Philadelphia Baptist Church (6701 Taylor Store Road) in Nashville is cooking up their BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, October 6th starting at 11:00. The cost is $10 per plate which includes chicken, green beans, potatoes and dessert.

The VFW Auxiliary Post 2057 (11270 NC-97) in Rocky Mount is hosting an Arts & Craft Fair on October 6th and 7th from 10 to 2.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s Autumn Tour will be at the Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve (4409 Mial Plantation Road) in Raleigh on October 7th from 1 to 3:30. On this 4-mile hike, you will explore varying habitats and see multiple types of regenerative agriculture. This is a free event, but preregistration is required at triangleland.org.

The Joel Fund is hosting Family Game Night on Saturday, October 7th from 3 to 7 p.m. at 822 South White Street in Wake Forest. Enjoy family games, board games, yard games and sports, face painting and great food. The event is free. For more information and to register, visit TheJoelFund.org.

Come see the Oak Grove Boys with special guests: The Powell Family and Curtis Hyler & Jubilation on Saturday, October 7th at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church (5921 Bridgersville Road) in Elm City. Doors open at 5 and the concert begins at 6. Admission is free, but a love offering will be accepted.

Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting an Uwharrie Trail Thru Hike event! This is a 4-day, 40-mile backpacking trip on the full length of the historic Uwharrie National Recreational Trail. The hike will go from south to north, starting at Highway 24/27 on October 12th. Must be at least 16 years old or accompanied by […]

Join Franklin County 4-H for the 2023 Franklin County 4-H Pumpkin Carving, Decorating and Story Contest! The contest is open to youths ages 5-18 (as of Jan. 1). Participants will create their pumpkin project at home using their own pumpkin and supplies. To participate, youth will complete a Google form registration at http://go.ncsu.edu/2023.franklin.county.4-h.pumpkin.decorating.contest, and upload […]

Visit the Pitt County Arboretum (403 Government Circle) in Greenville on Friday, October 13th at noon for a fun and educational garden tour experience titled Fall Foliage Fan Favorites. Visitors will not only learn about the plants on the tour but will also get their steps in! Attendance is free but pre-register at Eventbrite.com.

Are you in need of dental, vision or medical services? On Saturday, October 14th from 8 to 5 and Sunday, October 15th from 8 to 1, a pop-up clinic will be in Rocky Mount at Nash Central High School (4279 Nash Central High Road). First come, first served. All services are free. For more information, […]

Explore the Pines of the Piedmont at the White Pines Nature Preserve (548 S Rocky River Road) in Sanford brought to you by the Triangle Land Conservancy on October 14th from 9 to 11 am. You will learn about the five pines that you can find at the preserve. This preserve contains species not typically […]

Red Oak United Methodist Church is having a Brunswick Stew Sale on Saturday, October 14th starting at 11:00. Quarts are $10. Stop by the church at 8285 Red Oak Blvd to purchase a ticket.

On October 14th from noon to 5, the Rocky Mount Railroad Museum will be celebrating its first anniversary. There will be face painting, door prizes, and so much more. If you haven’t been to the museum, it is located at 100 Coastline Street in the Railroad Station.