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Carolina Renaissance FestivalHuntersville, MecklenburgOct 3, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026Date-specific tickets; dollar prices not published on this page (ticket widget)festivals
October 4th Friday: District Fall Festival (Downtown Fayetteville)Fayetteville, CumberlandOct 23, 2026See event pageNot published
Animals of Jones Lake (Jones Lake State Park)Elizabethtown, BladenOct 24, 2026See event pageNot published
BOO at the NC ZooAsheboro, RandolphOct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026See event pageNot published
Battleship 101 (Battleship NORTH CAROLINA)Wilmington, New HanoverOct 24, 2026Free with regular Battleship admission; admission price not published on pageNot published
Beach Scavenger Hunt (Fort Macon State Park)Atlantic Beach, CarteretOct 24, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027See event pageNot published
Bootanical: Stowe at Sea (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)Belmont, GastonOct 24, 2026Garden admission or membership (price not published on page)Not published
Carolina Kite Festival (Fort Macon State Park)Atlantic Beach, CarteretOct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026FreeNot published
Charlotte Whiskey, Wine & Fire FestivalCharlotte, MecklenburgOct 24, 2026Ticket prices not published on this page; $2 per oyster shuck and $29 steamed oyster buckets in advance per the organizer; onsite tickets cost morefood-drink
Dismal Day (Dismal Swamp State Park)South Mills, CamdenOct 24, 2026FreeNot published
Fort Macon free daily guided tourAtlantic Beach, CarteretOct 24, 2026 to Apr 14, 2027FreeNot published
Halloween at the BOOtanical Garden (Cape Fear Botanical Garden)Fayetteville, CumberlandOct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026Advance 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 openNot published
Howl at the View (Halloween family night)Durham, DurhamOct 24, 2026See event pageNot published
Museum of the Cherokee PeopleCherokee, SwainOct 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Adults $15; children 6-12 $8; children 5 and under freeNot published
NASCAR Hall of Fame Fall STEM Family DaysCharlotte, MecklenburgOct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026See event pageNot published
NASCAR Hall of Fame Kids Go Free weekendCharlotte, MecklenburgOct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026Kids go free (listed on event list; adult price and age cutoff not published)Not published
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll ShoresPine Knoll Shores, CarteretOct 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027See event pageNot published
NC Aquarium on Roanoke IslandManteo, DareOct 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027See event pageNot published
NC Museum of Natural Sciences (downtown Raleigh)Raleigh, WakeOct 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Free general admissionNot published
Pumpkin Patch Express (Museum of Life and Science)Durham, DurhamOct 24, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026Tickets on sale; price not published on homepageNot published
Trick or Treat on Elm StreetGreensboro, GuilfordOct 24, 2026Free treats at participating businesses (price not published); treats until supplies lastNot published
Umstead's 92nd Birthday Bash (William B. Umstead State Park)Raleigh, WakeOct 24, 2026$25; kids 12 and under freeoutdoors
WNC Nature CenterAsheville, BuncombeOct 24, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027Adults $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 freeNot published
Western Carolina Catamounts Football Homecoming vs ChattanoogaCullowhee, JacksonOct 24, 2026See event pageNot published
Carolina Panthers home games (Bank of America Stadium)Charlotte, MecklenburgOct 25, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027See event pagesports
Super-NATURAL Creature Feature (Jockey's Ridge State Park)Nags Head, DareOct 25, 2026See event pageNot published
Trunk or Treat (Hammocks Beach State Park)Swansboro, OnslowOct 25, 2026See event pageNot published
Escape at the Millpond (Merchants Millpond State Park)Gatesville, GatesOct 26, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026See event pageNot published
Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) home games at Crown ColiseumFayetteville, CumberlandOct 29, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027See event pagesports
Indigo Girls with Linda Perry (Wilson Center)Wilmington, New HanoverOct 29, 2026See event pageconcerts
Greensboro Science Center Fright Light laser showGreensboro, GuilfordOct 30, 2026$7 per ticketNot published
