{ "source": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/events/", "generated": "2026-10-27T23:45:08+00:00", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "attribution": "It's North Carolina (itsnorthcarolina.com), CC BY 4.0", "note": "Dates and prices as printed on the organizer page; a blank hours or price shows See event page. Season-long events carry their full date span. Events that have ended are left out.", "dataset": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/data/nc-events/", "calendar": "https://itsnorthcarolina.com/calendars/north-carolina-events.ics", "count": 221, "events": [ { "name": "Carolina Renaissance Festival", "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)", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "festivals", "notes": "Free parking; no pets; 16445 Poplar Tent Road; jousting, falconry, 16 stages, rides and games", "organizer_url": "https://www.carolina.renfestinfo.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-renaissance-festival-20261003@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Beach Scavenger Hunt (Fort Macon State Park)", "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", "city": "Atlantic Beach", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "Ranger-led beach stroll; 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closed day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1; 589 Tsali Blvd; dogs, strollers, parking not published", "organizer_url": "https://motcp.org/visit/tickets/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "museum-of-the-cherokee-people-20261024@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2027-03-31", "hours": "Daily 9 AM-5 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Pine Knoll Shores", "county": "Carteret", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "Advance tickets required; eagles, river otters, shipwreck exhibits", "organizer_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "nc-aquarium-at-pine-knoll-shores-20261024@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island", "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", "city": "Manteo", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "Timed entry, reserved tickets recommended; stingray touch, otters, sharks", "organizer_url": "https://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "nc-aquarium-on-roanoke-island-20261024@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Museum of Natural Sciences (downtown Raleigh)", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.naturalsciences.org/calendar/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "nc-museum-of-natural-sciences-downtown-raleigh-20261024@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Pumpkin Patch Express (Museum of Life and Science)", "start": "2026-10-24", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "Weekends in October (hours not published)", "price": "Tickets on sale; 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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", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "sports", "notes": "Pro hockey; season tickets on sale per the team; Crown Complex calendar read at https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/all", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/news/2026/marksmen-announce-2026-27-schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-sphl-home-games-at-crown-coliseum-20261029@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Indigo Girls with Linda Perry (Wilson Center)", "start": "2026-10-29", "end": "2026-10-29", "hours": "7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Folk-rock concert; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/indigo-girls-1498008", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "indigo-girls-with-linda-perry-wilson-center-20261029@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Greensboro Science Center Fright Light laser show", "start": "2026-10-30", "end": "2026-10-30", "hours": "Shows at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM", "price": "$7 per ticket", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "Seating limited; limited concessions; ages not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "greensboro-science-center-fright-light-laser-show-20261030@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Mrs. Doubtfire (WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway, DPAC)", "start": "2026-10-30", "end": "2026-11-01", "hours": "not published", "price": "Tickets start at $50 (+ tax)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "notes": "Broadway touring show; ages and family suitability not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "mrs-doubtfire-wral-greatest-hits-of-broadway-dpac-20261030@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Boo! (Museum of Life and Science)", "start": "2026-10-31", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "10 AM-3 PM", "price": "Included with admission (admission price not published on homepage)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "notes": "Costumes encouraged; homepage heading also reads FREE EVENT, so re-verify", "organizer_url": "https://www.lifeandscience.org/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "boo-museum-of-life-and-science-20261031@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Raptor Center: Raptor Tales story time", "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", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": null, "notes": "Story time reading of Feed Me! for young children; 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (Latta Nature Preserve); free parking", "organizer_url": "https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/plan-your-visit/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "carolina-raptor-center-raptor-tales-story-time-20261031@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ECU Pirates football vs Temple", "start": "2026-10-31", "end": "2026-10-31", "hours": "Time TBA", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": null, "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)", "organizer_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "ecu-pirates-football-vs-temple-20261031@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Halloween in the District: Trick or Treat and Costume Contest (Downtown Fayetteville)", "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", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/events/2026-halloween-in-the-district-trick-or-treat-costume-contest/", "checked": "2026-10-21", "uid": "halloween-in-the-district-trick-or-treat-and-costume-contest-downtown-fayetteville-20261031@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ECU Pirates men's basketball non-conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)", "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", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": "sports", "notes": "NCAA Division I home games; bag and venue rules not published on this page", "organizer_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "ecu-pirates-mens-basketball-non-conference-home-games-williams-arena-at-minges-coliseum-20261102@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNCW Seahawks men's basketball home games (Trask Coliseum)", "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", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "sports", "notes": "CAA games begin Dec 31; the Holiday Classic is listed separately", "organizer_url": "https://uncwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "uncw-seahawks-mens-basketball-home-games-trask-coliseum-20261102@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore", "start": "2026-11-03", "end": "2027-01-09", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/christmas/candlelight-christmas-evenings/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "candlelight-christmas-evenings-at-biltmore-20261103@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Abbamania (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-05", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "ABBA tribute show; Main Attractions Series; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/abbamania", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "abbamania-thalian-hall-20261105@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen School Day Game vs Roanoke", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-05", "hours": "10:00 AM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "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'", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-school-day-game-vs-roanoke-20261105@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Holly Day Fair (59th annual, Junior League of Fayetteville, Crown Expo)", "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Nov 5-8; daily hours not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "festivals", "notes": "Four days of holiday shopping with special events Ladies Night Out, Sip & Shop and Super Shopper; family and alcohol rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/holly-day-fair-2", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "holly-day-fair-59th-annual-junior-league-of-fayetteville-crown-expo-20261105@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Polar Express Train Ride (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad)", "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", "city": "Bryson City", "county": "Swain", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://gsmr.com/the-polar-express/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "the-polar-express-train-ride-great-smoky-mountains-railroad-20261105@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ECU Pirates football vs South Florida", "start": "2026-11-06", "end": "2026-11-06", "hours": "7:30 PM (Friday)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": null, "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)", "organizer_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "ecu-pirates-football-vs-south-florida-20261106@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Electric Light Orchestra Experience with Wilmington Symphony Orchestra strings (Wilson Center)", "start": "2026-11-06", "end": "2026-11-06", "hours": "7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Tribute concert; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/the-electric-light-orchestra-experience-1493744", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-electric-light-orchestra-experience-with-wilmington-symphony-orchestra-strings-wilson-center-20261106@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Polar Express Train Ride (NC Transportation Museum)", "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", "city": "Spencer", "county": "Rowan", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "family", "notes": "1 Samuel Spencer Drive; ticket classes sold for Train A or Train B", "organizer_url": "https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/the-polar-express-train-ride/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-polar-express-train-ride-nc-transportation-museum-20261106@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon