This weekend in Eden, NC

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Saturday & Sunday, Oct 3–4

10 events, 5 free. All of this week's events →

Saturday, October 3 9 events
  • 7:30am

    Carolina Blooms

    Community Market, 629 Craghead St, Danville · verified Sep 27
    Free

    Carolina Blooms will offer hand-tied bouquets crafted from flowers grown on their farm in Blanch, North Carolina. The selection changes as the flower season progresses, with colors and varieties shifting slightly from week to week to showcase what is blooming.

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  • 9am

    Pet Food Distribution

    Mitchell's Discount Drugs, 544 Morgan Rd, Eden · verified Sep 27
    Free

    This pet food distribution supports households facing difficulty feeding their animals, with the goal of helping pets remain with their families. Assistance is available up to three times per year per household. New participants should bring a photo ID that shows a Rockingham County address and be prepared to provide details for each pet, including name, gender, type of animal, spay or neuter status, and rabies vaccination status. Returning participants are reminded that the three-times-per-year limit still applies. If any new pets have been added to the household since the last visit, the household is not eligible for assistance. These guidelines help ensure resources can reach as many families as possible.

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  • 10am

    Illuminate Durham Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival

    Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (ERUUF), 4907 Garrett Rd, Durham · verified Sep 27
    Free

    A local holistic wellness and arts showcase where exhibitors may offer aura photos, bodywork, energy work, intuitive readings such as tarot and astrology, handcrafted jewelry and gifts, and indulgent spa products. Complimentary workshops may also be offered, and admission is free.

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  • 11am

    Big Lick Comic Con

    Greensboro Complex, 1921 W Lee St, Greensboro · verified Sep 27
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    A festive comics celebration from Big Lick Comic Con - Greensboro will be held at the Greensboro Complex.

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  • 12pm

    Duke Regional Cares Community Day

    Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham · verified Sep 27
    Free

    Duke Regional Hospital marks five decades of caring for the community with Duke Regional Cares Community Day at Durham County Memorial Stadium. This free, family-friendly celebration features live entertainment, food trucks, health screenings, games, and activities for all ages. It offers a chance to recognize the hospital’s legacy of service while enjoying an afternoon of community fun. Registration is encouraged but not required. The celebration honors 50 years of service, partnership, and care.

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  • 12pm

    First Saturday Stroll on Elm

    300 Block of South Elm Street, 300 S Elm St, Greensboro · verified Sep 27
    Free

    A central block of downtown Greensboro transforms into a car free promenade filled with local vendors, small businesses, live music, dancing, and family friendly activities. Browse pop ups, connect with neighborhood merchants, and take in performances as the street becomes a lively gathering place for all ages. This event invites exploration of downtown and showcases a range of local offerings.

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  • 2pm

    Danville Victorian Architecture and History Tour

    The Dog-Eared Page, 525 Main St, Danville · verified Sep 27
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    Discover Danville, Virginia through a guided tour that brings the city’s past to life in its historic downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Take in elegant Victorian-era architecture, charming churches, and stately vintage hotels that reflect a proud legacy. The journey highlights notable landmarks and the stories behind them, offering a fresh perspective on the area’s rich heritage.

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  • 5pm

    Greensboro True Crime Tour

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 101 N Greene St, Greensboro · verified Sep 27
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    This true crime tour delves into Greensboro’s darker past, recounting cases from the city’s history. Hear about escapees from a mental hospital who killed a taxi driver, one of Greensboro’s most notorious serial killers, and the torture and murder of a well-known nightclub personality. The experience focuses on unsettling episodes that shed light on the city’s more frightening side.

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  • 8pm

    Fortune Feimster

    DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham · verified Sep 27
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    Fortune Feimster brings her Takin' Care of Biscuits comedy tour to DPAC. The comedian, actress, and host is known for high-spirited sets, a distinct point of view, and contagious energy. Her screen work includes Netflix's The Fifth Wheel with Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, and Brenda Song under the direction of Eva Longoria, plus a role opposite Will Ferrell in Hawk, a Netflix golf comedy series. She also voiced Nibbles in Disney's Oscar-nominated Zootopia 2. On Netflix, her third special, Fortune Feimster: Crushing It, follows Good Fortune and Sweet & Salty, both recognized by the Critics Choice Association. She co-hosts the podcast Handsome with Tig Notaro and Mae Martin, a GLAAD Media Award winner for Outstanding Podcast. Originally from North Carolina, she now lives in Los Angeles.

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Sunday, October 4 1 event
  • 1pm

    Art in the Arboretum

    Greensboro Arboretum, 3299 Starmount Dr, Greensboro · verified Sep 27
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    Art in the Arboretum is an annual celebration that fills the Greensboro Arboretum with creativity and activities for all ages. Artisans, makers, and crafters will be on hand alongside food vendors and musicians, and there is even fun planned for four legged friends. Applications are available only through official channels, and organizers will not contact anyone via Facebook about applying. For questions, contact Amanda Garner, Executive Director of Greensboro Beautiful, at director@greensborobeautiful.org.

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