Mrs. Doubtfire (WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway, DPAC)Durham, DurhamOct 30, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026Tickets start at $50 (+ tax)Not published
Boo! (Museum of Life and Science)Durham, DurhamOct 31, 2026Included with admission (admission price not published on homepage)Not published
Carolina Raptor Center: Raptor Tales story timeHuntersville, MecklenburgOct 31, 2026Adult (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 publishedNot published
ECU Pirates football vs TempleGreenville, PittOct 31, 2026See event pageNot published
Halloween in the District: Trick or Treat and Costume Contest (Downtown Fayetteville)Fayetteville, CumberlandOct 31, 2026See event pageNot published
ECU Pirates men's basketball non-conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)Greenville, PittNov 2, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026See event pagesports
UNCW Seahawks men's basketball home games (Trask Coliseum)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 2, 2026 to Mar 2, 2027See event pagesports
Candlelight Christmas Evenings at BiltmoreAsheville, BuncombeNov 3, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027See event pageNot published
Abbamania (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 5, 2026See event pageconcerts
Fayetteville Marksmen School Day Game vs RoanokeFayetteville, CumberlandNov 5, 2026See event pageNot published
Holly Day Fair (59th annual, Junior League of Fayetteville, Crown Expo)Fayetteville, CumberlandNov 5, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026See event pagefestivals
The Polar Express Train Ride (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad)Bryson City, SwainNov 5, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027Coach 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 pricingNot published
ECU Pirates football vs South FloridaGreenville, PittNov 6, 2026See event pageNot published
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience with Wilmington Symphony Orchestra strings (Wilson Center)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 6, 2026See event pageconcerts
The Polar Express Train Ride (NC Transportation Museum)Spencer, RowanNov 6, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026Prices not published on this page; classes are Parlor, First Class, Deluxe Coach and Standard Coach; phone orders 704-469-5231family
TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon weekend (Outer Banks Sporting Events)Outer Banks, DareNov 6, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026See event pagesports
App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day)Boone, WataugaNov 7, 2026See event pageNot published
Monty Python's Spamalot (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026See event pagearts-theater
North Carolina Whirligig FestivalWilson, WilsonNov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026See event pagefestivals
UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Western CarolinaAsheville, BuncombeNov 7, 2026See event pageNot published
Western Carolina Catamounts Football vs Wofford (Heroes Day / EBCI Day)Cullowhee, JacksonNov 7, 2026See event pageNot published
Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky)Charlotte, MecklenburgNov 8, 2026See event pagesports
Dix Park: Instrument Petting ZooRaleigh, WakeNov 8, 2026Free (free to the public thanks to Dix Park Conservancy donors); registration required to receive weather cancellationsNot published
TobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Third DayGreensboro, GuilfordNov 8, 2026See event pageconcerts
Tanglewood Festival of Lights: Paws in the ParkClemmons, ForsythNov 9, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026See event pageNot published
WKML 95.7 Stars and Guitars (Crown Coliseum)Fayetteville, CumberlandNov 9, 2026See event pageconcerts
Death Becomes Her (Broadway at DPAC)Durham, DurhamNov 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026Tickets start at $55 plus tax (DPAC list)arts-theater
Southern Christmas ShowCharlotte, MecklenburgNov 11, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026Harris Teeter discounted adult tickets (ages 13+): weekday $19, weekend $22; box-office prices not published on this pagefestivals
Stephen Lynch: The Me TourAsheville, BuncombeNov 11, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Hudson Westbrook: The Hits Me TourAsheville, BuncombeNov 13, 2026See event pageconcerts
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives (Wilson Center)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 13, 2026See event pageconcerts
Tanglewood Festival of LightsClemmons, ForsythNov 13, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027Per 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 cardNot published