weekend (Outer Banks Sporting Events)", "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", "city": "Outer Banks", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "type": "sports", "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", "organizer_url": "https://obxse.com/outer-banks-marathon/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "townebank-outer-banks-marathon-and-half-marathon-weekend-outer-banks-sporting-events-20261106@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "App State Football vs Georgia State (Heroes Day)", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-07", "hours": "time TBD", "price": "See event page", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "type": null, "notes": "Kidd Brewer Stadium; tickets and Fan Guide links on page; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/football/schedule/2026", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "app-state-football-vs-georgia-state-heroes-day-20261107@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Monty Python's Spamalot (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach)", "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", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/spamalot-1542322", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "monty-pythons-spamalot-wilson-center-pnc-broadway-and-the-beach-20261107@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "North Carolina Whirligig Festival", "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", "city": "Wilson", "county": "Wilson", "region": "Triangle", "type": "festivals", "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)", "organizer_url": "https://www.eventeny.com/events/nc-whirligig-festival-2026-31699/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "north-carolina-whirligig-festival-20261107@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Western Carolina", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-07", "hours": "5:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Kimmel Arena; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://uncabulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "unc-asheville-bulldogs-mens-basketball-vs-western-carolina-20261107@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Western Carolina Catamounts Football vs Wofford (Heroes Day / EBCI Day)", "start": "2026-11-07", "end": "2026-11-07", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "notes": "SoCon game; ticket and gameday parking links on page; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "western-carolina-catamounts-football-vs-wofford-heroes-day-ebci-day-20261107@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky)", "start": "2026-11-08", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Starts 3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/ally-tipoff-2", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "ally-tipoff-womens-college-basketball-doubleheader-south-carolina-vs-north-carolina-nc-state-vs-kentucky-20261108@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Dix Park: Instrument Petting Zoo", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "notes": "All ages, beginner-friendly; youth quartets perform then public plays boomwhackers, bucket drums, kazoos; painting old instruments; Gipson Play Plaza", "organizer_url": "https://dixpark.org/event/instrument-petting-zoo", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "dix-park-instrument-petting-zoo-20261108@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "TobyMac, Chris Tomlin and Third Day", "start": "2026-11-08", "end": "2026-11-08", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the venue event list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "tobymac-chris-tomlin-and-third-day-20261108@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Tanglewood Festival of Lights: Paws in the Park", "start": "2026-11-09", "end": "2026-11-10", "hours": "not published (reserve a spot online)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Clemmons", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "Walk the light display with your dog; two nights only", "organizer_url": "https://www.forsyth.cc/parks/Tanglewood/fol", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "tanglewood-festival-of-lights-paws-in-the-park-20261109@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "WKML 95.7 Stars and Guitars (Crown Coliseum)", "start": "2026-11-09", "end": "2026-11-09", "hours": "Show time not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "concerts", "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)", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/wkml-957-stars-and-guitars", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "wkml-95-7-stars-and-guitars-crown-coliseum-20261109@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Death Becomes Her (Broadway at DPAC)", "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)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "death-becomes-her-broadway-at-dpac-20261110@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Southern Christmas Show", "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", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.southernchristmasshow.com/attendee-info/show-info/dates-hours", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "southern-christmas-show-20261111@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour", "start": "2026-11-11", "end": "2026-11-11", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+; fully seated", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "stephen-lynch-the-me-tour-20261111@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Hudson Westbrook: The Hits Me Tour", "start": "2026-11-13", "end": "2026-11-13", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-hudson-westbrook/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "hudson-westbrook-the-hits-me-tour-20261113@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives (Wilson Center)", "start": "2026-11-13", "end": "2026-11-13", "hours": "7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Country and instrumental rock concert; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/marty-stuart-and-his-fabulous-superlatives-1511330", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "marty-stuart-and-his-fabulous-superlatives-wilson-center-20261113@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Tanglewood Festival of Lights", "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", "city": "Clemmons", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.forsyth.cc/parks/Tanglewood/fol", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "tanglewood-festival-of-lights-20261113@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum", "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", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.ncarboretum.org/winter-lights/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "winter-lights-at-the-north-carolina-arboretum-20261113@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Dowdy Park Holiday Markets", "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)", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "About 50 local vendors; 3005 S Croatan Hwy", "organizer_url": "https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/614/Events", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "dowdy-park-holiday-markets-20261114@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Drifters (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-11-14", "end": "2026-11-14", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Vocal group; Main Attractions Series; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/the-drifter-26", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-drifters-thalian-hall-20261114@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball vs Lipscomb", "start": "2026-11-14", "end": "2026-11-14", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "notes": "Home game in Cullowhee; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "western-carolina-catamounts-mens-basketball-vs-lipscomb-20261114@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "A Magical Cirque Christmas", "start": "2026-11-15", "end": "2026-11-15", "hours": "Doors 5:00 PM; show 6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "arts-theater", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-a-magical-cirque-christmas/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "a-magical-cirque-christmas-20261115@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Blade Runner Live: film with live orchestra (Wilson Center)", "start": "2026-11-15", "end": "2026-11-15", "hours": "6:30 PM (doors 5:30 PM)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Film is rated R and not recommended for young audiences per the page; shown with subtitles", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/events/detail/blade-runner-live-1396180", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "blade-runner-live-film-with-live-orchestra-wilson-center-20261115@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights Sensory Friendly Night", "start": "2026-11-17", "end": "2026-11-17", "hours": "5:30 PM - 9:00 PM", "price": "Tickets available at the door (price not published)", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "Quieter music, quiet zones, sensory bags; first sensory friendly night for the event", "organizer_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "greensboro-science-center-winter-wonderlights-sensory-friendly-night-20261117@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "National Gingerbread House Display at The Omni Grove Park Inn", "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)", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/national-gingerbread-competition", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "national-gingerbread-house-display-at-the-omni-grove-park-inn-20261117@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto", "start": "2026-11-18", "end": "2026-11-18", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Spectrum Center; page presale text is from 2025 but the header and calendar list Nov 18, 2026", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/doja-cat-1", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "doja-cat-tour-ma-vie-world-tour-with-latto-20261118@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights", "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", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.greensboroscience.org/winterwonderlights/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "greensboro-science-center-winter-wonderlights-20261118@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Wicked (Steven Tanger Center)", "start": "2026-11-18", "end": "2026-12-06", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "wicked-steven-tanger-center-20261118@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Hiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour", "start": "2026-11-19", "end": "2026-11-19", "hours": "Show 