As part of Selma's Railroad Days Festival is the My Kid's Club Railroad Days 5K. Runners and walkers take on a fast course through downtown Selma, followed by a fun Caboose Run for the kids. The event this year takes place on Saturday, October 8th at 8:30. All event proceeds benefit MKC's afterschool education programs […]

The VFW Post 2057 (11270 E NC-97) in Rocky Mount is having a Pig Pick ‘N on Saturday, October 8th from noon until the food runs out. There will be BBQ, potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert for $8. You can eat in or take out. This feast is held in conjunction with the annual […]

The Battleboro United Methodist Church is having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8th from 2 until 5. There will be a carnival with food and games along with hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin painting and more. The event is free.

The Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting the Uwharrie Trail Fall Thru Hike event October 13th through the 16th. This is a 4-day, 40-mile backpacking trip on the full length of the historic Uwharrie National Recreational Trail. The thru hike will go from south to north, starting at the Highway 24/27 Trailhead and ending at […]

The United Way Tar River Region is hosting United WE CAN food sculpture contest on Friday, October 14th starting at 3:00 at the Rocky Mount Mills Power House. Teams will be constructing sculptures from nonperishable canned, boxed items and fresh veggies. Judging will begin at 6 and awards will be given at 7:15. Collected items […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy has a new event, “Become a Tree Detective!” at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve (2713 Mt Sinai Road, Secondary Entrance) in Chapel Hill on October 15th from 10 until 11:30. This activity is about playing and having fun in the forest with activities geared towards 6-to-10-year-old, but the whole family is welcome. […]

The VFW Post 2057 (11270 E. NC 97) in Rocky Mount is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30th from 5:00 until the treats are gone. We are looking for individuals and/or groups who would like to participate and help to make this a fun and successful event. If interested, call Jim at […]

The Arc of Wilson County’s Hope Singers will hold a Fall Concert on Thursday, October 20th at the Wilson Agricultural Center (1806 Goldsboro St S SW, Wilson) starting at 6:30. Tickets are $5.00.

Brunswick stew, yum. Get yours at Parkwood Baptist Church (1731 Hunter Hill Road) in Rocky Mount on Saturday, October 22nd for $8 a quart. Call 252-443-5011 to purchase a ticket. Pick up will be from 10 to 6 with proceeds benefiting missions’ trip.

On Saturday, October 22nd, the Oak Grove Boys along with the Right Road Trio and The King's Messengers will be at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church (5921 Bridgersville Road) in Elm City. Doors open at 5:00 with the performance to start at 6. Admission is free. There will be food available.

The Cypress Creek Civitan Club’s Fall Bazaar will be on October 26th from 10 until 4 at the New Hope Worship Center (7428 Pearces Road) in Louisburg. Admission is $2 or a canned good. Come shop for fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas items from local crafters and vendors!

Sandy Creek Baptist Church’s Fall Festival will have a chili cook-off, carnival games, Trunk or Treat, and a Bible story time. All of this will take place on Wednesday, October 26th from 6:30 until 8. The church is located at 4160 NC 561 Highway in Louisburg.