Winter Lights at the North Carolina ArboretumAsheville, BuncombeNov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027Priced 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 advanceNot published
Dowdy Park Holiday MarketsNags Head, DareNov 14, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026Free (town says its events are free and family-friendly)Not published
The Drifters (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 14, 2026See event pageconcerts
Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball vs LipscombCullowhee, JacksonNov 14, 2026See event pageNot published
A Magical Cirque ChristmasAsheville, BuncombeNov 15, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Blade Runner Live: film with live orchestra (Wilson Center)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 15, 2026See event pageconcerts
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights Sensory Friendly NightGreensboro, GuilfordNov 17, 2026Tickets available at the door (price not published)Not published
National Gingerbread House Display at The Omni Grove Park InnAsheville, BuncombeNov 17, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027Viewing price not published; parking Oct 1-Jan 3: self-park $35, valet $45 (no complimentary parking)festivals
Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with LattoCharlotte, MecklenburgNov 18, 2026See event pageconcerts
Greensboro Science Center Winter WonderlightsGreensboro, GuilfordNov 18, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027See event pageNot published
Wicked (Steven Tanger Center)Greensboro, GuilfordNov 18, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Hiss Golden Messenger: I'm People TourAsheville, BuncombeNov 19, 2026See event pageconcerts
Ingles Southern Conference Women's Volleyball ChampionshipsAsheville, BuncombeNov 19, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026See event pagesports
App State Men's Basketball vs North TexasBoone, WataugaNov 20, 2026See event pageNot published
Grandfather Mountain Holiday Tree ArrivalLinville, AveryNov 20, 2026Included 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 statedNot published
Lowes Foods Christmas Parade and Tree LightingHickory, CatawbaNov 20, 2026See event pageNot published
RUSH: Fifty Something TourCharlotte, MecklenburgNov 20, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026See event pageconcerts
Speedway Christmas (drive-thru light show)Concord, CabarrusNov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027See event pageNot published
80th Annual Asheville Holiday ParadeAsheville, BuncombeNov 21, 2026See event pageNot published
82nd ABC11 Raleigh Christmas ParadeRaleigh, WakeNov 21, 2026See event pagefestivals
App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day)Boone, WataugaNov 21, 2026See event pageNot published
Morganton Winter CarnivalMorganton, BurkeNov 21, 2026See event pageNot published
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (11th year)Cary, WakeNov 21, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027Any Night, Twilight Session and Evening Session tickets sold (dollar prices not published on this page on the festival page); children 2 and under always freeholiday-lights
Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair (63rd annual)Winston-Salem, ForsythNov 21, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026One-day pass and weekend pass sold; dollar prices not shown on the fair pagefestivals
Western Carolina Catamounts Football vs The Citadel (Hall of Fame Day / Senior Day)Cullowhee, JacksonNov 21, 2026See event pageNot published
'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du SoleilDurham, DurhamNov 25, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026See event pagearts-theater
UNCW Seahawks Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic (Trask Coliseum)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 25, 2026 to Nov 28, 2026See event pagesports
Dix Park: Trophy Trot 5k (Thanksgiving Day race)Raleigh, WakeNov 26, 2026See event pageNot published
Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Run/WalkFayetteville, CumberlandNov 26, 2026See event pageoutdoors
Carolina Raptor Center: Thanksgiving with the RaptorsHuntersville, MecklenburgNov 27, 2026Adult (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 publishedNot published
Carowinds WinterFestCharlotte, MecklenburgNov 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027Live shows, light displays, select activities and most rides included with park admission; admission price not published; food, drink, merchandise and select holiday experiences cost extraNot published
Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft FestivalGreensboro, GuilfordNov 27, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026See event pagefestivals
Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North CarolinaCharlotte, MecklenburgNov 27, 2026See event pagesports
Festive in Flight: A Holiday Drone Show CelebrationPinehurst, MooreNov 27, 2026Ticket required; ages 2 and under free, ages 3-11 child ticket, ages 12+ adult ticket (dollar prices not published)Not published
Holiday Tree LightingHendersonville, HendersonNov 27, 2026See event pageNot published
North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville BeachWrightsville Beach, New HanoverNov 27, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026kickoff party tickets are sold separately (price not published); other prices not publishedfestivals
Rock N Roll Rewind: 4th Annual Black Friday ShowAsheville, BuncombeNov 27, 2026See event pageconcerts
Sandhills Garden of LightsPinehurst, MooreNov 27, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027See event pageNot published
Tweetsie ChristmasBlowing Rock, WataugaNov 27, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026Adults 13+ $65; children 3-12 $45; ages 2 and under free; parking freeNot published
Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators (Thanksgiving week home game)Raleigh, WakeNov 28, 2026See event pagesports
Dowdy Park Tree LightingNags Head, DareNov 28, 2026Free (town says its events are free)Not published
ECU Pirates football vs Florida Atlantic (Senior Day)Greenville, PittNov 28, 2026See event pageNot published
Fayetteville Marksmen Disney Night vs RoanokeFayetteville, CumberlandNov 28, 2026See event pageNot published
Fireside Collective's Family JamboreeAsheville, BuncombeNov 28, 2026See event pageconcerts
Holidays at the Garden (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)Belmont, GastonNov 28, 2026 to Dec 30, 2026Pricing varies (general and Any Night tickets; dollar prices not published on page read)Not published
Old Salem Christmas Kick-OffWinston-Salem, ForsythNov 28, 2026Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)Not published
UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Georgia SouthernAsheville, BuncombeNov 28, 2026See event pageNot published
Very Merry Christmas (Opera House Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 28, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Visits with Santa and Carriage Rides, Courthouse SquareMorganton, BurkeNov 28, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026Carriage rides $5 per person (no call-ahead reservations, sign up at ticket window); Santa visit price not publishedNot published
App State Men's Basketball vs DartmouthBoone, WataugaNov 29, 2026See event pageNot published
City of Wilmington Holiday ParadeWilmington, New HanoverNov 29, 2026FreeNot published
Celtic Angels (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverNov 30, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Christmas Town U.S.A. light display (McAdenville)McAdenville, GastonDec 1, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026See event pageholiday-lights
Downtown Morganton Christmas ParadeMorganton, BurkeDec 1, 2026See event pageNot published
Rhythm Street Movement's Who Brought the Humbug? (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverDec 1, 2026See event pagefamily
Snowshoe Guided Tours at Sugar Mountain ResortSugar Mountain, AveryDec 1, 2026See event pageoutdoors
Reynolda Family Evergreen WorkshopWinston-Salem, ForsythDec 2, 2026$30; $24 members and Friends of Reynolda Gardens at Family level or aboveNot published
Fuquay-Varina Town Tree LightingFuquay-Varina, WakeDec 3, 2026See event pageNot published
Get the LED Out: A Celebration of The Mighty ZepAsheville, BuncombeDec 3, 2026See event pageconcerts
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Crown Coliseum)Fayetteville, CumberlandDec 3, 2026See event pageconcerts
Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverDec 4, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026See event pagefamily
Chamber Music by Candlelight (Tryon Palace)New Bern, CravenDec 4, 2026See event pageNot published
Evening with Elves (Marbles Kids Museum)Raleigh, WakeDec 4, 2026$27 member | $30 general public; every attendee needs a ticketNot published
Oak Island Christmas Tree Lighting (Middleton Park Complex)Oak Island, BrunswickDec 4, 2026Freeholiday-lights
Olde Fashioned Christmas with Santa on the SquareHendersonville, HendersonDec 4, 2026See event pageNot published
Sylva Christmas Tree LightingSylva, JacksonDec 4, 2026See event pageNot published
29th Annual Santa on the ChimneyChimney Rock, RutherfordDec 5, 2026Included with park admission; single-day admission $17 adult, $8 youth (5-15), under 5 free (admission FAQ page, undated)Not published
ACC Football Championship GameCharlotte, MecklenburgDec 5, 2026See event pagesports