8 PM; doors not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "hiss-golden-messenger-im-people-tour-20261119@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Ingles Southern Conference Women's Volleyball Championships", "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", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "sports", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events-tickets/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "ingles-southern-conference-womens-volleyball-championships-20261119@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "App State Men's Basketball vs North Texas", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2026-11-20", "hours": "6:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "type": null, "notes": "Holmes Convocation Center; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2026-27", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "app-state-mens-basketball-vs-north-texas-20261120@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Grandfather Mountain Holiday Tree Arrival", "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", "city": "Linville", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://grandfather.com/holiday-season/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "grandfather-mountain-holiday-tree-arrival-20261120@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Lowes Foods Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2026-11-20", "hours": "5:45 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Hickory", "county": "Catawba", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Parade through downtown, then Santa lights the tree on Union Square; holiday music; Santa photos FAQ on page", "organizer_url": "https://www.hickorync.gov/christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "lowes-foods-christmas-parade-and-tree-lighting-20261120@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "RUSH: Fifty Something Tour", "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", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Spectrum Center; second show added due to demand; page presale text is stale", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/rush", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "rush-fifty-something-tour-20261120@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Speedway Christmas (drive-thru light show)", "start": "2026-11-20", "end": "2027-01-03", "hours": "6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, rain or shine", "price": "See event page", "city": "Concord", "county": "Cabarrus", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/events/speedway-christmas/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "speedway-christmas-drive-thru-light-show-20261120@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "80th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "11:00 AM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Theme 'A Vintage Holiday'; downtown Asheville; hosted by Asheville Downtown Association; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.ashevilledowntown.org/news/asheville-downtown-association-opens-applications-for-80th-annual-asheville-holiday-parade", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "80th-annual-asheville-holiday-parade-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "82nd ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://grma.org/listing/82nd-abc11-raleigh-christmas-parade-presented-by-shop-local-raleigh/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "82nd-abc11-raleigh-christmas-parade-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "App State Football vs ULM (Senior Day)", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "time TBD", "price": "See event page", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "type": null, "notes": "Kidd Brewer Stadium; tickets and Fan Guide links on page; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/football/schedule/2026", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "app-state-football-vs-ulm-senior-day-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Morganton Winter Carnival", "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", "city": "Morganton", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/upcoming-events-0", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "morganton-winter-carnival-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (11th year)", "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", "city": "Cary", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "holiday-lights", "notes": "Koka Booth Amphitheatre; lantern displays plus nightly stage performances", "organizer_url": "https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/chinese-lantern-festival/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "north-carolina-chinese-lantern-festival-11th-year-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair (63rd annual)", "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", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": "festivals", "notes": "Handmade craft fair with a free raffle and meet-the-artist time; venue address not published on this page on the fair page", "organizer_url": "https://piedmontcraftsmen.shop/pages/craft-fair", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "piedmont-craftsmens-fair-63rd-annual-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Western Carolina Catamounts Football vs The Citadel (Hall of Fame Day / Senior Day)", "start": "2026-11-21", "end": "2026-11-21", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "notes": "Fan 'Purple Out' day; ticket and gameday parking links on page; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "western-carolina-catamounts-football-vs-the-citadel-hall-of-fame-day-senior-day-20261121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil", "start": "2026-11-25", "end": "2026-12-06", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "twas-the-night-before-by-cirque-du-soleil-20261125@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNCW Seahawks Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic (Trask Coliseum)", "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", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "sports", "notes": "Four-team men's basketball tournament with UNCW, Liberty, Princeton and St. Thomas", "organizer_url": "https://uncwsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "uncw-seahawks-live-oak-bank-holiday-classic-trask-coliseum-20261125@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Dix Park: Trophy Trot 5k (Thanksgiving Day race)", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://dixpark.org/event/trophy-trot-5k", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "dix-park-trophy-trot-5k-thanksgiving-day-race-20261126@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk", "start": "2026-11-26", "end": "2026-11-26", "hours": "8:30 AM-11:00 AM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "outdoors", "notes": "Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1 mile run/walk in downtown Fayetteville (Cool Spring Downtown District calendar)", "organizer_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/explore-downtown/calendar/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "fayetteville-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-run-walk-20261126@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Raptor Center: Thanksgiving with the Raptors", "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", "city": "Huntersville", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": null, "notes": "Shows what goes into a raptor's holiday meal; 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville (Latta Nature Preserve); free parking", "organizer_url": "https://carolinaraptorcenter.org/plan-your-visit/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "carolina-raptor-center-thanksgiving-with-the-raptors-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carowinds WinterFest", "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", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.sixflags.com/carowinds/events/winterfest", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "carowinds-winterfest-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival", "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", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/craftsmens-christmas-classic-art-craft-festival", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "craftsmens-christmas-classic-art-craft-festival-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "12:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Men's college basketball at Spectrum Center", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/dick-vitale-invitational-1", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "dick-vitale-invitational-west-virginia-vs-north-carolina-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Festive in Flight: A Holiday Drone Show Celebration", "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)", "city": "Pinehurst", "county": "Moore", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.pinehurst.com/events/festive-in-flight-a-holiday-drone-show-celebration", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "festive-in-flight-a-holiday-drone-show-celebration-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Holiday Tree Lighting", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "5:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Historic Courthouse Plaza; carols, hot cocoa, Santa switches on the tree and Main Street lights; hosted by City of Hendersonville", "organizer_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/event/holiday-tree-lighting-2", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "holiday-tree-lighting-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach", "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", "city": "Wrightsville Beach", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.ncholidayflotilla.org/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "north-carolina-holiday-flotilla-at-wrightsville-beach-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Rock N Roll Rewind: 4th Annual Black Friday Show", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2026-11-27", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; All ages", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "rock-n-roll-rewind-4th-annual-black-friday-show-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Sandhills Garden of Lights", "start": "2026-11-27", "end": "2027-01-09", "hours": "5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Wednesdays through Sundays", "price": "See event page", "city": "Pinehurst", "county": "Moore", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.sandhills.edu/horticultural-gardens/garden-of-lights.html", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "sandhills-garden-of-lights-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Tweetsie Christmas", "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", "city": "Blowing