{ "id": "nc-events", "name": "North Carolina Events Calendar Dataset", "description": "Dated North Carolina festivals, holiday lights, concerts, sports, arts and outdoor events, each read on the organizer or venue page, with town, county, region, hours, price as published and the date it was checked.", "page": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/nc-events/", "csv": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/downloads/nc-events.csv", "json": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/downloads/nc-events.json", "schema": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/schema/nc-events.json", "derived": false, "inputs": null, "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "attribution": "It's North Carolina (itsnorthcarolina.com), CC BY 4.0", "citation": "It's North Carolina (2026). North Carolina Events Calendar Dataset. https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/nc-events/", "publisher": "It's North Carolina", "geo_scope": "North Carolina, USA", "last_checked": "2026-10-21", "row_count": 238, "columns": [ "event", "city", "county", "region", "start", "end", "hours", "price", "notes", "type", "source_url", "checked" ], "column_notes": { "event": "Event name as the organizer uses it", "city": "City or town", "county": "County", "region": "Our editorial region (not an official designation)", "start": "First date (YYYY-MM-DD)", "end": "Last date (YYYY-MM-DD)", "hours": "Hours as published, or See event page", "price": "Price as published, or See event page", "notes": "Short notes from the organizer page", "type": "Our type tag: festivals, concerts, sports, holiday-lights, arts-theater, food-drink, outdoors or family", "source_url": "Organizer page the row was read from", "checked": "Date (YYYY-MM-DD) the row was read" }, "rows": [ { "event": "Carolina Renaissance Festival", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-03", "end": "2026-11-22", "hours": "Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, rain or shine", "price": "Date-specific tickets; dollar prices not published on this page (ticket widget)", "notes": "Free parking; no pets; 16445 Poplar Tent Road; jousting, falconry, 16 stages, rides and games", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "October 4th Friday: District Fall Festival (Downtown Fayetteville)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-10-23", "end": "2026-10-23", "hours": "6:00 PM-10:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Literary book crawl, Oktoberfest beer garden with local breweries, hay rides, seasonal photo spots, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and games; live music and a Paperhand Puppet Project parade performance; the district's ZombieWalk is not held this year per the organizer", "type": null, "source_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/district-fall-festival-4th-friday/", "checked": "2026-10-21" }, { "event": "Animals of Jones Lake (Jones Lake State Park)", "city": "Elizabethtown", "county": "Bladen", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "2:00-3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Animal pelts, mounts and skulls; all ages; 4117 NC 242 Hwy N", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/animals-of-jones-lake", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "BOO at the NC Zoo", "city": "Asheboro", "county": "Randolph", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day (events calendar lists BOO Oct 17-18 and Oct 24-25)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Described as family-friendly; 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.nczoo.org/experiences/events", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Battleship 101 (Battleship NORTH CAROLINA)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "not published", "price": "Free with regular Battleship admission; admission price not published on page", "notes": "Volunteers at stations; hands-on; page says good for families and scout groups", "type": null, "source_url": "https://battleshipnc.com/programs-and-events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Beach Scavenger Hunt (Fort Macon State Park)", "city": "Atlantic Beach", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-02-15", "hours": "10:00 AM (state parks list); detail page shows 10-11 AM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Ranger-led beach stroll; sunscreen and water recommended; meet at Visitor Center; all ages", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/beach-scavenger-hunt", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Bootanical: Stowe at Sea (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)", "city": "Belmont", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "10:00 AM - 2:00 PM", "price": "Garden admission or membership (price not published on page)", "notes": "Family-friendly Halloween celebration with pirate entertainer, crafts, face painting (fees apply), food trucks, Scarecrow Hollow in Lost Hollow Children's Garden; costumes welcome; seasonal drinks sold at Stowe bars; Belmont per the Conservancy's Visit page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/bootanical-stowe-at-sea/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carolina Kite Festival (Fort Macon State Park)", "city": "Atlantic Beach", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "Flying expected best 10 AM-4 PM both days", "price": "Free", "notes": "Sponsored by Kites Unlimited; bring your own kites; large flying fields, ample parking; 2303 E. Fort Macon Rd", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/carolina-kite-festival", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Charlotte Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "VIP 4-9 PM; general admission 5-9 PM", "price": "Ticket prices not published on this page; $2 per oyster shuck and $29 steamed oyster buckets in advance per the organizer; onsite tickets cost more", "notes": "21+ with valid ID to sample alcohol; outdoors at Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N Community House Rd; whiskey and wine tastings, open-fire cooking, live Americana and bluegrass", "type": "food-drink", "source_url": "https://charlotte.whiskeywinefire.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Dismal Day (Dismal Swamp State Park)", "city": "South Mills", "county": "Camden", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "10 AM-2 PM; free 5K fun run 9 AM", "price": "Free", "notes": "Food trucks, music, bounce house, wagon rides, scavenger hunt, kids crafts, live animals; 5K is stroller-friendly, waiver required, no registration; 2294 US Hwy 17 N", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/dismal-day", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fort Macon free daily guided tour", "city": "Atlantic Beach", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-04-14", "hours": "Daily 1:00 PM, about 45 minutes, mid-Oct to mid-April", "price": "Free", "notes": "Meet at fort entrance; pets not allowed inside the fort", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/fort-macon-daily-tour-100-pm", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden (Cape Fear Botanical Garden)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "4:30 PM - 9:00 PM nightly (event runs Oct 22-25)", "price": "Advance tickets: non-members ages 11+ $14, members 11+ $12, ages 3-10 $9, under 3 free; walk-up tickets are not available at this time per the organizer's page (checked 2026-10-19); the page also lists walk-up prices of $25, $20 and $15 if they open", "notes": "Outdoor walk-through Wonderland theme, costume contest, candy stations (bring your own bag), timed entry, tickets non-refundable and often sell out; dogs allowed Oct 22 only (not Oct 24-25); limited parking, carpool; bring a flashlight; 536 N. Eastern Blvd", "type": null, "source_url": "https://capefearbg.org/event/halloween-at-the-bootanical-garden-26/2026-10-24/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Howl at the View (Halloween family night)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "5:00-7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Falls Lake SRA Rolling View Community Building, 4201 Baptist Rd; trunk or treat, crafts, hiking; all ages", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/howl-at-the-view", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Museum of the Cherokee People", "city": "Cherokee", "county": "Swain", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-03-31", "hours": "9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily (last ticket 4:00 PM)", "price": "Adults $15; children 6-12 $8; children 5 and under free", "notes": "Self-guided visit about one hour; closed day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1; 589 Tsali Blvd; dogs, strollers, parking not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://motcp.org/visit/tickets/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NASCAR Hall of Fame Fall STEM Family Days", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Hands-on STEM and racing activities for kids; see Kids Go Free row; dog and stroller rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.nascarhall.com/plan-a-visit/events", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NASCAR Hall of Fame Kids Go Free weekend", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "not published", "price": "Kids go free (listed on event list; adult price and age cutoff not published)", "notes": "Promotion runs same weekend as Fall STEM Family Days; age limit not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.nascarhall.com/plan-a-visit/events", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores", "city": "Pine Knoll Shores", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-03-31", "hours": "Daily 9 AM-5 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Advance tickets required; eagles, river otters, shipwreck exhibits", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island", "city": "Manteo", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-03-31", "hours": "Daily 9 AM-5 PM; last entry 4:30 PM; STAR Center 9:30-4:30; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Timed entry, reserved tickets recommended; stingray touch, otters, sharks", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NC Museum of Natural Sciences (downtown Raleigh)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-03-31", "hours": "Downtown Tue-Sun 10 AM-5 PM; e.g. Incredible Science Oct 24 12:30-1:00 PM", "price": "Free general admission", "notes": "Calendar lists daily programs (live animal feedings, Science Detectives, story time); some programs separately priced or registered, not published on this page; adult nights are 21+ and excluded", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Pumpkin Patch Express (Museum of Life and Science)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "Weekends in October (hours not published)", "price": "Tickets on sale; price not published on homepage", "notes": "Hay maze, pumpkin decorating, autumn games; only October weekends listed so Oct 24-25 and 31", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.lifeandscience.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Trick or Treat on Elm Street", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "1:00 PM - 4:00 PM", "price": "Free treats at participating businesses (price not published); treats until supplies last", "notes": "Roaming street performers; downtown Greensboro", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.downtowngreensboro.