Battleship Alive! (Battleship NORTH CAROLINA)Wilmington, New HanoverDec 5, 2026Free with regular Battleship admission; admission price not published on pageNot published
Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple LeafsRaleigh, WakeDec 5, 2026See event pagesports
Hendersonville Christmas ParadeHendersonville, HendersonDec 5, 2026See event pageNot published
NASTAR Racing at Sugar Mountain ResortSugar Mountain, AveryDec 5, 2026See event pageoutdoors
Old Salem St. Nick at Old Salem and the Moravian MarketWinston-Salem, ForsythDec 5, 2026Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)Not published
The Big CraftyAsheville, BuncombeDec 5, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026Saturday $10; Sunday free to the public (online may add processing fees)festivals
Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball vs The Citadel (SoCon opener)Cullowhee, JacksonDec 5, 2026See event pageNot published
Hometown Heritage Christmas ParadeWaynesville, HaywoodDec 7, 2026See event pageNot published
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas BalletAsheville, BuncombeDec 7, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City TourRaleigh, WakeDec 7, 2026Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page)concerts
The Bodyguard (Broadway at DPAC)Durham, DurhamDec 8, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list)arts-theater
Carolina Ballet: The NutcrackerRaleigh, WakeDec 10, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic (Crown Coliseum)Fayetteville, CumberlandDec 10, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026See event pagefamily
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol (Big Dawg Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverDec 10, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026See event pagearts-theater
Matthew West: Come Home for Christmas Live on TourAsheville, BuncombeDec 10, 2026See event pageconcerts
McAdenville Yule Log ParadeMcAdenville, GastonDec 10, 2026See event pagefestivals
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Raleigh)Raleigh, WakeDec 10, 2026Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page)concerts
Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien)Charlotte, MecklenburgDec 11, 2026See event pagesports
Miracle on 34th Street The Musical (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverDec 11, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026See event pagefamily
Pre-Season Ski Clinic at Sugar Mountain ResortSugar Mountain, AveryDec 11, 2026See event pageoutdoors
27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas ParadeFayetteville, CumberlandDec 12, 2026See event pagefestivals
An Enchanted Christmas at ReynoldaWinston-Salem, ForsythDec 12, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026$25 adults, $10 youth; museum members $20 adults, $8 youthNot published
Candlelight at Tryon PalaceNew Bern, CravenDec 12, 2026 to Dec 19, 2026See event pageNot published
Gingerbread Jamboree (Marbles Kids Museum)Raleigh, WakeDec 12, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026$18 member | $20 general public per attendee; reusable gingerbread house $25Not published
Old Salem ChristmasFestWinston-Salem, ForsythDec 12, 2026Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)Not published
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas EveCharlotte, MecklenburgDec 12, 2026See event pageconcerts
Warren Haynes Presents Christmas JamAsheville, BuncombeDec 12, 2026See event pageconcerts
Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins (last home game before Christmas break)Raleigh, WakeDec 13, 2026See event pagesports
Thievery Corporation 30th Anniversary TourAsheville, BuncombeDec 13, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026See event pageconcerts
Tobacco Road Classic: UNC vs NC StateGreensboro, GuilfordDec 15, 2026See event pagesports
Disney On Ice presents Spotlight MagicRaleigh, WakeDec 16, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026Visit Ticketmaster.com for pricing (no dollar amount on the venue page)family
Dowdy Park Candy Cane HuntNags Head, DareDec 16, 2026Free (town says its events are free)Not published
Fayetteville Marksmen Nightmare Before Christmas Night vs Pee DeeFayetteville, CumberlandDec 18, 2026See event pageNot published
Grahame Lesh & FriendsAsheville, BuncombeDec 18, 2026See event pageconcerts
Fayetteville Anime Fest (Crown Expo)Fayetteville, CumberlandDec 19, 2026See event pagefestivals
Fayetteville Marksmen Peanuts Night vs Pee DeeFayetteville, CumberlandDec 19, 2026See event pageNot published
Holiday Train Rides with Mountain Fresh OrchardsHendersonville, HendersonDec 19, 2026See event pageNot published
