Things to do in Cary

NOV7SatSaturday, November 737 events · Festivals & Holidays

1. All day

   2026 City of Cary Holiday Market

   Downtown Cary Park

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2. All day

   Capital Area Handbell Festival

   NC State Fair Grounds

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3. 9 a.m.

   Capital Area Handbell Festival

   NC Education Lottery Rand Grandstand at North Carolina State Fairgrounds

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4. 9 a.m.12 p.m.

   Hikefest: Young Professional Retreat

   Jordan Lake Ebenezer Shelter

   Also at 9 a.m.

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5. 9 a.m.10 p.m.

   SoJam Lite! A Cappella Festival 2026

   West Duke Building$37.79+

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6. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

   2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Sensory Friendly Showcase

   The Cary Theater

   Arts & Culture

7. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

   A Festival of Fabulous Mums

   Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Doris Duke CenterFreeFamily

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8. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

   Celebrate Diwali at the Library!

   Durham County Library - Southwest Regional LibraryFamily

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9. 10 a.m.4 p.m.

   Fall Arts Fair

   Fred Fletcher Park, Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, USAFreeFamily

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10. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Fall Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Tour

    Outside the NC Medical Society BuildingFree

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11. 10 a.m.2 p.m.

    Local Author Book Fair

    Page 158 BooksFree

    Arts & Culture

12. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    Love Raleigh Festival & Market. & Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Fest!

    Moore Square in downton RaleighFree

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13. 10 a.m.6 p.m.

    Raleigh's 5th Annual International Wine & Beer Oktoberfest! FREE Admission

    Moore Square in downton RaleighFree

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14. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

    6th Annual Taste of China Festival

    Downtown Cary Park - DCP Great Lawn PavilionFree

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15. 11 a.m.2 p.m.

    Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Family Festival & Walk

    Lake Crabtree County Park, Gravel Parking Lot$12.51Family

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16. 11 a.m.12 p.m.

    Festival of Fabulous Mums: Basic Floral Design with Patty Stimmel (Sat.)

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Doris Duke CenterFree

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17. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

    Golden Belt Artists Winter Market 2026

    Mettlesome at Golden BeltFree

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18. 11 a.m.2 p.m.

    Holly Springs Autism Acceptance Day

    Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake ParkFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

19. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

    Taste of China Food and Culture Festival

    Downtown Cary ParkFree

    Food & Drink

20. 11 a.m.

    Taste of China Festival

    Downtown Cary Park - DCP Great Lawn Pavilion

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21. 12 p.m.2 p.m.

    Barksgiving - A Festival of Fun and Fur

    Compass Rose Brewery

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22. 12 p.m.5 p.m.

    Festifall Arts Market

    100 East Rosemary StreetFree

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23. 12 p.m.5 p.m.

    Freeman's Fall Festival

    Freeman's CreativeFree

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24. 12 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    Thanksgiving Herb Garden Make & Take

    Homewood Nursery & Garden Center$50

    Outdoors

25. 12 p.m.4 p.m.

    BBQ Blues & Brews Festival

    Varina Parking Lot

    Food & Drink

26. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Festival of Fabulous Mums: The 13 Classes of Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums with Margie Case

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Doris Duke CenterFree

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27. 1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 2

    The Cary Theater

    Arts & Culture

28. 1:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Handmade for the Holidays – Festive Ornament Turning

    The Bull City Workshop

    Classes & Talks

29. 2 p.m.6 p.m.

    BLERDFest

    Eliza Pool ParkFree

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30. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    Fall Harvest Festival

    Epworth United Methodist ChurchFreeFamily

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31. 5 p.m.9 p.m.

    The Glow Market

    Activate Fitness and WellnessFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

32. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Fall Festival

    Bahama

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33. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Wine Tasting: Wines for your Thanksgiving Table

    Regency at Holly Springs Pool$18+

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34. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Paint Your Own Ceramic Christmas Tree

    The Makery WF$56.38+

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35. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Fireside Chats W/ Smores' & Seasonal Drinks

    920 Buffaloe Rd$35

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36. 7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 3

    The Cary Theater$7+Family

    Arts & Culture

37. 8 p.m.9 p.m.

    Durham Ghost Walk

    Fate & Folklore$17.85

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