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Umstead's 92nd Birthday Bash (William B. Umstead State Park)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "Sat 4:00-7:00 PM at Sycamore Mess Hall, 8801 Glenwood Ave", "price": "$25; kids 12 and under free", "notes": "All ages; bluegrass and jazz concert, dinner from Cloud Brewing and Sassool, door prizes, origami; funds restore the historic Sycamore Mess Hall", "type": "outdoors", "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/umsteads-92nd-birthday-bash", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "WNC Nature Center", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-03-31", "hours": "not published", "price": "Adults $16.95 plus tax ($11.95 City of Asheville residents); seniors 65+ $15.95 ($10.95); youth 13-15 $16.95 ($11.95); child 3-12 $12.95 ($9.95); 2 and under free", "notes": "42 acres of wildlife habitats incl. black bears, red pandas, red wolves, otters; hours, dogs, strollers not published on page read", "type": null, "source_url": "https://wildwnc.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Western Carolina Catamounts Football Homecoming vs Chattanooga", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-24", "hours": "2:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "WCU Homecoming 2026; SoCon game; ticket and gameday parking links on page; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carolina Panthers home games (Bank of America Stadium)", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-25", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "Sun Oct 25 vs Tampa Bay 1:00 PM EDT; Sun Nov 8 vs Denver 1:00 PM EST; Sun Nov 22 vs Baltimore 1:00 PM EST; Sun Dec 13 vs New Orleans 1:00 PM EST; Sun Dec 20 vs Cincinnati 1:00 PM EST; Sun Jan 3 vs Seattle 1:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "NFL regular-season home games at Bank of America Stadium; bag, parking and gameday rules are on the team's Parking and GameDay Express pages", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.panthers.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Super-NATURAL Creature Feature (Jockey's Ridge State Park)", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-25", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "2:00-3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Ages 6 to 12; pre-registration required (email austin.paul@ncparks.gov); treats and gift bags provided; 300 W. Carolista Dr", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/super-natural-creature-feature-2880", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Trunk or Treat (Hammocks Beach State Park)", "city": "Swansboro", "county": "Onslow", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-25", "end": "2026-10-25", "hours": "2:00-5:00 PM (per event text)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Hayrides, games, candy, prizes, costume contests for people and pets; pets leashed 6 ft max; all ages", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/trunk-or-treat-6637", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Escape at the Millpond (Merchants Millpond State Park)", "city": "Gatesville", "county": "Gates", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-10-26", "end": "2026-12-14", "hours": "Registration required, call 252-357-1191 for day and time; about 1 hour", "price": "See event page", "notes": "History escape room, groups max 10; all ages listed", "type": null, "source_url": "https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/escape-at-the-millpond", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) home games at Crown Coliseum", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-10-29", "end": "2027-03-27", "hours": "Crown Complex home dates (year inferred, consistent with the team's schedule release): Oct 29; Nov 7, 13, 14, 15, 25, 28; Dec 4, 5, 18, 19, 26, 27; Jan 8, 9, 22, 23, 24; Feb 5, 6, 19, 20, 21; Mar 12, 13, 26, 27. Team release also lists School Day Games Nov 5 and Mar 11 and a 6 PM Opening Night on Oct 17 (already past). Puck-drop times not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Pro hockey; season tickets on sale per the team; Crown Complex calendar read at https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/all", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/news/2026/marksmen-announce-2026-27-schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Indigo Girls with Linda Perry (Wilson Center)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-10-29", "end": "2026-10-29", "hours": "7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Folk-rock concert; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/indigo-girls-1498008", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Greensboro Science Center Fright Light laser show", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-10-30", "end": "2026-10-30", "hours": "Shows at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM", "price": "$7 per ticket", "notes": "Seating limited; limited concessions; ages not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Mrs. Doubtfire (WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway, DPAC)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-10-30", "end": "2026-11-01", "hours": "not published", "price": "Tickets start at $50 (+ tax)", "notes": "Broadway touring show; ages and family suitability not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Boo! (Museum of Life and Science)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-10-31", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "10 AM-3 PM", "price": "Included with admission (admission price not published on homepage)", "notes": "Costumes encouraged; homepage heading also reads FREE EVENT, so re-verify", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.lifeandscience.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carolina Raptor Center: Raptor Tales story time", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-10-31", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "Raptor Trail open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (event time not published)", "price": "Adult (23-64) $16; student (13-22) $14; child (3-12) $12; under 3 free; seniors/military/teachers $14 (plus NC sales tax and online fees); SNAP/WIC party of 4 free general admission (not valid for special events); special-event pricing not published", "notes": "Story time reading of Feed Me! for young children; 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (Latta Nature Preserve); free parking", "type": null, "source_url": "https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/plan-your-visit/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "ECU Pirates football vs Temple", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-10-31", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "Time TBA", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium; billed Fan Appreciation / Paint It Black; stadium bag, stroller and alcohol rules not published (opponent/date pairing confirmed from schedule text: each game block lists opponent, venue, then date/time; matches posted results for prior games)", "type": null, "source_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Halloween in the District: Trick or Treat and Costume Contest (Downtown Fayetteville)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-10-31", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "4:00 PM-8:00 PM; business trick or treat 4-6 PM; youth costume contest 6 PM; adult (18+) contest 7 PM; sign-up at 222 Hay Street", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Downtown businesses give candy and giveaways 4-6 PM; youth contest ages 10 and under and 11-17; adult contest 18+; the district's ZombieWalk is not held this year per the organizer", "type": null, "source_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/2026-halloween-in-the-district-trick-or-treat-costume-contest/", "checked": "2026-10-21" }, { "event": "ECU Pirates men's basketball non-conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-11-02", "end": "2026-12-21", "hours": "Nov 2 7:00 PM USC Upstate (White Out); Nov 7 2:00 PM UNCW; Nov 11 4:00 PM NC A&T; Nov 14 4:00 PM Delaware State; Nov 27 7:00 PM NC Wesleyan; Dec 1 7:00 PM Richmond; Dec 5 2:00 PM Radford; Dec 9 7:00 PM Coastal Carolina; Dec 18 7:00 PM Campbell; Dec 21 4:00 PM Virginia-Lynchburg (Holiday Hoops)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "NCAA Division I home games; bag and venue rules not published on this page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNCW Seahawks men's basketball home games (Trask Coliseum)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-02", "end": "2027-03-02", "hours": "Nov 2 7:00 PM Mount Olive; Nov 11 7:00 PM Kent State; Nov 14 7:00 PM Louisiana; Dec 5 7:00 PM Valparaiso; Dec 19 2:00 PM Radford; Dec 28 5:00 PM Columbia College (S.C.); Dec 31 2:00 PM Campbell; Jan 2 7:00 PM Northeastern; Jan 16 7:00 PM Towson; Jan 18 7:00 PM William & Mary; Jan 28 6:30 PM Charleston; Feb 6 7:00 PM Hampton; Feb 13 7:00 PM Stony Brook; Feb 25 8:30 PM NC A&T; Mar 2 7:00 PM Elon", "price": "See event page", "notes": "CAA games begin Dec 31; the Holiday Classic is listed separately", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://uncwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-03", "end": "2027-01-09", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Biltmore House by candlelight plus Antler Hill Village lights; front lawn Christmas trees; ticket includes all-day estate access; ages, dogs, strollers not published on this page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas/candlelight-christmas-evenings/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Abbamania (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-05", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ABBA tribute show; Main Attractions Series; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/abbamania", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen School Day Game vs Roanoke", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-05", "hours": "10:00 AM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; school day game presented by PWC, 'bring your students'", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Holly Day Fair (59th annual, Junior League of Fayetteville, Crown Expo)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Nov 5-8; daily hours not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Four days of holiday shopping with special events Ladies Night Out, Sip & Shop and Super Shopper; family and alcohol rules not published", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/holly-day-fair-2", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Polar Express Train Ride (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad)", "city": "Bryson City", "county": "Swain", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "not published (choose date/time at booking)", "price": "Coach Class from $50.85 adult (13+), $33.52 child (2-12), $0.00 infant (0-23 months, needs own seat); First Class tables from $71.94 per seat; Premium Crown from $66.16 per seat; Crown from $57.50 per seat; peak/steam/Christmas Eve may be higher; all-in pricing", "notes": "1 1/4 hour round trip from Bryson City depot; cocoa and cookie, Santa gives each child a silver bell; one free lap child (0-23 months) per adult ticket in table/section classes; dogs, strollers, parking: see page FAQ", "type": null, "source_url": "https://gsmr.com/the-polar-express/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "ECU Pirates football vs South Florida", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-11-06", "end": "2026-11-06", "hours": "7:30 PM (Friday)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium; Military Appreciation Day / Night of the Boneyard; stadium rules not published (opponent/date pairing confirmed from schedule text: each game block lists opponent, venue, then date/time; matches posted results for prior games)", "type": null, "source_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "The Electric Light Orchestra Experience with Wilmington Symphony Orchestra strings (Wilson Center)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-06", "end": "2026-11-06", "hours": "7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Tribute concert; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/the-electric-light-orchestra-experience-1493744", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Polar Express Train Ride (NC Transportation