Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival: A Main Street Takeover
Live music, food, and fun from morning till late afternoon.
Shannon
September 30, 2025
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Clear your Saturday calendar because October 4 (10 am–4 pm) is all about one thing: a festival that takes over downtown with live entertainment, a beer garden, food trucks, artists, and a free Kid Zone to keep the little ones busy while you sneak in a craft brew. Curious about the full lineup and where to find everything? Check out the festival maps and details here.
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Senior Bingo @ Rolesville Community Center | October 8 | 10AM
Senior Bingo offers a free, fun chance to win prizes by marking five in a row, with registration encouraged but not required. Get details here →
💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Publix | Senior Wednesday Discount
5% off for customers age 60+ every Wednesday.
Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark | Country
Mary Chapin Carpenter is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her literate folk-country storytelling, while Brandy Clark is a critically acclaimed country artist and songwriter celebrated for her sharp wit and poignant narratives. | DPAC | October 1, 7PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Bryan Adams | Rock
Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist celebrated for his raspy voice and anthemic rock hits like “Summer of ’69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.” | Lenovo Center | November 5, 7:30PM | Get tickets here →
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Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Chinedu Unaka at Goodnights Comedy Club | October 3-5 | Chinedu Unaka is an American comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp, relatable humor and appearances on television and stand-up stages. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Mandal at Goodnights Comedy Club | December 5-7 | Mandal is a stand-up comedian based in Atlanta, Georgia, known for making appearances on Adult Swim, Netflix Is A Joke Radio, and Don’t Tell Comedy, and for being spotlighted as a rising comic. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Saturday Morning Hike @ Lake Lynn | October 3 | 9:30AM
An easy-paced walk on one of Raleigh’s most scenic trails offers fresh air and good company, with meet-up at 9:30 AM and the walk starting at 9:45 AM. Get details here →
🤝 Murder Mystery Party @ Northeast Regional Library | October 4 | 2PM
Murder Mystery Party invites guests to the Poe Mansion in Wraith’s Cove for a Gothic dinner filled with intrigue, chaos, and suspense as Eddie Poe’s mysterious gathering unfolds. Get details here →
The Players Retreat is one of those Raleigh spots that’s just always been there. Good burgers, strong drinks, and the kind of place where you’ll see everyone from college students to old-timers at the bar. It’s nothing fancy, but that’s the point. It just feels like home.
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