Rock", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://tweetsie.com/special-events/tweetsie-christmas", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "tweetsie-christmas-20261127@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators (Thanksgiving week home game)", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Lenovo Center; defending Stanley Cup champions per the team's release; bag and venue policies are on the arena's pages", "organizer_url": "https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-hurricanes-vs-ottawa-senators-thanksgiving-week-home-game-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Dowdy Park Tree Lighting", "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)", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "Sing-along, hot cocoa, cookies, Santa visit", "organizer_url": "https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/614/Events", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "dowdy-park-tree-lighting-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ECU Pirates football vs Florida Atlantic (Senior Day)", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Time TBA", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": null, "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)", "organizer_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/football/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "ecu-pirates-football-vs-florida-atlantic-senior-day-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen Disney Night vs Roanoke", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Disney Night theme", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-disney-night-vs-roanoke-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fireside Collective's Family Jamboree", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; All ages (under 12 requires venue approval)", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "fireside-collectives-family-jamboree-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Holidays at the Garden (Daniel Stowe Conservancy)", "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)", "city": "Belmont", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://danielstoweconservancy.org/visit/holidays/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "holidays-at-the-garden-daniel-stowe-conservancy-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Old Salem Christmas Kick-Off", "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)", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "Hands-on holiday activities for young historians with something to take home", "organizer_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "old-salem-christmas-kick-off-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Georgia Southern", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-28", "hours": "2:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Kimmel Arena; afternoon game; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://uncabulldogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "unc-asheville-bulldogs-mens-basketball-vs-georgia-southern-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Very Merry Christmas (Opera House Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-11-28", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "times not published on the listing", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Holiday show; only the live-events listing was read", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "very-merry-christmas-opera-house-theatre-company-thalian-hall-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Visits with Santa and Carriage Rides, Courthouse Square", "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", "city": "Morganton", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Santa's Workshop at the Historic Burke County Courthouse Square, Nov 28-Dec 20", "organizer_url": "https://www.morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/upcoming-events-0", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "visits-with-santa-and-carriage-rides-courthouse-square-20261128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "App State Men's Basketball vs Dartmouth", "start": "2026-11-29", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Boone", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "type": null, "notes": "Holmes Convocation Center; Sunday afternoon game; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://appstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2026-27", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "app-state-mens-basketball-vs-dartmouth-20261129@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "City of Wilmington Holiday Parade", "start": "2026-11-29", "end": "2026-11-29", "hours": "6:00-8:00 PM; Front St closed 5:00-7:15 PM", "price": "Free", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "Front St between Walnut and Church; free metered parking on Sundays", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Events-directory/Holiday-Parade-2026", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "city-of-wilmington-holiday-parade-20261129@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Celtic Angels (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-11-30", "end": "2026-11-30", "hours": "4:00 PM and 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read; Main Attraction Series", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "celtic-angels-thalian-hall-20261130@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Christmas Town U.S.A. light display (McAdenville)", "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", "city": "McAdenville", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "holiday-lights", "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", "organizer_url": "https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "christmas-town-u-s-a-light-display-mcadenville-20261201@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Downtown Morganton Christmas Parade", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-01", "hours": "6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Morganton", "county": "Burke", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Downtown Morganton, hosted by the Downtown Development Association; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.morgantonnc.gov/main-street/page/upcoming-events-0", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "downtown-morganton-christmas-parade-20261201@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Rhythm Street Movement's Who Brought the Humbug? (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-01", "hours": "4:00 PM and 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "family", "notes": "Holiday dance show; only the live-events listing was read", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "rhythm-street-movements-who-brought-the-humbug-thalian-hall-20261201@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Snowshoe Guided Tours at Sugar Mountain Resort", "start": "2026-12-01", "end": "2026-12-01", "hours": "not published (page shows 00:00)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Sugar Mountain", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "type": "outdoors", "notes": "First listed tour date; later dates not published on this page; subject to weather per resort", "organizer_url": "https://skisugar.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "snowshoe-guided-tours-at-sugar-mountain-resort-20261201@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Reynolda Family Evergreen Workshop", "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", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/family-evergreen-workshop/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "reynolda-family-evergreen-workshop-20261202@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fuquay-Varina Town Tree Lighting", "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", "city": "Fuquay-Varina", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "notes": "Downtown, Vance Street lot (205 S. Main St); road closures, detour map on page; sleigh rides by Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association", "organizer_url": "https://www.fuquay-varina.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=9447", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fuquay-varina-town-tree-lighting-20261203@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Get the LED Out: A Celebration of The Mighty Zep", "start": "2026-12-03", "end": "2026-12-03", "hours": "Time not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/get-the-led-out/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "get-the-led-out-a-celebration-of-the-mighty-zep-20261203@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Crown Coliseum)", "start": "2026-12-03", "end": "2026-12-03", "hours": "Doors open one hour before show time; show time not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Rock and metal reimagined with orchestra; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/the-rock-orchestra-by-candlelight", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-rock-orchestra-by-candlelight-crown-coliseum-20261203@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Ballet for Young Audiences: The Nutcracker (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "showtimes not published on the page", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "family", "notes": "Page calls it a family-friendly production designed for young audiences", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/ballet-for-young-audiences-26", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "ballet-for-young-audiences-the-nutcracker-thalian-hall-20261204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Chamber Music by Candlelight (Tryon Palace)", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "7:00-9:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "New Bern", "county": "Craven", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": null, "notes": "Palace Council Chamber; Brierwood Ensemble; limited seating; ages not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.tryonpalace.org/calendar", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "chamber-music-by-candlelight-tryon-palace-20261204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Evening with Elves (Marbles Kids Museum)", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "notes": "Family holiday evening; non-refundable", "organizer_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/production/evening-with-elves/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "evening-with-elves-marbles-kids-museum-20261204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Oak Island Christmas Tree Lighting (Middleton Park Complex)", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "5:00 PM-7:00 PM", "price": "Free", "city": "Oak Island", "county": "Brunswick", "region": "Coast", "type": "holiday-lights", "notes": "Train rides, live entertainment, craft stations, letters to Santa and a visit from