Museum)", "city": "Spencer", "county": "Rowan", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-06", "end": "2026-12-23", "hours": "Weekends Nov 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and Dec 4-6, plus daily Dec 10-23; departure times not published on this page", "price": "Prices not published on this page; classes are Parlor, First Class, Deluxe Coach and Standard Coach; phone orders 704-469-5231", "notes": "1 Samuel Spencer Drive; ticket classes sold for Train A or Train B", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/the-polar-express-train-ride/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon weekend (Outer Banks Sporting Events)", "city": "Outer Banks", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-06", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Nov 6-8; race start times not published on the page (two-day sports and fitness expo with packet pick-up before the race)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Marathon, half marathon, Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar 5K, 8K and COLOR Fun Run; family-friendly activities after the race; beer garden is 21+ (photo ID or beer band needed); strollers and pets not allowed; county not stated on the page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://obxse.com/outer-banks-marathon/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day)", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-07", "hours": "time TBD", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Kidd Brewer Stadium; tickets and Fan Guide links on page; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/football/schedule/2026", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Monty Python's Spamalot (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Sat Nov 7 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 8 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM; doors open 6:30 PM; runtime 2 hours 20 minutes with a 15-minute intermission", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Age rules not published", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/spamalot-1542322", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "North Carolina Whirligig Festival", "city": "Wilson", "county": "Wilson", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Sat Nov 7 10:00 AM through Sun Nov 8 5:00 PM (Eastern)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Organizer states about 70,000+ visitors over the weekend; eight blocks of downtown Wilson; free kids zone and kids performance stage; 30 Vollis Simpson whirligigs in a park; held the first full weekend in November; 301 Goldsboro Street South; read on the festival's own Eventeny page (hosted by Whirligig Festival)", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.eventeny.com/events/nc-whirligig-festival-2026-31699/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Western Carolina", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-07", "hours": "5:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Kimmel Arena; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://uncabulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Western Carolina Catamounts Football vs Wofford (Heroes Day / EBCI Day)", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-07", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SoCon game; ticket and gameday parking links on page; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky)", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-08", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Starts 3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/ally-tipoff-2", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Dix Park: Instrument Petting Zoo", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-08", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "2:00-4:00 PM", "price": "Free (free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors); registration required to receive weather cancellations", "notes": "All ages, beginner-friendly; youth quartets perform then public plays boomwhackers, bucket drums, kazoos; painting old instruments; Gipson Play Plaza", "type": null, "source_url": "https://dixpark.org/event/instrument-petting-zoo", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "TobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Third Day", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-08", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the venue event list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "First Horizon Coliseum; Christian music concert; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Tanglewood Festival of Lights: Paws in the Park", "city": "Clemmons", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-09", "end": "2026-11-10", "hours": "not published (reserve a spot online)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Walk the light display with your dog; two nights only", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.forsyth.cc/parks/Tanglewood/fol", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "WKML 95.7 Stars and Guitars (Crown Coliseum)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-09", "end": "2026-11-09", "hours": "Show time not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Country acoustic show with all artists on stage together, 14th year per the page; lineup and age rules not published; year inferred as 2026 from the Crown Complex calendar (Nov. 9, listed between Nov. 7 and Nov. 13 events)", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/wkml-957-stars-and-guitars", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Death Becomes Her (Broadway at DPAC)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-10", "end": "2026-11-15", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "Tickets start at $55 plus tax (DPAC list)", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Southern Christmas Show", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-11", "end": "2026-11-22", "hours": "Wed Nov 11 (Veterans Day) 10 AM - 9 PM; Thu-Sat 10 AM - 9 PM; Sun-Wed 10 AM - 6 PM; Early Bird VIP Sat Nov 14 8-10 AM", "price": "Harris Teeter discounted adult tickets (ages 13+): weekday $19, weekend $22; box-office prices not published on this page", "notes": "The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Road; 4,000+ parking spaces, golf-cart shuttles; peak crowds 10 AM-3 PM Fri-Sun", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.southernchristmasshow.com/attendee-info/show-info/dates-hours", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-11", "end": "2026-11-11", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+; fully seated", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Hudson Westbrook: The Hits Me Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-13", "end": "2026-11-13", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; concert, with Kenny Whitmire and Ethan Burdick; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-hudson-westbrook/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives (Wilson Center)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-13", "end": "2026-11-13", "hours": "7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Country and instrumental rock concert; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/marty-stuart-and-his-fabulous-superlatives-1511330", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Tanglewood Festival of Lights", "city": "Clemmons", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-13", "end": "2027-01-01", "hours": "6:00 PM - 11:00 PM daily", "price": "Per family vehicle (cars, vans, trucks): Mon-Thu $20 cash / $23 card; Fri-Sun $25 cash / $28 card. Discount nights Nov 16, 17, 23, 24: $10 cash / $13 card", "notes": "Drive-through with over one million LED lights; no riding in a pickup bed or on a connected trailer; S'moresville marshmallow roasting in Gift Village (sticks sold on site, no outside food for roasting); carriage ride $110 and hayride $190 by reservation plus admission", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.forsyth.cc/parks/Tanglewood/fol", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-13", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "Gates open 6:00 PM, last entry 9:00 PM", "price": "Priced per vehicle (Personal Vehicle up to 20 ft), three date tiers (Pink/Blue/Yellow); tier prices not published on pages read; gate tickets cost $10 more; Arboretum Society members $5 off advance", "notes": "Walk-through show, 1+ million lights, about 1-mile trail, allow 1 hour or more; no pets (service animals only); under 16 must be with an adult; outside alcohol prohibited, alcohol sold on site; vehicle entry only, no walk-ins; rain or shine; rideshare needs a vehicle ticket", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.ncarboretum.org/winter-lights/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Dowdy Park Holiday Markets", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-14", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "Saturdays Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 12, 9 AM-12 PM", "price": "Free (town says its events are free and family-friendly)", "notes": "About 50 local vendors; 3005 S Croatan Hwy", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/614/Events", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "The Drifters (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-14", "end": "2026-11-14", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Vocal group; Main Attractions Series; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/the-drifter-26", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball vs Lipscomb", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-11-14", "end": "2026-11-14", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Home game in Cullowhee; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "A Magical Cirque Christmas", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-15", "end": "2026-11-15", "hours": "Doors 5:00 PM; show 6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; holiday cirque show billed by the organizer as a family outing and date night; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-a-magical-cirque-christmas/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Blade Runner Live: film with live orchestra (Wilson Center)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-15", "end": "2026-11-15", "hours": "6:30 PM (doors 5:30 PM)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Film is rated R and not recommended for young audiences per the page; shown with subtitles", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/blade-runner-live-1396180", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights Sensory Friendly Night", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-17", "end": "2026-11-17", "hours": "5:30 PM - 9:00 PM", "price": "Tickets available at the door (price not published)", "notes": "Quieter music, quiet zones, sensory bags; first sensory friendly night for the event", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "National Gingerbread House Display at The Omni Grove Park Inn", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-17", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "Sundays anytime after 6 PM; Mon-Thu regular resort hours; Fri-Sat reserved for resort guests and confirmed dining reservations; closed to public Nov 26, Dec 6, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Jan 1", "price": "Viewing price not published; parking Oct 1-Jan 3: self-park $35, valet $45 (no complimentary parking)", "notes": "Competition judging Nov 16 is closed to the public; bus/oversized vehicles need advance reservation; 290 Macon Ave; 12 Days of Gingerbread online Dec 1-12", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/national-gingerbread-competition", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-18", "end": "2026-11-18", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; page presale text is from 2025 but the header and calendar list Nov 18, 