Old Salem St. Nick Returns to SalemWinston-Salem, ForsythDec 19, 2026Included with general admission (admission price not published on events page)Not published
Wake Forest vs West Virginia men's basketball (Holiday Hoopfest)Greensboro, GuilfordDec 19, 2026See event pagesports
Fayetteville Marksmen Mischief Night vs MaconFayetteville, CumberlandDec 26, 2026See event pageNot published
Winter Train Rides (NC Transportation Museum)Spencer, RowanDec 26, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026Museum 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 addedfamily
Mamma Mia! (Broadway at DPAC)Durham, DurhamDec 29, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list)arts-theater
New Year's Eve Gala 2026 (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverDec 31, 2026See event pagefood-drink
New Year's Eve: Hot in Herre 2000s Dance PartyAsheville, BuncombeDec 31, 2026See event pagefood-drink
The Avett Brothers New Year's EveAsheville, BuncombeDec 31, 2026See event pageconcerts
Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators (New Year's weekend home game)Raleigh, WakeJan 2, 2027See event pagesports
Death Becomes Her (Steven Tanger Center)Greensboro, GuilfordJan 5, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027See event pagearts-theater
UNC men's basketball vs NC StateChapel Hill, OrangeJan 5, 2027See event pagesports
ECU Pirates men's basketball American Conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)Greenville, PittJan 7, 2027 to Mar 2, 2027See event pagesports
The Gala 2027 Women's Gymnastics CompetitionAsheville, BuncombeJan 8, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027Tickets only at the door, cash only: adult $25 (weekend $40); child ages 5-12 $10 (weekend $15)sports
Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs AthensFayetteville, CumberlandJan 9, 2027See event pageNot published
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)Raleigh, WakeJan 15, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027See event pagesports
Sons of CreamAsheville, BuncombeJan 15, 2027See event pageconcerts
Monster Jam (35th anniversary)Greensboro, GuilfordJan 16, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027See event pagefamily
UNC men's basketball vs VirginiaChapel Hill, OrangeJan 16, 2027See event pagesports
Jeff Dunham at Steven Tanger CenterGreensboro, GuilfordJan 21, 2027See event pagearts-theater
Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void TourAsheville, BuncombeJan 21, 2027See event pagearts-theater
NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips)Charlotte, MecklenburgJan 21, 2027 to Jan 22, 2027Induction Weekend ticketed events; Platinum Pass sold out; prices not published on this pagesports
Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter editionCharlotte, MecklenburgJan 22, 2027 to Jan 31, 20273-course prix fixe menus at 125+ participating restaurants (menu price tiers not published on this page)food-drink
The Red Clay Strays at Lenovo CenterRaleigh, WakeJan 22, 2027See event pageconcerts
Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad CityFayetteville, CumberlandJan 23, 2027See event pageNot published
NC State vs Wake Forest at Lenovo CenterRaleigh, WakeJan 23, 2027See event pagesports
Shen YunRaleigh, WakeJan 23, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027See event pagearts-theater
Pirates of Penzance (NYGASP) (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverJan 24, 2027See event pagearts-theater
29th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFestBlowing Rock, WataugaJan 28, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027Several activities free, some ticketed; prices not publishedfestivals
TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2027 with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter and Katy Nichole (Crown Coliseum)Fayetteville, CumberlandJan 28, 2027See event pageconcerts
Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World TourCharlotte, MecklenburgJan 29, 2027See event pageconcerts
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in ConcertDurham, DurhamJan 29, 2027 to Jan 30, 2027See event pageconcerts
Braxton Keith with Wild Bill and The BruisersAsheville, BuncombeJan 30, 2027See event pageconcerts
Carmina Burana with Immersive Projection ArtAsheville, BuncombeJan 30, 2027See event pagearts-theater
Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles LakersCharlotte, MecklenburgJan 31, 2027See event pagesports
Billy Strings Winter 2027 Tour (five nights)Asheville, BuncombeFeb 4, 2027 to Feb 9, 2027See event pageconcerts
Carolina Ballet: GiselleRaleigh, WakeFeb 4, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027See event pagearts-theater