Santa; 4610 E Dolphin Dr", "organizer_url": "https://www.oakislandnc.gov/Events-Calendar-Directory/Town-Events/Tree-Lighting", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "oak-island-christmas-tree-lighting-middleton-park-complex-20261204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Olde Fashioned Christmas with Santa on the Square", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "5:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/holiday-cheer-downtown-hendersonville", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "olde-fashioned-christmas-with-santa-on-the-square-20261204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Sylva Christmas Tree Lighting", "start": "2026-12-04", "end": "2026-12-04", "hours": "6:00 PM-7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Sylva", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "notes": "Evening of music and fun hosted by Town of Sylva / Main Street Sylva Association, 83 Allen Street listing", "organizer_url": "https://www.mainstreetsylva.org/2026/12/04/230987/christmas-tree-lighting", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "sylva-christmas-tree-lighting-20261204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "29th Annual Santa on the Chimney", "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)", "city": "Chimney Rock", "county": "Rutherford", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/28th-annual-santa-on-the-chimney-dec-13/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "29th-annual-santa-on-the-chimney-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ACC Football Championship Game", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "Kickoff noon ET on ABC", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Bank of America Stadium; 22nd annual game; the ACC says Charlotte hosts it through the 2030 season", "organizer_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", "uid": "acc-football-championship-game-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Battleship Alive! (Battleship NORTH CAROLINA)", "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", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "WWII living history interpreters; page says good for families and scout groups", "organizer_url": "https://battleshipnc.com/programs-and-events/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "battleship-alive-battleship-north-carolina-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the venue list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Lenovo Center; listed on the arena's event calendar", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-hurricanes-vs-toronto-maple-leafs-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Hendersonville Christmas Parade", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "6:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Evening parade steps off 6 PM heading south on Main Street; theme 'Light up the Night'", "organizer_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/holiday-cheer-downtown-hendersonville", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "hendersonville-christmas-parade-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NASTAR Racing at Sugar Mountain Resort", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "12:00 PM (page lists 12:00PM)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Sugar Mountain", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "type": "outdoors", "notes": "Listed on the resort's home page event list; conditions and operation subject to weather per the resort; 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive", "organizer_url": "https://skisugar.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nastar-racing-at-sugar-mountain-resort-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Old Salem St. Nick at Old Salem and the Moravian Market", "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)", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "St. Nick visits the hat shop with a family photo option; Moravian Market in Salem Square", "organizer_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "old-salem-st-nick-at-old-salem-and-the-moravian-market-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Big Crafty", "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)", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-the-big-crafty-3/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-big-crafty-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Western Carolina Catamounts Men's Basketball vs The Citadel (SoCon opener)", "start": "2026-12-05", "end": "2026-12-05", "hours": "1:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Cullowhee", "county": "Jackson", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "notes": "Home SoCon opener, afternoon tip; family rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://catamountsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "western-carolina-catamounts-mens-basketball-vs-the-citadel-socon-opener-20261205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Hometown Heritage Christmas Parade", "start": "2026-12-07", "end": "2026-12-07", "hours": "6:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Waynesville", "county": "Haywood", "region": "Smoky Mountains", "type": null, "notes": "North Main Street; held first Monday of December; family-friendly community parade; dogs, strollers, parking not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.downtownwaynesville.com/events-1/hometown-heritage-christmas-parade-2026", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "hometown-heritage-christmas-parade-20261207@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet", "start": "2026-12-07", "end": "2026-12-07", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "arts-theater", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet-20261207@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour", "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)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Lenovo Center; parking and bag policy are linked on the event page", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/pentatonix-26", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "pentatonix-christmas-in-the-city-tour-20261207@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Bodyguard (Broadway at DPAC)", "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)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-bodyguard-broadway-at-dpac-20261208@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts; live music; choreography by Zalman Raffael", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events/detail/the-nutcracker", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-ballet-the-nutcracker-20261210@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic (Crown Coliseum)", "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", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "family", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-presents-spotlight-magic", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "disney-on-ice-presents-spotlight-magic-crown-coliseum-20261210@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol (Big Dawg Theatre Company) (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-20", "hours": "times not published on the listing", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "jacob-marleys-christmas-carol-big-dawg-theatre-company-thalian-hall-20261210@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Matthew West: Come Home for Christmas Live on Tour", "start": "2026-12-10", "end": "2026-12-10", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/matthew-west-come-home-for-christmas-live-on-tour/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "matthew-west-come-home-for-christmas-live-on-tour-20261210@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "McAdenville Yule Log Parade", "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", "city": "McAdenville", "county": "Gaston", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "festivals", "notes": "Tradition since 1949 per the town", "organizer_url": "https://townofmcadenville.org/visitors/christmas-town-usa/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "mcadenville-yule-log-parade-20261210@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Raleigh)", "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)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Lenovo Center; rock holiday production with lights and pyrotechnics", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-26", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "trans-siberian-orchestra-the-ghosts-of-christmas-eve-raleigh-20261210@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien)", "start": "2026-12-11", "end": "2026-12-11", "hours": "Starts 12:00 PM (arena calendar)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Spectrum Center; doubleheader; the 2025 edition drew over 16,000 fans per the Charlotte Sports Foundation", "organizer_url": "https://charlottesports.org/naomi-osaka-amanda-anisimova-frances-tiafoe-and-learner-tien-headline-2026-charlotte-invitational/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "charlotte-invitational-tennis-osaka-anisimova-tiafoe-tien-20261211@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Miracle on 34th Street The Musical (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall)", "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", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "family", "notes": "Holiday musical on the Historic Main Stage; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-miracle34-26", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "miracle-on-34th-street-the-musical-thalian-association-community-theatre-thalian-hall-20261211@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Pre-Season Ski Clinic at Sugar Mountain Resort", "start": "2026-12-11", "end": "2026-12-11", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Sugar Mountain", "county": "Avery", "region": "High Country", "type": "outdoors", "notes": "Listed on the resort's home page; dates subject to change with weather per resort", "organizer_url": "https://skisugar.