2026", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/doja-cat-1", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-18", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "not published (page says the center closes early during Winter Wonderlights; mermaid stories 6:00-8:30 PM every half hour)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Over a million lights, handcrafted lanterns, glowing tunnel; Holiday Laser Show in OmniSphere (15 min) and Merry Mermaid goodnight stories included; free parking first come first served with overflow at Jaycee Park and Country Park; pets and stroller rules not published on this page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Wicked (Steven Tanger Center)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-18", "end": "2026-12-06", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Hiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-19", "end": "2026-11-19", "hours": "Show 8 PM; doors not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Ingles Southern Conference Women's Volleyball Championships", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-19", "end": "2026-11-22", "hours": "Times not published on events list (Nov 21 semifinals, Nov 22 championship finals)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; SoCon postseason tournament; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events-tickets/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "App State Men's Basketball vs North Texas", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2026-11-20", "hours": "6:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Holmes Convocation Center; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2026-27", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Grandfather Mountain Holiday Tree Arrival", "city": "Linville", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2026-11-20", "hours": "11:00 AM-12:00 PM", "price": "Included with park admission; 2026 daily rates $25 adult / $13 child (base days), $30 adult (mid-level), $35 adult (peak), child $13 every tier, before taxes and fees; which tier applies to Nov 20 not stated", "notes": "Millie the Bear escorts the tree; snowflake crafts, hot chocolate and candy canes; winter park hours 9 AM-5 PM; tickets and entry time booked online; Choose-and-Cut tree receipt saves $2 adult / $1 child", "type": null, "source_url": "https://grandfather.com/holiday-season/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Lowes Foods Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting", "city": "Hickory", "county": "Catawba", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2026-11-20", "hours": "5:45 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Parade through downtown, then Santa lights the tree on Union Square; holiday music; Santa photos FAQ on page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.hickorync.gov/christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "RUSH: Fifty Something Tour", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2026-11-22", "hours": "Fri Nov 20 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 22 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; second show added due to demand; page presale text is stale", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/rush", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Speedway Christmas (drive-thru light show)", "city": "Concord", "county": "Cabarrus", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, rain or shine", "price": "See event page", "notes": "More than 5 million lights on a four-mile course around the oval, pit road and infield road course; synchronized to 101.3 FM; drive-in movies on Speedway TV; Fri and Sat nights in December busiest, page suggests Sun or Thu; dog and stroller rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "80th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "11:00 AM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Theme 'A Vintage Holiday'; downtown Asheville; hosted by Asheville Downtown Association; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.ashevilledowntown.org/news/asheville-downtown-association-opens-applications-for-80th-annual-asheville-holiday-parade", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "82nd ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "9:30 AM street-side and on ABC11 (telecast 9:30 AM-12:00 PM); lasts about 2.5 hours", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Route about 1.4 miles: Hillsborough St at St. Mary's St, past State Capitol, Salisbury St, Morgan St, Fayetteville St to Lenoir St; no registration or price to watch published", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://grma.org/listing/82nd-abc11-raleigh-christmas-parade-presented-by-shop-local-raleigh/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day)", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "time TBD", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Kidd Brewer Stadium; tickets and Fan Guide links on page; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/football/schedule/2026", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Morganton Winter Carnival", "city": "Morganton", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "2:30 PM-5:30 PM; downtown lighting ceremony 5:30-6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Historic Burke County Courthouse Square: Santa visits, ice slide, face painting, hot chocolate at Frosty's Diner, letters to Santa, fire and ice demo", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/upcoming-events-0", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (11th year)", "city": "Cary", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2027-01-10", "hours": "Open daily 6-10 PM, closed Christmas Day (holiday hours may vary); Any Night gates open 6:00 PM, arrive by 9:00 PM; Twilight Session gates open 4:30 PM, arrive by 5:30 PM", "price": "Any Night, Twilight Session and Evening Session tickets sold (dollar prices not published on this page on the festival page); children 2 and under always free", "notes": "Koka Booth Amphitheatre; lantern displays plus nightly stage performances", "type": "holiday-lights", "source_url": "https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/chinese-lantern-festival/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair (63rd annual)", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-22", "hours": "Sat Nov 21 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sun Nov 22 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM", "price": "One-day pass and weekend pass sold; dollar prices not shown on the fair page", "notes": "Handmade craft fair with a free raffle and meet-the-artist time; venue address not published on this page on the fair page", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://piedmontcraftsmen.shop/pages/craft-fair", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Western Carolina Catamounts Football vs The Citadel (Hall of Fame Day / Senior Day)", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Fan 'Purple Out' day; ticket and gameday parking links on page; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-25", "end": "2026-12-06", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNCW Seahawks Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic (Trask Coliseum)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-25", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Nov 25 4:00 PM Liberty vs Princeton and 7:00 PM UNCW vs St. Thomas; Nov 27 Noon Liberty vs St. Thomas and 3:00 PM UNCW vs Princeton; Nov 28 Noon Princeton vs St. Thomas and 3:00 PM UNCW vs Liberty", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Four-team men's basketball tournament with UNCW, Liberty, Princeton and St. Thomas", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://uncwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Dix Park: Trophy Trot 5k (Thanksgiving Day race)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-26", "end": "2026-11-26", "hours": "Kids' race 8:45 AM; 5K 9:00 AM; ends 10:30 AM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Road closures until 10:30 AM; only Umstead Dr via Lake Wheeler Rd and S. Boylan Ave via Western Blvd entrances open 6-10:30 AM; afterparty at Trophy Brewing (alcohol); benefits Healing Transitions", "type": null, "source_url": "https://dixpark.org/event/trophy-trot-5k", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-26", "end": "2026-11-26", "hours": "8:30 AM-11:00 AM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1 mile run/walk in downtown Fayetteville (Cool Spring Downtown District calendar)", "type": "outdoors", "source_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/explore-downtown/calendar/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carolina Raptor Center: Thanksgiving with the Raptors", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "Raptor Trail open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (event time not published)", "price": "Adult (23-64) $16; student (13-22) $14; child (3-12) $12; under 3 free; seniors/military/teachers $14 (plus NC sales tax and online fees); SNAP/WIC party of 4 free general admission (not valid for special events); special-event pricing not published", "notes": "Shows what goes into a raptor's holiday meal; 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (Latta Nature Preserve); free parking", "type": null, "source_url": "https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/plan-your-visit/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carowinds WinterFest", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "not published (page says check the Carowinds app for show times)", "price": "Live shows, light displays, select activities and most rides included with park admission; admission price not published; food, drink, merchandise and select holiday experiences cost extra", "notes": "Santa visits, cookie decorating (extra purchase), up to 29 rides and attractions, Tinker's Toy Factory live holiday show; handcrafted cocktails sold for adults; dog, stroller and parking rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.sixflags.com/carowinds/events/winterfest", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "Fri 9 AM-6 PM; Sat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 10 AM-4 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Special Events Center; handcrafted pottery, jewelry, woodwork, glass, food; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/craftsmens-christmas-classic-art-craft-festival", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "12:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Men's college basketball at Spectrum Center", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/dick-vitale-invitational-1", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Festive in Flight: A Holiday Drone Show Celebration", "city": "Pinehurst", "county": "Moore", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "Event 5:00 PM; 500-drone show begins 7:00 PM (about 15 min)", "price": "Ticket required; ages 2 and under free, ages 3-11 child ticket, ages 12+ adult ticket (dollar prices not published)", "notes": "Santa photos, stilt walkers, glow putting course, food truck and pop-up bars with holiday cocktails; bring your own lawn chairs, seating limited; rain or shine", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.pinehurst.com/events/festive-in-flight-a-holiday-drone-show-celebration", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Holiday Tree Lighting", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "5:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Historic Courthouse Plaza; carols, hot cocoa, Santa switches on the tree and Main Street lights; hosted by City of Hendersonville", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/event/holiday-tree-lighting-2", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach", "city": "Wrightsville Beach", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "Fri Nov 27 5:30 PM captains' meeting and 7:00 PM kickoff party (Bluewater Grill, live music, cash bar, tickets sold); Sat Nov 28 