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverFeb 5, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027See event pagefamily
NC Opera: TurandotRaleigh, WakeFeb 5, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027See event pagearts-theater
The Wiz (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach)Wilmington, New HanoverFeb 6, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027See event pagearts-theater
UNC men's basketball vs LouisvilleChapel Hill, OrangeFeb 6, 2027See event pagesports
ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin ExperienceAsheville, BuncombeFeb 7, 2027See event pageconcerts
UNC men's basketball at DukeDurham, DurhamFeb 8, 2027See event pagesports
NC Symphony: Dancing in the Street, The Music of MotownRaleigh, WakeFeb 12, 2027 to Feb 13, 2027See event pageconcerts
Greensboro Symphony: An Evening with Bernadette PetersGreensboro, GuilfordFeb 13, 2027See event pageconcerts
UNC men's basketball at Wake ForestWinston-Salem, ForsythFeb 13, 2027See event pagesports
Gary Allan at Steven Tanger CenterGreensboro, GuilfordFeb 19, 2027See event pageconcerts
Taylor Tomlinson: Nobody Asked You to Do ThatAsheville, BuncombeFeb 19, 2027See event pagearts-theater
WWE SmackDownCharlotte, MecklenburgFeb 19, 2027See event pagesports
Taylor TomlinsonRaleigh, WakeFeb 20, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027See event pagearts-theater
Bluey's Big Play (Greensboro)Greensboro, GuilfordFeb 24, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027See event pagefamily
Cory Wong featuring dodie with special guest PREPAsheville, BuncombeFeb 24, 2027See event pageconcerts
Bluey's Big PlayDurham, DurhamFeb 26, 2027 to Feb 28, 2027See event pagefamily
NC Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9Raleigh, WakeFeb 26, 2027 to Feb 27, 2027See event pageconcerts
Wizard of Oz on IceAsheville, BuncombeFeb 28, 2027See event pagefamily
Duke at UNC men's basketballChapel Hill, OrangeMar 2, 2027See event pagesports
Mamma Mia! (Steven Tanger Center)Greensboro, GuilfordMar 2, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027See event pagearts-theater
Carolina Ballet: The Little MermaidRaleigh, WakeMar 4, 2027 to Mar 21, 2027See event pagefamily
Twitty & Lynn (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverMar 6, 2027See event pageconcerts
Hans Zimmer Live: The Next LevelCharlotte, MecklenburgMar 9, 2027See event pageconcerts
Joe Bonamassa at Steven Tanger CenterGreensboro, GuilfordMar 9, 2027See event pageconcerts
T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball TournamentGreensboro, GuilfordMar 9, 2027 to Mar 13, 2027See event pagesports
NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender TourAsheville, BuncombeMar 11, 2027See event pageconcerts
Fayetteville Marksmen LEGO Night vs HuntsvilleFayetteville, CumberlandMar 12, 2027See event pageNot published
Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li)Charlotte, MecklenburgMar 12, 2027See event pageconcerts
NC Symphony: Totally 80sRaleigh, WakeMar 12, 2027 to Mar 13, 2027See event pageconcerts
St. Patrick's Day Train Ride (dinner train, NC Transportation Museum)Spencer, RowanMar 12, 2027 to Mar 13, 2027Pricing listed as coming soonfood-drink
WHITNEY: One Moment in Time (Thalian Hall)Wilmington, New HanoverMar 12, 2027See event pageconcerts
Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon (17th running)Cary, WakeMar 14, 2027Entry fee not published on this pageoutdoors
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Crown Coliseum)Fayetteville, CumberlandMar 17, 2027See event pagefamily
2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second RoundsCharlotte, MecklenburgMar 19, 2027 to Mar 21, 2027See event pagesports

238 rows, last checked Oct 21, 2026. Files: CSV, JSON, JSON Schema, catalog. License CC BY 4.0.

238 events, last checked Oct 21, 2026. Dates run from Oct 3, 2026 to Apr 14, 2027.

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.

Columns

ColumnWhat it holds
eventEvent name as the organizer uses it
cityCity or town
countyCounty
regionOur editorial region (not an official designation)
startFirst date (YYYY-MM-DD)
endLast date (YYYY-MM-DD)
hoursHours as published, or See event page
pricePrice as published, or See event page
notesShort notes from the organizer page
typeOur type tag: festivals, concerts, sports, holiday-lights, arts-theater, food-drink, outdoors or family
source_urlOrganizer page the row was read from
checkedDate (YYYY-MM-DD) the row was read

License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as: It's North Carolina (2026). North Carolina Events Calendar Dataset. https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/nc-events/.

Sources

  • Each event row links to the organizer page it was read from.

How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.