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "pre-season-ski-clinic-at-sugar-mountain-resort-20261211@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "10:00 AM-12:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "festivals", "notes": "Holiday parade in downtown Fayetteville since 1999 per the district calendar; route and parking not published on this page", "organizer_url": "https://visitdowntownfayetteville.com/explore-downtown/calendar/?jsf=epro-loop-builder&pagenum=2", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "27th-annual-fayetteville-rotary-christmas-parade-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "An Enchanted Christmas at Reynolda", "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", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "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)", "organizer_url": "https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/enchanted-christmas-at-reynolda/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "an-enchanted-christmas-at-reynolda-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Candlelight at Tryon Palace", "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", "city": "New Bern", "county": "Craven", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.tryonpalace.org/events/candlelight", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "candlelight-at-tryon-palace-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Gingerbread Jamboree (Marbles Kids Museum)", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": null, "notes": "Every attendee needs a ticket; museum admission not included; assembled house 6x8x8.5 in", "organizer_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/production/gingerbread-jamboree/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "gingerbread-jamboree-marbles-kids-museum-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Old Salem ChristmasFest", "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)", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "Full-day festivities on both sides of the square with the Moravian Music Foundation", "organizer_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "old-salem-christmasfest-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "Two shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Spectrum Center; two shows the same day", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/trans-siberianorchestra", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "trans-siberian-orchestra-the-ghosts-of-christmas-eve-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam", "start": "2026-12-12", "end": "2026-12-12", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/warren-haynes-presents-christmas-jam-2026/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "warren-haynes-presents-christmas-jam-20261212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins (last home game before Christmas break)", "start": "2026-12-13", "end": "2026-12-13", "hours": "1:00 PM ET", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Sunday afternoon game at Lenovo Center per the team's release", "organizer_url": "https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-hurricanes-vs-boston-bruins-last-home-game-before-christmas-break-20261213@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Thievery Corporation 30th Anniversary Tour", "start": "2026-12-13", "end": "2026-12-14", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM both nights", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "thievery-corporation-30th-anniversary-tour-20261213@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Tobacco Road Classic: UNC vs NC State", "start": "2026-12-15", "end": "2026-12-15", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "sports", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/tobacco-road-unc-nc-state-2026", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "tobacco-road-classic-unc-vs-nc-state-20261215@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic", "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)", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "family", "notes": "Lenovo Center; family show with Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. stories", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/disney-on-ice-6", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "disney-on-ice-presents-spotlight-magic-20261216@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Dowdy Park Candy Cane Hunt", "start": "2026-12-16", "end": "2026-12-16", "hours": "5:00 PM", "price": "Free (town says its events are free)", "city": "Nags Head", "county": "Dare", "region": "Coast", "type": null, "notes": "Two simultaneous hunts split by age group; bring a flashlight", "organizer_url": "https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/614/Events", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "dowdy-park-candy-cane-hunt-20261216@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen Nightmare Before Christmas Night vs Pee Dee", "start": "2026-12-18", "end": "2026-12-18", "hours": "7:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-nightmare-before-christmas-night-vs-pee-dee-20261218@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Grahame Lesh & Friends", "start": "2026-12-18", "end": "2026-12-18", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "grahame-lesh-friends-20261218@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Anime Fest (Crown Expo)", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "festivals", "notes": "Only the Crown Complex calendar listing was read (no detail page); age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/all", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "fayetteville-anime-fest-crown-expo-20261219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen Peanuts Night vs Pee Dee", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; Peanuts theme night", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-peanuts-night-vs-pee-dee-20261219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Holiday Train Rides with Mountain Fresh Orchards", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "5:00 PM-8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Hendersonville", "county": "Henderson", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": null, "notes": "Train rides on Main Street boarding at the Historic Henderson County Courthouse; baked and canned goods sold", "organizer_url": "https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/events/holiday-cheer-downtown-hendersonville", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "holiday-train-rides-with-mountain-fresh-orchards-20261219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Old Salem St. Nick Returns to Salem", "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)", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": null, "notes": "St. Nick visits the hat shop again; hands-on holiday activities for young historians", "organizer_url": "https://www.oldsalem.org/events/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "old-salem-st-nick-returns-to-salem-20261219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Wake Forest vs West Virginia men's basketball (Holiday Hoopfest)", "start": "2026-12-19", "end": "2026-12-19", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the venue event list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "sports", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "wake-forest-vs-west-virginia-mens-basketball-holiday-hoopfest-20261219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen Mischief Night vs Macon", "start": "2026-12-26", "end": "2026-12-26", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-mischief-night-vs-macon-20261226@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Winter Train Rides (NC Transportation Museum)", "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", "city": "Spencer", "county": "Rowan", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "family", "notes": "Museum closed Dec 25 per its home page", "organizer_url": "https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/winter-train-rides/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "winter-train-rides-nc-transportation-museum-20261226@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Mamma Mia! (Broadway at DPAC)", "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)", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here)", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "mamma-mia-broadway-at-dpac-20261229@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "New Year's Eve Gala 2026 (Thalian Hall)", "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", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "food-drink", "notes": "Dinner, performance of The Full Monty, dessert and party with open bar in the packages; age limit not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/thcpa-nyegala-26", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "new-years-eve-gala-2026-thalian-hall-20261231@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "New Year's Eve: Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party", "start": "2026-12-31", "end": "2026-12-31", "hours": "Doors 9 PM; show 10 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "food-drink", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "new-years-eve-hot-in-herre-2000s-dance-party-20261231@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Avett Brothers New Year's Eve", "start": "2026-12-31", "end": "2026-12-31", "hours": "Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-the-avett-brothers/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-avett-brothers-new-years-eve-20261231@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators (New Year's weekend home game)", "start": "2027-01-02", "end": "2027-01-02", "hours": "Puck drop time not published in the team's schedule release", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Lenovo Center; the release says the team rings in the New Year against Nashville", "organizer_url": "https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-announce-2026-27-regular-season-schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-hurricanes-vs-nashville-predators-new-years-weekend-home-game-20270102@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Death Becomes Her (Steven Tanger Center)", "start": "2027-01-05", "end": "2027-01-10", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "death-becomes-her-steven-tanger-center-20270105@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC men's basketball vs NC State", "start": "2027-01-05", "end": "2027-01-05", "hours": "Tue 9:00 PM, TV ESPN2", "price": "See event page", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "organizer_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "unc-mens-basketball-vs-nc-state-20270105@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ECU Pirates men's basketball American Conference home games (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)", "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", "city": "Greenville", "county": "Pitt", "region": "Eastern Plain & Inner Banks", "type": "sports", "notes": "NCAA Division I home games; times TBA per the team", "organizer_url": "https://ecupirates.