Council, and other community members share words and reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001. <\/p>\n Sept. 11:\u00a0September 11th Honor and Remembrance Event –<\/a> This community event in Rolesville honors the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001. The evening will include emergency vehicle displays, a fundraiser supporting The Two Hundred Club of Wake County, and a tribute featuring a steel beam from the North Tower. <\/p>\n Sept. 12-14:\u00a0Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show<\/a> – This annual show\u00a0at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds will focus on fall entertaining and home improvement.<\/p>\n Sept. 12: The World of Hans Zimmer at Lenovo Center\u00a0<\/a>– Enjoy the music of this Academy Award-winning film composer whose artful blend of electronic and orchestral textures has appeared in dozens of blockbuster movies.<\/p>\n Sept. 12: The Crooner and the Cowboy: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett and Reyna Tropical<\/a> –\u00a0See them at Red Hat Amphitheater.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 12:\u00a0Festival Latino in Garner –<\/a>\u00a0Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, craft vendors, food trucks, a kids’ zone and more.<\/p>\n Sept. 12:\u00a0Junior H – $AD BOYZ LIVE & BROKEN TOUR at\u00a0<\/p>\n Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 12:\u00a0Monthly Friday Market & Movie Night: E.T The Extra-Terrestrial –\u00a0<\/a> Bring a blanket or chair to relax on the lawn for a free screening of the movie in Moore Square. There will also be a market and food trucks.<\/p>\n Sept. 12:\u00a0Movie in the Park <\/a>–\u00a0Grab a blanket, some food truck goodies, and sit back and enjoy a family friendly film at Knightdale Station Park.<\/p>\n Sept. 12:\u00a0Rock the Block Concert Series with The Legacy Motown Revue<\/a> –\u00a0Enjoy food trucks, beer and wine vendors, local craft vendors and more in downtow Zebulon.<\/p>\n Sept. 12-14:\u00a0Lakeside Retreats Family Campout <\/a>–\u00a0This is more than a Campout \u2014 it’s a celebration of community, connection, creativity, exploration, and good old-fashioned unplugged fun.<\/p>\n Sept. 12-13:\u00a0Marcus D Wiley at Raleigh Improv<\/a> –\u00a0In February 2025, Marcus released his third hour special, \u201cMarriage Is Major Surgery\u201d, which was executive produced by Ali Siddiq and is available on YouTube.<\/p>\n Sept. 12-13: David Hill at Goodnights<\/a> –\u00a0Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, actor, and musician originally from Cleveland, now based in New York City. He\u2019s appeared on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tick and more.<\/p>\n Sept. 13:\u00a0 Billy Currington and Kip Moore with Marlon Funaki <\/a>– See them at Red Hat Amphitheater<\/p>\n Sept. 13: Hops for Hope <\/a>–\u00a0Children\u2019s Flight of Hope (CFOH) will host the 10th annual Hops for Hope, a community fundraiser pairing nearly 30 corporate teams with local breweries to create custom beers. The event is from 2 to 6 p.m. at North Hills Midtown Park.<\/p>\n Sept. 13:\u00a0International Cultural Festival –<\/a>\u00a0Experience the flavors, rhythms, and richness of diverse cultures at the Fuquay-Varina International Festival. There will be food trucks, performances, and opportunities to learn about different cultures and traditions.<\/p>\n Sept. 13:\u00a0Whiskey, Wine & Fire <\/a>–\u00a0This foodie celebration will feature: whiskey bars, wine, cocktails, music, food stations and trucks and more – all around intimate firepits at Booth Amphitheatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 13:\u00a0N.C. Symphony presents Video Games Live at Meymandi Hall <\/a>–\u00a0Video Games Live is an award-winning immersive concert featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, including music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, The Last of Us and more\u00a0 all accompanied by the NC Symphony.<\/p>\n Sept. 13:\u00a0Nelly with Ja Rule and Eve and Special Guests<\/a> – Where The Party At Tour – See them at\u00a0<\/p>\n Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.<\/p>\n Sept. 13:\u00a0Live at Boxyard RTP <\/a>– This is an interactive event where you can get hands-on, connect with local artists, and watch live demonstrations in action.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 14:\u00a0Triangle Vegfest Durham Central Park<\/a> – Enjoy food trucks, shopping and face painting at this event.<\/p>\n Sept. 14:\u00a0Laurie Berkner Live<\/a> –\u00a0Pack your picnics and get ready to sing and dance with the \u201cqueen of kids music\u201d at Laurie\u2019s \u201cGreatest Hits\u201d solo show at Booth Amphitheatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 14:\u00a0Fenton Art Festival –<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Fenton Art Festival is a fine arts market featuring 60 artists selling original art, including works in oils, watercolors, and acrylics, mixed media, illustrations, prints, sculpture and more.<\/p>\n Sept. 16:\u00a0The Lumineers: The Automatic World Tour at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek –<\/a>\u00a0The Lumineers are a Denver trio whose 2012 breakthrough smash hit “Ho Hey” led to continued widespread success.