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Day in the Park, 5:00 PM sponsor viewing tent, 6:00 PM boat parade then fireworks; Sun Nov 29 10:00 AM awards ceremony", "price": "kickoff party tickets are sold separately (price not published); other prices not published", "notes": "Day in the Park has activities for kids, food vendors and arts and crafts vendors; vendor applications sold out per the page; parking not published on this page", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.ncholidayflotilla.org/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Rock N Roll Rewind: 4th Annual Black Friday Show", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; All ages", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Sandhills Garden of Lights", "city": "Pinehurst", "county": "Moore", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2027-01-09", "hours": "5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Wednesdays through Sundays", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Over one million lights, interactive illuminated orbs, walk-through mushroom finale, Santa on select nights, photo spots; hot chocolate and adult drinks sold; inaugural year; at Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, 3245 Airport Rd", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.sandhills.edu/horticultural-gardens/garden-of-lights.html", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Tweetsie Christmas", "city": "Blowing Rock", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-12-30", "hours": "5:00 PM-9:30 PM on select evenings (Nov 27-29; Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 26-30)", "price": "Adults 13+ $65; children 3-12 $45; ages 2 and under free; parking free", "notes": "Reserved 20-minute open-air steam Christmas train, four amusement rides, Santa's Gingerbread House (Santa through Dec 23), Christmas show; tickets date and train-time specific; train is unheated; stroller and pet policy on Park FAQ page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://tweetsie.com/special-events/tweetsie-christmas", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators (Thanksgiving week home game)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Lenovo Center; defending Stanley Cup champions per the team's release; bag and venue policies are on the arena's pages", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Dowdy Park Tree Lighting", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "5:00-7:00 PM; Santa arrives 5:30 PM", "price": "Free (town says its events are free)", "notes": "Sing-along, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa visit", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/614/Events", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "ECU Pirates football vs Florida Atlantic (Senior Day)", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Time TBA", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium; Senior Day; stadium rules not published (opponent/date pairing confirmed from schedule text: each game block lists opponent, venue, then date/time; matches posted results for prior games)", "type": null, "source_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen Disney Night vs Roanoke", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Disney Night theme", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fireside Collective's Family Jamboree", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; All ages (under 12 requires venue approval)", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Holidays at the Garden (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)", "city": "Belmont", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-12-30", "hours": "5:00 PM - 10:00 PM on select dates (closed select evenings for private events)", "price": "Pricing varies (general and Any Night tickets; dollar prices not published on page read)", "notes": "Over one million lights, food trucks, Santa on Dec 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 6-8 PM, Trackless Train Fridays Dec 4, 11, 18 6-9 PM; hot chocolate and bars; VIP parking optional, free grass overflow on Fri/Sat; dog policy and stroller access are FAQ answers not published on this page; Belmont per the Conservancy's Visit page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://danielstoweconservancy.org/visit/holidays/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Old Salem Christmas Kick-Off", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "10:00 AM - 4:00 PM", "price": "Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)", "notes": "Hands-on holiday activities for young historians with something to take home", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Georgia Southern", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "2:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Kimmel Arena; afternoon game; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://uncabulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Very Merry Christmas (Opera House Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "times not published on the listing", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Holiday show; only the live-events listing was read", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Visits with Santa and Carriage Rides, Courthouse Square", "city": "Morganton", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-12-20", "hours": "5:30 PM-8:00 PM Friday and Saturday evenings; carriage ticket window opens 5:00 PM", "price": "Carriage rides $5 per person (no call-ahead reservations, sign up at ticket window); Santa visit price not published", "notes": "Santa's Workshop at the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square, Nov 28-Dec 20", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/upcoming-events-0", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "App State Men's Basketball vs Dartmouth", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-11-29", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Holmes Convocation Center; Sunday afternoon game; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2026-27", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "City of Wilmington Holiday Parade", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-29", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "6:00-8:00 PM; Front St closed 5:00-7:15 PM", "price": "Free", "notes": "Front St between Walnut and Church; free metered parking on Sundays", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Events-directory/Holiday-Parade-2026", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Celtic Angels (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-11-30", "end": "2026-11-30", "hours": "4:00 PM and 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read; Main Attraction Series", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Christmas Town U.S.A. light display (McAdenville)", "city": "McAdenville", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-26", "hours": "5:30 PM - 10:00 PM nightly; walk or drive through downtown", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Red, green and white lights; tree lighting ceremony Dec 1 at 5:30 PM at Dynamo 31, 102 Main Street; media line (704) 823-2333; the town's 2026 Trip Planner has visiting details", "type": "holiday-lights", "source_url": "https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade", "city": "Morganton", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-01", "hours": "6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Downtown Morganton, hosted by the Downtown Development Association; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/upcoming-events-0", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Rhythm Street Movement's Who Brought the Humbug? (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-01", "hours": "4:00 PM and 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Holiday dance show; only the live-events listing was read", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Snowshoe Guided Tours at Sugar Mountain Resort", "city": "Sugar Mountain", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-01", "hours": "not published (page shows 00:00)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "First listed tour date; later dates not published on this page; subject to weather per resort", "type": "outdoors", "source_url": "https://skisugar.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Reynolda Family Evergreen Workshop", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-02", "end": "2026-12-02", "hours": "10:00 AM - 12:00 PM", "price": "$30; $24 members and Friends of Reynolda Gardens at Family level or above", "notes": "Brown Family Conservatory; recommended ages 2-10 plus an adult; each ticket includes supplies for one wreath and one ornament; hot chocolate bar and cookies included; registration required", "type": null, "source_url": "https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/family-evergreen-workshop/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting", "city": "Fuquay-Varina", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-03", "end": "2026-12-03", "hours": "6:00-8:00 PM; ice skating 4-8 PM; artist night market 5-8 PM; tree and menorah lit 6 PM; Santa pictures 6:15-8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Downtown, Vance Street lot (205 S. Main St); road closures, detour map on page; sleigh rides by Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9447", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Get the LED Out: A Celebration of The Mighty Zep", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-03", "end": "2026-12-03", "hours": "Time not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; Led Zeppelin tribute band; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/get-the-led-out/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Crown Coliseum)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-03", "end": "2026-12-03", "hours": "Doors open one hour before show time; show time not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Rock and metal reimagined with orchestra; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/the-rock-orchestra-by-candlelight", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "showtimes not published on the page", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Page calls it a family-friendly production designed for young audiences", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/ballet-for-young-audiences-26", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Chamber Music by Candlelight (Tryon Palace)", "city": "New Bern", "county": "Craven", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "7:00-9:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Palace Council Chamber; Brierwood Ensemble; limited seating; ages not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.tryonpalace.org/calendar", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Evening with Elves (Marbles Kids Museum)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "6:00-8:30 PM", "price": "$27 member | $30 general public; every attendee needs a ticket", "notes": "Family holiday evening; non-refundable", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/production/evening-with-elves/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Oak Island Christmas Tree Lighting (Middleton Park Complex)", "city": "Oak Island", "county": "Brunswick", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "5:00 PM-7:00 PM", "price": "Free", "notes": "Train rides, live entertainment, craft stations, letters to Santa and a visit from Santa; 4610 E Dolphin Dr", "type": "holiday-lights", "source_url": "https://www.oakislandnc.gov/Events-Calendar-Directory/Town-Events/Tree-Lighting", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Olde Fashioned Christmas with Santa on the Square", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "5:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Downtown open house; horse-drawn rides through lit Main Street; Santa on the Square (selfies, hot cocoa, games, crafts) with Henderson County Parks and Recreation", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/holiday-cheer-downtown-hendersonville", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Sylva Christmas Tree Lighting", "city": "Sylva", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "6:00 PM-7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Evening of music and fun hosted by Town of Sylva / Main Street Sylva Association, 83 Allen Street listing", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.mainstreetsylva.org/2026/12/04/230987/christmas-tree-lighting", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "29th Annual Santa on the Chimney", "city": "Chimney Rock", "county": "Rutherford", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "11:00 AM-2:00 PM", "price": "Included with park admission; single-day admission $17 adult, $8 youth (5-15), under 5 free (admission FAQ page, undated)", "notes": "Santa rappels the 315-foot Chimney Rock; photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hike with an elf, crafts, live music, animal ambassadors; dogs, strollers, parking not published on this page", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/28th-annual-santa-on-the-chimney-dec-13/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "ACC Football Championship Game", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "Kickoff noon ET on ABC", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Bank of America Stadium; 22nd annual game; the ACC says Charlotte hosts it through the 2030 season", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://theacc.com/news/2026/1/26/2026-acc-football-championship-game-to-kick-off-at-noon-et-on-abc.aspx", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Battleship Alive! (Battleship NORTH CAROLINA)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "8 AM-5 PM", "price": "Free with regular Battleship admission; admission price not published on page", "notes": "WWII living history interpreters; page says good for families and scout groups", "type": null, "source_url": "https://battleshipnc.com/programs-and-events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the venue list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Lenovo Center; listed on the arena's event calendar", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Hendersonville Christmas Parade", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Evening parade steps off 6 PM heading south on Main Street; theme 'Light up the Night'", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/holiday-cheer-downtown-hendersonville", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NASTAR Racing at Sugar Mountain Resort", "city": "Sugar Mountain", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "12:00 PM (page lists 12:00PM)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Listed on the resort's home page event list; conditions and operation subject to weather per the resort; 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive", "type": "outdoors", "source_url": "https://skisugar.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Old Salem St. Nick at Old Salem and the Moravian Market", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "10:00 AM - 4:00 PM", "price": "Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)", "notes": "St. Nick visits the hat shop with a family photo option; Moravian Market in Salem Square", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "The Big Crafty", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-06", "hours": "Sat 12:00-6:00 PM per event page; Sunday hours not published on this page", "price": "Saturday $10; Sunday free to the public (online may add processing fees)", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; handmade arts and crafts fair; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-the-big-crafty-3/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball vs The Citadel (SoCon opener)", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Home SoCon opener, afternoon tip; family rules not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Hometown Heritage Christmas Parade", "city": "Waynesville", "county": "Haywood", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "start": "2026-12-07", "end": "2026-12-07", "hours": "6:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "North Main Street; held first Monday of December; family-friendly community parade; dogs, strollers, parking not published", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.downtownwaynesville.com/events-1/hometown-heritage-christmas-parade-2026", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-07", "end": "2026-12-07", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; holiday ballet; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-07", "end": "2026-12-07", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page)", "notes": "Lenovo Center; parking and bag policy are linked on the event page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/pentatonix-26", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Bodyguard (Broadway at DPAC)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-08", "end": "2026-12-13", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list)", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-24", "hours": "Thu Dec 10 7:00 PM; Fri Dec 11 7:00 PM; Sat Dec 12 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Sun Dec 13 1:00 PM (more dates through Dec 24 on the venue page); doors open 60 minutes prior", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts; live music; choreography by Zalman Raffael", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/the-nutcracker", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic (Crown Coliseum)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-13", "hours": "Doors for standard tickets open one hour before each show; show times not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Magical Pass: adults and children ages 2 and up must each have a Magical Pass show ticket; character greeting starts 45 minutes before the show; children must be accompanied by an adult", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-spotlight-magic", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol (Big Dawg Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-20", "hours": "times not published on the listing", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Matthew West: Come Home for Christmas Live on Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-10", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; Christian holiday concert; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/matthew-west-come-home-for-christmas-live-on-tour/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "McAdenville Yule Log Parade", "city": "McAdenville", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-10", "hours": "Singing begins 5:30 PM at 100 Main Street near the Yule Log", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Tradition since 1949 per the town", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Raleigh)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-10", "hours": "7:00 PM; doors 6:00 PM", "price": "Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page)", "notes": "Lenovo Center; rock holiday production with lights and pyrotechnics", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-26", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien)", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-12-11", "end": "2026-12-11", "hours": "Starts 12:00 PM (arena calendar)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; doubleheader; the 2025 edition drew over 16,000 fans per the Charlotte Sports Foundation", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://charlottesports.org/naomi-osaka-amanda-anisimova-frances-tiafoe-and-learner-tien-headline-2026-charlotte-invitational/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Miracle on 34th Street The Musical (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-11", "end": "2026-12-20", "hours": "Fri-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 2:00 PM; extra shows Sat Dec 12 2:00 PM, Thu Dec 17 7:30 PM, Sat Dec 19 2:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Holiday musical on the Historic Main Stage; age rules not published", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-miracle34-26", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Pre-Season Ski Clinic at Sugar Mountain Resort", "city": "Sugar Mountain", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "start": "2026-12-11", "end": "2026-12-11", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Listed on the resort's home page; dates subject to change with weather per resort", "type": "outdoors", "source_url": "https://skisugar.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "10:00 AM-12:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Holiday parade in downtown Fayetteville since 1999 per the district calendar; route and parking not published on this page", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/explore-downtown/calendar/?jsf=epro-loop-builder&pagenum=2", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-15", "hours": "Dec 12 and Dec 15, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM", "price": "$25 adults, $10 youth; museum members $20 adults, $8 youth", "notes": "After-hours family-friendly event at Reynolda House: 1917 Aeolian organ, treats, hands-on holiday art making, games; registration online; city from event location on page (Reynolda House Museum of American Art)", "type": null, "source_url": "https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/enchanted-christmas-at-reynolda/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Candlelight at Tryon Palace", "city": "New Bern", "county": "Craven", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "Dec 12 and Dec 19, gates 3:30 PM, fireworks about 9:30 PM, event to 9:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Costumed palace tour with Stanly and Dixon houses; rain or shine, fireworks may cancel in extreme weather; tickets non-refundable; no photography inside historic buildings; no tripods, lights or drones; tavern serves drinks on grounds; food trucks outside gates", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.tryonpalace.org/events/candlelight", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Gingerbread Jamboree (Marbles Kids Museum)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-13", "hours": "Sessions 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:30 PM each day", "price": "$18 member | $20 general public per attendee; reusable gingerbread house $25", "notes": "Every attendee needs a ticket; museum admission not included; assembled house 6x8x8.5 in", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/production/gingerbread-jamboree/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Old Salem ChristmasFest", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "10:00 AM - 4:00 PM", "price": "Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)", "notes": "Full-day festivities on both sides of the square with the Moravian Music Foundation", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "Two shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; two shows the same day", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/trans-siberianorchestra", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; annual holiday benefit-style jam concert; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/warren-haynes-presents-christmas-jam-2026/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins (last home game before Christmas break)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-13", "end": "2026-12-13", "hours": "1:00 PM ET", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Sunday afternoon game at Lenovo Center per the team's release", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Thievery Corporation 30th