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "ecu-pirates-mens-basketball-american-conference-home-games-williams-arena-at-minges-coliseum-20270107@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Gala 2027 Women's Gymnastics Competition", "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)", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "sports", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-the-gala-1/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-gala-2027-womens-gymnastics-competition-20270108@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens", "start": "2027-01-09", "end": "2027-01-09", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; theme night", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-shrek-night-vs-athens-20270109@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "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)", "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", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Dates from the Lenovo Center event list; Hurricanes vs Nashville Jan 2 is a separate row", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-hurricanes-home-games-at-lenovo-center-jan-2027-flyers-jan-15-golden-knights-jan-17-ducks-jan-23-islanders-jan-28-kings-jan-30-20270115@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Sons of Cream", "start": "2027-01-15", "end": "2027-01-15", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "sons-of-cream-20270115@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Monster Jam (35th anniversary)", "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", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "family", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/monster-jam-2026", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "monster-jam-35th-anniversary-20270116@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC men's basketball vs Virginia", "start": "2027-01-16", "end": "2027-01-16", "hours": "Sat 2:15 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "organizer_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "unc-mens-basketball-vs-virginia-20270116@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Jeff Dunham at Steven Tanger Center", "start": "2027-01-21", "end": "2027-01-21", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list; comedy", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "jeff-dunham-at-steven-tanger-center-20270121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void Tour", "start": "2027-01-21", "end": "2027-01-21", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+; fully seated", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "marc-maron-yammering-into-the-void-tour-20270121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips)", "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", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "NASCAR Hall of Fame; Lesa France Kennedy is the Landmark Award recipient; Victory Lap with the Class of 2026 is sold out", "organizer_url": "https://www.nascarhall.com/hall-of-famers/induction-weekend", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nascar-hall-of-fame-induction-weekend-class-of-2027-kevin-harvick-jeff-burton-larry-phillips-20270121@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition", "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)", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "food-drink", "notes": "Runs 10 days every January and July per the organizer; individual restaurants set their own alcohol and kids policies", "organizer_url": "https://charlotterestaurantweek.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "charlotte-restaurant-week-queens-feast-winter-edition-20270122@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Red Clay Strays at Lenovo Center", "start": "2027-01-22", "end": "2027-01-22", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the arena list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Date from the Lenovo Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-red-clay-strays-at-lenovo-center-20270122@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad City", "start": "2027-01-23", "end": "2027-01-23", "hours": "6:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "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", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-star-wars-night-vs-quad-city-20270123@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC State vs Wake Forest at Lenovo Center", "start": "2027-01-23", "end": "2027-01-23", "hours": "12:00 PM; doors 11:00 AM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Lenovo Center; the venue page does not name the sport; ticket info is on GoPack.com", "organizer_url": "https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/wakeforest-vs-nc-state-10", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nc-state-vs-wake-forest-at-lenovo-center-20270123@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Shen Yun", "start": "2027-01-23", "end": "2027-01-24", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "shen-yun-20270123@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Pirates of Penzance (NYGASP) (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2027-01-24", "end": "2027-01-24", "hours": "3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "pirates-of-penzance-nygasp-thalian-hall-20270124@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "29th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest", "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", "city": "Blowing Rock", "county": "Watauga", "region": "High Country", "type": "festivals", "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", "organizer_url": "https://blowingrock.com/blowing-rock-winterfest/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "29th-annual-blowing-rock-winterfest-20270128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2027 with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter and Katy Nichole (Crown Coliseum)", "start": "2027-01-28", "end": "2027-01-28", "hours": "Show time not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Christian music arena concert; age rules not published", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/toby-macs-hits-deep-tour-2027", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "tobymacs-hits-deep-tour-2027-with-jeremy-camp-seph-schlueter-and-katy-nichole-crown-coliseum-20270128@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour", "start": "2027-01-29", "end": "2027-01-29", "hours": "8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Spectrum Center", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/andrea-bocelli-1", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "andrea-bocelli-romanza-30th-anniversary-world-tour-20270129@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert", "start": "2027-01-29", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban-in-concert-20270129@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Braxton Keith with Wild Bill and The Bruisers", "start": "2027-01-30", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "braxton-keith-with-wild-bill-and-the-bruisers-20270130@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carmina Burana with Immersive Projection Art", "start": "2027-01-30", "end": "2027-01-30", "hours": "Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "arts-theater", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2026-carmina-burana/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carmina-burana-with-immersive-projection-art-20270130@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers", "start": "2027-01-31", "end": "2027-01-31", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Spectrum Center; the venue lists 40+ Hornets home games Oct 2026-Apr 2027", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/charlotte-hornets-vs-la-lakers", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "charlotte-hornets-vs-los-angeles-lakers-20270131@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Billy Strings Winter 2027 Tour (five nights)", "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", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-billy-strings-1/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "billy-strings-winter-2027-tour-five-nights-20270204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Ballet: Giselle", "start": "2027-02-04", "end": "2027-02-14", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Fletcher Opera Theater", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-ballet-giselle-20270204@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Thalian Association Community Theatre) (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2027-02-05", "end": "2027-02-14", "hours": "times not published on the listing", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "family", "notes": "Only the live-events listing was read", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/live-events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-thalian-association-community-theatre-thalian-hall-20270205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Opera: Turandot", "start": "2027-02-05", "end": "2027-02-07", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nc-opera-turandot-20270205@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "The Wiz (Wilson Center, PNC Broadway and the Beach)", "start": "2027-02-06", "end": "2027-02-07", "hours": "Show times not published", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Only the Wilson Center home listing was read (no detail page)", "organizer_url": "https://www.wilsoncentertickets.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "the-wiz-wilson-center-pnc-broadway-and-the-beach-20270206@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC men's basketball vs Louisville", "start": "2027-02-06", "end": "2027-02-06", "hours": "Sat 2:15 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "organizer_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "unc-mens-basketball-vs-louisville-20270206@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience", "start": "2027-02-07", "end": "2027-02-07", "hours": "Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; All ages (under 12 requires venue approval); seating available", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "zoso-the-ultimate-led-zeppelin-experience-20270207@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC men's basketball at Duke", "start": "2027-02-08", "end": "2027-02-08", "hours": "Mon 6:00 PM, TV ABC", "price": "See event page", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Away game for UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium per UNC's own schedule", "organizer_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "unc-mens-basketball-at-duke-20270208@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Symphony: Dancing in the Street, The Music of Motown", "start": "2027-02-12", "end": "2027-02-13", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Listed on the Martin Marietta Center events page", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nc-symphony-dancing-in-the-street-the-music-of-motown-20270212@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Greensboro Symphony: An Evening with Bernadette Peters", "start": "2027-02-13", "end": "2027-02-13", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "greensboro-symphony-an-evening-with-bernadette-peters-20270213@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "UNC men's basketball at Wake Forest", "start": "2027-02-13", "end": "2027-02-13", "hours": "Sat 5:30 PM, TV ACCN", "price": "See event page", "city": "Winston-Salem", "county": "Forsyth", "region": "Triad", "type": "sports", "notes": "Away game for UNC at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum per UNC's own