<\/p>\n Sept. 17:\u00a0A Day To Remember & Yellowcard – Maximum Fun Tour at\u00a0<\/p>\n Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 17: Maren Morris at Booth Amphitheatre<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 19:\u00a0919 Day \u2013 A Raleigh Celebration <\/a>– Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, local vendors and more at The Corner at NC State\u2019s Centennial Campus. Featuring performances by Chatham County Line, The Old Ceremony, Jason Adamo and more.<\/p>\n Sept. 19:\u00a0Marbles Imagination Ball <\/a>– Imagination Ball is Marbles\u2019 signature grown-up gala, raising money to ensure that\u00a0every\u00a0child has the opportunity to imagine,\u00a0discover, learn and PLAY at Marbles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 19:\u00a0Uncle Charlie’s R & B Cookout –<\/a>\u00a0Uncle Charlie\u2019s R&B Cookout Tour promises to deliver a must-see cultural experience that celebrates legacy, love, and the timeless spirit of Black music at\u00a0<\/p>\n Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.<\/p>\n Sept. 19-20:\u00a0N.C. Symphony presents Dvor\u00e1k: New World Symphony at\u00a0Meymandi Concert Hall<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 20: Parker McColumm at Red Hat Amphitheater\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 20:\u00a010th Annual Asia Fest with Dragons<\/a> – Each year approximately 10,000 visitors come to the Asia Fest (aka the Greater Triangle Dragon Boat Festival) to explore the nearly 100 exhibits and activities such as cultural displays, exciting games, health screenings, unique performances, and of course, the signature dragon boat race.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 20: BugFest at\u00a0North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences\u00a0 – <\/a>Explore over 100 exhibits, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists.<\/p>\n Sept. 20:\u00a0Festa Italiana N.C. –<\/a>Head to Apex for this event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. featuring live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and a kid’s zone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 20: Wake Forest Good Neighbor Day 2025 –<\/a>\u00a0.Good Neighbor Day assembles people from all walks of life for a day of food, fun, and family entertainment. <\/p>\n Sept. 20: International Festival –\u00a0<\/a>Held in the fall, this festival brings together the community for a day of food, music, dance, art and fun in Morrisville.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept.20:\u00a0Jason Adamo Presents North Carolina Songwriters in the Round –<\/a> This one of a kind, \u201cbehind the music\u201d event features NC artists Jason Adamo, Clare Means, Chris Hendricks, Azul, Brad Hunnings, Rob Cole, Emanuel Wynter and Jason Damico.<\/p>\n Sept. 20:\u00a0The International Festival 2025 at NC State Fairgrounds –<\/a>\u00a0Beyond the performances, explore a diverse array of bazaars, offering unique handcrafted goods, traditional clothing, and cultural artifacts from various countries. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures and support artisans from around the world. <\/p>\n Sept. 20-21:\u00a0CenterFest Arts Festival <\/a>–\u00a0As Durham\u2019s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers. <\/p>\n Sept. 21:\u00a0La Fiesta del Pueblo 2025 –<\/a>\u00a0A tradition for more than 30 years now, La Fiesta del Pueblo, a Hispanic cultural event held in the Fayetteville Street district of downtown Raleigh, draws nearly 20,000 attendees each year and showcases music, art, dance performances, educational booths, children’s activities and food.<\/p>\n Sept. 23:\u00a0Mt. Joy – Hope We Have Fun Tour at Booth Amphiteatre<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 23: The Marias: Submarine Tour<\/a> –\u00a0See them at Red Hat Amphitheater<\/p>\n Sept. 24:\u00a0Vance Joy North American Tour 2025 at Booth Amphitheatre<\/a><\/p>\n Sept. 24: Rilo Kiley with The Mount Goats\u00a0<\/a>–\u00a0See them at Red Hat Amphitheater<\/p>\n Sept. 24:\u00a0Mark Twain Tonight! at DPAC <\/a>–\u00a0Most recently seen on Broadway in \u201cOur Town,\u201d on tour as Atticus Finch in \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird,\u201d on Netflix\u2019s \u201cOzark,\u201d and beloved to generations as John-Boy Walton, Richard Thomas is the first and only actor authorized to perform the play since the original.<\/p>\n Sept. 25:\u00a0Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group<\/a> – See this Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor on stage at DPAC.<\/p>\n Sept. 25:\u00a0Explore S’more at Apex Nature Park –<\/a>\u00a0Enjoy an evening of exploring nature and connecting with your Apex neighbors at this free annual community event held the last Thursday in September.<\/p>\n Sept. 26-28:\u00a0Pride: Durham, NC –<\/a> Celebrate Pride with events throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n Sept. 27:\u00a0Latino Arts Festival –<\/a>\u00a0The Latino Arts & Culinary Festival invites attendees to celebrate and learn about Latino culture and heritage at The Depot in Apex. There will be art, vendors, live music, food trucks and more.<\/p>\nSept. 8-14<\/h2>\n
Sept. 15-21<\/h2>\n
Sept. 22-30<\/h2>\n