Anniversary Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-13", "end": "2026-12-14", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM both nights", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Tobacco Road Classic: UNC vs NC State", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-15", "end": "2026-12-15", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "First Horizon Coliseum; first UNC-NC State regular-season game in Greensboro since 1979 per the venue; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/tobacco-road-unc-nc-state-2026", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-16", "end": "2026-12-20", "hours": "Wed Dec 16 6:30 PM; Thu Dec 17 6:30 PM; Fri Dec 18 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM; Sat Dec 19 10:30 AM (more showings listed on the page); doors one hour prior", "price": "Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page)", "notes": "Lenovo Center; family show with Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. stories", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-6", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Dowdy Park Candy Cane Hunt", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-16", "end": "2026-12-16", "hours": "5:00 PM", "price": "Free (town says its events are free)", "notes": "Two simultaneous hunts split by age group; bring a flashlight", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/614/Events", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen Nightmare Before Christmas Night vs Pee Dee", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-18", "end": "2026-12-18", "hours": "7:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Grahame Lesh & Friends", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-18", "end": "2026-12-18", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Anime Fest (Crown Expo)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Only the Crown Complex calendar listing was read (no detail page); age rules not published", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/all", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen Peanuts Night vs Pee Dee", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Peanuts theme night", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Holiday Train Rides with Mountain Fresh Orchards", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "5:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Train rides on Main Street boarding at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse; baked and canned goods sold", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/holiday-cheer-downtown-hendersonville", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Old Salem St. Nick Returns to Salem", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "10:00 AM - 4:00 PM", "price": "Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)", "notes": "St. Nick visits the hat shop again; hands-on holiday activities for young historians", "type": null, "source_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Wake Forest vs West Virginia men's basketball (Holiday Hoopfest)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the venue event list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "First Horizon Coliseum; Holiday Hoopfest presented by Visit Greensboro; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen Mischief Night vs Macon", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2026-12-26", "end": "2026-12-26", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Winter Train Rides (NC Transportation Museum)", "city": "Spencer", "county": "Rowan", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2026-12-26", "end": "2026-12-31", "hours": "Sat/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 10 and 11 AM, 1 and 2 PM; Sun 1, 2 and 3 PM", "price": "Museum only $10 adult, $9 senior or military, $8 child 3-12; train plus museum $20, $18, $16; free for members and under 3; NC sales tax added", "notes": "Museum closed Dec 25 per its home page", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/winter-train-rides/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Mamma Mia! (Broadway at DPAC)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2026-12-29", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list)", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "New Year's Eve Gala 2026 (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2026-12-31", "end": "2026-12-31", "hours": "Experience begins 6:00 PM (Starlight and Dinner, Show and Party), 7:00 PM (Show and Party) or 10:45 PM (party only); times subject to change", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dinner, performance of The Full Monty, dessert and party with open bar in the packages; age limit not published", "type": "food-drink", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/thcpa-nyegala-26", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "New Year's Eve: Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-31", "end": "2026-12-31", "hours": "Doors 9 PM; show 10 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "food-drink", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Avett Brothers New Year's Eve", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2026-12-31", "end": "2026-12-31", "hours": "Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; with Mountain Grass Unit and Homeboy Sandman; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-the-avett-brothers/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators (New Year's weekend home game)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-02", "end": "2027-01-02", "hours": "Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Lenovo Center; the release says the team rings in the New Year against Nashville", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Death Becomes Her (Steven Tanger Center)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-01-05", "end": "2027-01-10", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNC men's basketball vs NC State", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-05", "end": "2027-01-05", "hours": "Tue 9:00 PM, TV ESPN2", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "ECU Pirates men's basketball American Conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "start": "2027-01-07", "end": "2027-03-02", "hours": "Jan 7 Tulane; Jan 10 UTSA (Holiday Hoops); Jan 23 UAB (Military Appreciation); Jan 28 Florida Atlantic (Pirate Club Day); Jan 31 Charlotte (Paint It Purple, Baby Race); Feb 10 South Florida; Feb 17 Rice (Black History Game); Feb 27 Temple; Mar 2 North Texas (Senior Day); tip times to be announced", "price": "See event page", "notes": "NCAA Division I home games; times TBA per the team", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Gala 2027 Women's Gymnastics Competition", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-01-08", "end": "2027-01-10", "hours": "Doors 7:00 AM daily", "price": "Tickets only at the door, cash only: adult $25 (weekend $40); child ages 5-12 $10 (weekend $15)", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; coaches and gymnasts not charged; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-the-gala-1/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2027-01-09", "end": "2027-01-09", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Carolina Hurricanes home games at Lenovo Center, Jan 2027 (Flyers Jan 15, Golden Knights Jan 17, Ducks Jan 23, Islanders Jan 28, Kings Jan 30)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-15", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Puck-drop times not published on this page on the arena list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dates from the Lenovo Center event list; Hurricanes vs Nashville Jan 2 is a separate row", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Sons of Cream", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-01-15", "end": "2027-01-15", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Monster Jam (35th anniversary)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-01-16", "end": "2027-01-17", "hours": "Sat Jan 16 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Sun Jan 17 12:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "First Horizon Coliseum; trucks and stunts billed for everyone; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/monster-jam-2026", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNC men's basketball vs Virginia", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-16", "end": "2027-01-16", "hours": "Sat 2:15 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Jeff Dunham at Steven Tanger Center", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-01-21", "end": "2027-01-21", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list; comedy", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-01-21", "end": "2027-01-21", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+; fully seated", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips)", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-01-21", "end": "2027-01-22", "hours": "Induction ceremony Jan 22, 2027 (time not published on this page); Insider Experience Jan 21", "price": "Induction Weekend ticketed events; Platinum Pass sold out; prices not published on this page", "notes": "NASCAR Hall of Fame; Lesa France Kennedy is the Landmark Award recipient; Victory Lap with the Class of 2026 is sold out", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.nascarhall.com/hall-of-famers/induction-weekend", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-01-22", "end": "2027-01-31", "hours": "Restaurant hours vary by participant", "price": "3-course prix fixe menus at 125+ participating restaurants (menu price tiers not published on this page)", "notes": "Runs 10 days every January and July per the organizer; individual restaurants set their own alcohol and kids policies", "type": "food-drink", "source_url": "https://charlotterestaurantweek.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Red Clay Strays at Lenovo Center", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-22", "end": "2027-01-22", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the arena list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Date from the Lenovo Center event list", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad City", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2027-01-23", "end": "2027-01-23", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Star Wars theme night presented by Stanley Steemer", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "NC State vs Wake Forest at Lenovo Center", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-23", "end": "2027-01-23", "hours": "12:00 PM; doors 11:00 AM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Lenovo Center; the venue page does not name the sport; ticket info is on GoPack.com", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/wakeforest-vs-nc-state-10", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Shen Yun", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-23", "end": "2027-01-24", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Pirates of Penzance (NYGASP) (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2027-01-24", "end": "2027-01-24", "hours": "3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "29th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest", "city": "Blowing Rock", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "start": "2027-01-28", "end": "2027-01-31", "hours": "Schedule at blowingrockwinterfest.com; not published on page read", "price": "Several activities free, some ticketed; prices not published", "notes": "Polar Bear Plunge, Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge, WinterFest Beer Garden (adult drinks), ice carving demonstrations; info line 828-295-7851; FLAG: dates read on blowingrock.com, organizer site blowingrockwinterfest.com showed only an address", "type": "festivals", "source_url": "https://blowingrock.com/blowing-rock-winterfest/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2027 