Events Listing | Carolina Country

Oct 24

Emerald Isle

12th Annual Emerald Isle Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

The annual Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K brings the scenic North Carolina coast to life with breathtaking oceanfront views, inspiring athletic achievement, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Coast

Fort Macon State Park

39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival

Look to the skies during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX for a colorful weekend of high-flying fun on the Crystal Coast!

Oct 16 – Oct 25

Coast

Various locations county wide

Brunswick County Parade of Homes

The wait is over! The Brunswick County Parade of Homes returns October 16–18 and October 23–25, with homes open Noon to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Oct 25

Coast

VFW Post 9960 Cedar Point

Early Bird Christmas Bazaar

A shopper’s delight, pre-season Christmas Bazaar featuring local artists and crafters.

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Coast

Fort Macon State Park

39th Annual Carolina Kite Festival

Look to the skies during Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX for a colorful weekend of high-flying fun on the Crystal Coast!

Oct 29

Mountains

CoMMA Performing Arts Center

CoMMA presents Kevin Nealon

Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds.

Oct 30

Piedmont

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre

Of Blood & Bone by Donna Washington

Not for the faint of heart, this spine-tingling evening features bone-chilling tales from master storyteller Donna Washington.

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Mountains

Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Ghost Train

Spooky fun for the whole family with night train rides, haunted house, special rides and attractions.

Sep 25 – Oct 31

Mountains

Tweetsie Railroad

Ghost Train®

All Aboard for Tweetsie Railroad’s Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration!

Oct 30 – Oct 31

Coast

Berkley Manor grounds, Ocracoke

Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree

Ocracoke Island will celebrate colonial life in the 1700s with a living history encampment and battle reenactment during Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, on the Berkley Manor grounds.

Oct 31

Mountains

Memorial Park Gazebo

Blowing Rock Halloween Festival

Fun for families with downtown trick-or –treating, games and the costumed Monster March where everyone can participate. Free.

Oct 31

Coast

Cape Carteret Town Hall

Annual Fall Fest

Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones and join us for a memorable celebration of the season!

Oct 10 – Oct 31

Coast

Chasin Tails Outdoors Bait & Tackle

Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Tournament

The Atlantic Beach King Mackerel Fishing Tournament is more than just a fishing competition – it’s a coastal celebration packed with excitement for anglers, families and visitors alike!

Nov 7

Piedmont

Triangle Fiber Arts Center

Triangle Weaving Guild Annual Fiber Arts Show & Sale

The Annual Fiber Art Show and Sale showcases members’ crafts including hand woven wearables, baskets, felted wearables, hand spun yarn, hand dyed yarns, jewelry, Shibori-dyed wearables, and home products.

Sep 11 – Nov 13

Piedmont

U.S. Army Airborne Special Operations Museum

18th Annual Field of Honor

Experience one of Fayetteville’s most meaningful traditions at the North Carolina Field of Honor, a powerful display of patriotism and remembrance set against the backdrop of downtown Fayetteville.

Nov 14

Coast

First Presbyterian Church