schedule", "organizer_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "unc-mens-basketball-at-wake-forest-20270213@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Gary Allan at Steven Tanger Center", "start": "2027-02-19", "end": "2027-02-19", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "gary-allan-at-steven-tanger-center-20270219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Taylor Tomlinson: Nobody Asked You to Do That", "start": "2027-02-19", "end": "2027-02-19", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "arts-theater", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-taylor-tomlinson-nobody-asked-you-to-do-that/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "taylor-tomlinson-nobody-asked-you-to-do-that-20270219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "WWE SmackDown", "start": "2027-02-19", "end": "2027-02-19", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Spectrum Center", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/wwe-monday-night-raw-4", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "wwe-smackdown-20270219@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Taylor Tomlinson", "start": "2027-02-20", "end": "2027-02-21", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Raleigh Memorial Auditorium; comedy", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "taylor-tomlinson-20270220@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Bluey's Big Play (Greensboro)", "start": "2027-02-24", "end": "2027-02-25", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "family", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list; stage show for young children", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "blueys-big-play-greensboro-20270224@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Cory Wong featuring dodie with special guest PREP", "start": "2027-02-24", "end": "2027-02-24", "hours": "Doors 5:30 PM; show 6:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "notes": "The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave; Ages 18+", "organizer_url": "https://theorangepeel.net/events/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "cory-wong-featuring-dodie-with-special-guest-prep-20270224@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Bluey's Big Play", "start": "2027-02-26", "end": "2027-02-28", "hours": "Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Durham", "county": "Durham", "region": "Triangle", "type": "family", "notes": "Durham Performing Arts Center; show times and ticket details are on each event page (not published on this page here); family theater show", "organizer_url": "https://www.dpacnc.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "blueys-big-play-20270226@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 9", "start": "2027-02-26", "end": "2027-02-27", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Meymandi Concert Hall", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nc-symphony-beethoven-symphony-no-9-20270226@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Wizard of Oz on Ice", "start": "2027-02-28", "end": "2027-02-28", "hours": "Doors 2:00 PM; show 3:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "family", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/2027-wizard-of-oz-on-ice/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "wizard-of-oz-on-ice-20270228@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Duke at UNC men's basketball", "start": "2027-03-02", "end": "2027-03-02", "hours": "Tue 9:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Chapel Hill", "county": "Orange", "region": "Triangle", "type": "sports", "notes": "Dean E. Smith Center home game per UNC's own schedule", "organizer_url": "https://goheels.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "duke-at-unc-mens-basketball-20270302@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Mamma Mia! (Steven Tanger Center)", "start": "2027-03-02", "end": "2027-03-07", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "arts-theater", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "mamma-mia-steven-tanger-center-20270302@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Carolina Ballet: The Little Mermaid", "start": "2027-03-04", "end": "2027-03-21", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "family", "notes": "Fletcher Opera Theater; a story ballet the venue list flags among family-friendly shows", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "carolina-ballet-the-little-mermaid-20270304@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Twitty & Lynn (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2027-03-06", "end": "2027-03-06", "hours": "7:30 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Country tribute show by Conway Twitty's and Loretta Lynn's grandchildren; Main Attraction Series", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/twitty---lynn", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "twitty-lynn-thalian-hall-20270306@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level", "start": "2027-03-09", "end": "2027-03-09", "hours": "7:30 PM; one show only", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Spectrum Center; film-composer concert with a 19-piece band", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/hans-zimmer-live", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "hans-zimmer-live-the-next-level-20270309@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Joe Bonamassa at Steven Tanger Center", "start": "2027-03-09", "end": "2027-03-09", "hours": "Time not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Steven Tanger Center event list", "organizer_url": "https://www.tangercenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "joe-bonamassa-at-steven-tanger-center-20270309@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "T. Rowe Price ACC Men's Basketball Tournament", "start": "2027-03-09", "end": "2027-03-13", "hours": "Session times TBA for Mar 9-13", "price": "See event page", "city": "Greensboro", "county": "Guilford", "region": "Triad", "type": "sports", "notes": "First Horizon Coliseum; Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard; bag policy, prohibited items and cashless rules are linked on the event page", "organizer_url": "https://www.gsocomplex.com/events/detail/t-rowe-price-acc-mens-basketball-tournament", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "t-rowe-price-acc-mens-basketball-tournament-20270309@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour", "start": "2027-03-11", "end": "2027-03-11", "hours": "Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Asheville", "county": "Buncombe", "region": "Asheville & Foothills", "type": "concerts", "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", "organizer_url": "https://www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com/events/needtobreathe-the-long-surrender-tour/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "needtobreathe-the-long-surrender-tour-20270311@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Fayetteville Marksmen LEGO Night vs Huntsville", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-12", "hours": "7:00 PM EST", "price": "See event page", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": null, "notes": "SPHL hockey at Crown Coliseum (venue per team release); home game per organizer schedule; ticket price not published; LEGO theme night", "organizer_url": "https://marksmenhockey.com/schedule/", "checked": "2026-10-18", "uid": "fayetteville-marksmen-lego-night-vs-huntsville-20270312@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li)", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-12", "hours": "7:00 PM", "price": "See event page", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Spectrum Center", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/greta-van-fleet-1", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "greta-van-fleet-into-the-beginning-world-tour-with-the-kooks-and-luna-li-20270312@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "NC Symphony: Totally 80s", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-13", "hours": "Showtimes not published on this page on the list", "price": "See event page", "city": "Raleigh", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Listed on the Martin Marietta Center events page", "organizer_url": "https://www.martinmariettacenter.com/events", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "nc-symphony-totally-80s-20270312@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "St. Patrick's Day Train Ride (dinner train, NC Transportation Museum)", "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", "city": "Spencer", "county": "Rowan", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "food-drink", "notes": "Evening dinner-train seatings", "organizer_url": "https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/st-patricks-day-train-ride/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "st-patricks-day-train-ride-dinner-train-nc-transportation-museum-20270312@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "WHITNEY: One Moment in Time (Thalian Hall)", "start": "2027-03-12", "end": "2027-03-12", "hours": "7:30 PM (90-minute show per the page)", "price": "See event page", "city": "Wilmington", "county": "New Hanover", "region": "Coast", "type": "concerts", "notes": "Whitney Houston tribute show", "organizer_url": "https://www.thalianhall.org/whitney--one-moment-in-time", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "whitney-one-moment-in-time-thalian-hall-20270312@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon (17th running)", "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", "city": "Cary", "county": "Wake", "region": "Triangle", "type": "outdoors", "notes": "Full marathon runs over 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail", "organizer_url": "https://tobaccoroadmarathon.com/", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "tobacco-road-marathon-and-half-marathon-17th-running-20270314@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Crown Coliseum)", "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", "city": "Fayetteville", "county": "Cumberland", "region": "Sandhills", "type": "family", "notes": "Page describes it as built for families and first-time fans; fans can be pulled onto the court", "organizer_url": "https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/harlem-globetrotters-rilvary-tour", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "harlem-globetrotters-rivalry-tour-crown-coliseum-20270317@itsnorthcarolina.com" }, { "name": "2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second Rounds", "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", "city": "Charlotte", "county": "Mecklenburg", "region": "Charlotte Region", "type": "sports", "notes": "Spectrum Center; hosted by UNC Charlotte and the ACC", "organizer_url": "https://www.spectrumcentercharlotte.com/events/detail/2027-ncaa-division-i-mens-first-second-rounds", "checked": "2026-10-19", "uid": "2027-ncaa-division-i-mens-basketball-tournament-first-and-second-rounds-20270319@itsnorthcarolina.com" } ] }