with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter and Katy Nichole (Crown Coliseum)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2027-01-28", "end": "2027-01-28", "hours": "Show time not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Christian music arena concert; age rules not published", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/toby-macs-hits-deep-tour-2027", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-01-29", "end": "2027-01-29", "hours": "8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/andrea-bocelli-1", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-01-29", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here); film shown with a live orchestra", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Braxton Keith with Wild Bill and The Bruisers", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-01-30", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carmina Burana with Immersive Projection Art", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-01-30", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; orchestral and choral performance with projection art; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-carmina-burana/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-01-31", "end": "2027-01-31", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; the venue lists 40+ Hornets home games Oct 2026-Apr 2027", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/charlotte-hornets-vs-la-lakers", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Billy Strings Winter 2027 Tour (five nights)", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-02-04", "end": "2027-02-09", "hours": "Feb 4: doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM (other nights not published on this page; dates Feb 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 per events list)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; Ages 2 and up require a ticket; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-billy-strings-1/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carolina Ballet: Giselle", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-04", "end": "2027-02-14", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Fletcher Opera Theater", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2027-02-05", "end": "2027-02-14", "hours": "times not published on the listing", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "NC Opera: Turandot", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-05", "end": "2027-02-07", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "The Wiz (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2027-02-06", "end": "2027-02-07", "hours": "Show times not published", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Only the Wilson Center home listing was read (no detail page)", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNC men's basketball vs Louisville", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-06", "end": "2027-02-06", "hours": "Sat 2:15 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-02-07", "end": "2027-02-07", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; All ages (under 12 requires venue approval); seating available", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNC men's basketball at Duke", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-08", "end": "2027-02-08", "hours": "Mon 6:00 PM, TV ABC", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Away game for UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium per UNC's own schedule", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "NC Symphony: Dancing in the Street, The Music of Motown", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-12", "end": "2027-02-13", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Listed on the Martin Marietta Center events page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Greensboro Symphony: An Evening with Bernadette Peters", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-02-13", "end": "2027-02-13", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "UNC men's basketball at Wake Forest", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-02-13", "end": "2027-02-13", "hours": "Sat 5:30 PM, TV ACCN", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Away game for UNC at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum per UNC's own schedule", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Gary Allan at Steven Tanger Center", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-02-19", "end": "2027-02-19", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Taylor Tomlinson: Nobody Asked You to Do That", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-02-19", "end": "2027-02-19", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; stand-up comedy; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-taylor-tomlinson-nobody-asked-you-to-do-that/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "WWE SmackDown", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-02-19", "end": "2027-02-19", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/wwe-monday-night-raw-4", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Taylor Tomlinson", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-20", "end": "2027-02-21", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium; comedy", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Bluey's Big Play (Greensboro)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-02-24", "end": "2027-02-25", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list; stage show for young children", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Cory Wong featuring dodie with special guest PREP", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-02-24", "end": "2027-02-24", "hours": "Doors 5:30 PM; show 6:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Bluey's Big Play", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-26", "end": "2027-02-28", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here); family theater show", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "NC Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-02-26", "end": "2027-02-27", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Meymandi Concert Hall", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Wizard of Oz on Ice", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-02-28", "end": "2027-02-28", "hours": "Doors 2:00 PM; show 3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; figure-skating stage show billed for audiences of all ages; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-wizard-of-oz-on-ice/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Duke at UNC men's basketball", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-03-02", "end": "2027-03-02", "hours": "Tue 9:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Mamma Mia! (Steven Tanger Center)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-03-02", "end": "2027-03-07", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "type": "arts-theater", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Carolina Ballet: The Little Mermaid", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-03-04", "end": "2027-03-21", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Fletcher Opera Theater; a story ballet the venue list flags among family-friendly shows", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Twitty & Lynn (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2027-03-06", "end": "2027-03-06", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Country tribute show by Conway Twitty's and Loretta Lynn's grandchildren; Main Attraction Series", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/twitty---lynn", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-03-09", "end": "2027-03-09", "hours": "7:30 PM; one show only", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; film-composer concert with a 19-piece band", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/hans-zimmer-live", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Joe Bonamassa at Steven Tanger Center", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-03-09", "end": "2027-03-09", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball Tournament", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "start": "2027-03-09", "end": "2027-03-13", "hours": "Session times TBA for Mar 9-13", "price": "See event page", "notes": "First Horizon Coliseum; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/t-rowe-price-acc-mens-basketball-tournament", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "start": "2027-03-11", "end": "2027-03-11", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville; concert; bag size and food policy are on the venue's Plan Your Visit page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/needtobreathe-the-long-surrender-tour/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Fayetteville Marksmen LEGO Night vs Huntsville", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-12", "hours": "7:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; LEGO theme night", "type": null, "source_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18" }, { "event": "Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li)", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-12", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/greta-van-fleet-1", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "NC Symphony: Totally 80s", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-13", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Listed on the Martin Marietta Center events page", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "St. Patrick's Day Train Ride (dinner train, NC Transportation Museum)", "city": "Spencer", "county": "Rowan", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-13", "hours": "Fri and Sat; first boarding 5:15 PM, second 7:30 PM", "price": "Pricing listed as coming soon", "notes": "Evening dinner-train seatings", "type": "food-drink", "source_url": "https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/st-patricks-day-train-ride/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "WHITNEY: One Moment in Time (Thalian Hall)", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-12", "hours": "7:30 PM (90-minute show per the page)", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Whitney Houston tribute show", "type": "concerts", "source_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/whitney--one-moment-in-time", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon (17th running)", "city": "Cary", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "start": "2027-03-14", "end": "2027-03-14", "hours": "Sun 7:00 AM start at USA Baseball, 7445 Green Hope School Road", "price": "Entry fee not published on this page", "notes": "Full marathon runs over 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail", "type": "outdoors", "source_url": "https://tobaccoroadmarathon.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Crown Coliseum)", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "start": "2027-03-17", "end": "2027-03-17", "hours": "Show time not published; free pre-game tip-off party starts when doors open", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Page describes it as built for families and first-time fans; fans can be pulled onto the court", "type": "family", "source_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/harlem-globetrotters-rilvary-tour", "checked": "2026-10-19" }, { "event": "2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second Rounds", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "start": "2027-03-19", "end": "2027-03-21", "hours": "Fri Mar 19 two sessions (2 games each); Sun Mar 21 one session (2 games); start times TBA", "price": "See event page", "notes": "Spectrum Center; hosted by UNC Charlotte and the ACC", "type": "sports", "source_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/2027-ncaa-division-i-mens-first-second-rounds", "checked": "2026-10-19" } ] }